2003 Ford Expedition tires problems
Owners reported tires problems in 57 complaints for the 2003 Ford Expedition, 7% of the complaints on file.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 57 7% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 35,000 miles 40 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 5 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 11 and 1
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When tires problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 15 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 7 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 4 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 5 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 2 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 3 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 2 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 1 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 1 |
What the data shows
Of the 40 tires complaints that report mileage, the median is about 34,000 miles, and 65% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 5 crashes, 11 injuries, 1 death.
What owners wrote
2003 ford expedition, with factory original tires by continental, had a tire tread separation on june 11 which resulted in one death and four serious injuries. Vehicle was in motion, driver lost control and hit a tree...updated 02/02/17
Only one of 4 original equipment tires on a 2003 ford expedition had execssive and unsafe wear ( feathering) on the inside tread of a tire after 23,000 miles . The tires were rotated every 4000 miles. Manufacturer refused to adjust the tire. Ford refused to adjust the tire. Photos avaialable upon request.
Other problems reported for the 2003 Ford Expedition
- Engine 170 complaints
- Electrical system 105 complaints
- Brakes 94 complaints
- Air bags 59 complaints
- Wipers, windshield & visibility 42 complaints
- Fuel system 38 complaints
- Body & structure 32 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 27 complaints