2003 Ford Explorer Torque Converter Problems
- 9
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.
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What owners report
- torque converter · 9 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 4 |
| 30–60k mi | 4 |
| 100–150k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Automatic Transmission · Torque Converter
My 2003 ford explorer had a "thunk" noise from day one. Ford dealership "could not duplicate" the complaint even though i took it back multiple times. Had to replace the torque converter at 70k miles and now at 135k miles the whole transmission and another torque converter for rattling again. Od/off blinking light and check transmission notice came on with erratic shifting and loss of 2nd and 5th gears. Replacement…
ODI 10413349
Torque Converter
Typical ford explorer tranmission problem having to do with the torque converter. Od light flashing. Nothing done to envoke this problem and no events leading up to the failure. Just driving on the highway. *cn
ODI 10213684
Automatic Transmission · Torque Converter
2003 ford explorer transmission failure at 62,000 miles. *tr
ODI 10212535
Torque Converter
Torque converter failure. Converter "rattles", needs replacement. Prior complaint to dealer about "lurching" and "clunking" were found to be "non-duplicative" during warranty period. *jb
ODI 10202336
Torque Converter
I have a 2003 ford explorer with 51,000 miles. On 2/13/2007 o/d light started flashing and service transmission message appeared in message center. Took to an independent service shop and was told it was probably the torque converter. Had it transferred to a transmission shop where they removed the transmission pan and found metal shavings. They said it is the torque converter and i will need a partial or full…
ODI 10183131
Torque Converter
2003 ford explorer xlt torque converter causes transmission to lurch and slip unexpectedly. Fearful of driving this vehicle because the transmission might lock up. Ford is aware this is a common problem with their 2002 and later models. *nm
ODI 10172020
Torque Converter
Nhtsa 10003163. Noise from converter housing. Suv has 42,272 miles and dealer estimated $1200.00 repair. Ford knew there was a problem with tsb #17050. *jb
ODI 10154471
Torque Converter
Dt: the contact owns a 2003 ford explorer. Noise coming from the front of the car. The dealership could never find the origin of the noise. The fourth time when the contact took the car to the dealership, they found that the origin of the noise was the torque converter. The dealer changed the torque converter on 9-22-05. The contact sold the car a few days after 9-22-05. The contact was disappointed with the service…
ODI 10140080
Torque Converter
Took my suv into mr. Tire to replace all 4 tires. Left mr. Tire & my o/d light started to flash @ 35 mph. Took suv back to mr. Tire to have them look at it. I wasnt sure if they might have cause it or not. They did a diagnostic on it & found a code p0741 tcc. They told me it could be just a selenoid or the converter. Either way, its not locking up to do a 1:1 conversion for overdrive to save on gas & prevent…
ODI 10078728