2003 Ford Explorer Service Brakes Problems
- 10
- 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 10 stored complaint records:
- 0 indicate a crash
- 2 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 150–400k mi | 4 |
| 100–150k mi | 4 |
| 1–30k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Service Brakes
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 ford explorer. Within a month of owning the vehicle, an independent mechanic stated that the brake system needed servicing, including the rotors and brake pads. The vehicle was not diagnosed by a dealer. The manufacturer was notified and had not issued any brake system recalls; however, there were ten tsbs for the brake system. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was not…
ODI 11123495
Engine · Service Brakes
2003 ford explorer, while driving through town i started to slow down for a group of kids waiting to use a cross walk when the explorer shut down & lost all power to control brakes and steering almost hitting the kids.. I have taken to a shop & was told they could not duplicate the issues i have been having for 5 years. The reason i am now reporting this is because the close call i just had with the cross walk. This…
ODI 10875755
Air Bags · Service Brakes · Unknown Or Other
I was driving in minus 20 degree celsius to take highway 15 north from just after panama bus station. In the entrance, my car start to slow down to the 5 kmph. In the back of my cars were all on their hazard light and being mad at me. So i drive back to my home taking the next exit. I wish somebody could take the videos and sent to the ford company to let them know my situation.
ODI 10826109
Service Brakes
The rear air conditioner line rubbed against the brake line causing brake line failure. The rupture occurred during an attempt to suddenly stop. There were no signs of rust either inside or outside the brake line. The failure occurred at about 156,000 miles on the vehicle. Oddly enough, the mechanic specifically noted that rust was not a factor in this case as is common on many newer vehicles. I have owned the…
ODI 10790100
Service Brakes · Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 ford explorer. While driving approximately 30 mph, the check engine and abs indicator illuminated. The contact mentioned that the brakes failed and the steering wheel seized. The emergency brake was engaged in order to come to a complete stop. The contact restarted the vehicle after few minutes and it functioned normally. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic but the failure…
ODI 10759916
Power Train · Service Brakes · Suspension
I have had three incidents with my 2003 ford explorer. The first incident involved the suspension ( sway bars snapped, tires had to be repaired). Second incident was the transfer case and a wiggling drive shaft along with rear wheel bearings ( parts deemed defective by mechanics) , and emergency brakes that snapped off in my mechanics hands because they were rusty. Now it is transmission work for a possible faulty…
ODI 10616754
Electrical System · Service Brakes · Steering
My 2003 ford explorer has some serious electrical issues. My right front passenger window will not roll down. It gets very hot in my truck out in the heat. It stopped working all of a sudden and the a/c in the car does not blow. (i didn't break any of these things) my door ajar light is always on the dash... My driver's door sensor went out for some reason and now my vehicle thinks that the door is always open,…
1 injury
ODI 10604664
Service Brakes
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 ford explorer. The contact stated that while driving 35 mph, she applied the brakes but the pedal traveled to the floor board and vehicle did not respond. The contact then began to rapidly pump the brakes until the vehicle decelerated. The contact suffered an injured knee due to the pressure she applied to the brake pedal. The vehicle was diagnosed by an independent mechanic, who stated…
1 injury
ODI 10533040
Power Train · Service Brakes
I was driving my 2003 ford explorer and i was going about 40 miles per hr. I was approaching a red light, and as i was braking my vehicle accelerated without me having my foot on the gas paddle. I have had major transmission work (re-built trans, $3000) on my vehicle, in which i had to take it back to the transmission repair shop three times, yet i continue to have unexplained problems. The vehicle seems to be…
ODI 10507317
Service Brakes
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 ford explorer. The contact stated that when the brakes were depressed, the abs warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 21,000 and the current mileage was 105,000.
ODI 10478759
Catalog parts for this system
Catalog year/make/model rows for 2003 Ford Explorer.
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