1. Ford Explorer
  2. Problems
  3. 2003
  4. Trailer Hitches

2003 Ford Explorer Trailer Hitches Problems

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Owner complaint records in our dataset

Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.

Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.

Mileage in stored records

BandRecords
60–100k mi1

Complaint records

Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.

  • May 18, 2007 · 70,000 miles

    Structure · Trailer Hitches

    Tl* the contact owns a 2003 ford explorer. The contact stated that there was a crack in the tailgate hatch in the rear of the vehicle. Additionally, the contact stated that when attempting to rent a trailer from u-haul, the company would not rent to anyone with a ford explorer which she believed to be a safety concern. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealership where the contact was informed that she would be…

    ODI 10354631

  • July 16, 2004

    Trailer Hitches

    U-haul will not rent any trailer to owners of ford explorer's. U-haul should not be allowed to pick and choose it's customers. If i have a safe and properly equiped tow vehicle like a 2003 ford explorer, 4 door, 4x4, automatic, 4.0 liter with a heavy duty towing package then u-haul should not be allowed to tell me i do not have an appropriate tow vechicle. The real reason they decline to rent a trailer to ford…

    ODI 10086350