2003 FORD EXPLORER Fuelpropulsion System Problems
3 NHTSA complaints on file
Fuelpropulsion System Issues in the 2003 FORD EXPLORER
3 fuelpropulsion system complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2003 FORD EXPLORER. Of these, 1 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.
3
Complaints
1
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
All Fuelpropulsion System Complaints
THE O/D LIGHT CAME ON. I HAD TO LET OFF ON MY ACCELERATOR PEDAL TO GET MY CAR TO SHIFT INTO 2ND GEAR. SOMETIMES I WOULD PUSH ON THE ACCELERATOR AND AT 4000 RPM, MY CAR WOULD SHIFT. AFTER TAKING THE CAR INTO THE TRANSMISSION SHOP, THE TECHNICIAN TOLD ME THAT THE BAND FOR SECOND GEAR SNAPPED AND A ROD STARTING GRINDING WHICH DISPERSED METAL INTO THE TRANSMISSION. THE ROD AS WELL AS THE GEARS, SOLENOID, AND THE TORQUE CONVERTER HAD TO BE REPLACED. THE COST OF THIS REPAIR WAS 1700 DOLLARS. SHOULD MY TRANSMISSION BE GOING OUT THIS SOON? WHY WASN'T THERE A RECALL FOR THIS TRANSMISSION? *TR
THIS EVENT HAS HAPPENED TWICE NOW MY 2003 FORD EXPLORER HAS EXCELERATED WITHOUT WARNING ! AND WHILE TRYING TO STOP THE VEHICLE. THE SECOND TIME ENDING IN AN ACCIDENT. I HAVE ONLY HAD THIS VEHICLE JUST UNDER 2 MONTHS ! THE FLOOR MATS ARE NOT THE PROBLEM HERE. ONCE I WAS IN REVERSE AND A POWER SURGE CAME OVER THE VEHICLE THE BRAKES WOULD NOT WORK DIDN'T RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT BUT WAS SOMEWHAT AFRAID OF IT. I WAS COMING HOME LAST NITE TURNED INTO MY DRIVE AND THE VEHICLE EXCELERATED WITHOUT WARNING BRAKES DID NOT WORK AT ALL ENDED UP SMASHING INTO MY FORD ESCAPE THAT COULD HAVE BIN MY LITTLE GIRL OR SOMEONE'S CHILD! WILL NOT DRIVE THIS VEHICLE AGAIN. HAVE HAD FORDS MOST ALL OF MY LIFE NEVER SEEN THIS BEFORE! THERE'S A LOT OF EXCELERATION PROBLEMS LISTED ON THIS SITE I THINK IT'S TIME FOR A...
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 FORD EXPLORER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE REFUELING, A LARGE AMOUNT OF FUEL SPRAYED OUT OF THE FILLER NECK. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE PROBLEM. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 123,000. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE.
Other 2003 FORD EXPLORER Problem Areas
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
141 complaints
Structurebody
135 complaints
Power Train
110 complaints
Structurebodyhatchbackliftgate
90 complaints
Structurebodyhatchbackliftgatehinge And Attachments
55 complaints
Structure
44 complaints
Electrical System
43 complaints
Unknown Or Other
43 complaints
Wheels
42 complaints
Engine And Engine Cooling
33 complaints
Air Bags
28 complaints
Power Traindrivelinedifferential Unit
28 complaints
Vehicle Speed Control
28 complaints
Suspension
27 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingengine
24 complaints
Power Trainaxle Assembly
24 complaints
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
Fuel System Gasoline
4 complaints
Latcheslockslinkagestailgatelatch
4 complaints
Parking Brake
4 complaints
Power Trainautomatic Transmissioncontrol Module Tcmpcmtecm
4 complaints
Seat Beltsfrontretractor
4 complaints
Steeringrack And Pinion
4 complaints
Structurebodyhatchbackliftgatesupport Devicestrut
4 complaints
Structureframe And Members
4 complaints
Electrical Systemignition
3 complaints
Electrical Systemwiring
3 complaints
Electronic Stability Control Esc
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
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasolinebelts And Associated Pulleys
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
2 complaints
Air Bagsfrontalsensorcontrol Module
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