2003 Ford Explorer Sport structure problems
25 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the structure on the 2003 Ford Explorer Sport — 38% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl* the contact owns a 2003 ford explorer sport. While driving 50 mph, a loud noise was heard when the sun roof exploded without warning. There were no injuries. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately…”
filed Jan 19, 2017
“Tl* the contact owns a 2003 ford explorer sport. While driving approximately 25 mph, a noise emerged from the rear hatch window. The contact pulled the vehicle over to the side of the road and noticed that the piece that held the window in place was fractured. The vehicle was repaired for the same…”
filed Jul 20, 2016
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Structure problems in other Explorer Sport years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 Explorer Sport | 28 | 21% |
| 2001 Explorer Sport | 30 | 16% |
| 2000 Explorer Sport | 2 | 3% |
| 1999 Explorer Sport | 7 | 8% |
| 1998 Explorer Sport | 5 | 4% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2003 Ford Explorer Sport
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.