2003 Ford Expedition body & structure problems
32 complaints about body & structure have been filed for the 2003 Ford Expedition, which is 4% of all its NHTSA complaints.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 32 4% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 42,000 miles 19 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 1 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 2 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When body & structure problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 6 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 3 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 1 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 2 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 2 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 2 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 0 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 2 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 1 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 19 body & structure complaints that report mileage, the median is about 42,000 miles, and 53% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 1 crash, 2 injuries.
What owners wrote
Consumer was injured on the 2003 ford expedition while opening the rear window. The consumer broke his left fourth finger on his left hand tore the ligament from his finger and caused damaged to his wrist just by opening the window. The window was designed to capture one's finger like a bottle opener. It was not angled out as to release. The window has pressure assist cylinders which that and a little wind caused the accident.
2003 expedition has been vibrating since new. Purchased in sept 2002 it has been back to the dealer numerous times to no avail. They changed the differential fluids, the tires , worked on the rear changed tire pressures. Last time ford factory rep came to sayville ford. Said there is a vibration, but an acceptable one. To who I do not know. This vehicle is used as an emergency vehicle. What a lemon.
Other problems reported for the 2003 Ford Expedition
- Engine 170 complaints
- Electrical system 105 complaints
- Brakes 94 complaints
- Air bags 59 complaints
- Tires 57 complaints
- Wipers, windshield & visibility 42 complaints
- Fuel system 38 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 27 complaints