2003 Ford Expedition Electrical System Problems
- 77
- 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 77 stored complaint records:
- 2 indicate a crash
- 0 indicate injury
- 11 indicate fire
What owners report
- fuel pump · 9 records
- light came · 8 records
- happened times · 6 records
- lost power · 5 records
- engine light · 5 records
- view mirrors · 5 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 100–150k mi | 17 |
| 150–400k mi | 16 |
| 1–30k mi | 10 |
| 30–60k mi | 10 |
| 60–100k mi | 10 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Electrical System · Visibility
Live in chicago il. (20 minutes outside) and my expedition was left outside. It got cold (48 outside) over night, and my ford was dead in the morning, (dome lights wouldn't even turn on). I jumped it, and noticed that the climate control was inoperable (doesn't even light up). I took it to ford, and they had thought that the unit burned out. Cool, i can buy one on e-bay for about $40.00 instead of 326.00 that they…
ODI 10244355
Electrical System
My husband's 2003 ford expedition caught on fire. He had been out of the car for about 30 minutes. We heard a loud popping noise and thought nothing of it. We heard another loud popping noise, and went to see what it was. When we got outside there was smoke coming from under the hood. Then we saw flames coming from the dashboard. At that point we called 911. The fire department came and put the fire out, and said it…
Fire reported
ODI 10244188
Electrical System · Structure · Windshield
Outside mirror lights and interior lights would not go off after getting out of vehicle and pressing remote lock button. They eventually ran the battery down. This was after a hard rain. A few weeks later the same thing happened only this time, the radio would not turn off (key out of ignition and doors open) the chime kept going off and the battery went dead because i did not disconnect it. I researched online and…
ODI 10215449
Electrical System
While driving on the highway my car shut off.i came very closs to being killed or serious injuried.my mechanic couldnt find the cause. This happened about 10 times in 7 years.can you help me? *tr
ODI 10662371
Electrical System
For the past few months i have been having problems with the mirrors and windows on my ford suv. I took it to the dealer they claim they could not find out what the problem was. They were able to fix the broken gear shift and jam radio. One month later i wake up to my truck on fire after sitting for seven hours. *tr
Fire reported
ODI 10210200
Electrical System · Engine And Engine Cooling · Fuel System, Gasoline
My 2003 ford expedition is shutting off while i am driving, nearly causing me to lose control and be rear ended. It happens when i least expect it and the dealership is baffled. All their expensive diagnostic equipment can't even track down the issue. So far they have replaced some fuel parts and my fuse box but it still shuts down unexpectedly. I am $900. In the hole already, let alone i am going to have my first…
ODI 10209854
Body · Cooling System · Electrical System · Interior Lighting · Latches/Locks/Linkages
First, the door ajar light came on and stayed on. I continued to go around the vehicle opening and shutting the doors and the light remained on. Consumer could not start the vehicle since the light came on, and had to get a jump to start it. After a few days of this the battery was finally ruined, and i was forced to buy a new one. I used lubricants to try and clear debris from the door sensors and this worked for 3…
ODI 10235777
Electrical System · Exterior · Interior Lighting · Latch
Rear view mirrors fail to return to correct position after backing up causing a driving hazard. This has been an on-going problems since purchasing this vehicle - new in 2003. Dealer has looked at it and stated they could not duplicate the problem and no service bulletins existed as of march 2006. Other intermittent electrical problems exist - 1. Passenger side rear door - automatic lock doesn't always operate. 2.…
ODI 10177218
Electrical System
2003 ford expedition lost all power and almost got rear ended. *kb ***nar*** the vehicle crossed into oncoming traffic and was almost involved in a head on collision. The vehicle finally stopped and was able to be restarted and driven to the consumer's home. The next day the vehicle was taken to a dealer. The dealer was unable to duplicate the problem and returned the vehicle to the consumer. About a week later the…
ODI 10173284
Electrical System
2003 expedition relay junction box burned. *ts ***nar*** the vehicle stalled while being driven. The problem was diagnosed as a relay problem and replaced the relay. After repair the vehicle would not shift into overdrive. The dealer performed diagnostic test which determined that the junction had melted. The junction box was replaced but the vehicle still had no overdrive nor third gear. The dealer removed the…
ODI 10157360
Air Conditioner · Electrical System · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Structure
Consumer is having problems with air condition making noise, power windows only lower, radio volume gets louder when accelerating seat control buttons are inoperable. *ts water leaked from the sunroof, even though it was closed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer on 3 separate occasions due to brake and rotor noise. The consumer experienced lack of power when attempting to accelerate. The consumer was unable to…
ODI 10139949
Electrical System
Dt: orange wire under the third row seat, this wire started smoking. We left the car. This wire burned into. Flames were coming out from under the seat, and it smoked up the vehicle. Parked the car, and the car had not been moved since. This happened 6:30 pm, and all the dealerships were closed. *ak
Fire reported
ODI 10126761
Electrical System
The door ajar light came on and stayed on. Could continue to go around the vehicle opening and shutting the doors and the light remained on. Consumer could not start the vehicle since the light came on, and had to get a jump to start it.*ak
ODI 10117708
Electrical System · Engine And Engine Cooling
Car stops running while driving a speed. This has happened 4 times in the last 9 months. The dealer cannot correct problem until it is reproduced. *ak
ODI 10082531
Electrical System
The vehicle had dead battery and required jump start. The attempt was successful how ever i began having electrical problems almost immediately. The instrument panel lights and odometer display malfunctioned on several occasions, including jumps in mileage or no change after a trip, radio would go off or change stations by its self, door locks would unlock and lock byself,and instruments not working. The cigarette…
ODI 10093823
Electrical System
2003 ford expedition- after it rains i am having many different things happening within the electrical system. The doors won't lock, the radio won't light up any more, the interior lights won't shut off, the front windows won't work, mildew smell in the car. The electrical problems alone can cause a fire but with the doors not being able to be locked is a completely different story and i am concerned for my families…
ODI 10265367
Cooling System · Electrical System · Rotor · Suspension
While making a stop, the check engine light appeared on the dashboard and remained on. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection numerous times, but the mechanic could not duplicate the problem. While applying the brake pedal, the vehicle failed to stop completely. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection, and the mechanic determined that the brake rotors needed to be replaced. *ak when stopping,…
ODI 10115182
Electrical System
#1 nothing out of the ordinary #2 car had be parked for almost an hour when a passerby knocked on the door to say that the car was on fire and she had already called the fire department. #3 fire was put out. Car was a total loss. Also, the car parked in front of mine was burned when the fire spread and that car was totalled as well. It belonged to my friend, olivia jackson oke, whom i was visiting and my car was…
Fire reported
ODI 10114631
Abs Warning Light · Control Unit/Module · Electrical System
Within 1,000 miles the back up sensor rang when ever you put the car into reserve - has been serviced three times still does it today. Within 5,000 the mirrors would tilt too far to the outside then pop as they tried to continue to move further outside. Within 18,000 1)advancetrac light came cause the right front brake to lock up when turning left and the left front brake to lock up when turning right. Engine was…
ODI 10053030
Electrical System
During a recent trip to denver, the temperature dropped below 20 degrees and the back-up warning began malfunctioning. At the same time, the advance trac light illuminated and although i cycled the switch, the system would not come online. The back-up warning system either emitted a constant tone, even though nothing was behind me or i could get right next to something and it failed to alarm. I took the vehicle into…
ODI 10054732
Electrical System
The seats, mirrors & gauges all will readjust while you are driving down the road. My wife already had a near miss on the interstate when this happened. The ford dealer. Andy mohr ford says he can do nothing and the engineers are working on a fix. I have called the ford customer service and wrote them 2 letters. It has been going on for 5 months now and no one will address the problem. They say it is a problem with…
ODI 10041368
Electrical System
The vehicle had an all-inclusive computer console on dashboard which controlled the functions of rear/side view mirrors and memory seats, etc. The console did not function properly, which caused the side view mirrors to be incorrectly positioned while driving. Dealer diagnosed defect with system, but advised there was no remedy or parts which existed to correct. *jb
ODI 10015620
Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip · Automatic Transmission · Electrical System · Exterior Lighting · Pump
While driving 30 mph, the vehicle vibrated uncontrollably. Suddenly, the vehicle stalled. The driver tried to restart the vehicle and was not able to do so. The vehicle was towed to the dealer for inspection. The mechanic informed the driver that the alternator and battery needed to be replaced. While unlocking the driver's door with the automatic switch both side rear view mirrors would automatically move up and…
ODI 10107404
Alternator/Generator/Regulator · Control Module (Tcm, Pcm) · Electrical System
While driving at highway speeds advance track system light illuminated, then all electrical components started to flash. Heard a rattling noise, pulled over, turned off engine to see what problem was, and vehicle would not restart. Took vehicle to dealer, and they stated it was the alternator. *ak
ODI 8016609
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