2003 FORD EXPLORER Fuel System Gasoline Problems
4 NHTSA complaints on file
Fuel System Gasoline Issues in the 2003 FORD EXPLORER
4 fuel system gasoline complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2003 FORD EXPLORER. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.
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Complaints
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Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
All Fuel System Gasoline Complaints
MY 2003 FORD EXPLORER WAS IN THE SHOP FOR A FUEL SMELL AND DIAGNOSED WITH A FUEL TANK LEAK AROUND THE FUEL FILLER HOSE AT THE GAS TANK. THERE IS VISIBLE CRACKING ON THE PLASTIC SURROUNDING THE BASE OF THE FILLER NECK AS IT ATTACHES TO THE FUEL TANK WITH CONSTANT FUEL SEEPAGE. I CALLED THE CUSTOMER RELATIONSHIP CENTER AT FORD MOTOR COMPANY WITH THE HOPE THAT THEY WOULD BE CONCERNED ABOUT THIS SERIOUS ISSUE AND WAS GIVEN A CASE NUMBER AND ASKED TO TAKE MY VEHICLE INTO MY LOCAL FORD DEALER'S SERVICE DEPARTMENT FOR AN INSPECTION TO VERIFY THE PROBLEM. I LEFT MY VEHICLE WITH THEM FOR AN ENTIRE DAY AND WAS TOLD AT THE END OF THE DAY THAT THERE WOULD BE NO ASSISTANCE AVAILABLE FROM FORD AND THEREFORE NO WORK OR INSPECTION WAS PERFORMED BY THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT. THIS IS A CRITICAL FORD MOTOR COMPANY ENGINEERING PROBLEM...
I HAVE A 2003 FORD EXPLORER AND RECENTLY THE CHECK FUEL CAP LIGHT WENT ON, I HAVE CHANGE THE CAP 3 TIMES, RESET THE COMPUTER, CHECK THE CHARCOAL CANISTER, THE FUEL LINES AND ALL THE RECOMMENDATIONS ON THE USERS MANUAL BUT NOTHING SEEMS TO WORK, NOW THE SERVICE ENGINE SOON LIGHT ALSO WENT ON, I CHECKED ONLINE AND THERE IS THOUSANDS OF PEOPLE WITH THE SAME PROBLEM... NO SOLUTION FROM THE DEALER OR ONLINE YET. *TR
1. FUEL GAUGE JUST STOP WORKING AFTER REFILLING THE VEHICLE. 2. THE FAILURE JUST HAPPENED AND NOW IT DOES NOT DETECT GAS IN THE ENGINE. 3. THE FAILURE HAPPENED SHORTLY AFTER GETTING A NON-RELATED ITEM FIXED ON FEBRUARY 27, 2010. *TR
I PUT THE DATE OF INCIDENT AS THE DATE I PURCHASED THE VEHICLE. I PUT THIS DATE AS SUCH BECAUSE EVER SINCE I PURCHASED THIS VEHICLE, WE HAVE HAD NOTHING BUT RUN AROUNDS BY THE SERVICE PROVIDERS AND CONSTANT REPAIRS EVERY 3-7 MONTHS SINCE I PURCHASED THE VEHICLE. THE FIRST MAJOR REPAIR OCCURRED WHEN I HAD OWNED THE VEHICLE FOR 18 MONTHS, AT 35,998. IT HAD AN $1800 TRANSMISSION JOB. SUBSEQUENT REPAIRS HAVE BEEN FOCUSED TRANSMISSION ISSUES (ALWAYS SOMETHING SLIGHTLY DIFFERENT THAN PREVIOUS), ENGINE FUNCTION, AND OTHER MECHANICAL ISSUES. AN EXTENDED WARRANTY WAS PURCHASED, BUT DUE TO THE PARAMETERS OF THE WARRANTY, ALL ISSUES WERE NOT FIXED BECAUSE THEY "WERE NOT ABLE TO BE DUPLICATED", (I.E. AN INTERMITTENT TRANSMISSION ISSUE THAT HAD BEEN OCCURRING FOR 30,000 MILES). NOW THAT WE ARE OUT OF OUR WARRANTY VEHICLE, WE HAVE AN OVERPRICED VEHICLE THAT IS STILL OWED ON THAT WILL CONTINUE TO...
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Structurebody
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Power Train
110 complaints
Structurebodyhatchbackliftgate
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Structurebodyhatchbackliftgatehinge And Attachments
55 complaints
Structure
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Electrical System
43 complaints
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43 complaints
Wheels
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Engine And Engine Cooling
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Air Bags
28 complaints
Power Traindrivelinedifferential Unit
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Vehicle Speed Control
28 complaints
Suspension
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Engine And Engine Coolingengine
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Power Trainaxle Assembly
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Engine
22 complaints
Visibilityglass Siderear
21 complaints
Air Bagsfrontal
20 complaints
Steering
17 complaints
Suspensionrear
17 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip
14 complaints
Structurebodytailgate
13 complaints
Wheelslugsnutsboltsstuds
12 complaints
Suspensionfrontwheel Bearing
11 complaints
Visibility
11 complaints
Seat Belts
10 complaints
Service Brakes
10 complaints
Power Trainautomatic Transmissiontorque Converter
9 complaints
Power Traindriveline
9 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulic
9 complaints
Tires
9 complaints
Latcheslockslinkages
7 complaints
Power Traintransfer Case 4 Wheel Drive
7 complaints
Suspensionfront
7 complaints
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac System
7 complaints
Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls
7 complaints
Equipment
6 complaints
Power Trainaxle Assemblyaxle Shaftseal
6 complaints
Structurebodydoor
6 complaints
Structurebodytailgatehinge And Attachments
6 complaints
Vehicle Speed Controlcruise Control
6 complaints
Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner
5 complaints
Latcheslockslinkageshatchbackliftgatelock
5 complaints
Power Traindrivelinedriveshaft
5 complaints
Seats
5 complaints
Structurebodyhood
5 complaints
Visibilitywiper
5 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System
4 complaints
Latcheslockslinkagestailgatelatch
4 complaints
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4 complaints
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4 complaints
Steeringrack And Pinion
4 complaints
Structurebodyhatchbackliftgatesupport Devicestrut
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Structureframe And Members
4 complaints
Electrical Systemignition
3 complaints
Electrical Systemwiring
3 complaints
Electronic Stability Control Esc
3 complaints
Fuelpropulsion System
3 complaints
Power Trainautomatic Transmissionlever And Linkagecolumn Shift
3 complaints
Power Trainclutch Assembly
3 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slipabs Warning Light
3 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicpedals And Linkages
3 complaints
Steeringcolumn
3 complaints
Suspensionrearspringscoil Springs
3 complaints
Tiressidewall
3 complaints
Tirestreadbelt
3 complaints
Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal
3 complaints
Visibilitywindshield
3 complaints
Wheelshub
3 complaints
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2 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Control
2 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlcatalytic Convertor
2 complaints
Equipmentelectrical
2 complaints
Exterior Lightingbrake Lights
2 complaints
Exterior Lightingbrake Lightsswitch
2 complaints
Fuel System Gasolinedelivery
2 complaints
Power Trainaxle Assemblyaxle Shaft
2 complaints
Power Trainaxle Hubs
2 complaints
Power Trainmanual Transmission
2 complaints
Seat Beltsfront
2 complaints
Seatsfront Assemblypower Adjust
2 complaints
Seatsfront Assemblyseat Heatercooler
2 complaints
Seatsmidrear Assembly
2 complaints
Steering Steering Wheelhandle Bar
2 complaints
Structurebodytrunk Lid
2 complaints
Trailer Hitches
2 complaints
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemwindshieldelectrical Heating Element
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1 complaint
Air Bagssidewindow
1 complaint
Child Seatharnessstrapwebbing
1 complaint
Electrical System Instrument Clusterpanel
1 complaint
Electrical Systemalternatorgeneratorregulator
1 complaint
Electrical Systemsoftware
1 complaint
Electrical Systemwiringfuses And Circuit Breakers
1 complaint
Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemfan
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline
1 complaint
Equipmentelectricalnavigational Systemglobal Positioning System
1 complaint
Exterior Lighting
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingturn Signal
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection System
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly
1 complaint
Fuel System Other
1 complaint
Interior Lighting
1 complaint
Latcheslockslinkageshoodlatch
1 complaint
Parking Brakeconventionalmechanicallinkage And Cable
1 complaint
Power Trainautomatic Transmissiongear Position Indication Prndl
1 complaint
Power Trainautomatic Transmissionparkneutral Start Interlock Switch
1 complaint
Seat Beltsintegrated Child Seat
1 complaint
Seatsfront Assemblyrecliner
1 complaint
Service Brakes Airantilockabs Warning Light
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slipcontrol Unitmodule
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slipwheel Speed Sensortone Ring
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisc
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor
1 complaint
Steeringhydraulic Power Assisthose Piping And Connections
1 complaint
Steeringlinkagestie Rod Assembly
1 complaint
Structurebodydoorhinge And Attachments
1 complaint
Structureframe And Membersunderbody Shields
1 complaint
Suspensionfrontcontrol Armupper Ball Joint
1 complaint
Suspensionfrontspringscoil Springs
1 complaint
Suspensionrearaxlespindle
1 complaint
Suspensionrearsprings
1 complaint
Tirestemporaryemergency Spare Tire
1 complaint
Traction Control System
1 complaint
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemfanmotor
1 complaint
Visibilityrear Window Wiperwasher
1 complaint
Visibilityrear Window Wiperwasherlinkages
1 complaint
Visibilityrear Window Wiperwasherswitchwiring
1 complaint
Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevices
1 complaint
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher
1 complaint
Wheelsmulti Piece
1 complaint
Wheelsrim
1 complaint