2003 Ford Expedition Equipment Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 1%of 615 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 116,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the equipment of the 2003 Ford Expedition, 1% of the 615 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 116,500 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“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. Excessive brake dust. Brake dust has eaten away at finish on rims. After last brake repair, front end now has a clicking sound. Brake pedal has always felt spongy. …”
NHTSA complaint #10256448, filed 2009-01, 200,000 miles“2003 eddie bauer Expedition - we have the dvd player which was already in place when we purchased the vehicle. When the screen is down, it is almost impossible to see out the back window. I don't see how this can be legal, as it blocks the drivers view from approaching emergency vehicles, as is what happened to me the other day while driving with my children.”
NHTSA complaint #10074937, filed 2004-06“Purchased new 2003 expediton eddie bauer in 10/03. Doors rattle as though they are not closed. Have taken vehicle back to dealership several times (they've had vehicle for close to six weeks total). Problem still exits. Soo much brake dust on front wheels that they are pitting. Dealership says Ford won't cover the wheels becuase of dust.”
NHTSA complaint #10080527, filed 2004-07“Consumer is having problems with air condition making noise, power windows only lower, radio volume gets louder when accelerating seat control buttons are inoperable. Water leaked from the sunroof, even though it was closed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer on 3 separate occasions due to brake and rotor noise. The consumer experienced lack of power when attempting to accelerate. The consumer was unable to hear the radio separately when the dvd was playing.”
NHTSA complaint #10139949, filed 2005-10“Purchased 2003 Expedition xlt in 9/03 and had the following problems within one week of purchase: A/C noise & decreased volume when max A/C is on; rattling noise from side panels (which also showed fading within 3 months and were replaced); washer fluid light showed low when full; foam loose around defroster. By 12/03, stereo system replaced due to loud whining noise; has been replaced 3 times (problem still recurring); 2/04 sun roof leaking profusely into 2nd row seat area (same problem occurred a month later though repaired). …”
NHTSA complaint #10067688, filed 2004-04Related service bulletins
- 10181917Oct 16, 2020Some 2003-2020 Expedition/Navigator and 2006-2020 F-150 vehicles equipped with TOD transfer cases may exhibit grinding/clicking/ratcheting noise from the front wheel area. This…
- 10156863Feb 7, 2019Some 2000 and newer Ford, Lincoln and Mercury vehicles equipped with aluminum body panels may exhibit corrosion concerns appearing as bubbled and/or peeling paint with or without…
- 10013060Oct 14, 2002Climate control a/c service tech tips.
- 10013085Oct 1, 2002A/c evaporator core icing.
- 10013078Oct 1, 2002High side pressure fluctuations on vehicles equipped with a fixed scroll a/c compressor.
- 10013077Oct 1, 2002Various 2003 vehicles equipped with premium cd-6 radios - cd-6 shuffle feature between discs not available.
Equipment: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1 | 1% |
| 2022 | 3 | 3% |
| 2018 | 2 | 1% |
| 2017 | 4 | 1% |
| 2016 | 5 | 2% |
| 2013 | 2 | 2% |
| 2010 | 1 | 2% |
| 2008 | 4 | 3% |
| 2007 | 4 | 2% |
| 2006 | 6 | 2% |
| 2005 | 2 | 1% |
| 2004 | 5 | 2% |
| 2003 | 7 | 1% |
| 2002 | 4 | 1% |
| 2001 | 16 | 3% |
| 2000 | 24 | 3% |
| 1999 | 14 | 1% |
| 1998 | 19 | 2% |
| 1997 | 21 | 2% |
Other parts of the 2003 Ford Expedition
127 complaintsElectrical system
104 complaintsBrakes
87 complaintsAir bags
59 complaintsTires
57 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
50 complaintsEngine
44 complaintsFuel system
38 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
38 complaintsBody and structure
32 complaintsOther or unknown
22 complaintsSteering
20 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2003 Ford Expedition
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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