2003 Ford Explorer Common Problems, Issues, Recalls, and Reliability

  • 2003 Ford Explorer Plastic Intake Manifold May Crack Causing Coolant Leak

    The 1997-2001 Ford Explorer V8 with a 100% plastic intake manifold is known for engine overheating, even with normal use, and a coolant leak from the front of the manifold. This will often trigger the check engine light and low engine coolant warning light .

    The engine coolant leak is from a factory defect, which causes cracking on the front coolant passage of the intake manifold. In a very short time, this leak will lead to engine overheating issues, especially while the vehicle is idling.

    Between 1999 and 2001, Ford released an updated version of this engine, known as the 'PI' version with a metal coolant passage on the front of the intake manifold, to prevent future issues.

    There is no factory authorized repair for the intake manifold, and replacement is required to correct the engine coolant leak and overheating issues.

  • 2003 Ford Explorer Replace Rear Wiper Motor if Rear Wiper Blade is Not Working

    The rear wiper may stop working. This could be due to a rear wiper motor that has failed requiring replacement.

  • 2003 Ford Explorer A Cosmetic Crack May Develop on the Liftgate

    A cosmetic crack may develop on the plastic liftgate trim panel. Ford has released a service procedure to replace the applique without damage the the liftgate glass.

  • 2003 Ford Explorer Heater Stuck on Hottest Setting Due to Broken Heater Blend Door

    A failed heater blend door or actuator can cause the temperature control for the HVAC system to stop working. A clicking sound from the dash area would commonly indicate an actuator fault. If the heater gets stuck on the hottest setting, the heater blend door may be broken requiring replacement of the heater box to repair the issue.

  • 2003 Ford Explorer Worn Timing Chain Cassettes May Cause Rattling Noise From Engine

    A rattling noise from the engine may indicate that the timing chain cassette is worn. Our technicians tell us that installing an updated cassette and timing chain tensioner should correct this concern.

  • 2003 Ford Explorer Rough Idle and Stalling

    The Ford Explorer is known for a rough idle , engine stalling, loss of power, and misfires, accompanied by the check engine light .

    The intake manifold O-ring gaskets commonly leak, which creates a large vacuum leak. This vacuum leak causes unmetered air to enter the engine, and the fuel system becomes insufficient to compensate for the large amount of air reaching the engine.

    Replacing the intake manifold gaskets corrects this concern.

  • 2003 Ford Explorer Exhaust Manifolds Can Crack and Cause Leak

    A ticking noise may develop from the engine due to a cracked exhaust manifold . Damaged exhaust manifolds will require replacement to correct this issue.

  • 2003 Ford Explorer Problems With 5-speed Automatic Transmission are Common

    Various problems with the 5-speed automatic transmission were common. These problems can be more common on the 2002 models with build dates before March, 2002. There are many service bulletins describing the diagnoses and repairs, which include fluid leak repairs, transmission software updates, or internal failures requiring a costly repair.

  • 2003 Ford Explorer Spark Plug Ejection Likely

    The Ford Explorer V8 has known issues with the V8 engine ejecting spark plugs . This will make a tapping or knocking noise, plus the engine will begin to misfire at all speeds. The check engine light will also illuminate.

    The threads on the cylinder head of the are too short and soft, allowing pressure from combustion to overwhelm and destroy the threads.

    When the spark plug ejects, the cylinder head becomes damaged, necessitating repair of the spark plug port threads, or replacement of the cylinder head and cylinder head gasket.

    Ford has recommended a method of repair for the cylinder head that prevents the spark plug from ejecting under future use. Replacement of all spark plugs is not necessary, but an updated spark plug design can help prevent this from happening in the future.

    This vehicle is not covered under the TSB, but failure is common.

  • 2003 Ford Explorer Check Engine Light After Hesitation or Stalling

    Drivers may notice the engine idling roughly, hesitation to accelerate, and even engine stalling on the Ford Explorer V8.

    The mass air flow sensor (MAF) is prone to fail, and commonly is diagnosed as the faulty component when these issues arise.

    When the Check Engine Light illuminates, and the diagnosis is a failed MAF, it will require replacement to correct the issue.

    Ensuring the air filter is installed properly, and sealed to the air filter housing, can help prevent MAF sensor issues.

  • 2003 Ford Explorer Smelling Coolant and Overheating With No Visible Leaks

    The Ford Explorer with the 4.6L V8 is known for displaying the normal symptoms of a coolant leak, including overheating, especially when the vehicle is idling, the strong smell of coolant from the engine, and illumination of the low engine coolant warning light .

    This leak is difficult to locate as it is buried underneath the intake manifold , and only begins to leak coolant onto the ground in advanced stages of disrepair. This leak springs from the heater tube, which allows coolant to flow between the water pump and HVAC heater core .

    When the connection for this tube begins to leak, the coolant burns on the hot engine, and produces a sweet smell that is unmistakably engine coolant.

    The remedy can be complicated, and will necessitate removal of the intake manifold, heater tube, and possibly the water pump. After removal of these items, the connector may be replaced, or a set of o-rings, depending on the year of the vehicle. Most vehicles, model 2002 and later, will have o-rings, and the water pump will not need to be removed.

  • 2003 Ford Explorer Rough Idle Due to Cracked PCV Hose

    The Ford Explorer V8 is known for idling roughly, with a slight whistling noise from the engine compartment. After a short time, this may result in poor fuel mileage, and illumination of the check engine light .

    This is caused by a cracked positive crankcase ventilation (PCV) valve hose, which allows a small vacuum leak, and improper evacuation of engine crankcase pressure.

    Correction is simple, and requires replacement of the PCV hose. An updated part may be available.

  • 2003 Ford Explorer Rough Idle Caused By EGR Sensor Sticking

    The Ford Explorer V8 is known for intermittent rough idling, which may be accompanied by illumination of the check engine light , and poor fuel mileage.

    This may be caused by the EGR sensor sticking, causing the EGR valve to stay slightly open, and diagnostic testing must be conducted.

    The EGR valve and sensor must be replaced together to correct this concern.

  • 2003 Ford Explorer Noise Over Bumps Due to Radius Arm Bushing Wear

    The radius arm bushing may wear, causing a clunking or popping noise when driving over bumps. To repair, the bushings need to be replaced. Depending on the severity of the wear, the brackets may also need replacement. Driving with worn bushings will shorten tire life and cause tire cupping (uneven tire wear).

2003 Ford Explorer Questions and Answers

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    2003 FORD EXPLORER

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    I have a 2003 ford explorer itafter driving about 5 miles it starts cutting out checked the plugs and coils and no problem doesnt set a code to tell what problem is seems to be in the 4x4 diferentia..

  • Ford Explorer 03' 4x4 4.0l Starts Runs Ok At About 2000rpm Engine...

    2003 FORD EXPLORER, 150, 000 MILES

    related to fuel-system, fuel-pressure

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  • Ford Explorer The ABS Light Is On, In My Ford Explorer 03 Why Do I...

    2003 FORD EXPLORER, 150 MILES

    related to warning-lights, abs-light

    In the place where the odometer is located besides there is orange light with the letters ABS on and I would like to know why it is on and how to turn it off! @media(max-width: 960px) { .adt {..

  • Ford Explorer Ac Whistles/ Works Well

    2003 FORD EXPLORER, 6 CYL, 4WD, AUTOMATIC, 91, 500 MILES

    related to general, noises, whistle

    Air condition whistles when car is accelerated for the first time and sound disappears. The noise appears to be in the ventilation system. @media(max-width: 960px) { .adt { display: none;padding..

  • Ford Explorer Brake Lights

    2003 FORD EXPLORER, AWD, AUTOMATIC

    related to exterior-light, brake-light

    2003 ford explorer, I replaced the 3rd high brake light bulbs and now none of my brake lights work what can I do to fix this? @media(max-width: 960px) { .adt { display: none;padding:0; } } ..

  • Ford Explorer Can't Get Car Locked

    2003 FORD EXPLORER, V8, 4WD, AUTOMATIC, 126, 000 MILES

    related to body, door, lock, switch

    2003 Explorer all of a sudden can not get it to lock remote button does not do it but also pushing the inside lock button and closing the door does not. Wondering if there is a "button" on the..

  • Ford Explorer Car Accident

    2003 FORD EXPLORER, 6 CYL, 4WD, AUTOMATIC

    related to suspension

    Got into car accident front end damage . Now my engine is running like crap could the the accident cause a timing problems with the engine! ! @media(max-width: 960px) { .adt { display: none;padd..

  • Ford Explorer 2003 Ford Explorer Check Engine Light P0068

    EXPERT, 2003 FORD EXPLORER, 4.0L, 6 CYL, AUTOMATIC, 1 MILES

    related to warning-lights, check-engine-light

    My friend has a 2003 ford explorer. I forgot to ask him what the mileage was so I'm sorry about that. It's the half pickup one if that matters. 4.0L. I scanned his check engine light and got P0068 M..

  • Ford Explorer 2003 Ford Explorer Check Fuel Cap?

    2003 FORD EXPLORER, 116, 000 MILES

    related to warning-lights, gas-cap-light

    I replaced the gas cap but the check fuel cap light is still on. @media(max-width: 960px) { .adt { display: none;padding:0; } } Friday, March 23rd, 2012 AT 4:36 PM ..

  • Ford Explorer 2003 Ford Explorer Clicking Noises

    2003 FORD EXPLORER, 189, 322 MILES

    related to general, noises, click

    My suv make clicking noises when I drive slow but I dont hear it when I drive fasr. Which can cause clicking noises a tire rod or a cv axl. My husband replace the lower control arms, he replace the..

  • Ford Explorer Code P0775

    2003 FORD EXPLORER, 6 CYL

    related to trouble-codes, p-codes-powertrain, p0700-p0799, p0775

    Today while driving my 2003 ford explorer, the o/d off light began blinking although there did not seem to be any other issues. I stopped the car and turned it off. When I turned it back on the lig..

  • Ford Explorer 2003 Ford Explorer Code P0775

    2003 FORD EXPLORER, 4.0L, V6, AWD, AUTOMATIC, 216, 000 MILES

    related to trouble-codes, p-codes-powertrain, p0700-p0799, p0775

    When starting off I have to take my foot off gas so it will shift from first to second, the other gears shift fine except for the overdrive. The od/off flashes and I can not manually turn it back o..

  • Ford Explorer Coolant Leak

    2003 FORD EXPLORER, 150, 000 MILES

    related to engine-cooling, leak

    Is there a separate mounting bracket between the water pump and the block of my 2003 ford explorer sport trac and could this be where my coolant leak be coming from? @media(max-width: 960px) { ...

  • Ford Explorer Reset The Alarm System?

    2003 FORD EXPLORER, 90, 000 MILES

    related to security, disarm

    How do I disable the alarm system (security system) on my 2003 ford explorer.(Securelink) HOW CAN DISABLE (remove)THE SECURILOCK, PASSIVE ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM. I lost the keys and I no longer nee..

  • Ford Explorer 2003 Ford Explorer Door Ajar, Puddle Light, And...

    2003 FORD EXPLORER, 4WD, AUTOMATIC, 126, 000 MILES

    related to interior, interior-lights, stay-on

    I can use my dimmer switch to turn on the panel lights in the car no problem. If I open the door though every single light in the car, including the door ajar warning light comes on and stays on (T..

  • Ford Explorer Draining The Fuel Tank

    2003 FORD EXPLORER, 109, 000 MILES

    related to fuel-system, tank, filler-tube

    I have a 2003 Ford Explorer that I'm getting ready to junk. Unfortunately, it has nearly a full tank of gas that that must be removed. What is a good way to siphon off the gas in the tank? I've ..

  • Ford Explorer Front Door Panel Removal

    2003 FORD EXPLORER, 6 CYL, 4WD, AUTOMATIC, 125, 000 MILES

    related to body, door, panel, replace-remove

    How do you remove the interior drivers side front door trim panel to get to the window operating parts @media(max-width: 960px) { .adt { display: none;padding:0; } } Wednesday, Februar..

  • Ford Explorer 2003 Ford Explorer Front End Sway

    2003 FORD EXPLORER, 142, 000 MILES

    related to suspension, sway-bar

    Just replaced the sway bar end links now when I get to 60 mph and above the front end has a sway side to side if I slow down to 60 mph it stops everything else looks in good shape I have been told ..

  • Ford Explorer 2003 Ford Explorer Fuel Gauge Not True

    2003 FORD EXPLORER, 4.0L, V6, 4WD, AUTOMATIC, 97, 000 MILES

    related to interior, instrument-cluster, gauges, fuel-level

    I just went into Walgreens to pick up medication and the gauge said I was just above empty and then I shut the car on and when I came back the car was at 1/4 of a tank @media(max-width: 960px) {..

  • Ford Explorer I Have Had 2 Safety's Done On This Truck And Both...

    2003 FORD EXPLORER, 220, 000 MILES

    related to suspension, ball-joint

    I have had 2 safety's done on this truck and both coming back with different answers, the first guy said I needed 3 front ball joints, 1 rear upper ball joints, e brake and the part that stumps m..

  • Ford Explorer Have Injector Open Circuit Code P0206, P0175 System...

    2003 FORD EXPLORER, 56, 000 MILES

    related to trouble-codes, p-codes-powertrain, p0200-p0299, p0206

    All plugs are clean except for cyl 6, wet and fouled, heavy smell of gas out tailpipe @media(max-width: 960px) { .adt { display: none;padding:0; } } Monday, September 5th, 2011 AT 4:..

  • Ford Explorer 2003 Ford Explorer Keeps Dying

    2003 FORD EXPLORER, 147, 000 MILES

    related to ignition, spark-plug, replace-remove

    My car starts fine and idles fine but it keeps dying as I drive. I have changed the spark plugs and was wondering if it could still be a plug problem or if it might be the fuel pump. Im not sure wha..

  • Ford Explorer Ok So My Door Ajar Light Stays Onand My Side Veiw...

    2003 FORD EXPLORER, 159, 000 MILES

    related to body, door, symptoms, open

    Ok so my door ajar light stays onand my side veiw mirrors do not work also the door lock button does not work. This is what I have found out, when I had the door open (front drivers door) I held th..

  • Ford Explorer 2003 Ford Explorer Rear Struts

    2003 FORD EXPLORER, 4WD

    related to suspension, strut, bolt

    How do you get the strut assembly out of the vehicle after removing all the bolts? @media(max-width: 960px) { .adt { display: none;padding:0; } } Sunday, March 20th, 2011 AT 4:52 PM ..

  • Ford Explorer Power Steering Hose Replacement

    2003 FORD EXPLORER, 70, 000 MILES

    related to steering, hose, replace-remove

    I am replacing the power steering high pressure hose and its rusted fast to the housing. All fasteners, clips, and retaining plates have been removed and the only thing left is to pull the fitting..

  • Ford Explorer 2003 Ford Explorer Rubbing Noise Drivers Side

    2003 FORD EXPLORER, 4.0L, V6, 4WD, AUTOMATIC, 115, 000 MILES

    related to tires, lug-nut

    There is a rubbing noise coming from my front drivers side. It doesn't change when I turn the wheel in anyway. It gets louder when I hit the brakes then goes away. It starts back up again when accel..

  • Ford Explorer Suddenly No Heat? What Could It Be? And How Much...

    2003 FORD EXPLORER, 106, 000 MILES

    related to steering, column, estimate

    SUDDENLY NO HEAT? WHAT COULD IT BE? AND HOW MUCH APPX. WILL IT COST ME.". OD OFF" LIGHT STAYS ON AT ALL TIMES EVEN WHEN PRESSING THE BUTTON ON STEERING COLUMN. AND ALSO SINCE I HAVE YOUR ATTENTI..

  • Ford Explorer Transmissio

    2003 FORD EXPLORER, 6 CYL, 4WD, AUTOMATIC, 106, 000 MILES

    related to suspension, ball-joint

    Have a 2003 Ford Explorer with 106k miles. When I slam on brakes - cars stops quickly but when I put my foot on the gas - nothing happnes like car is in neutral. Then in about 1-2 second - you hea..

  • Ford Explorer My Truck Is Very Load When Driving Over 40 Mph....what...

    2003 FORD EXPLORER

    related to tires, symptoms, noise

    The tires are about a year old I notice a wear on the outside of the 2 front tires, but the back tires a perfect condition. Help! @media(max-width: 960px) { .adt { display: none;padding:0; } } ..

  • Ford Explorer Which Cylinder Is Number 2 On A V8? I Have A Misfire...

    2003 FORD EXPLORER, 103, 000 MILES

    related to ignition, coil

    Which cylinder is number 2 on a v8? I have a misfire and need to swap the coil pack with another to verify that it is the problem. @media(max-width: 960px) { .adt { display: none;padding:0; } } ..

  • Ford Explorer Are Tailgates Interchangeable

    2003 FORD EXPLORER, 145, 000 MILES

    related to body, tailgate

    Will the liftgate from a 1999 Ford Explorer fit on a 2003 Ford Explorer Sport XLT? I know it does not have a wiper, but will the rest work If possible, I would like a range of years that would fi..

  • Ford Explorer Adding Puddle Light

    2003 FORD EXPLORER, 4.0L, V6, 2WD, AUTOMATIC, 230, 000 MILES

    related to body, mirror, light

    Hello, My power mirror has four wires. Is it possible to add a puddle light/mirror? I have the XLS model. What is required? @media(max-width: 960px) { .adt { display: none;padding:0; } } ..

  • Ford Explorer Alarm Goes Off, And Door Ajar Mil Light Stays On

    2003 FORD EXPLORER, 4.6L, V8, 4WD, AUTOMATIC, 200, 000 MILES

    related to security, disarm

    My alarm will randomly start going off after I manually lock and shut my door, and it wont stop until I unlock my door with the key. Also, my door ajar light is on everytime I start my vehicle,..

  • Ford Explorer Anti Theft Problem

    2003 FORD EXPLORER, 6 CYL, 2WD, AUTOMATIC, 118, 000 MILES

    related to security

    Light remains on but not blinking. It has been like this for an hour and a half. Won't start. Help please Toni Thanks but I just fixed it by opening the hood wiggled battery cables that..

  • Ford Explorer Antifreeze Is Leaking Below The Thermostat Housing

    2003 FORD EXPLORER, 4.6L, V8, 4WD, AUTOMATIC, 140, 000 MILES

    related to engine-cooling, thermostat, housing

    The thermostat gasket is not leaking. I don't know the name of the part where the housing is mounted where the leak is. Need to know how to remove and repair. Thanks @media(max-width: 960px) { ...

  • Ford Explorer Steering Feels Loose Two Inches Of Travel And Avtrac...

    2003 FORD EXPLORER, 1.9L, V8, 4WD, AUTOMATIC, 150, 000 MILES

    related to steering, symptoms, loose

    Avtrac light comes after driving for a while and steering feels loose for two inches of travel and Avtrac light stays on after driving for a while. @media(max-width: 960px) { .adt { display: non..

  • Ford Explorer Turn Signal Lights

    2003 FORD EXPLORER, 160, 000 MILES

    related to exterior-light, turn-signal, not-working

    When you step on the brake the left turn signal will not work and it stays solid green. The light does not flash but the right side works. How do you fix the problem? @media(max-width: 960px) { ..

  • Ford Explorer Intermittent Bucking When Accelerating Then At 50 Mph...

    2003 FORD EXPLORER, 4.6L, V8, 4WD, AUTOMATIC, 179, 000 MILES

    related to general, noises, pop

    When driving everything is fine then if I slow down still fine but when I start to accelerate (not every time but lately more often) my vehicle starts to buck and jerk the whole vehicle it stops. Wh..

  • Ford Explorer Center Dash Radio Wiring

    2003 FORD EXPLORER, 1.4L, 4 CYL, 4WD, AUTOMATIC, 150, 000 MILES

    related to interior, radio, wiring

    Trying to install aftermarket deck and I cannot find anything to tell me what wires are what coming from the truck. Please help @media(max-width: 960px) { .adt { display: none;padding:0; } } ..

  • Ford Explorer Coolant Leak

    2003 FORD EXPLORER, 4.0L, 6 CYL, 2WD, 172, 000 MILES

    related to engine-cooling, leak

    My antifreeze seems to leak out only when I am driving. It does not leak out when the car is off. If I drive the car for a few miles two days in a row then by the end of day two the antifreeze is al..

  • Ford Explorer Coolant Leaking From Between Engine And Fire Wall

    2003 FORD EXPLORER, 4.0L, V6, 4WD, AUTOMATIC, 215, 000 MILES

    related to engine-cooling, leak

    I have had the truck for a while and my wife has abused the heck out of it by not keeping up with maintinance when I ask her, Lately it had 2 coolant leaks the firt was a thermastat cover leak the ..

  • Ford Explorer Coolant Leak, Fan Shroud Removal

    2003 FORD EXPLORER, 6 CYL, 2WD, AUTOMATIC, 119, 538 MILES

    related to engine-cooling, cooling-fan, shroud

    How do I get the fan shroud off to get to the radiator cap to install stop leak? @media(max-width: 960px) { .adt { display: none;padding:0; } } Saturday, December 21st, 2019 AT 4:20 PM..

  • Ford Explorer Cylinder Head Is Leaking Coolant From The Exhaust...

    2003 FORD EXPLORER, 4.6L, V8, 4WD, AUTOMATIC, 70, 000 MILES

    related to exhaust, manifold, bolt

    Hello, the leaking hole is located on the bottom left of the passenger side. The culprit of this leak is from drilling and tapping a broken stud. Anyways, my question is, how much would you charg..

  • Ford Explorer No Air Coming From My Center Console Rear Vents

    2003 FORD EXPLORER, 4.0L, V6, 2WD, AUTOMATIC, 194, 000 MILES

    related to interior, center-console

    Air does come through the floor foot vents. There is a tapping sound coming from around the timing chain tensioner area it's very annoying. I don't know if it's the tensioner the timing chain or th..

  • Ford Explorer Makes A Low Groaning/gurgling Noise When Idling

    2003 FORD EXPLORER, 4.6L, V8, 2WD, AUTOMATIC, 169, 000 MILES

    related to general, noises, groan

    Around the 3 and 9 second marks in video. @media(max-width: 960px) { .adt { display: none;padding:0; } } Sunday, June 21st, 2020 AT 6:41 PM ..

  • Ford Explorer Exhaust System

    2003 FORD EXPLORER, 0.6L, 4 CYL, 2WD, AUTOMATIC, 220, 000 MILES

    related to exhaust

    I'm hearing rattling coming from under my car, in different places. How do I go about this? @media(max-width: 960px) { .adt { display: none;padding:0; } } Friday, January 22nd, 2016 A..

  • Ford Explorer 03 Ford Explorer E.B. 93K 2WD 4.6 V8 ABS Light Is On

    2003 FORD EXPLORER

    related to warning-lights, abs-light

    Last Friday while driving home from work, I noticed the ABS light had come on. After arriving home and shutting down the vehicle and then restarting, cleared the light. The ABS light remained off ..

  • Ford Explorer 2003 Ford Explorer

    2003 FORD EXPLORER

    related to suspension, ball-joint, replace-remove

    2003 Ford Explorer approxopite price to replace ball joint? @media(max-width: 960px) { .adt { display: none;padding:0; } } Tuesday, June 24th, 2008 AT 3:05 PM ..

  • Ford Explorer 2003 Ford Explorer

    2003 FORD EXPLORER, 6 CYL, 2WD, AUTOMATIC, 32, 000 MILES

    related to safety, inertia-switch

    Was driving my sport explorer and lost all power pulled to side of road and pushed the gas reset button and it started. When it lost power it sounded like it was flooded so I reset the gas button w..

  • Ford Explorer 2003 Ford Explorer

    2003 FORD EXPLORER

    related to steering, tie-rod-end, replace-remove

    Noises problem 2003 Ford Explorer 6 cyl Four Wheel Drive Automatic 59, xxx miles MY 03 FORD EXPLORER IS MAKING LOUD NOISES FROM AROUND 40-60 MPH. I HAVE CHANGED THE WHEEL BEARINGS, THE TIE..

  • Ford Explorer 2003 Ford Explorer 2003 Explorer O/D Light

    2003 FORD EXPLORER, 6 CYL, 4WD, AUTOMATIC, 89, 000 MILES

    related to general, owners-manual

    My service engine light has been on for a while, according to the reading we received an oxygen senor was out, we changed the one we were told that needed to be changed. The light is still on, an..

  • Ford Explorer 2003 Ford Explorer 2003 Explorer P0205

    2003 FORD EXPLORER, 6 CYL, 4WD, AUTOMATIC, 75, 000 MILES

    related to trouble-codes, p-codes-powertrain, p0200-p0299, p0205

    I recently purchased a 2003 Ford Explorer 4.0L. I knew it had an issue when I purchased it. When it is scanned, two codes are present P0205 Injection Circuit Malfunction-Cylinder 5 and P2197 O2 Sen..

  • Ford Explorer 2003 Ford Explorer, 6 Cylinder XLT Automatic 45,000...

    2003 FORD EXPLORER

    related to exterior-light, running-light

    My blinker is flashing fast inside the car and not showing on the tail light. I purchased the replacement bulb but can not see how to replace it. There are no panels on the inside of the truck and..

  • Ford Explorer 2003 Ford Explorer A Clicking Noise In The Front...

    2003 FORD EXPLORER, 6 CYL, 4WD, AUTOMATIC, 97, 445 MILES

    related to general, noises, click

    I replaced the pads and rotors (new) in June with app. 95,000miles. There is a clicking, metallic, sound now when I slow down. I can hit the brakes several times and each time I hear a metal to ..

  • Ford Explorer 2003 Ford Explorer Abs ,battery, And Airbag Light Is...

    2003 FORD EXPLORER, 6 CYL, 2WD, AUTOMATIC, 80, 000 MILES

    related to warning-lights, airbag-light

    While driving 1st abs light comes on, then 10 seconds later the battery light comes on then the dash light goest out and all gages down then engine starts loosing power then turns off the only lig..

  • Ford Explorer 2003 Ford Explorer ABS Brake Light

    2003 FORD EXPLORER

    related to warning-lights, abs-light

    Year: 2003 Make: Ford Model: Explorer Series: XLS Bodystyle: Sport Utility Engine: 4 L 6 cylinder Mileage: 83152 I am a female who feels Midas Muffler is taking advantag..

  • Ford Explorer 2003 Ford Explorer ABS Light

    2003 FORD EXPLORER, 6 CYL, 4WD, AUTOMATIC, 78, 700 MILES

    related to warning-lights, abs-light

    My ABS light comes on about 1-3 mintues after I start my vehicle. Now I know more than average about vehicles and repairs. What would be the best way to find out what the problem is and how to fix..

  • Ford Explorer 2003 Ford Explorer ABS Light And Cruise Control

    2003 FORD EXPLORER, 6 CYL, 2WD, AUTOMATIC, 120, 000 MILES

    related to warning-lights, abs-light

    When I take off quickly my abs light comes on and will not go off until I turn off the engine. Sometimes when my abs light is on my cruise will not work but other times when it is on my cruise will ..

  • Ford Explorer 2003 Ford Explorer ABS Light Comes On

    2003 FORD EXPLORER, 6 CYL, 2WD, AUTOMATIC, 60, 000 MILES

    related to warning-lights, abs-light

    HI, our ABS light has been coming on for about three weeks now. When we start the car its off but as soon as we hit the brakes the light comes on and stays on. The brake fluid is full and the cuise..

  • Ford Explorer 2003 Ford Explorer Abs Light On

    2003 FORD EXPLORER, 6 CYL, 4WD, AUTOMATIC, 100, 000 MILES

    related to warning-lights, abs-light

    Abs light on grinding noise the brakes not stiff going to floor @media(max-width: 960px) { .adt { display: none;padding:0; } } Saturday, March 13th, 2010 AT 8:37 AM ..

  • Ford Explorer 2003 Ford Explorer ABS Light On, Grinding Noise...

    2003 FORD EXPLORER

    related to warning-lights, abs-light

    Other Category problem 2003 Ford Explorer V6 Four Wheel Drive Automatic 68,000 miles I have an 03 Explorer XLT with 68,000+ miles. A couple of weeks ago the brakes starting grinding a littl..

  • Ford Explorer Power Seat Fuse - Seat Not Working?

    2003 FORD EXPLORER, V8, 2WD, AUTOMATIC, 92, 000 MILES

    related to interior, seat, fuse

    My power seat and adjustable pedals are not working. I think it might have been due to an 8 gauge wire grounding out on the drivers door that ran an amplifier. I checked the fuses and the fuses are ..

  • Ford Explorer 2003 Ford Explorer Auto Lock, Easy Exit Seat, Auto...

    2003 FORD EXPLORER, V8, AWD, AUTOMATIC, 112, 889 MILES

    related to body, door, lock, auto-locking

    The above subject and the reverse sensing system are not working. The RSS turns off automatically when the truck is put into gear. @media(max-width: 960px) { .adt { display: none;padding:0; }..

  • Ford Explorer 2003 Ford Explorer Brake Light & Rear...

    2003 FORD EXPLORER, 6 CYL, 4WD, AUTOMATIC, 65, 000 MILES

    related to exterior-light, brake-light, not-working

    I have a 03 Sport Trac with an electric issue. The brake lights & rear directional do not work (the bulbs on both sides look fine) I have checked all fuses & there are no blown one. The othe..

  • Ford Explorer 2003 Ford Explorer Car Accident Repair

    2003 FORD EXPLORER, 6 CYL, AWD, AUTOMATIC, 80, 000 MILES

    related to tires, rim, estimate

    I had a minor car accident hitting a cement median on the front driver side. My alignment is now pulling right, my front driver side rim is completely damaged and the trim is off the front driver ..

  • Ford Explorer 2003 Ford Explorer Catalitic Converter

    2003 FORD EXPLORER, 6 CYL, 2WD, AUTOMATIC, 62, 000 MILES

    related to exhaust, catalytic-converter, replace-remove

    I had my fuel pump replaced today, and on the same day they are telling me my catalytic converter went bad. It is rattling from pieces being in it. (Thats what they said). And you can hear it. I..

  • Ford Explorer 2003 Ford Explorer Check Engine Codes

    2003 FORD EXPLORER

    related to trouble-codes, p-codes-powertrain

    Computer problem 2003 Ford Explorer 6 cyl Automatic 90'000 miles I recently installed a K&N filter and intake tube on explorer. Shortly after, check engine light came on. I checked th..

  • Ford Explorer 2003 Ford Explorer Check Engine Light

    2003 FORD EXPLORER

    related to warning-lights, check-engine-light

    2003 Ford Explorer 6 cyl Four Wheel Drive Automatic Hi, yesterday I put gas in my truck and I was driving and noticed the fuel guage didn't register the gas. I shut the car off and restarted ..

  • Ford Explorer 2003 Ford Explorer Check Engine Light

    2003 FORD EXPLORER, V8, AWD, AUTOMATIC, 153, 000 MILES

    related to warning-lights, check-engine-light

    My check engine light game on this past week and the car started jumping when idling, by jumping I mean the rpm would go up slightly then drop and the car would chug. Now, today, sometimes as I a..

  • Ford Explorer 2003 Ford Explorer Check Engine Light Is On

    2003 FORD EXPLORER, 6 CYL, 4WD, AUTOMATIC, 139, 000 MILES

    related to warning-lights, check-engine-light

    I have a 2003 explorer. I recently had an issue where my O/D sensor blinks one of a while. My tranmission seems to be working fine, I am not having trouble shifting into gears but it seems to rev..

  • Ford Explorer 2003 Ford Explorer CHECK ENGINE SOON

    2003 FORD EXPLORER

    related to warning-lights, check-engine-light

    Engine Performance problem 2003 Ford Explorer 6 cyl All Wheel Drive Automatic 80K miles I DID THE TUNE UP TO MY FORD EXPLORER 2003 I PRETTY MUCH CHANGED EVERYTHING BUT THE FUEL FILTER, PVC ..

  • Ford Explorer 2003 Ford Explorer Clicking Sound

    2003 FORD EXPLORER, 6 CYL, 4WD, AUTOMATIC, 93, 000 MILES

    related to general, noises, click

    I have checked my tires several times and checked behind the wheel to make sure nothing is rubbing the back of the wheels, but when I have my windows down I hear a clicking noise that sounds like i..

  • Ford Explorer 2003 Ford Explorer Courtesy Lights

    2003 FORD EXPLORER, 6 CYL, 4WD, AUTOMATIC, 140, 000 MILES

    related to interior, interior-lights

    The courtesy lights come on and remain on after the car is turned off. I believe they should turn off after a short delay. They don't shut off at all and I have to turn the dash light dimmer to off...

  • Ford Explorer 2003 Ford Explorer Cruise Control

    2003 FORD EXPLORER

    related to interior, cruise-control

    Good Morning, While driving to work today the cruise control in my Explorer shut off and would not re-engage after a restart of the engine. I don't recall any noises and am thinking there may be..

  • Ford Explorer 2003 Ford Explorer Dashboard Lights?

    2003 FORD EXPLORER, 6 CYL, 2WD, AUTOMATIC, 70, 000 MILES

    related to interior, dashboard, light

    The instrument panel lights wont come on at night, and I cant figure out which fuse needs to be replaced to make the lights work, (the lights where the speedometer is located) @media(max-width..

  • Ford Explorer 2003 Ford Explorer Dies

    2003 FORD EXPLORER

    related to fuel-system, fuel-filter

    Vehicle has developed a potentially dangerous malfunction. It will stall when the brakes are appllied forcefully or when making a quick turn. It has died on me when, I tried to avoid a dog, whil..

  • Ford Explorer 2003 Ford Explorer DOORS

    2003 FORD EXPLORER

    related to body, door, symptoms, close

    Electrical problem 2003 Ford Explorer 6 cyl Four Wheel Drive Automatic MY DOOR AJAR LIGHT REMAINS ON EVEN WHEN ALL DOORS ARE CLOSED; ALSO INTERIOR LIGHTS COME ON RANDOMLY @media(max-wid..

  • Ford Explorer 2003 Ford Explorer Driver Seat Belt

    2003 FORD EXPLORER, V8, 4WD, AUTOMATIC, 110, 000 MILES

    related to safety, seat-belt, buckle

    My driver side seat belt won't buckle also the seat belt light on the dash is off it was working fine but one day it just would not click into the slot. I checked the fuses but all are ok. Your idea..

  • Ford Explorer 2003 Ford Explorer Filler Plug

    2003 FORD EXPLORER, V8, 4WD, AUTOMATIC, 120, 000 MILES

    related to general, owners-manual

    Dear sir or madam, could some one please tell me where the exact location of the filler plug in the transmission is at on this transmission the owners manual say there is no dip stick and there i..

  • Ford Explorer 2003 Ford Explorer Fix P0735 Solenoid

    2003 FORD EXPLORER, 6 CYL, 4WD, AUTOMATIC, 121, 000 MILES

    related to trouble-codes, p-codes-powertrain, p0700-p0799, p0735

    Where do I locate the solenoid b that affects 5th gear and how is it fixed? @media(max-width: 960px) { .adt { display: none;padding:0; } } Friday, May 15th, 2009 AT 2:22 PM ..

  • Ford Explorer 2003 Ford Explorer Front End Vibration

    2003 FORD EXPLORER

    related to suspension, symptoms, vibration

    Drive Train Axles Bearings problem 2003 Ford Explorer 6 cyl Four Wheel Drive Automatic I have a 2003 explorer with 4WD, V6, and automatic transmission with 105K miles. In the past week i..

  • Ford Explorer 2003 Ford Explorer Front End Vibration

    2003 FORD EXPLORER, 6 CYL, 4WD, AUTOMATIC, 62, 500 MILES

    related to suspension, symptoms, vibration

    Over the last couple weeks my Explorer has developed an unusual vibration that has been steadily increasing. It seems to be coming from the front driver side wheel area, I can feel the vibration t..

  • Ford Explorer 2003 Ford Explorer Grinding In The Rear

    2003 FORD EXPLORER, 6 CYL, 4WD, AUTOMATIC, 142, 000 MILES

    related to general, noises, grind

    My ABS light came on recently for afew days and went off. There is a serious grinding noise from the rear passenger side. Could this be the rotars or possibly the wheel bearings. The grinding is i..

  • Ford Explorer 2003 Ford Explorer Headlight Replacement

    2003 FORD EXPLORER

    related to exterior-light, headlight, replace

    Electrical problem 2003 Ford Explorer 6 cyl Four Wheel Drive Automatic How is the assembly removed to access the bulb? @media(max-width: 960px) { .adt { display: none;padding:0; } } ..

  • Ford Explorer 2003 Ford Explorer Headlights

    2003 FORD EXPLORER, 6 CYL, 2WD, AUTOMATIC, 119, 000 MILES

    related to exterior-light, headlight, replace

    How do you replace the headlight bulbs in a 2003 ford sport trac? @media(max-width: 960px) { .adt { display: none;padding:0; } } Tuesday, July 7th, 2009 AT 9:16 PM ..

  • Ford Explorer 2003 Ford Explorer Howling Noise Coming From Rear...

    2003 FORD EXPLORER, 6 CYL, 2WD, AUTOMATIC, 133, 500 MILES

    related to general, noises, howl

    I have a ford explorer and I noticed whe I hit 50-70mph I start hearing a howling sound from rear end. When I let off gas it quits. I recentlly got my oil changed and they said my differental was le..

  • Ford Explorer 2003 Ford Explorer INSTRUMENT PANEL GOING CRAZY

    2003 FORD EXPLORER, 6 CYL, 4WD, AUTOMATIC, 88, 000 MILES

    related to interior, instrument-cluster

    WITH IN THE LAST MONTH OR SO WITHOUT WARNING WHILE DRIVING MY RADIO WILL SHUT OFF AND THE INSTUMENT PAEL WILL GO HAYWIRE FOR 4-5 SECONDS AND THEN RETURN TO NORMAL. I HAVE TRIED TO SEE IF THERE IS A ..

  • Ford Explorer Hear A Clicking Sound Behind My Radio

    2003 FORD EXPLORER

    related to interior, radio

    Air Conditioning problem Four Wheel Drive Automatic 150000 miles When I turn my gauge from AC to heat, I hear a clicking sound behind my radio. The engine temp gauge shows the engine is ok, ..

  • Ford Explorer 2003 Ford Explorer Jerking When Take Foot Off...

    2003 FORD EXPLORER, 4 CYL, 4WD, AUTOMATIC, 110, 000 MILES

    related to ignition, spark-plug, replace-remove

    After my car is warm, whether in Drive or 3rd gear (doesn't seem to happen in 1st or 2nd), when I take my foot off the accelerator, there is a jerking and thumping. More noticeable after changing..

  • Ford Explorer 2003 Ford Explorer Leak

    2003 FORD EXPLORER

    related to body, roof-rack

    Interior problem 2003 Ford Explorer Four Wheel Drive 64,000 miles every time it rains there is water leaking through the ceilling above the backseat window and it appears to be collectin..

  • Ford Explorer 2003 Ford Explorer Lights

    2003 FORD EXPLORER, 6 CYL, 2WD, AUTOMATIC, 103, 000 MILES

    related to exterior-light, reverse-light, stay-on

    Today my husband noticed the door light on, he checked all the doors and still the light stayed on. We have gone back and forth checking and closing all the doors and the light will not turn off. C..

  • Ford Explorer 2003 Ford Explorer Loose Steering

    2003 FORD EXPLORER, V8, AWD, AUTOMATIC, 151, 000 MILES

    related to steering, symptoms, loose

    When backing out of a parking space, I heard a small pop and my wheels shifted, the steering has been loose and will pull to the right side, now I hear a grinding coming from the front axle area...

  • Ford Explorer 2003 Ford Explorer Lug Adaptors

    2003 FORD EXPLORER

    related to tires, lug-nut

    Tires and Wheels problem 2003 Ford Explorer 4 cyl Four Wheel Drive Automatic I was wondering if I converted my 5 lug to six lug using adaptors would it be safe and easy to install? @med..

  • Ford Explorer 2003 Ford Explorer Lug Bolts Breaking On Rear Wheels

    2003 FORD EXPLORER, V8, 4WD, AUTOMATIC, 119, 000 MILES

    related to tires, lug-nut

    Hello, I purchased a 2003 Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer 4.6L brand new and have enjoyed my time with the suv. A couple of years ago, my car started to wobble and I noticed that 3 of the lug bolts..

  • Ford Explorer 2003 Ford Explorer Oil Pressure Gauge Drops...

    2003 FORD EXPLORER, 6 CYL, 4WD, AUTOMATIC, 113, 000 MILES

    related to interior, instrument-cluster, gauges, oil-pressure

    I've noticed that my Check Gauge light comes on intermittently, while at the same time the Oil pressure gauge will drop. My oil level is full. Also other odd things happen, such as the Door ..

  • Ford Explorer 2003 Ford Explorer Park Lights

    2003 FORD EXPLORER, 6 CYL, 4WD, AUTOMATIC, 89, 550 MILES

    related to exterior-light, running-light, relay

    I have had my Explorer in the shop. They replaced sensors, relay switches & different types of fuses. I even had the turn signal assembly changed to no avail. The problem is that when I either ..

  • Ford Explorer 2003 Ford Explorer Please Help Making Griding Noise...

    2003 FORD EXPLORER, 6 CYL, 2WD, AUTOMATIC, 133, 800 MILES

    related to tires, symptoms, noise

    I just got a new rear end put on my 03 explorer. Now when i'm driving usually around 35-50mph and let of gas and it's coasting slower I hear a grinding noise coming from rear end. Could that be tire..

  • Ford Explorer 2003 Ford Explorer Power Steereng Pump

    2003 FORD EXPLORER, 6 CYL, 4WD, AUTOMATIC, 140, 000 MILES

    related to steering, pump, replace-remove

    How do you replace power steering pump on a 2003 ford explorer? @media(max-width: 960px) { .adt { display: none;padding:0; } } Thursday, June 3rd, 2010 AT 7:40 PM ..

  • Ford Explorer 2003 Ford Explorer Power Steering Fluid

    2003 FORD EXPLORER

    related to steering, fluid

    Steering problem 2003 Ford Explorer 4 cyl All Wheel Drive Automatic I have a 2003 Ford expl with about 80,000 at what milage should th epower seering fluid be changes? thanks @m..

  • Ford Explorer 2003 Ford Explorer Power Steering FLuid

    2003 FORD EXPLORER

    related to steering, fluid

    Steering problem 2003 Ford Explorer 6 cyl Four Wheel Drive Automatic When I make a turn in my car the wheel is starting to shake I was told I had a leak in my power steering fluid months ag..

  • Ford Explorer 2003 Ford Explorer Power Windows

    2003 FORD EXPLORER, 6 CYL, 4WD, AUTOMATIC, 85, 000 MILES

    related to body, window, replace-remove

    The power windows suddenly stopped working at all doors on my 2003 Ford Explorer. I changed the circuit breaker (#62) per the owners manual with no result. The parts guy told me that the "main pow..

  • Ford Explorer 2003 Ford Explorer Power Windows

    2003 FORD EXPLORER, 6 CYL, 4WD, AUTOMATIC, 98, 000 MILES

    related to body, window, relay

    No power to master switch. Works fine when alternate hot lead is used. Is there a relay or a module that controls this? @media(max-width: 960px) { .adt { display: none;padding:0; } } T..

  • Ford Explorer Power Windows Stopped Working

    2003 FORD EXPLORER, V8, 4WD, AUTOMATIC, 95, 000 MILES

    related to body, window, not-working

    All buttons, all doors stopped working at same time MY OWNERS MANUAL DOES NOT LIST ANY FUSES FOR POWER WINDOWS. Sorry caps does show a 3 0amp circuit breaker which is good. Power door lo..

  • Ford Explorer 2003 Ford Explorer "floating"

    2003 FORD EXPLORER

    related to suspension

    Suspension problem 2003 Ford Explorer 6 cyl All Wheel Drive Automatic I get a "floating" sensation as I'm driving and it's especially bad in the wind and above 50mph. It feels as if I coul..

  • Ford Explorer 2003 Ford Explorer Rattling Noise

    2003 FORD EXPLORER, V8, 2WD, AUTOMATIC, 10, 600 MILES

    related to suspension, symptoms, noise

    I'm hearing a rattling noise around the lower front end of the engine. The noise only happens after the engine is at idle and through 3rd gear when driving. I have tried using a higher octane, oil ..

  • Ford Explorer 2003 Ford Explorer REALLY NEED HELP!!! Howling Noise...

    2003 FORD EXPLORER, 6 CYL, 2WD, AUTOMATIC, 133, 500 MILES

    related to general, noises, howl

    I have 03 Explorer I just got the oil changed and they told me that my differential was leaking. I have been hearing a howling noise from rear end when i'm at cruising speed when I let of accelerate..

  • Ford Explorer 2003 Ford Explorer Rear End Noise When Deceleration

    2003 FORD EXPLORER, 6 CYL, 2WD, AUTOMATIC, 135, 000 MILES

    related to steering, steering-wheel, symptoms, noise

    Hi, I noticed when I hit about 40mph and let off gas and coast do a stop I hear rear end noise like a howling/grinding. I can even feel it in steering wheel sometimes. I heard something about pinio..

  • Ford Explorer 2003 Ford Explorer Remove Decorative Panel From Dash

    2003 FORD EXPLORER, V8, 4WD, AUTOMATIC, 70, 000 MILES

    related to interior, dashboard, replace-remove

    I have a hands free kit installed for my cell phone. The cradle broke and I need to replace it, but in order to do so I need to remove the decorative panel where the radio, AC, etc. Is located. ..

  • Ford Explorer 2003 Ford Explorer Shocks And Struts

    2003 FORD EXPLORER, 6 CYL, 4WD, AUTOMATIC, 12, 500 MILES

    related to suspension, strut, symptoms, squeak

    I took my 2003 Explorer in with 125,000 miles. The suspension has been squeaking when I go over bumps, but only when it's cold. The mechanics first told me (over the phone) that there were shocks..

  • Ford Explorer 2003 Ford Explorer Start-up

    2003 FORD EXPLORER, V8, 4WD, AUTOMATIC, 100, 000 MILES

    related to ignition, spark-plug, replace-remove

    My Ford explorer has given me little trouble, recently when I start my car from a cold start when I turn the key it sounds like it is starting to turn over but doesn't catch. I will then shut it of..

  • Ford Explorer 2003 Ford Explorer Steering

    2003 FORD EXPLORER

    related to steering, symptoms, vibration

    Shakes or Wobbles problem 2003 Ford Explorer V8 Four Wheel Drive Automatic my steering is vibrating when I drive at 55 to 65 mph @media(max-width: 960px) { .adt { display: none;padding:..

  • Ford Explorer 2003 Ford Explorer Steering Column

    2003 FORD EXPLORER, 6 CYL, 4WD, AUTOMATIC, 62, 000 MILES

    related to steering, column, estimate

    Lend my car to my brother-in-law and he said that when he put the car in gear the shifter fell off into his hand, is this possible? It's at a dealership and they said that they will have to replac..

  • Ford Explorer Sunroof Stuck Open

    2003 FORD EXPLORER, 6 CYL, 4WD, AUTOMATIC, 40, 000 MILES

    related to body, sunroof, stuck

    My sunroof is stuck in the tilt position. How do I drop the overhead console to replace the switch or check the wires to the motor? @media(max-width: 960px) { .adt { display: none;padding:0; } }..

  • Ford Explorer 2003 Ford Explorer Thumping And Grinding Noise

    2003 FORD EXPLORER, 6 CYL, 4WD, AUTOMATIC, 35, 000 MILES

    related to general, noises, thump

    After accelerating the car to about 30 - 60 mph and I let off the gas pedal so it can cruise and deccelerate. A thumping sound begins inside the car. Outside the car a grinding sound begins same as ..

  • Ford Explorer 2003 Ford Explorer Thumping Sound On Deceleration /...

    2003 FORD EXPLORER, 6 CYL, 4WD, AUTOMATIC, 75, 000 MILES

    related to general, noises, thump

    I have been hearing a thumping sound (almost like the sound you hear when driving on concrete - at the seams, but only one thump) when coasting after going 40 mph or faster. This noise does not al..

  • Ford Explorer 2003 Ford Explorer Tire Size

    2003 FORD EXPLORER, 6 CYL, 4WD, AUTOMATIC, 92, 000 MILES

    related to tires, size

    I have two different size tires P245/75R16 front and P255/70R16 rear will this have any effect on truck? @media(max-width: 960px) { .adt { display: none;padding:0; } } Tuesday, Octo..

  • Ford Explorer 2003 Ford Explorer VARIOUS ELECTRONIC PROBLEMS

    2003 FORD EXPLORER, 6 CYL, 4WD, AUTOMATIC, 148, 000 MILES

    related to security, disarm

    WITH DIMMER SWITCH ON, POWER LOCKS DO NOT WORK, DOOR AJAR LIGHT STAYS ON, ALARM GOES OFF WHEN YOU OPEN CAR DOOR. WHEN DIMMER SWITCH IS TURNED OFF, EVERY THING IS NORMAL. @media(max-width: 96..

  • Ford Explorer 2003 Ford Explorer WATER IN HEAD LIGHT

    2003 FORD EXPLORER, 6 CYL, 4WD, AUTOMATIC, 75, 000 MILES

    related to exterior-light, headlight

    ONE OF THE HEAD LIGHTS HAS WATER IN IT, NOT JUST CONDENSATION. THIS SUV HAS NEVER BEEN IN AN ACCIDENT--WE BOUGHT IT NEW. THANKS FOR YOUR HELP @media(max-width: 960px) { .adt { displ..

  • Ford Explorer 2003 Ford Explorer Whining Booming Noise When Slowing...

    2003 FORD EXPLORER, V8, 4WD, AUTOMATIC, 98, 000 MILES

    related to general, noises, whine

    Hi, yesterday, I went to Wal-Mart and got a pair of Dueler AVT 235/70 R16 tires. Upon driving home, everything was just fine until slowing down. Upon doing so, there is a booming and whining n..

  • Ford Explorer White Smoke

    2003 FORD EXPLORER, 6 CYL, 4WD, AUTOMATIC, 68, 000 MILES

    related to exhaust, white-smoke-

    . Recently whenever I start the car I get a huge puff of white smoke coming from the tail pipe. I know its not your typical condensation. It usually clears up after a minute or two. Also my engine l..

  • Ford Explorer 2003 Ford Explorer Windows

    2003 FORD EXPLORER, 6 CYL, AWD, AUTOMATIC, 135, 000 MILES

    related to body, window, hinge

    My power windows recently stopped working so I replaced the fuse which fixed it for a day. The next day the windows would only work if the driver door was open and now it will only work if the driv..

  • Ford Explorer 2003 Ford Explorer Windsheild Noise

    2003 FORD EXPLORER, 6 CYL, 4WD, AUTOMATIC, 115, 000 MILES

    related to tires, symptoms, noise

    New tires, new transmiision, new windsheild. Appears wind makes more noise on windsheild than one might expect. All other road noise has been taken care of. Any suggestios or approaches to solving..

  • Ford Explorer 2003 Ford Explorer Windsheild Repair / Moulding

    2003 FORD EXPLORER, 6 CYL, 4WD, AUTOMATIC, 116, 000 MILES

    related to body, window, replace-remove

    I resubmitted under replay, added $ 10. Same question but no answer. Question; THE 2003 EXPLORER WINDSHEILD WAS REPLACED. APPEARS THEY DID NOT REPLACE THE MOULDING AROUND 3/4 WINDSHIELD. SHOUL..

  • Ford Explorer 2003 Ford Explorer Windshield Washer

    2003 FORD EXPLORER, 6 CYL, 4WD, AUTOMATIC, 57, 000 MILES

    related to body, windshield, washer, not-working

    My right wiindhield washer quit working and it looks like the spray stem also came loose under the cowl. How can I repair this (i can't figure out how to get at it)? @media(max-width: 960px) { ..

  • Ford Explorer 2003 Ford Explorer Windshield Washer

    2003 FORD EXPLORER

    related to body, windshield, washer, not-working

    Electrical problem 2003 Ford Explorer 6 cyl Four Wheel Drive 101, 92 miles my windshield washers quit working. The washer works for the rear but I push the button for the front, wip..

  • Ford Explorer 2003 Ford Explorer Windshield Washer In Cold Weather

    2003 FORD EXPLORER

    related to body, windshield, washer

    Electrical problem 2003 Ford Explorer 6 cyl Four Wheel Drive Automatic My windshield washer won't spray cleaner in cold weather 20-5 deg F. I use fluid ranted to -20 deg F. Is this a common..

  • Ford Explorer Check Engine Light

    FORD EXPLORER

    related to warning-lights, check-engine-light

    My check engine light came on about a month ago, and now while my car is idiling it wants to stall. When it is running or I am giving it gas it has no problems. Do you know why it wants to stall ..

  • Ford Explorer Finding The Keypad Code On My 2003 Explorer 37000...

    2003 FORD EXPLORER

    related to general, owners-manual

    How do I find out what the keypad code is on my Explorer? When I bought it, it did not have the code or an owner's manual. @media(max-width: 960px) { .adt { display: none;padding:0; } } ..

  • Ford Explorer Front Wipers Only Work On High

    2003 FORD EXPLORER, 4.6L, V8, 4WD, AUTOMATIC, 78, 000 MILES

    related to body, wiper, rear

    The front wipers only work on high and will not park and the front washer does not work. I changed the column mounted master switch assembly that controls front and rear wipers turn signals and hi ..

  • Ford Explorer Fuel Pressure Regulator Location

    2003 FORD EXPLORER, 4.0L, 6 CYL, 2WD, AUTOMATIC, 160, 000 MILES

    related to fuel-system, fuel-pressure-regulator, location

    Where is the fuel pressure regulator at? It's not connected to the fuel pump it's not on the fuel rail under the intake manifold like YouTube says. So where is it and what does it look like? That's ..

  • Ford Explorer Getting Door Code

    2003 FORD EXPLORER, 6 CYL, 4WD, AUTOMATIC, 230, 000 MILES

    related to body, door

    I am told dealer can give code to door. After dealing with dealers getting no where with lift gate, is there a way around the dealer? @media(max-width: 960px) { .adt { display: none;padding:..

  • Ford Explorer High Pitch Humming Sound When I Excellerate

    2003 FORD EXPLORER, 4.0L, 6 CYL, AWD, AUTOMATIC, 18, 000 MILES

    related to general, noises, hum

    I recently purchased this vehicle and notice when on the highway the car will make a humming sounds when I hit the gas excellerator at high speeds. In addition, the car pulles to the slightly when..

  • Ford Explorer Washer Reservoir Replacement

    2003 FORD EXPLORER, 4.0L, V6, 4WD, AUTOMATIC, 200, 000 MILES

    related to body, windshield, washer, reservoir, replace-remove

    How do you replace the washer reservoir? There is one bolt I cannot seem to remove as it appears the refrigerant container is in the way. @media(max-width: 960px) { .adt { display: none;padding:..

  • Ford Explorer No Heat In Car And Now When I Apply The Break The...

    2003 FORD EXPLORER, 4.0L, 6 CYL, RWD, AUTOMATIC, 130, 000 MILES

    related to general, shakes

    First, my 2003 explorer had the clicking noise when I turned on the heat. Replaced blend door actuator, thermostat, cleared heater core, and completely bypassed the switch with the vacuum line a..

  • Ford Explorer Taillights, Parking Lights And Dash Lights Not Working

    2003 FORD EXPLORER, 4.0L, 6 CYL, 4WD, AUTOMATIC, 233, 000 MILES

    related to interior, dashboard, light

    None of these are working. @media(max-width: 960px) { .adt { display: none;padding:0; } } Thursday, June 25th, 2020 AT 8:57 PM ..

  • Ford Explorer Service Engine Soon On And Code P0101

    2003 FORD EXPLORER, 150, 000 MILES

    related to warning-lights, check-engine-light

    OBD2 error code. P0101. Service engine soon (yellow trouble light) on the dash panel. @media(max-width: 960px) { .adt { display: none;padding:0; } } Friday, December 20th, 2019 AT 12:1..

  • Ford Explorer Power Steering Pump

    2003 FORD EXPLORER, 4.6L, V8, 4WD, AUTOMATIC, 150, 000 MILES

    related to steering, pump

    Hi, I hope you're doing well. Can you please tell me where I can get the spare part? Do you have a supplier who also delivers to Europe (Germany or Portugal)? Thanks in advance! Kind regar..

  • Ford Explorer Rear Struts Swap

    2003 FORD EXPLORER, 4.0L, 6 CYL, 4WD, AUTOMATIC, 180, 000 MILES

    related to suspension, strut

    Will rear struts from a 2006 Explorer fit in my 2003 Explorer? @media(max-width: 960px) { .adt { display: none;padding:0; } } Monday, January 23rd, 2017 AT 8:02 PM ..

  • Ford Explorer Service Light On

    2003 FORD EXPLORER, 228, 093 MILES

    related to warning-lights, service-light

    Overdrive light flashing and service light on. @media(max-width: 960px) { .adt { display: none;padding:0; } } Wednesday, November 22nd, 2017 AT 5:47 PM ..

  • Ford Explorer Steering Column Binds When Leaving The Wheel-centered...

    EXPERT, 2003 FORD EXPLORER, 4.6L, V8, 4WD, AUTOMATIC, 258, 000 MILES

    related to steering, column, replace-remove

    For a while now I have been living with this problem where when going straight in my lane then needing to give a little left or right steering inputs, it would require a significant amount of force..

  • Ford Explorer Temperature Gauge Not Working

    2003 FORD EXPLORER, 4.6L, V8, 4WD, AUTOMATIC, 177, 000 MILES

    related to interior, instrument-cluster, gauges, engine-temperature, not-working

    The temperature gauge stays on cold. I need the location of the gauge and how to check it. @media(max-width: 960px) { .adt { display: none;padding:0; } } Monday, February 24th, 2020 AT..

  • Ford Explorer The English Name Of Two Car Parts

    2003 FORD EXPLORER, 4.6L, V8, 4WD, AUTOMATIC, 110, 000 MILES

    related to general

    Hi, Can you tell me please the English name of the parts in the two images? I would like to order it for repair in the USA at RockAuto. Thank you. Kind regards, Hendrik Images ..

  • Ford Explorer The Vehicle Makes A Very Load Noise When Accelerating

    2003 FORD EXPLORER, 6 CYL, 2WD, AUTOMATIC, 100, 000 MILES

    related to suspension, symptoms, noise

    There is a very loud, low toned noise coming from the front of the vehicle either in right in front of the steering wheel or around the front left wheel. The noise subsides at some speeds and is ac..

  • Ford Explorer Water Drainage

    2003 FORD EXPLORER, V8, 4WD, AUTOMATIC, 200, 000 MILES

    related to interior, water

    I have to put water in my truck everyday. But there is no sign of water when I park. And my coolant levels don’t read that it’s overheated, but the truck with start to not want to pick up speed..

2003 Ford Explorer Maintenance and Repair