2003 Ford Explorer Sport Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

2003 Ford Explorer Sport recalls

No safety recalls on file for the 2003 Ford Explorer Sport.

Most common 2003 Ford Explorer Sport problems

Problem areas named in the 65 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem area	Reports
Structure	28
Visibility	10
Visibility/Wiper	7
Suspension	5
Engine And Engine Cooling	4
Vehicle Speed Control	4
Power Train	4
Unknown Or Other	4
Electrical System	3
Air Bags	3

What owners report

2020-12-31, Unknown Or Other
WAS CLOSING BACK HATCH AND GLASS WINDOW LITERALLY EXPLODED! VEHICLE WAS PARKED IN MY YARD.

2019-12-17, Unknown Or Other
THE TRANSMISSION IS SHOT I CANT PUT IT IN GEAR AND ME AND MY HUSBAND WERE ALMOST KILLED BUT WERE ABLE TO PUT IT IN 2ND GEAR TO ROLL IT TO THE SHOP. THE 4WHEEL DRIVE GOT STUCK IN 4 WHEEL LOW AND WOULD NOT SHIFT AT ALL. WHEN WE TURNED THE CAR ON IT WOULD REV UP TO 5 BUT ONLY GO 2 MILES AN HOUR.

2019-07-08, Air Bags
"TAKATA RECALL" AIRBAG LIGHT KEEPS BLINKING WITH THE SEAT BELT NOISE. CHANGED THE LIGHT BULB FROM THE DASH BOARD AND NOW THE AIRBAG LIGHT STAYS ON BUT WILL NOT CONNECT WITH MILEAGE.

2018-10-28, Structure
BODY MOUNTS DETERIORATED CRUMPLED.BODY DOWN ON FRAME CAUSING IRREGULAR RIDE CONTROL

2018-01-20, Fuel/Propulsion System
CAR HAS AN INTERMITTENT PROBLEM AND WILL STALL AND BOTH HIGH AND LOW SPEEDS, OR WHEN IDLING. WHEN THIS HAPPENS AND POWER ASSIST FAILS, IT'S ALMOST IMPOSSIBLE TO STEER OR TO BRAKE POSING A SERIOUS RISK TO SAFETY. THIS FIRST STARTING HAPPENING ABOUT ONCE A WEEK LAST NOVEMBER, AND NOW IT'S PRETTY OFTEN. STOPPED DRIVING THE CAR, EXCEPT TO TEST DRIVE AS WE'RE TRYING TO FIND THE SOURCE OF THE PROBLEM. WE THINK IT'S EITHER THE FUEL OR VACUUM SYSTEM AND ARE CONTINUING TO NARROW DOWN THE PROBLEM. I AM NOT SURE IF BRAKING WILL WORK AT ALL WHEN IT FAILS, AS FORTUNATELY IT HASN'T STALLED GOING DOWNHILL. I PUT ALL MY STRENGTH INTO BOTH BRAKING AND STEERING (I'M A PRETTY STRONG WOMAN) TO GET

2003 Ford Explorer Sport questions

Does the 2003 Ford Explorer Sport have any recalls?

No. NHTSA has no safety recalls on file for the 2003 Ford Explorer Sport at this time.

What are the most common problems with the 2003 Ford Explorer Sport?

Based on 65 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Structure (28), Visibility (10), Visibility/Wiper (7).

How do I check if a recall on my 2003 Ford Explorer Sport has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.