FordExpedition2003
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2003 Ford Expedition Latches/Locks/Linkages Problems

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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.

Mileage in stored records

BandRecords
60–100k mi2
1–30k mi1
150–400k mi1
30–60k mi1

Complaint records

Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.

  • January 1, 2009 · 200,000 miles

    Equipment · Exterior Lighting · Latches/Locks/Linkages · Service Brakes, Hydraulic

    Brakes need to be replaced constantly. Pads wear very fast. Rotors wear easily and need replacement with pads each time. When brought to have rotors turn, was told they are manufactured with very little tolerance and could not be turned even though there was minimal visible wear. Was told they did not "mic" with enough range to tolerate the cut when turning. Rotors should not need replacement with each brake change.…

    ODI 10256448

  • June 24, 2008 · 82,000 miles

    Latches/Locks/Linkages

    My locks have failed on my vehicle due to water intrusion into the fuse module. The passenger door locks will not engage and the rear hatch and window locks will not disengage. Dealer service has indicated this is a problem that occurs 2-3 times a year with my make and model vehicle. During a crash the doors to my vehicle could open and subject the occupant to injury. All told this repair will cost over $1000. *tr

    ODI 10232967

  • July 1, 2007 · 20,000 miles

    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

  • February 3, 2006 · 58,000 miles

    Latches/Locks/Linkages · Mid/Rear Assembly

    Have a ford expedition. The 2nd row, middle seat will not stay in a locked upright position. Notified ford, as this is a serious safety infraction. Any child or adult could be seriously harmed in the event of an accident, as the seat would collapse forward. Ford claims the part which controls the latching of the seat into an upright position (known as a seat handle release) is trim and therefore uncovered by…

    ODI 10149935

  • October 11, 2005 · 65,000 miles

    Latches/Locks/Linkages

    We own a 2003 ford expedition. The child-lock on driver side stays in the locked position and the door has to be manually opened from exterior. The same door will only lock manually and not by automation. Causing my children not to want to sit by that door out of fear of not being able to get out in an emergency. *jb

    ODI 10162150

  • Latches/Locks/Linkages

    When door lock switch is depressed the locks fail to respond. Consumer must push the door lock down manually for system to engage. Manually locking doors would cause the locking system to acknowledge that a door is open. The switch has been replaced three times. *ak

    ODI 10071823