2003 Ford Explorer recalls
2 NHTSA recall campaigns naming the 2003 Ford Explorer. Last verified Jul 30, 2026. Recalls may apply only to certain VIN ranges — always confirm with a VIN check.
Units are totals reported across campaigns mentioning this model — NHTSA does not always break unit counts down by model.
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Recall campaigns often cover only certain VIN ranges. Enter your VIN on the official NHTSA site to confirm whether your vehicle is included and whether the repair is still open.
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- Sep 13, 2004Crash risk2002–2003 Ford Explorer, 2002–2003 Ford Mountaineer — Structure
ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, THE LIFTGATE GLASS STRUT MAY BECOME DISENGAGED OR THE HINGE MAY FRACTURE ALLOWING THE GLASS TO FALL AND POSSIBLY BREAK.
04V442000 · 956K units · FORD MOTOR COMPANY
- Mar 7, 2003Fire risk2000–2003 Chevrolet G Series, 2000–2003 Chevrolet Suburban, 2000–2003 Chevrolet Tahoe and 9 other models — Structure
CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCK, VAN, AND MINI VAN CONVERSIONS EQUIPPED WITH SOUTHERN COMFORT BUILT RUNNING BOARDS THAT CONTAIN CERTAIN COURTESY LIGHTS MANUFACTURED BY AMERICAN TECHNOLOGY COMPONENTS, INC. THESE UNITS CONTAIN A COURTESY LIGHT OR LIGHTS THAT MIGHT OVERHEAT WHEN THE WIRE HARNESS IS EXPOSED TO EXCESSIVE MOISTURE AND ROAD SALT.
03V094000 · 4K units · SOUTHERN COMFORT CONVERSIONS