2003 Ford Explorer Fuel System Other Problems
2 owner-reported fuel system other complaints from NHTSA data
Data sourced from NHTSA public database. For informational purposes only. Always consult a qualified mechanic.
Owner Complaints (2)
BOUGHT USED 2003 FORD EXPLORER SPORT XLT IN OCTOBER 2008. FIRST CAR I BOUGHT FROM DEALERSHIP. CAR STALLED PRIOR TO LEAVING LOT AND THE DEALERSHIP SERVICED IT CLAIMING IT NEEDED A CARBON CLEANUP. COME TO FIND THE FUEL RESET SWITCH'S CABLE CONNECTOR IS MELTED ON THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE AND CAUSES CAR TO SHUT OFF EVEN WHILE DRIVING AT HIGH SPEEDS. *TR
MY VEHICLE CONTINUED TO STALL AT NEAR STOPS OR WHILE STOPPED. OR WHENEVER ACCELERATING FROM A STOP. TOOK TO SHOP, WHERE THE "THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR" WAS REPLACED. ALSO REPLACED WAS THE THROTTLE BODY ASSEMBLY. WAS TOLD THAT THE THROTTLE BODY ASSEMBLY WAS DEFECTIVE (WARPED). THE REPAIR PERSON (DEALER AUTHORIZED REPAIR SHOP) WHO WORKED ON MY 2003 FORD EXPLORER USED TO WORK FOR A FORD DEALERSHIP, AND HE SAID HE HAD SEEN THIS HAPPEN BEFORE. I HAVE THE PART THEY REPLACED. IF THIS IS SOMETHING THAT HAS HAPPENED TO OTHERS BEFORE, SHOULDN'T THERE BE A RECALL? *TR