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2003 Ford Expedition Powertrain Problems

Powertrain complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2003 Ford Expedition has 44 NHTSA powertrain complaints and 0 powertrain-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2003 Ford Expedition

Engine
156
Electrical
86
Brakes
83
Airbags
58
Tires
52
Powertrain
44
Visibility
30
Other
25
Steering
21
Structure
21
Suspension
18
Fuel System
17
Speed Control
16
Seat Belts
10
Seats
8
Latches & Locks
6
Lights
3

44

Complaints

0

Recalls

2

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 10, 2026

All Powertrain Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
May 2, 2014POWER TRAINTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 FORD EXPEDITION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE FAILED TO START. T...
Feb 7, 2014POWER TRAIN,ENGINEMY 03 FORD EXPEDITION STARTED CUTTING OFF EVERY TIME U PUT IT N DRIVE UNLESS U KEEP THE GAS PUSHED A...
Aug 26, 2013POWER TRAINTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 FORD EXPEDITION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE PARKED, THE VEHICLE SHIFT...
Mar 3, 2013POWER TRAINFORD EXPEDITION 5.4L V8 SHUDDERS AND STALLS AT LOW RPM IN DRIVE AND IN REVERSE. THIS TRUCK ONLY HAS...
Mar 3, 2013POWER TRAINFORD EXPEDITION 5.4L V8 SHUDDERS AND STALLS AT LOW RPM IN DRIVE AND IN REVERSE. THIS TRUCK ONLY HAS...
Mar 27, 2011POWER TRAINTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 FORD EXPEDITION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH, THE VEHIC...
Feb 27, 2011POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM2003 FORD EXPEDITION WOULD NOT START AFTER LONG TOW TO MECHANIC IT WAS A BURNT RELAY SWITCH BUT NOW ...
Oct 28, 2010POWER TRAINTL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 FORD FOCUS. THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT SHIFT INTO REVERSE FROM THE PARK POSITI...
Dec 26, 2009POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEMI WAS DRIVING DOWN THE FREEWAY WHEN MY EXPEDITION MADE A NOISE, THE INSIDE DASH LIGHTS FLICKERED AND...
Jun 11, 2009POWER TRAINMY WIFE AND I OWN A 2003 FORD EXPEDITION XLT 4WD SINCE 2004. EVERY SINCE WE OWNED THIS VEHICLE WE HA...
May 3, 2009POWER TRAINWE YOU MAKE A TURN YOU HER A NOISE FROM THE REAR END. *TR
Dec 21, 2007POWER TRAINTL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 FORD EXPEDITION. WHILE DRIVING 50MPH, THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO HESITATE AFTER...
Dec 16, 2007POWER TRAINWHILE DRIVING IN A NICE ASPHALTED ROAD UP A HILL, I FELT LIKE THE TRANSMISSION SUDDENLY STARTED TO S...
May 14, 2007POWER TRAINCLUTCH FAILED, CAUSING THE TIRES TO PRODUCE A GRINDING NOISE WHEN TURNING. THIS PROBLEM WAS NOTICED...
May 1, 2007POWER TRAINNO ACCIDENT, EXPENSE REPAIR $1000.00 TO REAR DIFFERENTIAL OF 2003 FORD EXPLORER. 22,145 MILES. THI...
May 1, 2007POWER TRAINMY 2003 FORD WINDSTAR'S TRANSMISSION JUST WENT OUT WITH ABSOLUTELY NO WARNING. IT ONLY HAS 65,000 MI...
Oct 1, 2006POWER TRAINTL*-THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE RESEARCHING THE SERVICE BULLETIN ON THE NHTSA WEBSITE, HE NOTICED ...
Jul 18, 2006POWER TRAINCLUTCH PLATE AND PINION GEAR IS FAULTY AND FORD MOTOR COMPANY DOES NOT WANT TAKE FULL RESPONSIBILI...
Jul 9, 2006POWER TRAINI HAVE A RUBBING / GRINDING NOISE COMING FROM MY REAR END ON MY 2003 FORD EXPEDITION. AND AS I LOOK ...
Jan 27, 2006POWER TRAINDT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE ATTEMPTING TO CHANGE GEARS THE GEAR SHIFTER BROKE. THE ENGINE WAS ID...

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