2003 Ford Expedition tires problems
57 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the tires on the 2003 Ford Expedition — 9% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl* the contact owns a 2003 ford expedition equipped with mirada cross tour slx tires, size: 265/70r17. While driving approximately 70 mph, a pop noise was heard. The vehicle was pulled over to the side of the road. The contact noticed that the tread on the front driver's side tire separated and…”
filed Aug 21, 2017
“2003 ford expedition, with factory original tires by continental, had a tire tread separation on june 11 which resulted in one death and four serious injuries. Vehicle was in motion, driver lost control and hit a tree...updated 02/02/17 *bf *tr”
filed Sep 16, 2016
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Tires problems in other Expedition years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 Expedition | 1 | 1% |
| 2023 Expedition | 1 | 2% |
| 2022 Expedition | 2 | 2% |
| 2017 Expedition | 1 | 0% |
| 2013 Expedition | 1 | 1% |
| 2012 Expedition | 1 | 1% |
| 2010 Expedition | 2 | 3% |
| 2008 Expedition | 4 | 3% |
| 2007 Expedition | 29 | 13% |
| 2006 Expedition | 6 | 2% |
| 2005 Expedition | 8 | 3% |
| 2004 Expedition | 26 | 9% |
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.