2003 Ford Explorer Latches/Locks/Linkages Problems
- 7
- 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 7 stored complaint records:
- 1 indicate a crash
- 2 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 3 |
| 100–150k mi | 3 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Automatic Transmission · Latches/Locks/Linkages
My 2003 ford explorer was parked in my driveway and it somehow rolled down approx 150 feet and smashed into a tree. There was no one in the vehicle it was parked and the keys were in the house. I immediately called my insurance (state farm) and they had me call a collision garage to come out and they came within the hour. They have stated that the vehicle is a total loss. The next morning i called ford and they…
Crash reported
ODI 10399398
Automatic Transmission · Cooling System · Electrical System · Latches/Locks/Linkages · Unknown Or Other
There have been multiple problems with my 2003 ford explorer since i bought it brand new in august of 2003. But ironically they have all appeared after the warranty had expired. In september 2007 the air conditioning unit no longer worked. It cost me $2000 and a week without a car, to get it fixed. In august 2009 the passenger door window would no longer work. In september 2009 my suv started making a clicking sound…
ODI 10357758
Hatchback/Liftgate · Latches/Locks/Linkages
I own a 2003 ford explorer and was closing the window of the back hatch when the rear lift gate hinge failed and broke and the window became dislodged and hit me in the head. My son was standing next to me and thankfully the window didn't fall out completely and land on him! I have contacted ford and they said that although there was a recall for this very same problem, your agency did not identify my vehicle as…
1 injury
ODI 10318407
Latches/Locks/Linkages · Tailgate
THE TAILGATE CRACKS DOWN THE CENTER. *TR
ODI 10405884
Hatchback/Liftgate · Latches/Locks/Linkages
I have a 2003 eddie bauer ford explorer. Last night, when my son was attempting to close the rear lift gate glass door, the hinge on the passenger side broke off. The glass liftgate is presently being held up by the other hinge and it won't be long before that one breaks also. I spoke with an andrea at ford [redacted] and she basically told me that i was out of luck, that i would have to pay for the repairs because…
ODI 10254222
Latches/Locks/Linkages · Unknown Or Other
I took my 2003 ford explorer to ford dealership and was refuse recall repairs. Was told it would be at my own expense because he could not find recall notice in ford system. Below is the details of recap. At this time the liftgate hinge is broken and window is about to fall off. Please help. Vehicle make / model: model year(s): ford / explorer 2002-2003 ford / mountaineer 2002-2003 manufacturer: ford motor company…
ODI 10252893
Body · Latches/Locks/Linkages
July of 2007 the rear window on our 2003 ford explorer xlt had broken at one of the hinges and the window sagged. After researching on the internet we found out there was a recall, (04v44200). We then contacted ford and they agreed to fix the problem at no charge. Now 10 months later while the auto was parked in our driveway the window shattered with no one around. There was a neighbor working in the yard who…
1 injury
ODI 10232160