2003 Ford Explorer equipment problems
14 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the equipment on the 2003 Ford Explorer — 1% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl* the contact owns a 2003 ford explorer. The contact stated that while driving approximately 40 mph, the contact heard a clicking noise coming from the a/c heater blend door actuator. In addition, the a/c failed to operate. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The…”
filed Jan 24, 2013
“O/d light spontaneously came on. Can not be turned off. Transmission takes off slow. First gear slams into second, with slow takeoff causes cars behind me to stop short because my takeoff is very slow. *tr”
filed Aug 15, 2011
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Equipment problems in other Explorer years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 Explorer | 2 | 0% |
| 2020 Explorer | 3 | 0% |
| 2018 Explorer | 4 | 1% |
| 2017 Explorer | 3 | 0% |
| 2016 Explorer | 1 | 0% |
| 2015 Explorer | 1 | 0% |
| 2014 Explorer | 1 | 0% |
| 2013 Explorer | 2 | 0% |
| 2012 Explorer | 5 | 1% |
| 2011 Explorer | 6 | 1% |
| 2009 Explorer | 1 | 3% |
| 2008 Explorer | 1 | 1% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2003 Ford Explorer
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.