1. Ford Expedition
  2. Problems
  3. 2003
  4. Exterior Lighting

2003 Ford Expedition Exterior Lighting 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
150–400k mi1
60–100k mi1
100–150k mi1
30–60k mi1

Complaint records

Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.

  • May 1, 2019

    Electrical System · Exterior Lighting · Seats

    Sunroof leaks badly it has fuse box shorting out. When it rains my windows go up down alone. All lights shorted out and nothing working any longer

    ODI 11289948

  • June 20, 2014 · 140,000 miles

    Electrical System · Engine · Exterior Lighting

    I was traveling at 70 mph on the interstate. The car popped, sputtered and died. Has steadily gotten more and more frequent. Engine dies at idle, dies at slow speeds as well as faster speeds. Very dangerous! Have replaced the pcm, wiring harness, and fuel pump. Is not repaired. Power mirrors readjust themselves when the keyless entry is used. Several warning lights stay on, door ajar, check fuel cap, advatrac will…

    ODI 10629488

  • December 7, 2013

    Electrical System · Exterior Lighting

    Bulbs melting third brake light assembly internally. This happened to original and recently replaced unit. Bulbs were seized to the plastic mounting and melted/deformed both bulb mounts and reflector. Unit is now defective. *tr

    ODI 10555165

  • October 9, 2009 · 91,000 miles

    Exterior Lighting

    Tl*the contact owns a 2003 ford expedition. The contact stated that while driving 70 mph at night, the headlights suddenly turn off and back without warning. The headlight relay made a noise as well. The failure occurred several times. The contact called the manufacturer who stated that there were no related recalls. The failure mileage was approximately 91,000.

    ODI 10362750

  • 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

  • August 28, 2002 · 33,000 miles

    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

Catalog parts for this system

Catalog year/make/model rows for 2003 Ford Expedition.

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