2003 Ford Explorer Sport Latches, locks and linkages Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 2%of 65 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 42,371miles
- 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, 2% of the 65 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 42,371 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.
“In trying to determine where a new rattle was coming I heard on the way home, I noticed the rear gate glass hinge had broken or became dislodged. When trying to secure it to take it to the dealership for repair, the glass slipped and cut deep gashes into the body. I had just returned home and had it fallen off on the highway it good have caused an accident. The dealership attributed it to wear and tear even though I had previously only opened the glass lift gate twice during the life of the car. I was charged a fee just to replace the hinge. I did not get he body work repaired. …”
NHTSA complaint #10359425, filed 2010-10, 42,371 milesLatches, locks and linkages: other model years
Other parts of the 2003 Ford Explorer Sport
25 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
17 complaintsSuspension
5 complaintsEngine cooling
4 complaintsOther or unknown
4 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
4 complaintsVehicle speed control
4 complaintsAir bags
3 complaintsBrakes
3 complaintsElectrical system
3 complaintsFuel system
2 complaintsTires
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2003 Ford Explorer Sport
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.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology