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2003 FORD EXPLORER Structurebodytailgatehinge And Attachments Problems

6 NHTSA complaints on file

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Structurebodytailgatehinge And Attachments Issues in the 2003 FORD EXPLORER

6 structurebodytailgatehinge and attachments 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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All Structurebodytailgatehinge And Attachments Complaints

#10284213 |
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 FORD EXPLORER. SHE STATED THAT WHEN SHE PURCHASED HER VEHICLE THE HINGE ON THE BACK OF THE WINDOW WAS BROKEN. THE DEALER TOLD HER THAT THERE WAS A RECALL AND THAT IT COULD BE REPAIRED. THE DEALER LATER ADVISED HER THAT HER VIN WAS NOT A PART OF THE RECALL. LAST YEAR THE DEALER STATED THAT THEY WOULD NOT REPAIR THE BROKEN HINGE. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 129000.
#10221422 |
I OWN A 2003 FORD EXPLORER. FIRST, I NOTICED A SMALL CRACK IN THE TAILGATE BELOW THE REAR WINDOW. WITHIN TWO DAYS, THE CRACK SPREAD THE ENTIRE LENGTH OF THE APPLIQUE AND THROUGH THE FORD EMBLEM. I CONTACTED FORD AND THEY ARE AWARE OF THIS DEFECT, HOWEVER, THEY HAVE NOT ISSUED A RECALL. WE PURCHASED AN EXTENDED 75,000 MILE WARRANTY, BUT THIS CRACK HAPPENED AT 78,000 MILES. FORD SAID THEY WOULD NOT FIX BECAUSE WARRANTY EXPIRED AND NO RECALL ON THEIR END. *TR
#10217738 |
I OWN A 2003 FORD EXPLORER XLT 4WD. APPROXIMATELY 12 MONTHS AGO, THE REAR TRIM PANEL BENEATH THE REAR WINDOW CRACK DOWN THE MIDDLE. I CONTACTED MY NEAREST DEALER WHO INFORMED ME THAT WHILE FORD HAD RECOGNIZED THAT IT WAS A PROBLEM, THEY DID NOT PLAN TO ISSUE A TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN OR RECALL. THE DEALER SERVICE REPS EVEN AGREED THAT THERE IS A SIGNIFICANT PROBLEM WITH EXPLORERS AND MOUNTAINEERS. I HAVE SEEN MANY OTHER EXPLORERS AND MOUNTAINEERS WITH THE SAME PROBLEM AS WELL AS MANY COMPLAINTS ON-LINE. TODAY THE REAR HATCH LEFT LATCH BROKE OFF CAUSING THE ENTIRE REAR LIFT GATE WINDOW TO NEARLY FALL OFF. THE PROBLEM COULD POSSIBLY BE RELATED DUE TO THE EARLIER CRACK CAUSING THE WEIGHT OF THE REAR GLASS TO SHIFT, PLACE TOO MUCH STRAIN ON THE LEFT LATCH. THE DEALER IS REPAIRING THE BROKEN LATCH, WINDOW MOLDING AND REAR HATCH STRUTS, UNDER AN...
#10190004 |
THE REAR TAILGATE ON THE 2003 FORD EXPLORER CRACKED WHEN I CLOSED IT AFTER TAKING AN ITEM OUT OF THE BACK OF THE CAR. I HAD SEEN MANY OTHER VEHICLES OF THE SAME MAKE AND YEAR WITH THIS PROBLEM BUT DID NOT KNOW WHAT MAY HAVE CAUSED THE PROBLEM UNTIL IT HAPPENED TO ME. I DID NOT ABUSE THE TAILGATE ,AND I DID NOT USE ANY EXTRA EFFORT TO CLOSE IT THAN I NORMALLY WOULD. I CALLED MY LOCAL FORD DEALER , AND THEY TOLD ME TO BRING IT AND THEY WOULD FIX IT AT NO CHARGE. WHEN I CALLED LATER ON THE DAY I DROPPED IT OFF. THEY INFORMED ME THEY HAD PERFORMED THE RECALL WORK ON THE HINGE AND BALL PIVOT, BUT THEY COULD NOT REPAIR THE TAILGATE BECAUSE THE VEHICLE WAS OUT OF WARRANTY. I CONTACTED FORD AND THEY TOLD ME THEY WERE AWARE OF THE PROBLEM...
#10171357 |
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE PARKED IN A DRIVEWAY UNLOADING THE VEHICLE, THE REAR GATE HINGES FRACTURED AND THE GLASS DROPPED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED, AND INFORMED THERE WAS NO RECALL FOR THIS DEFECT. THE CONTACT EXPRESSED CONCERN BECAUSE THE HINGES HELD THE GLASS AND THE INCIDENT COULD HAPPEN WHILE DRIVING AFFECTING OTHER VEHICLES ON THE ROAD.
#10101980 |
CONSUMER RECEIVED MANUFACTURER'S RECALL 04007,NHTSA RECALL 04V129000 CONCERNING TAILGATE CABLES. NO PARTS WERE AVAILABLE.*AK. WINDOW PART OF TAILGATE COULD FALL DOWN AN DHURT CONSUMER IF HE WA SUSIN GIT TO LOAD GROCERIES. CONSUMER SUFFERS FROM ARTHRITIS IN HANDS AND FINGERS, AND USES THS WINDOW CONSTANTLY SINCE THE WHOLE TAILGATE IS TOO HEAVY TO CLOSE. WARNING INDICATED NOT TO USE THE WINDOW. *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 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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