2003 Ford Expedition engine problems
44 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine on the 2003 Ford Expedition — 7% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2003 Ford Expedition. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the check engine warning light illuminated and the front end of the vehicle was shaking abnormally, vibrating, and the vehicle stalled. The contact stated that while driving approximately 50 MPH, there was…”
filed Feb 11, 2025
“My Ford Expedition started randomly stalling and it stalled in the highway. The engine just shut down in the middle of the highway and it was such a scary a life endangering experience. This total loss of power in the middle of the highway when vehicles are traveling at highway speeds can cause…”
filed Jan 19, 2024
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
Some 1997-2008 vehicles equipped with a 4.6l 2v, 5.4l 2v, or 6.8l 2v engine--spark plug thread repair procedure--not covered under new vehicle limited warranty. *nj this includes f-53 motorhome chassis. Updated 2/23/10…
07212 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Oct 1, 2007
Engine problems in other Expedition years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Expedition | 1 | 4% |
| 2024 Expedition | 5 | 7% |
| 2023 Expedition | 6 | 9% |
| 2022 Expedition | 10 | 9% |
| 2021 Expedition | 54 | 24% |
| 2020 Expedition | 49 | 13% |
| 2019 Expedition | 107 | 23% |
| 2018 Expedition | 97 | 26% |
| 2017 Expedition | 38 | 11% |
| 2016 Expedition | 37 | 17% |
| 2015 Expedition | 31 | 19% |
| 2014 Expedition | 10 | 14% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2003 Ford Expedition
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.