2003 Ford Expedition Other or unknown Problems
- Complaints
- 22about this part
- Share
- 4%of 615 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 150,000miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 22 complaints about the other or unknown of the 2003 Ford Expedition, 4% of the 615 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 150,000 miles. 4 of these say a crash was involved and 2 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I have a huge problem with my 03 Ford Expedition shutting of randomly it is very dangerous on highways you lose power steering and all power to motor almost caused accidents many times I believe many people have this problem and it all relates to the fuse box please make this a recall so many people can get hurt or even killed”
NHTSA complaint #11245286, filed 2019-08, 25 miles“The vehicle was stationary, when unlocking the vehicle with the keyless entry, it moved the sideview mirrors and never movws back. I put the mirrors back where they belong and every following time when I unlock the vehicle with the key fob, it continues to do the same. I bought the vehicle this way.”
NHTSA complaint #11205517, filed 2019-05, 204,000 miles“Cruising down the highway at approx. 60mph and hear a huge thump and then my engine rpms dropped. Pulled over to the side of the road in 6 degree weather with my family in the car, only to find out the car is inoperable. Took the car to the dealership for repair and it concludes that the spark plug blew out.”
NHTSA complaint #10254887, filed 2009-01, 75,000 miles“My moms 2003 Ford expiation had is sprak plug blow out I have looked all over the internet and think is should have a recall because it is a very common problem”
NHTSA complaint #11002486, filed 2017-06, 200,000 miles“The frame of my 2003 Ford Expedition has rusted to the point that I have been told to get rid of the vehicle. The frame is about to self destruct. One of the straps that holds the gas tank to the frame has rusted. Replacements are not available. The steel brake lines along the frame are also rusted. I have had one replaced already. The area below all 4 doors is missing due to rust. You can see the frame through the missing steel. It appears that Ford uses nothing to keep their vehicles from rusting! This is a disgrace. …”
NHTSA complaint #10819977, filed 2016-01, 150,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10022299Jul 25, 2007Parking aid system is inoperative - dtc c1983.
Other or unknown: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 4 | 36% |
| 2025 | 8 | 21% |
| 2024 | 18 | 23% |
| 2023 | 14 | 22% |
| 2022 | 20 | 17% |
| 2021 | 31 | 13% |
| 2020 | 62 | 15% |
| 2019 | 48 | 9% |
| 2018 | 32 | 8% |
| 2017 | 41 | 11% |
| 2016 | 20 | 9% |
| 2015 | 18 | 11% |
| 2014 | 4 | 6% |
| 2013 | 12 | 13% |
| 2012 | 10 | 8% |
| 2011 | 8 | 11% |
| 2010 | 7 | 12% |
| 2009 | 3 | 11% |
| 2008 | 11 | 8% |
| 2007 | 14 | 7% |
| 2006 | 15 | 5% |
| 2005 | 4 | 1% |
| 2004 | 11 | 4% |
| 2003 | 22 | 4% |
| 2002 | 7 | 2% |
| 2001 | 20 | 3% |
| 2000 | 24 | 3% |
| 1999 | 29 | 3% |
| 1998 | 21 | 3% |
| 1997 | 20 | 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 complaintsSteering
20 complaintsSuspension
20 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2003 Ford Expedition
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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