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2003 Ford Explorer Sport recalls
Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2003 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.
Recall summary by component1
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Campaigns |
|---|---|
| Exterior lighting | 1 |
Safety recalls1
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Mar 23, 200606E026000 | Exterior lightingWITHOUT THE AMBER REFLECTORS, THE VEHICLE WILL BE POORLY ILLUMINATED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT WARNING. DetailsHide details for campaign 06E026000
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Owner complaints by component1,313
NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Complaints | % |
|---|---|---|
| Structure | 389 | 30 |
| Power train | 356 | 27 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 87 | 7 |
| Electrical system | 81 | 6 |
| Suspension | 77 | 6 |
| Visibility | 69 | 5 |
| Wheels | 61 | 5 |
| Air bags | 59 | 4 |
| Service brakes | 53 | 4 |
| Unknown or other | 49 | 4 |
| Vehicle speed control | 47 | 4 |
| Hydraulic | 40 | 3 |
| Steering | 33 | 3 |
| Engine | 26 | 2 |
| Tires | 24 | 2 |
17 more components with fewer complaints not shown. An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number.
Latest reports
- Seats
“The contact rented a 2003 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed with the seat warmer activated, after arriving at a Rest Stop and exiting the vehicle, the contact became aware that…”
- Structure
“There is a crack down the middle section of the liftgate for quite some time. The liftgate has been unlocking and opening automatically by itself.”
- Unknown or other
“Head lights are cloudy given poor visibility. Back hatch door has a crack.”
Other Ford Explorer Sport model years
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2003 Ford Explorer Sport recall questions
How many recalls does the 2003 Ford Explorer Sport have?
NHTSA lists 1 safety recall campaign for the 2003 Ford Explorer Sport. The most recent, 06E026000 (reported March 23, 2006), concerns exterior lighting. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.
What is the most common complaint about the 2003 Ford Explorer Sport?
Structure is the most-reported component, named in 389 complaints out of 1,313 filed with NHTSA (30%). Across all complaints, owners reported 69 crashs and 19 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
How do I check if a recall is open on my 2003 Ford Explorer Sport?
Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Ford recall lookup. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised Ford dealer.
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