2003 Ford Explorer Sport Trac Latches, locks and linkages Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 1%of 78 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the latches, locks and linkages of the 2003 Ford Explorer Sport Trac, 1% of the 78 complaints for this model year.
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.
“Dt the passengers rear door handle broke off the vehicle and the driver's side rear door handle was stuck. Had to get out and open the door in order to get the rear driver side door open. Now, on the driver's side rear the handle has broke off. Started noticing the problem with the door latches on july 31, 2005. Contacted the dealer and the manufacturer, and they said it would be over $300.00 to have them fixed.”
NHTSA complaint #10137968, filed 2005-10Latches, locks and linkages: other model years
Other parts of the 2003 Ford Explorer Sport Trac
11 complaintsFuel system
11 complaintsBody and structure
10 complaintsEngine cooling
9 complaintsBrakes
8 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
8 complaintsSuspension
7 complaintsVehicle speed control
5 complaintsAir bags
4 complaintsSteering
4 complaintsTires
4 complaintsEngine
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2003 Ford Explorer Sport Trac
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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