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2003 Ford Explorer

Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.

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These records cover every 2003 Ford Explorer. To see whether one car still needs a recall repair, decode its VIN or check it with NHTSA.

Recalls

7 recalls name the 2003 Ford Explorer. Newest first.

Owner complaints

1,131 complaints60 involved a crash10 involved a fire57 injuries2 deaths

What owners report most

  1. Structure366
  2. Power train357
  3. Engine and engine cooling69
  4. Suspension69
  5. Wheels59
  6. Visibility57
  7. Electrical system54
  8. Air bags50
  9. Unknown or other43
  10. Vehicle speed control37

Latest complaints

Defect investigations

NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation opened these reviews into vehicles including this one.

Service bulletins

Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.

Every Ford Explorer model year

Bars are owner complaints, dots mark years with recalls. Select a year to open its report.