2003 Ford Explorer service brakes problems
10 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the service brakes on the 2003 Ford Explorer — 1% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl* the contact owns a 2003 ford explorer. Within a month of owning the vehicle, an independent mechanic stated that the brake system needed servicing, including the rotors and brake pads. The vehicle was not diagnosed by a dealer. The manufacturer was notified and had not issued any brake system…”
filed Aug 30, 2018
“2003 ford explorer, while driving through town I started to slow down for a group of kids waiting to use a cross walk when the explorer shut down & lost all power to control brakes and steering almost hitting the kids.. I have taken to a shop & was told they could not duplicate the issues I have…”
filed Jun 22, 2016
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Service Brakes problems in other Explorer years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Explorer | 2 | 6% |
| 2025 Explorer | 15 | 15% |
| 2023 Explorer | 5 | 5% |
| 2022 Explorer | 9 | 3% |
| 2021 Explorer | 19 | 4% |
| 2020 Explorer | 80 | 7% |
| 2019 Explorer | 2 | 1% |
| 2018 Explorer | 9 | 1% |
| 2017 Explorer | 21 | 1% |
| 2016 Explorer | 17 | 1% |
| 2015 Explorer | 26 | 1% |
| 2014 Explorer | 25 | 1% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2003 Ford Explorer
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.