FordExplorer2003
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2003 Ford Explorer Engine And Engine Cooling Problems

33
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.

Among these 33 stored complaint records:

  • 1 indicate a crash
  • 0 indicate injury
  • 2 indicate fire

What owners report

  • timing chain · 4 records
  • motor company · 4 records

Mileage in stored records

BandRecords
1–30k mi9
100–150k mi7
30–60k mi6
60–100k mi5

Complaint records

Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.

  • December 8, 2003 · 500 miles

    Engine And Engine Cooling

    When the consumer applied the brake to slow down, the vehicle cut off. The vehicle has been taken to the dealer and they were unable to duplicate the problem. *jb

    ODI 10112945

  • October 15, 2003

    Engine And Engine Cooling · Exterior Lighting · Power Train · Unknown Or Other

    I have recently bought 2 brand new fords from champion ford in shreveport louisiana. My brand new ford xlt explorer 2 door sport has been in the shop for various repairs longer than i have had the vehicle. The vehicle was purchased on 09/27/2003 since then the hood had to be re-painted, both side body molding has been replaced, the front turn signal light came loose , both bottom exterior body door trim had to be…

    ODI 10071069

  • October 7, 2003 · 500 miles

    Engine And Engine Cooling

    My incident appears to be related to ssm 16771 that ford has dealers abiding by in some attempt to post-product development "re-engineer" their product. My 2003 ford explorer which suffers from symptoms listed in the ssm was released by the dealer with the same symptoms it had upon delivery to the dealer (rough idle / stalling on cold start). Now that ford has had the dealer alter the ecm programming (i'm guessing…

    ODI 10041425

  • August 25, 2003 · 1,575 miles

    Engine And Engine Cooling

    While driving approximately at 55 mph the vehicle stalled. This was an intermittent problem. It had become hard to start the vehicle when this occurred. The vehicle was taken to the dealership before but the mechanic could not find the cause of the problem. *ak the dealer advised the consumer to change the fuel from unleaded to premium and place a gas treatment in it and the problem would not persist but the problem…

    ODI 10041817

  • August 19, 2003 · 21,000 miles

    Electrical System · Engine And Engine Cooling · Vehicle Speed Control

    The vehicle stalled while driving at 40 mph. The consumer had the vehicle towed. *la the vehicle would not restart. The fuel pump was replaced. The anti theft light had come on along with the rpm's going up. The problem could not be found. The valve boot and the solenoid was replaced. Soon after, the vehicle died again twice after two repair attempts. *sc *jb

    ODI 10083297

  • June 12, 2003 · 3,823 miles

    Door · Engine And Engine Cooling

    While the consumer was driving at an undetermined speed engine check light appeared on the dash, causing the vehicle to stall. Consumer contacted dealer on four occasions, but problem still occurs. *ak consumer seeking or vehicle replacement reimbursement for repairs on engine, right rear door, and center console lid. *la

    ODI 10055479

  • June 1, 2003 · 16,000 miles

    Engine And Engine Cooling · Glass, Side/Rear

    Rear glass opened while driving. Loud whistling noise coming from under dash/engine. No power. Stalls on take off. *ak

    ODI 10036681

  • Engine And Engine Cooling

    While driving 40-45 mph and without any indication vehicle lost power. Consumer pulled vehicle over and restarted it. Then, returned to normal driving. *ak

    ODI 10053658