2003 Ford Expedition Unknown Or Other Problems
- 19
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.
Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.
Among these 19 stored complaint records:
- 3 indicate a crash
- 0 indicate injury
- 1 indicate fire
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 150–400k mi | 7 |
| 1–30k mi | 3 |
| 100–150k mi | 2 |
| 30–60k mi | 1 |
| 60–100k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Electrical System · Unknown Or Other · Visibility/Wiper
The vehicle was stationary, when unlocking the vehicle with the keyless entry, it moved the sideview mirrors and never movws back. I put the mirrors back where they belong and every following time when i unlock the vehicle with the key fob, it continues to do the same. I bought the vehicle this way.
ODI 11205517
Electrical System · Unknown Or Other
I have a huge problem with my 03 ford expedition shutting of randomly it is very dangerous on highways you lose power steering and all power to motor almost caused accidents many times i believe many people have this problem and it all relates to the fuse box please make this a recall so many people can get hurt or even killed
Crash reported
ODI 11245286
Unknown Or Other
Spark plugs shot out without any warnng while vehicle was in motion. The loud popping noise caused me to swerve while in back to back traffic. After gaing control of the vehicle, manuvered vehicle to first available exit onto a service road. Vehicle continued to make loud popping noise everytime i pressed on the accelerator. Because i did not know what the noise was, my grandchildren and i were startled afraid. I…
ODI 11119615
Engine · Unknown Or Other
My moms 2003 ford expiation had is sprak plug blow out i have looked all over the internet and think is should have a recall because it is a very common problem
ODI 11002486
Electrical System · Fuel/Propulsion System · Unknown Or Other
Cars stalled while turning left against traffic. Would not start right away. Had to wait a few minutes trying to start it and finally it started and i could clear the intersection. Very dangerous and fortunate that oncoming traffic was able to stop. Have cleaned throttle body, aic but fuse on fuse box is melted causing intermittent operation. Started out once a month and now frequently to include this last one in…
ODI 10779619
Unknown Or Other
Engine just shut off all of the sudden without warning while driving down the road.
Crash reported
ODI 10692756
Unknown Or Other
Engine just shut off all of the sudden without warning while driving down the road.
ODI 10692755
Unknown Or Other
Engine just shut off all of the sudden without warning while driving down the road.
Crash reported
ODI 10692754
Unknown Or Other
The frame of my 2003 ford expedition has rusted to the point that i have been told to get rid of the vehicle. The frame is about to self destruct. One of the straps that holds the gas tank to the frame has rusted. Replacements are not available. The steel brake lines along the frame are also rusted. I have had one replaced already. The area below all 4 doors is missing due to rust. You can see the frame through the…
ODI 10819977
Unknown Or Other
While driving my vehicle, several times, it stalled. It began to stall every few months. It later stalled weekly and later daily. Each time, the check engine light appeared (it did not appear each and every time), i would have it checked by a mechanic. I always got the p0231 error code. I have had my fuel pump, fuel relay, fuel filters, transmission and several other things replaced. None of the previous listed…
ODI 10775890
Unknown Or Other
Cruising down the highway at approx. 60mph and hear a huge thump and then my engine rpms dropped. Pulled over to the side of the road in 6 degree weather with my family in the car, only to find out the car is inoperable. Took the car to the dealership for repair and it concludes that the spark plug blew out. *tr
ODI 10254887
Unknown Or Other
Paint is severely peeling off every where. Mostly the hood, and rear hatch. *kb
ODI 10441581
Unknown Or Other
Tl*the contact owns a 2003 ford expedition. While the vehicle was parked, someone used a screwdriver to punch out the key cylinder on the key pad. The thief stole personal items that were left in the vehicle. A police report was filed. The current and failure mileages were 60,000. Updated 01-11-08. *kb the thieves gained entrance to the vehicle by pushing the mechanical key pad out. Updated 1212/07.
ODI 10210082
Unknown Or Other
I have a 2003 ford expedition that has surface rust on the engine intake cowling. The dealership says that under ford's rust warranty only rust through issues are covered. This seems to be a common issue with this vehicle. *jb
ODI 10202194
Unknown Or Other
Dt: front driver side window shattered. Contact was walking about 15-20 feet away from the vehicle and she heard like an explosion and she turned and looked and she saw the glass fly out of the window the glass was all over the vehicle and know one was around the truck. Contact says that if she had not of stopped at the greenhouse then this could have happened while driving and possibly caused an accident. Her 18…
ODI 10120155
Unknown Or Other
I bought this vehicle from joe myers ford on 12/22/04. I had many problems with the salesperson who is jerry delgado. He lied to me. Joe told me that i was going to make a certain payment and reality i ended making another payment. He also put all these different insurances that i didn't ask for or was asked to if i wanted. I tried to cancel the but they didn't want to. The salesperson was no help at all. He didn't…
ODI 10156434
Unknown Or Other
While driving, the truck caught on fire. *la the consumer was informed that it looked as if a piece of cardboard was wedged between the muffler and the chassis to stop a vibration. This was not accidental. Ford claimed to be unaware of this problem. *sc *jb
Fire reported
ODI 10081867
Engine And Engine Cooling · Tires · Unknown Or Other
I purchased a 2003 expedition in september of 2002. I reported a vibration in steering wheel and brake pedal, a clanking noise in the front end, along with a slippage when taking off as vehicle seems to not want to respond when pushing on the gas. They stated the engineers were aware of problem and where working on it. The vehicle has been taken in several times, but these problems still exist. On the 2 appointment…
ODI 10041532
Electrical System · Parking Brake · Power Train · Seat Belts · Structure · Unknown Or Other
There is a rattling noise in passenger side door. And at time it is hard to close. When the vehicle reached 43 mph a humming noise could be heard. The humming continued when the vehicle reached 59-72 mph. The technicians replaced the drive shaft twice but the noise continued. There was a roaring noise which came from the wheel area. The dealer adjusted the park brake shoes. The was noise the steering wheel was turn…
ODI 10039747