2003 FORD EXPLORER Structurebodydoor Problems

6 NHTSA complaints on file

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Structurebodydoor Issues in the 2003 FORD EXPLORER

6 structurebodydoor 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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Injuries

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All Structurebodydoor Complaints

#10838068 | February 24, 2016

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 FORD EXPLORER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DOOR AJAR WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED, WHICH CAUSED THE DOME LIGHT TO REMAIN ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 188,000.

#10456888 | April 30, 2012

LARGE CRACK APPEARED ON HATCH DOOR BELOW WINDOW. MANY COMPLAINTS ON INTERNET WITH SAME PROBLEM. *JS

#10449601 | February 28, 2012

DOOR ADJAR SENSOR FAILS IN 2003 FORD EXPLORER ITS ALL OVER INTERNET. *TR

#10437913 | November 30, 2011

I WENT TO LEAVE FOR WORK ONE MORNING & I NOTICED THE REAR PANEL WAS CRACKED. IT WASN'T LIKE THAT THE NIGHT BEFORE, SO IT LITERALLY HAPPENED OVERNIGHT. MY MECHANIC SAID IT WAS COSMETIC & COMMON PROBLEM WITH THESE TRUCKS. I WAS TOLD THE WINDOW WOULD BE FINE, BUT THERE IS A CHANCE OF THE PANEL PIECE FALLING OFF. I HAVEN'T HAD IT FIXED YET DUE TO THE EXPENSE, BUT I AM AFRAID A PIECE MAY FALL OFF WHILE DRIVING WHICH COULD INJURE SOMEONE. TO ADD INSULT TO INJURY, A WEEK LATER, MY TRANSMISSION STARTED SLIPPING & THE O/D LIGHT WAS FLASHING. I HAD IT TOWED & SURE ENOUGH, IT HAD TO BE REBUILT. IT ALSO NEEDED A NEW HUB BEARING AND BOTH FRONT BALL JOINTS HAD TO BE REPLACED. *KB

#10065309 | December 21, 2004

NUMEROUS PROBLEM: BRAKES, REAR WINDOW OPENING, SEAT BELT RETRACTION, HEATER, REAR DEFROST, BODY WORK, ETC.. *PH WHILE BRAKING THE BRAKE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR AND CAUSED EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. THE REAR WINDOW HINGE FAILED WHICH CAUSED THE WINDOW TO OPEN WHILE THE CONSUMER WENT THROUGH A CAR WASH. THE SEAT BELT RETRACTED SLOWLY WHICH CAUSED THE BELT TO BECOME HOOKED ONTO THE DOOR LOCK SYSTEM. AS A RESULT THE PASSENGER COULD NOT GET OUT OF THE VEHICLE. THE LEFT WIPER WAS NOT CLEARING THE WINDSHIELD. THE LEFT REAR DOOR WOULD NOT CLOSE ALL THE WAY UNLESS IT WAS SLAMMED HARD. *NM

#10055479 | January 21, 2004

WHILE THE CONSUMER WAS DRIVING AT AN UNDETERMINED SPEED ENGINE CHECK LIGHT APPEARED ON THE DASH, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO STALL. CONSUMER CONTACTED DEALER ON FOUR OCCASIONS, BUT PROBLEM STILL OCCURS. *AK CONSUMER SEEKING OR VEHICLE REPLACEMENT REIMBURSEMENT FOR REPAIRS ON ENGINE, RIGHT REAR DOOR, AND CENTER CONSOLE LID. *LA

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 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 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 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

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