Major Problems with 2003 Ford Explorer Derived from Complaints & Recalls


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Worst 3 complaints of 2003 Ford Explorer

2003 Ford Explorer FRONTAL Victims: 6 Mileage: 30000 miles

2003 Ford Explorer AIR BAGS Victims: 4 Mileage: 143000 miles

2003 Ford Explorer POWER TRAIN Victims: 2 Mileage: 95000 miles

Browse 2003 Ford Explorer complaints by category

Problems with AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION, BODY and POWER TRAIN are the most frequent issues recorded by the NHTSA from Ford Explorer owners.

Problem Category Number of Problems
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN
while driving and without warning a loud clinking noise can be heard. the dealer is aware of the problem. *nlm...
141
~ 65336 miles
BODY > STRUCTURE
ford explorer- 2003 location rear hatch or door. panel below window where ford emblem appears. plastic body part splits for...
134
~ 76371 miles
POWER TRAIN
the vehicle rolled backwards while in the park. the dealership was unable to duplicate the problem. *jb...
110
~ 102780 miles
HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE > BODY > STRUCTURE
plastic under (attached to) rear liftgate window cracked in cold weather. crack was ~10 inches long. entire liftgate needs replacing....
90
~ 54945 miles
HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS > HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE > BODY
consumer states that vehicle had been sitting for 40 minutes when the rear hatchback window exploded. cause unknown. *ak...
55
~ 47822 miles
STRUCTURE
water leaked into the vehicle on the driver side door. the dealership inspected the vehicle many times and could not
44
~ 53275 miles
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
the ignition seats and other electrical features did not work due to a faulty sensor module dealer replaced the module
43
~ 70985 miles
WHEELS
while driving the front right wheel pinion disengaged. *jb...
42
~ 90516 miles
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
i was traveling in reverse (less than 1mph) when i struck a tree. the entire back window of my 2003...
41
~ 81786 miles
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
rear glass opened while driving. loud whistling noise coming from under dash/engine. no power. stalls on take off. *ak...
33
~ 50149 miles
DIFFERENTIAL UNIT > DRIVELINE > POWER TRAIN
while driving between 35 mph and up consumer heard loud noise coming from under the vehicle. dealer stated the need
28
~ 32703 miles
AIR BAGS
while driving and without warning a loud clinking noise can be heard. the dealer is aware of the problem. *nlm...
28
~ 127294 miles
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
when the vehicle was backed out of a parking lot it suddenly accelerated. the vehicle took off backwards and hit
28
~ 56340 miles
SUSPENSION
consumer stated that while driving at high speeds vehicle will vibrate heavily. dealer notified. *ak...
27
~ 80409 miles
ENGINE > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
the vehicle lost power while driving which caused the consumer to pull over. *jb 2003 ford explorer lost power while
24
~ 37243 miles
AXLE ASSEMBLY > POWER TRAIN
the consumer stated the vehicle vibrated excessively in the rear end. dealer acknowledged manufacturer's tsb on issue advised problem caused
24
~ 19584 miles
ENGINE
tl* the contact owns a 2003 ford explorer. the contact stated that while driving 55 mph the check engine warning...
21
~ 127602 miles
GLASS, SIDE/REAR > VISIBILITY
consumer stated that rear lift gate glass shattered while vehicle was parked in a "cool" parking lot on a "cool"
21
~ 41842 miles
FRONTAL > AIR BAGS
the vehicle was involved in a head-on collision at 35 mph. neither the front driver nor passenger air bags deployed.
20
~ 29609 miles
STEERING
while driving and without warning a loud clinking noise can be heard. the dealer is aware of the problem. *nlm...
17
~ 114541 miles
REAR > SUSPENSION
while driving at low speed consumer heard a noise coming from rear of vehicle. dealership serviced vehicle but could not
17
~ 42371 miles
ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
while driving 20 mph consumer applied the brakes and pedal went to the floor. consumer was unable to maintain control...
14
~ 42800 miles
TAILGATE > BODY > STRUCTURE
consumer received manufacturer's recall 04007 nhtsa recall 04v129000 concerning tailgate cables. no parts were available.*ak...
13
~ 39804 miles
LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS > WHEELS
wheels studs (lug nuts) keep breaking. i have replace 4 different wheels studs within the last year and a half....
11
~ 75371 miles
WHEEL BEARING > FRONT > SUSPENSION
a roaring noise was coming from the front of my 2003 explorer and an inspection at the dealer came up...
11
~ 52837 miles
VISIBILITY
numerous problem: brakes rear window opening seat belt retraction heater rear defrost body work etc.. *ph while braking the brake...
11
~ 89091 miles
SERVICE BRAKES
tl* the contact owns a 2003 ford explorer. the contact stated that when the brakes were depressed the abs warning...
10
~ 131900 miles
SEAT BELTS
re: second (mid-section) seat - driver's side 1. seat belt became lodged behind seat release causing back of seat to...
10
~ 90398 miles
TORQUE CONVERTER > AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN
took my suv into mr. tire to replace all 4 tires. left mr. tire & my o/d light started to...
9
~ 69075 miles
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
potential safety problems with the 2003 ford explorer.*mr *cb ...
9
~ 45444 miles
DRIVELINE > POWER TRAIN
i bought a 2003 ford explorer 4wd v8 june 4 2003. about 1 month later and less then 2 000...
9
~ 41280 miles
TIRES
while driving the steering wheel began to vibrate excessively. the consumer looked out of the rear view mirror and noticed
9
~ 52144 miles
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
july of 2007 the rear window on our 2003 ford explorer xlt had broken at one of the hinges and...
7
~ 93039 miles
DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM > VISIBILITY
i am attempting to rectify a well know problem on my 2003 ford explorer regarding the heater blend door for...
7
~ 103612 miles
FRONT > SUSPENSION
various complaints involving the 2003 ford explorer xlt.*mr consumer believed that noise on vehicle was coming from rear. repairs and/or...
7
~ 62289 miles
TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE) > POWER TRAIN
various complaints involving the 2003 ford explorer xlt.*mr consumer believed that noise on vehicle was coming from rear. repairs and/or...
7
~ 64928 miles
POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS > VISIBILITY
the driver's power window button was very sensitive. the slightest touch/bump caused the window to open fully. the consumer almost
7
~ 27493 miles
HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS > TAILGATE > BODY
consumer received manufacturer's recall 04007 nhtsa recall 04v129000 concerning tailgate cables. no parts were available.*ak. window part of tailgate could...
6
~ 41242 miles
CRUISE CONTROL > VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
cruise control acts erratic. sometimes works fine sometimes won't work at all sometimes shuts off by itself and on approximately
6
~ 35364 miles
SEAL > AXLE SHAFT > AXLE ASSEMBLY
had to replace rear axle seals on 2003 explorer with 500 on new vehicle. *la...
6
~ 34074 miles
EQUIPMENT
re: second (mid-section) seat - driver's side 1. seat belt became lodged behind seat release causing back of seat to...
6
~ 173918 miles
DOOR > BODY > STRUCTURE
while the consumer was driving at an undetermined speed engine check light appeared on the dash causing the vehicle...
6
~ 40804 miles
VISIBILITY/WIPER
tl* the contact owns a 2003 ford explorer. the contact stated that while driving approximately 5 -10 mph over a...
5
~ 129810 miles
LOCK > HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE > LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
tl* - the contact called about the 2003 ford explorer xlt. the contact stated that the air bag light stayed...
5
~ 65400 miles
SEATS
ref ford tsb 05416 feb 06 - front passenger seat in 2003 explorer begins to make noise when accelerating slowing...
5
~ 62207 miles
HOOD > BODY > STRUCTURE
while driving hood flew up which impaired visibility. *ak...
5
~ 19667 miles
AIR CONDITIONER > APPLIANCE > EQUIPMENT
on my new ford explorer there is a air conditioner leak is letting 134a gas into the ozone layer. 134a
5
~ 35438 miles
DRIVESHAFT > DRIVELINE > POWER TRAIN
the drive shaft was replaced.*jb...
5
~ 2780 miles
FRAME AND MEMBERS > STRUCTURE
lift gate frame cracks right in the middle. i was told by cortese ford in rochester that they have seen...
4
~ 36506 miles
PARKING BRAKE
emergency brake would not engage in november 2003. dealer "oiled" the pedal. on july 28 2005 loud squealing sound coming...
4
~ 69613 miles
TREAD/BELT > TIRES
the vehicle started vibrating without warning the driver was able to pull over. the driver noticed the right side tire...
4
~ 24000 miles
SUPPORT DEVICE/STRUT > HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE > BODY
nhtsa recall campaign 04v442000 concerning rear liftgate glass. owner received notification from the manufacturer in october 2004. owner has been
4
~ 26200 miles
COOLING SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
various complaints involving the 2003 ford explorer xlt.*mr consumer believed that noise on vehicle was coming from rear. repairs and/or...
4
~ 65000 miles
RACK AND PINION > STEERING
rack-pinion steering gear leaks fluid. *la...
4
~ 18625 miles
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
i put the date of incident as the date i purchased the vehicle. i put this date as such because...
4
~ 89179 miles
LATCH > TAILGATE > LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
ford explorer 4-door 200 window on rear tailgate door "pops" open on rough roads. happened 4 times with new vehicle
4
~ 10837 miles
ELECTRICAL > EQUIPMENT
the remote door auto lock does not always work when remote pushed. this happens very often and with both remotes....
4
~ 364 miles
RETRACTOR > FRONT > SEAT BELTS
the seat belts do not fully retract causing the seat belt to jam the door locking mechanism resulting in the
4
~ 10763 miles
CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM) > AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN
consumer called complaining about having transmission problems. while vehicle was parked it started rolling back. the dealer was contacted and
4
~ 30500 miles
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
tl* the contact owns a 2003 ford explorer. the contact stated that while refueling a large amount of fuel sprayed...
3
~ 97182 miles
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL
i keep reading about 2 complaints that people need to know about and ford should take action on the first...
3
~ 24150 miles
COIL SPRINGS > SPRINGS > REAR
reference my 2003 ford explorer 4x4. right rear spring is broken. vehicle only has 45 506 miles. *tr...
3
~ 44697 miles
COLUMN SHIFT > LEVER AND LINKAGE > AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
tl*the contact owns a 2003 ford explorer. while driving 10 mph the contact heard a noise similar to a tire...
3
~ 80967 miles
HUB > WHEELS
while driving at interstate speed the vehicle began to vibrate. when i pulled off the interstate i noticed that 3...
3
~ 44733 miles
CLUTCH ASSEMBLY > POWER TRAIN
i am the owner of a 2003 ford explorer. i had problems with my transmission engaging properly and the transmission...
3
~ 40667 miles
WINDSHIELD > VISIBILITY
no parts were available for recall 04s20 concerning rear windshield. sterling ford 703-430-7700. *ak *tc...
3
~ 13333 miles
SIDEWALL > TIRES
while driving a loud popping noise was heard from inside of the vehicle. consumer was able to pull over and...
3
COLUMN > STEERING
the vehicle projects a significant whining noise from the rear end and a vibration forward through the steering column. the...
3
~ 35300 miles
WIRING > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
while driving on a back country road at 15 to 20 mph the vehicle suddenly burst into flames. thick black...
3
~ 30667 miles
ABS WARNING LIGHT > ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
antilock brake warning light comes on and goes off. when light comes on the brake pedal will go to the...
3
~ 36360 miles
IGNITION > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
on numerous occasions my 2003 ford explorer xlt has stalled while driving.*ak...
3
~ 19350 miles
ACCELERATOR PEDAL > VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
while attempting to park in a parking slot i slowly eased into the slot and without warning the vehicle sped
3
PEDALS AND LINKAGES > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
the brake pedal bracket interfered and restricted the proper application of the brakes. *scc *nlm...
3
BRAKE LIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING
tl* the contact owns a 2003 ford explorer. the contact stated the brake lights would not shut off or would...
2
~ 80500 miles
SWITCH > BRAKE LIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING
about 8 - 10 months ago we started having trouble with the speed control shutting off. we also noticed that...
2
~ 79608 miles
CATALYTIC CONVERTOR > EMISSION CONTROL > EXHAUST SYSTEM
tl*the contact owns a 2003 ford explorer. the contact stated that the vehicle failed to start and was towed to...
2
~ 48000 miles
TRUNK LID > BODY > STRUCTURE
2003 ford explorer. the back door panel that has the ford emblem on it is cracked in half from the...
2
~ 30000 miles
MECHANICAL > EQUIPMENT
have a 2003 ford explorer 2wd that was purchased new from local ford dealership. started having transmission concerns in early...
2
~ 23868 miles
AXLE HUBS > POWER TRAIN
4 items 1 - have owned the 2003 ford explorer for 7 months. while test driving i noticed a hum...
2
~ 53590 miles
POWER ADJUST > FRONT ASSEMBLY > SEATS
hello. i have several complaints regarding my 2003 ford explorer including several safety issues. the first complaint is regarding the...
2
~ 63000 miles
LABELS > OTHER > EQUIPMENT
because the abs light comes on during long drives and remains on until we stop the vehicle our explorer has...
2
~ 16000 miles
FRONT > SEAT BELTS
my 2003 ford explorer has had an ongoing problem with seatbelts and the remote entry. this has been going on...
2
~ 12310 miles
MANUAL TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN
i bought a 2003 explorer new from the dealer and ever since i had this vehicle it has clunked into...
2
~ 33850 miles
AXLE SHAFT > AXLE ASSEMBLY > POWER TRAIN
whining noise coming from rear became louder 41 000 mile on odo dealer advised rear wheel bearings seals and strut...
2
~ 50500 miles
TRAILER HITCHES
u-haul will not rent any trailer to owners of ford explorer's. u-haul should not be allowed to pick and choose...
2
~ 35000 miles
DELIVERY > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
vehicle loses power and you are unable to accelerate it its stalls as a result of the loss of power....
2
~ 11833 miles
STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR > STEERING
while driving steering wheel became loose and would only steer to the left. this resulted in vehicle going over an
2
~ 10000 miles
MID/REAR ASSEMBLY > SEATS
consumer had to have the spring on the second set of seats repaired because it was extremely tight. even after...
2
~ 6000 miles
EMISSION CONTROL > EXHAUST SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
while driving 35 mph vehicle stalled. consumer took vehicle to dealer four times. the first time mechanic replaced an air...
2
~ 27500 miles
ELECTRICAL HEATING ELEMENT > WINDSHIELD > DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM
while driving at under 50 mph there is a squeak that comes from the engine compartment. it sounds like a...
2
~ 13500 miles
BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS > GASOLINE > ENGINE
when driving at 40 mph vehicle jerked and then stalled. when stopping at a red light the lights on the...
2
~ 4500 miles
LINKAGES > REAR WINDOW WIPER/WASHER > VISIBILITY
tl* the contact owns a 2003 ford explorer. the contact stated that the hinges on the rear windshield were loose...
1
~ 150000 miles
WHEEL SPEED SENSOR > ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
tl* the contact owns a 2003 ford explorer. while driving at low speeds the vehicle began to experience a jerking...
1
~ 163000 miles
FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS > WIRING > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
tl* the contact owns a 2003 ford explorer. the contact stated that while driving at approximately 40 mph the vehicle...
1
TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM
i keep reading about 2 complaints that people need to know about and ford should take action on the first...
1
~ 72450 miles
INTEGRATED CHILD SEAT > SEAT BELTS
tl*the contact owns a 2003 ford explorer. the contact stated that the second row middle seat belt was not working....
1
~ 125000 miles
REAR WINDOW WIPER/WASHER > VISIBILITY
i have a ford explorer and the back glass fell and it hanging off. why before i bought the car
1
~ 139200 miles
RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. > ELECTRICAL > EQUIPMENT
just happen don't no why the bottom frame of the lift gate has two cracks and im afraid that one...
1
~ 60525 miles
LINKAGE AND CABLE > MECHANICAL > CONVENTIONAL
loss control of my suv and found out my spindle bearings and everything was shot! *tr...
1
~ 88000 miles
SPRINGS > REAR > SUSPENSION
the shocks and the wheel bearings on the back left passenger side tires on my 2003 ford explorer are shot.
1
~ 87000 miles
TEMPORARY/EMERGENCY SPARE TIRE > TIRES
while pulling out of local wal-mart parking lot in reverse an explosion that rocked my explorer cross utility vehicle created...
1
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
my vehicle continued to stall at near stops or while stopped. or whenever accelerating from a stop. took to shop...
1
ROTOR > DISC > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
tl*the contact owns a 2003 ford explorer. the contact stated that the two rear rotors rusted two inches from the...
1
~ 18000 miles
COIL SPRINGS > SPRINGS > FRONT
tl*the contact owns a 2003 ford explorer. as a mechanic was repairing the emissions module on the vehicle he noticed...
1
~ 52000 miles
NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM) > ELECTRICAL > EQUIPMENT
the message center on 2003 ford explorer can't be seen in daylight causing a very dangerous situation while driving and...
1
~ 65500 miles
HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS > HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST > STEERING
for about a week strange noises were observed upon shifting from park into reverse. during a 5 mile trip into...
1
INTERIOR LIGHTING
tl*the contact owns a 2003 ford explorer. the contact stated that the door ajar light illuminated frequently and the dome...
1
~ 48065 miles
LATCH > HOOD > LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
while driving the vehicle the hood released. fortunately the safety latch prevented the hood from completely releasing. this has occurred
1
SWITCH/WIRING > REAR WINDOW WIPER/WASHER > VISIBILITY
tl* - the contact called about the 2003 ford explorer xlt. the contact stated that the air bag light stayed...
1
~ 114000 miles
GASOLINE > ENGINE > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
i was driving down the road & started slowing down as i came into town. i was coasting along and...
1
~ 51500 miles
SPINDLE > AXLE > REAR
my 2003 ford explorer was serviced at dick edwards ford in junction city ks to replace a left hand rear...
1
~ 60000 miles
FAN/MOTOR > DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM > VISIBILITY
tl* -the contact owns a 2003 ford explorer with an odometer reading 58000 miles and the front defroster did not...
1
~ 58000 miles
MULTI PIECE > WHEELS
2003 ford explorer has humming coming from the back wheels. there is a squeek and grinding coming from the front
1
~ 71000 miles
ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
i bought a 2003 ford explorer the end of april 2006 at time of purchase abs light was on- dealer...
1
~ 89583 miles
INTERIOR/UNDER DASH > WIRING > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
we were involved in a motor vehicle accident on the below date. a person went through a red light and...
1
~ 51000 miles
FAN > COOLING SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
excessive engine cooling fan noise upon morning first use. if you let the car sit overnight and then startup the...
1
~ 20000 miles
STRAP/WEBBING > HARNESS > CHILD SEAT
i was following up on the death of a 1 month that was ejected from a cosco child seat in...
1
VALVE > TIRES
tl*the contact owns a 2003 ford explorer. the vehicle has bf goodrich tires size p245/65r17 rugged trail t/a. the rear...
1
~ 22300 miles
SOFTWARE > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
stalling with no warning. ford found nothing. they know of the problem. said i should get an after market computer.
1
UPPER BALL JOINT > CONTROL ARM > FRONT
dt: while driving on 8-24-05 the ball joint on the driver's side broke. the vehicle just pulled to the right....
1
~ 63700 miles
TURN SIGNAL > EXTERIOR LIGHTING
why have some car manufacturers replaced yellow rear turn signals with red ones. these lights are very hard to discern...
1
RIM > WHEELS
dt*: the contact stated the chrome on the rims is cracking. this has occurred on all four rims and is...
1
~ 32000 miles
ABS WARNING LIGHT > ANTILOCK > SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
because the abs light comes on during long drives and remains on until we stop the vehicle our explorer has...
1
~ 32000 miles
CONTROL UNIT/MODULE > ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
i was driving at freeway speeds when a collision occured in the lanes next to me and the vehicles swerved...
1
~ 31900 miles
SEAT HEATER/COOLER > FRONT ASSEMBLY > SEATS
at 8000+ miles in january 2004 my driver's side seat heater broke. i turned the car in to the local...
1
~ 39100 miles
HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS > DOOR > BODY
on december 11 2004 my 10 year old son went to open the back hatch of our 2003 ford explorer....
1
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
the message center lights are not visible in the daytime unless driver is in a shaded spot causing a dangerous
1
SIDE/WINDOW > AIR BAGS
while driving about 25 miles per hour on a straight road in excellent condition the side curtain airbags deployed in...
1
~ 17000 miles
TIE ROD ASSEMBLY > LINKAGES > STEERING
while driving 20 mph the driver's side tire rod separated from the wheel. the driver was able to maintain control...
1
FUEL PUMP > DELIVERY > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
vehicle loses power and you are unable to accelerate it its stalls as a result of the loss of power....
1
~ 11666 miles
FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
vehicle loses power and you are unable to accelerate it its stalls as a result of the loss of power....
1
~ 11666 miles
PARK/NEUTRAL START INTERLOCK SWITCH > AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN
consumer was unable to shift the vehicle out of park. dealership was notified but did not resolve the problem. *ak...
1
~ 12000 miles
GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL) > AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN
while vehicle was parked and key out of the ignition vehicle rolled backwards colliding into a tree. *ak...
1
~ 20000 miles
SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE > FRONTAL > AIR BAGS
2003 expolrer - defective computer sensor module for the airbag system for the entire vehicle. *ak...
1
~ 10000 miles
WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER > VISIBILITY
during cold / snow weather windshield wipers would not wipe the front windshield properly. this caused the windshield wipers to
1
~ 10000 miles
REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES > VISIBILITY
the rearview mirror in my vehicle has about 20% of its capacity blocked by the overhead compartment. *la...
1
UNDERBODY SHIELDS > FRAME AND MEMBERS > STRUCTURE
vehicle was involved in a accident and the frame cracked. dealer notified.*ak...
1
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
i have recently bought 2 brand new fords from champion ford in shreveport louisiana. my brand new ford xlt explorer...
1
TANK ASSEMBLY > STORAGE > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
damage to gas tank. after leaving my 2003 ford explorer overnight with a local dealership to duplicate a stalling problem...
1
~ 12000 miles
DISC > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
on my new ford explorer when i apply the brakes at speeds above 40 mph whole front end shakes violently
1
~ 50 miles
RECLINER > FRONT ASSEMBLY > SEATS
problems with brakes transmission and seat recliner handle.*mr dealer was notified. *cb ...
1

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