2003 Ford Explorer problems by component
1,131 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2003 Ford Explorer, grouped by the component owners reported. Each component links to a detailed breakdown with mileage, severity and owner reports.
| Component | Complaints | Share | Median mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Structure → | 354 | 31% | 70,000 mi |
| Power Train → | 335 | 30% | 78,000 mi |
| Engine and Engine Cooling → | 69 | 6% | 50,000 mi |
| Suspension → | 63 | 6% | 72,400 mi |
| Visibility → | 57 | 5% | 70,500 mi |
| Wheels → | 56 | 5% | 91,500 mi |
| Electrical System → | 54 | 5% | 51,950 mi |
| Air Bags → | 50 | 4% | 102,517 mi |
| Vehicle Speed Control → | 37 | 3% | 53,590 mi |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic → | 31 | 3% | 51,090 mi |
| Steering → | 27 | 2% | 106,500 mi |
| Engine → | 22 | 2% | 145,500 mi |
| Latches/locks/linkages → | 17 | 2% | 87,500 mi |
| Seat Belts → | 17 | 2% | — |
| Tires → | 15 | 1% | — |
| Equipment → | 14 | 1% | — |
| Seats → | 12 | 1% | — |
| Service Brakes → | 10 | 1% | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 7 | 1% | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 6 | 1% | — |
| Parking Brake | 5 | 0% | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 5 | 0% | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 3 | 0% | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 3 | 0% | — |
| Trailer Hitches | 2 | 0% | — |
| Child Seat | 1 | 0% | — |
| Fuel System, Other | 1 | 0% | — |
| Interior Lighting | 1 | 0% | — |
| Service Brakes, Air | 1 | 0% | — |
| Traction Control System | 1 | 0% | — |
Component groups as classified by NHTSA. A complaint can name more than one component, so shares may sum to more than 100%.