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2003 FORD EXPLORER in Austin, TX
I'm never buying another ford. last week the o/d light came on in my ford explorer. i drove it right home and got the manual out to see what the problem was. "transmission problem" was what the manual indicated, as well as several websi...read more / reply »
2003 FORD EXPLORER in Finksburg, MD
The message center lights are not visible in the daytime unless driver is in a shaded spot causing a dangerous situation to get any of the readouts!
2003 FORD EXPLORER in Honea Path, SC
Paint is bubbling up and peeling on my roof in 3 areas. i can see the metal.
2003 FORD EXPLORER in Germantown, WI
My husband had just pulled away from a stop sign when he felt the vehicle crash to the ground and saw the rear passenger tire roll into someone's front yard. he exited the car to find the lugs broken in half. my three year old is very upset...
2003 FORD EXPLORER in Foothill Ranch, CA
The rear window on the liftgate of my 2003 ford explorer imploded as i was waiting at a traffic light. the window did not just crack...it shattered into pieces. my car was not hit by another car or by an object. an initial problem arose ...
2003 FORD EXPLORER in Oxford, GA
Tl contact owns a 2003 ford explorer. while driving 25 mph, the rear end of the vehicle suddenly slumped and the rear driver side tire detached from the vehicle. the wheel, brake, rotor, lower control arm, and axle were damaged. repairs ...
2003 FORD EXPLORER in Round Rock, TX
2003 ford explorer "eddie bauer" ~49,000 miles. vehicle was parked and shows no evidence of impact. weather conditions were near standard. plastic panel below rear window split in two and has ~1/16" gap. split is vertical and very near c...
2003 FORD EXPLORER in Oxnard, CA
Panel below rear window cracked while vehicle was parked. i'm concerned of a safety hazard after reading on internet that the panel can fall off after this crack. it has not been fixed yet because ford claims it is not covered under its e...
2003 FORD EXPLORER in Pontiac, IL
I bought a 2003 ford explorer in june of 07 with no problems in sept of 07 i started to experience a load noise coming from the rear of the vehicle sounding like a tire was flat or something was rubbing. i took it into the shop and they tol...
2003 FORD EXPLORER in Depew, NY
Tl contact owns a 2003 ford explorer. as a mechanic was repairing the emissions module on the vehicle, he noticed that the coil springs failed. the failure was repaired. the current and failure mileages were 52,000.
2003 FORD EXPLORER in Middletown, NY
Torque converter failure. converter "rattles", needs replacement. prior complaint to dealer about "lurching" and "clunking" were found to be "non-duplicative" during warranty period.
2003 FORD EXPLORER in Far Rockaway, NY
Paint problems paint keeps on blistering and peeling all over the vehicle.
2003 FORD EXPLORER in Refughio, TX
Tl contact owns a 2003 ford explorer. while driving 70 mph, the contact swerved to miss a wild hog in the road. she drove into the path of oncoming traffic, slammed on the brakes, and the vehicle rolled over three times. the air bags fai...
2003 FORD EXPLORER in Laurens, SC
I own a 2003 ford explorer. six months ago i notice a split on the back of my vehicle near the rear window. the split was on the body of the vehicle. at first i thought someone damaged my vehicle. then i noticed when it gets really hot t...
2003 FORD EXPLORER in Dedham, MA
The transmission on my 2003 ford explorer failed. i'm told this is a consistent problem but ford won't stand by their product.
2003 FORD EXPLORER in Knoxville, TN
The plastic trim panel on the rear hatch of my ford explorer xls cracked from top to bottom, with no provocation. i understand this is a common problem. my local dealer service rep said they had repaired "dozens of them", after he told me...
2003 FORD EXPLORER in West Point, MS
2003 ford explorer. liftgate panel cracked from right under glass all the way to bottom of panel right thru the middle of ford emblem. appears to be common problem with this model. from all i read ford will not fix problem even though it is...
2003 FORD EXPLORER in Stroudsburg, PA
Tl contact owns a 2003 ford explorer. the contact stated that she heard a clicking sound during deceleration. a mechanic diagnosed the cause of failure as a worn out range hub in the transfer case. the contact stated that she could never...
2003 FORD EXPLORER in Fort Worth, TX
I have a 2003 ford explorer. i have, or it looks to be several stress cracks below the back glass of the hatch. they range anywhere from an inch to seven or eight inches. i took this to the ford house in haltom city, they said there was not...
2003 FORD EXPLORER in Columbus, OH
Tl contact owns a 2003 ford explorer. while driving 10 mph, the vehicle shifted into four wheel drive without warning. the contact pressed the reset button on the dashboard, which deactivated the four wheel drive feature. she also stated...
2003 FORD EXPLORER in Leesburg, VA
Cruise control turns off during vehicle operation. multiple occurrences on multiple dates. 2003 ford explorer xlt 4 door, 4wd 4.0l-6 cylinder.
2003 FORD EXPLORER in Westbury, NY
2003 ford explorer. consumer states that the vehicle bottom rear liftgate is cracked. consumer believes concern is related to recall on the hinges for the liftgate. the consumer believed the cracks on the liftgate were due to weakness. up...
2003 FORD EXPLORER in Columbus, OH
I have a 2003 ford explorer that cuts off after take off, but while yielding to oncoming traffic or braking to make a turn. the steering column locks and the car must be brought to a full stop to place in park and restart. this is extreme...
2003 FORD EXPLORER in Omaha, NE
When we starte d our car for the first time after it had sat at an airport parking lot for a week, we heard a ticking noise upon start up ouf our vehicle (2003 ford explorer eddie bauer with v8 engine). upon taking it to a repair shop they...
2003 FORD EXPLORER in Herculaneum, MO
Tl-the rear end or the transmission and they cannot find the problem. you push on the accerlartor the engine revved up and then it slammed into gear. it you come to a stop sing some times it will go and sometimes no it feels as it some thin...
2003 FORD EXPLORER in Las Vegas, NV
Tl contact owns a 2003 ford explorer. the contact noticed a seven-inch crack in the plastic molding of the hatchback door hinge. recall # 04v442000 (structure:body:hatchback/liftgate:hinge and attachments) was found. the dealer stated th...
2003 FORD EXPLORER in Las Vegas, NV
2003 ford explorer has structure: body: hatchback 6" vertical crack in plastic below hatchback window. recall 04v442000 does not apply to my vin number however is same problem. spent 40 minutes on phone with ford and they stated that i mu...
2003 FORD EXPLORER in Quakertown, PA
My michelin cross terrain tire blew out at the sidewall. it was a clear sunny day, 30 mph, on a smooth highway. i check my tire pressure regularly so i know the tire was properly inflated. i contacted michelin and they referred me to mel...
2003 FORD EXPLORER in Round Rock, TX
I have 2003 ford explorer xlt. one morning in mid-march of this year, i observed a crack in the platic panel under the window on the tailgate. my wife and i knew we had not had any type of impact in that area that would have caused the pa...
2003 FORD EXPLORER in Finksburg, MD
The message center on 2003 ford explorer can't be seen in daylight causing a very dangerous situation while driving and trying to read the compass , mileage, miles /gal, any readout of the auto. almost caused my wife and i to run off the r...
2003 FORD EXPLORER in Finksburg, MD
The message center on 2003 ford explorer can't be seen in daylight causing a very dangerous situation while driving and trying to read the compass , mileage, miles /gal, any readout of the auto. almost caused my wife and i to run off the r...
2003 FORD EXPLORER in Orange Park, FL
Without impact, '03 ford explorer liftgate panel cracked from glass, around ford emblem, to bottom of panel. very common problem. no cooperation from ford.
2003 FORD EXPLORER in Bordentown, NJ
Tl contact owns a 2003 ford explorer. the contact stated that the vehicle failed to start and was towed to the dealer. the dealer stated that the catalytic converter was bad and needed to be replaced. the part was supposed to be availabl...
2003 FORD EXPLORER in La Mesa, CA
Tl contact owns a 2003 ford explorer. the contact stated that the plastic underneath the rear liftgate's glass door has begun to crack. the door still operates properly. the vin was unavailable. the current mileage is 78,000 and failure...
2003 FORD EXPLORER in Durham, NC
Cracking in the liftgate panel. the panel below the glass on my explorer has cracked down the middle.
2003 FORD EXPLORER in Westbury, NY
Tl contact owns a 2003 ford explorer. the contact stated that the vehicle's bottom rear liftgate has cracked. he stated that there is a safety recall on the hinges for the liftgate. the contact believes that the liftgate falls repeatedly...
2003 FORD EXPLORER in Georgetown, TX
Rear liftgate had a crack just below the glass on the 2003 explorer. i am concerned that the glass will become loose and fall out and hurt someone. this same problem happened on my 2002, ford explorer. i have seen several explorers with ...
2003 FORD EXPLORER in Lynn, MA
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 probl...
2003 FORD EXPLORER in Bainbridge, GA
For about a week strange noises were observed upon shifting from park into reverse. during a 5 mile trip into town, power steering pump noise was observed when turning. upon reaching destination i experienced difficulty maneuvering into a p...
2003 FORD EXPLORER in Bainbridge, GA
For about a week strange noises were observed upon shifting from park into reverse. during a 5 mile trip into town, power steering pump noise was observed when turning. upon reaching destination i experienced difficulty maneuvering into a p...
2003 FORD EXPLORER in Nashua, NH
Rear axle was making a loud noise, was told that it was due to the seal was broken and needed to be replaced. this was replaced and the noise still continues. other consumers have had this same problem and nothing has ever happened with thi...
2003 FORD EXPLORER in Slidell, LA
Plastic under (attached to) rear liftgate window cracked. crack runs top to bottom, around the ford emblem. entire liftgate needs replacing. ford says i have to pay for it. i have seen several explorer on the highway with the same defect. d...
2003 FORD EXPLORER in St.louis, MO
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 ford explorer. after installing two new tires on the front of the vehicle the contact heard a thumping sound while driving. the dealer stated that the sound was caused by the difference in tread between the new...
2003 FORD EXPLORER in St.louis, MO
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 ford explorer. after installing two new tires on the front of the vehicle the contact heard a thumping sound while driving. the dealer stated that the sound was caused by the difference in tread between the new...
2003 FORD EXPLORER in St.louis, MO
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 ford explorer. after installing two new tires on the front of the vehicle the contact heard a thumping sound while driving. the dealer stated that the sound was caused by the difference in tread between the new...
2003 FORD EXPLORER in Richmond, KY
Rear pinion gear on 2003 ford explorer causes high pitched whining sound, and is well known to ford dealerships in the area. the stated cost to repair (replace pinion ring, pinion gear, seals) is in excess of $1,100.
2003 FORD EXPLORER in Manassas, VA
Following the actions taken by the ford dealership to correct the fault with the rear door/liftgate recall, a large crack developed on the liftgate from the bottom of the glass to the bottom of the liftgate. i have noticed this same crack ...
2003 FORD EXPLORER in Minden, NV
We were involved in a motor vehicle accident on the below date. a person went through a red light and hit our 2003 ford explorer on the right rear wheel area at approx 40 mph. there was over $ 6,000 in damage on our vehicle. when our vehicl...
2003 FORD EXPLORER in Minden, NV
We were involved in a motor vehicle accident on the below date. a person went through a red light and hit our 2003 ford explorer on the right rear wheel area at approx 40 mph. there was over $ 6,000 in damage on our vehicle. when our vehicl...
2003 FORD EXPLORER in Gulfport, MS
My 2003 ford explorer limited, with 59k miles, developed a loud roaring road noise that seemed to be coming from the tires. inspection by the ford dealer identified 3 defective wheel bearings. the right front and both rears. i know that ...
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