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2003 Ford ZX2 Engine Problems

Engine complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2003 Ford ZX2 has 8 NHTSA engine complaints and 0 engine-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2003 Ford ZX2

Powertrain
9
Electrical
9
Engine
8
Brakes
8
Speed Control
4
Tires
3
Suspension
3
Airbags
3

8

Complaints

0

Recalls

0

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026

All Engine Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Nov 23, 2011ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 FORD ESCORT. THE CONTACT STATED THE OIL DIP STICK FRACTURED WHEN ATTEMPT...
Mar 15, 2007ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGWE OWN A 2003 FORD EXPEDITION WITH A 5.4 L, V-8 TRITON ENGINE. WHILE DRIVING WE HEARD A LOUD BANG AN...
Feb 15, 2007ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEMON FEBRUARY 2007 I WAS DRIVING THE EXPEDITION IN RUSH HOUR TRAFFICWHEN I NOTICED THAT CAR BEGAN TO F...
Jun 1, 2006ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING2003 FORD EXPLORER OVERHEATED AND LOST COOLANT. TAKEN TO DEALERSHIP 3 TIMES. FIRST 2 TRIPS, PROBLE...
Feb 15, 2005ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEMTHE VEHICLE DIES/STALLS WHEN BRAKING TO TURN OFF A HIGHWAY. WHEN DRIVING ON HIGHWAY GOING 55-60 MP...
Jul 25, 2004ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEMDRIVING DOWN INTERSTATE 91 IN MASS. MY 2003 FORD EXPEDITION BLEW OUT A SPARK PLUG. THIS WAS A FACTOR...
Jul 12, 2004ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGI HAVE A 2003 FORD ZX2 THAT HAS HAD A SEVERE IDLE VIBRATION FOR NEARLY ONE YEAR THAT FORD IS REFUSIN...
Jan 1, 1970ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGFOIA REQUEST CYS OF ALL CORRESPONDENCE BETWEEN NHTSA & INTERNATIONAL ENGINE GROUP RE THE 6.0 POWERST...

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