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2003 FORD EXPLORER Structurebodyhatchbackliftgatesupport Devicestrut Problems

4 NHTSA complaints on file

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Structurebodyhatchbackliftgatesupport Devicestrut Issues in the 2003 FORD EXPLORER

4 structurebodyhatchbackliftgatesupport devicestrut complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2003 FORD EXPLORER. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 1 resulted in injury.

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All Structurebodyhatchbackliftgatesupport Devicestrut Complaints

#10300347 |
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 FORD EXPLORER. SHE STATED WHILE UTILIZING THE REAR LIFTGATE TO REMOVE ITEMS FROM THE TRUNK COMPARTMENT, THE REAR LIFTGATE FELL CAUSING THE GLASS TO SHATTER. THE CONTACT WAS NOT INJURED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND ALTHOUGH THE EXACT SAME FAILURE OF HER VEHICLE IS RELATED TO NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 04V442000- STRUCTURE, STRUCTURE BODY, HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE, HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS AS A RESULT OF NHTSA ACTION NUMBER PE04045, HER VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED. NO REPAIRS WERE MADE TO DATE. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE UNKNOWN.
#10187423 |
THERE APPEARED WITHOUT WARNING A BIG CRACK IN THE REAR LIFTGATE OF THE 2003 FORD EXPLORER. THE CRACK GOES FROM THE BOTTOM OF THE GLASS ALL THE WAY TO THE BOTTOM OF THE LIFTGATE. THE CRACK EXPANDS AND SHRINKS ACCORDING TO THE TEMPERATURE. SO FAR IT GOT AS WIDE AS 1/4 INCH. . THE CRACK IS IN THE SHAPE OF A PEACE SIGN.*AK NOTHING HIT THE VEHICLE; IT'S STORED IN A GARAGE EVERYDAY. I WENT TO MALLOUF FORD DEALERSHIP IN NORTH BRUNSWICK NJ AND THEY SAID I'D HAVE TO PAY $800 TO FIX IT. THERE WAS ANOTHER PERSON IN THE DEALERSHIP AT THE SAME TIME WITH THE SAME PROBLEM. I WENT ONLINE AND FOUND A SLEW OF OTHER FORD EXPLORER OWNERS WITH THE SAME PROBLEM. MY CONCERN IS THE GLASS OF THE REAR LIFT GATE NOT BEING PROPERLY SUPPORTED AND WILL EVENTUALLY BECOME LOOSE, CRACK OR FALL OUT. LET'S NOT...
#10110784 |
WHEN COLD, BELOW 35 DEGREES F, THE REAR HATCH WILL NOT FULLY OPEN. THE HATCH STOPS AT HEAD HEIGHT. I'VE HIT MY HEAD TWICE. FORD HAS SAID BECAUSE THE HATCH OPENS WHEN IT'S WARM, THERE IS NOTHING THEY CAN DO. IT'S A MINOR HEAD BUMP, BUT HAS POTENTIAL TO DAMAGE AN EYE BECAUSE OF THE WAY THE HATCH SHEET METAL PROTRUDES. THE SUV IS A 2003 FORD EXPLORER.*AK
#10109259 |
NHTSA RECALL CAMPAIGN 04V442000 CONCERNING REAR LIFTGATE GLASS. OWNER RECEIVED NOTIFICATION FROM THE MANUFACTURER IN OCTOBER 2004. OWNER HAS BEEN IN TOUCH WITH THE DEALERSHIP, BUT IS CONSTANTLY BEING TOLD THAT PARTS NEEDED TO REPAIR THE RECALL ARE UNAVAILABLE. *AK

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 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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