2003 FORD EXPLORER SPORT — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
85
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
4
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2003 FORD EXPLORER SPORT
The 2003 FORD EXPLORER SPORT has received a total of 85 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EXTERIOR LIGHTING. 4 technical service bulletins have been issued by Ford Motor Company for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Structurebody (13 complaints), Structurebodyhatchbackliftgatehinge And Attachments (8 complaints), and Visibilitywiper (7 complaints).
Recalls for the 2003 FORD EXPLORER SPORT
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 2003 FORD EXPLORER SPORT, potentially affecting up to 61,944 vehicles.
Recall 06E026000 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING
| 61,944 vehicles affected
Defect: CERTAIN PRO-A MOTORS CORNER LAMPS, TURN SIGNALS, AND HEADLIGHTS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. SOME COMBINATION LAMPS THAT ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.
Consequence: WITHOUT THE AMBER REFLECTORS, THE VEHICLE WILL BE POORLY ILLUMINATED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
Remedy: PRO-A MOTORS WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER TO REPURCHASE THE LAMPS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 3, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT PRO-A MOTORS AT 323-838-2988.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2003 FORD EXPLORER SPORT
85 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2003 FORD EXPLORER SPORT. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
Most Recent Complaints
WAS CLOSING BACK HATCH AND GLASS WINDOW LITERALLY EXPLODED! VEHICLE WAS PARKED IN MY YARD.
THE TRANSMISSION IS SHOT I CANT PUT IT IN GEAR AND ME AND MY HUSBAND WERE ALMOST KILLED BUT WERE ABLE TO PUT IT IN 2ND GEAR TO ROLL IT TO THE SHOP. THE 4WHEEL DRIVE GOT STUCK IN 4 WHEEL LOW AND WOULD NOT SHIFT AT ALL. WHEN WE TURNED THE CAR ON IT WOULD REV UP TO 5 BUT ONLY GO 2 MILES AN HOUR.
"TAKATA RECALL" AIRBAG LIGHT KEEPS BLINKING WITH THE SEAT BELT NOISE. CHANGED THE LIGHT BULB FROM THE DASH BOARD AND NOW THE AIRBAG LIGHT STAYS ON BUT WILL NOT CONNECT WITH MILEAGE.
"TAKATA RECALL" AIRBAG LIGHT KEEPS BLINKING WITH THE SEAT BELT NOISE. CHANGED THE LIGHT BULB FROM THE DASH BOARD AND NOW THE AIRBAG LIGHT STAYS ON BUT WILL NOT CONNECT WITH MILEAGE.
"TAKATA RECALL" AIRBAG LIGHT KEEPS BLINKING WITH THE SEAT BELT NOISE. CHANGED THE LIGHT BULB FROM THE DASH BOARD AND NOW THE AIRBAG LIGHT STAYS ON BUT WILL NOT CONNECT WITH MILEAGE.
Safety Rating for the 2003 FORD EXPLORER SPORT
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2003 FORD EXPLORER SPORT in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2003 FORD EXPLORER SPORT
Ford Motor Company has issued 4 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2003 FORD EXPLORER SPORT. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
031912 — STEERING
STEERING WHEEL SHUDDER DURING LOW SPEED TURNING MANEUVERS. 2004 EXPLORER SPORT TRAC INCLUDED. *TT
17166 — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
SQUEALING NOISE FROM THE FRONT BRAKES WHEN APPLIED. 2004 SPORT TRAC INCLUDED. *TT
17200 — SUSPENSION
VIBRATION WHEN DRIVING 35-75 MPH. 2004 EXPLORER SPORT TRAC INCLUDED. *TT
16879 — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
SQUEALING NOISE FROM THE FRONT BRAKES WHEN THE BRAKES ARE APPLIED. THE NOISE USUALLY OCCURS WITH LIGHT BRAKE PEDAL PRESSURE AND GOES AWAY WITH MORE PRESSURE. 2004 EXPLORER SPORT TRAC INCLUDED. *TT
NHTSA Investigations for the 2003 FORD EXPLORER SPORT
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the FORD EXPLORER SPORT
- 1998 FORD EXPLORER SPORT — 145 complaints
- 1999 FORD EXPLORER SPORT — 127 complaints
- 2000 FORD EXPLORER SPORT — 102 complaints
- 2001 FORD EXPLORER SPORT — 243 complaints
- 2002 FORD EXPLORER SPORT — 160 complaints
- 2003 FORD EXPLORER SPORT (current)
- 2004 FORD EXPLORER SPORT — 23 complaints
- 2005 FORD EXPLORER SPORT — 5 complaints
Other FORD Models
- FORD F-150 — 45,660 total complaints
- FORD EXPLORER — 42,140 total complaints
- FORD ESCAPE — 34,654 total complaints
- FORD FOCUS — 29,539 total complaints
- FORD FUSION — 28,243 total complaints
- FORD TAURUS — 23,867 total complaints
- FORD WINDSTAR — 19,456 total complaints
- FORD EDGE — 17,247 total complaints