2003 Ford Explorer Air Bags Problems
- 28
- 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 28 stored complaint records:
- 12 indicate a crash
- 9 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- police report · 7 records
- report filed · 7 records
- required medical · 5 records
- medical attention · 5 records
- failure mileage · 5 records
- failed deploy · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 100–150k mi | 9 |
| 150–400k mi | 5 |
| 60–100k mi | 5 |
| 1–30k mi | 2 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Air Bags
I purchased a new 2003 ford explorer as a gift and i noticed several days later, that the passenger side air bag compartment had started a sinking , appearance in the compartment area that holds the air bag, it was questioned and i was told it was juat settling. As the sinking worsen, months down the road, i questioned it again, and was told the same thing again. Now the air bag compartment has started sinking badly…
ODI 10093063
Air Bags · Electrical System
Intermittent problems of getting the 2003 ford explorer vehicle to start. After an hour or so vehicle would start up as if there was never a problem. This incident happened more than 4 times in the past. *ak
ODI 10052516
Air Bags · Automatic Transmission · Steering
While driving and without warning a loud clinking noise can be heard. The dealer is aware of the problem. *nlm squeeling noise from motor. Transmission lurched and would not engage. Transmission and transfer case had to be flushed. Replace steering shaft for clinking noise. Clockspring replaced.
ODI 10003977