| 1 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 |
2003 Ford Explorer repairs by problem area
Engine (23%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (17%)
Brakes and Traction Control (1%)
Suspension and Steering (28%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (22%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (4%)
Other (4%)
Chart based on 137 repairs.
2003 Ford Explorer engine repair cost distribution
$2500+ (3%)
$1000 - $2499 (3%)
$500 - $999 (13%)
$100 - $499 (67%)
< $100 (13%)
Chart based on 30 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2003 Ford Explorer 4dr SUV
239-horsepower 4.6L V8 5-speed automatic AWD
| 94000 mi US $302 |
air sensor |
2003 Ford Explorer 4dr SUV
239-horsepower 4.6L V8 5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
| 154380 mi C $200 |
New ignition on the steering column since the old one came out with the key |
| 137020 mi A $275 |
Slow leak in radiator plug. Can wait. |
| 42000 mi US $210 |
DPFE - EGR Pressure Sensor IAC - Idle Air Control Sensor both replaced at same time |
| 188000 mi US $4500 |
One of the bearings disintegrated while towing. Engine is a complete loss. |
| 44000 mi US $160 |
Broken heat shield on front transfer case. |
| 93000 mi US $200 |
Replaced all 8 ignition coils and spark plugs. |
| 77000 mi US $80 |
Idle air control valve replaced to correct rough idle |
| 88000 mi US $170 |
#3 fuel injector failed and was replaced. Spark plugs also replaced. |
| 109000 mi US $190 |
Failed tensioner pulley bearings |
| 112300 mi US $550 |
#3 spark plug shot out of head after threads in head failed. Destroyed #3 coil pack when it happened. Apparently a common problem in 4.6L Triton engine. |
2003 Ford Explorer 4dr SUV
210-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic RWD
| 151000 mi US $70 |
Plastic part connecting radiator hose to engine failed. |
| 178000 mi US $150 |
Thermostat housing cracked leaked coolant. |
| 199000 mi US $250 |
There was an engine code that the temperature was not getting to optimal conditions. It ran fine, in fact it's been like that for over a year, but the problem turned out to be the thermostat. While I had a day off, I replaced the spark plugs and wires, air filter and the cruise control switch. |
| 229000 mi US $300 |
Timing chain cassettes broke. Didn't appear to cause any timing issues at the time we repaired it, it was just very noisy, but was running great. Replaced cassettes, put it all back together, then a few days later it got loud again. Suspect that it jumped time on the drivers side. Have not had time to pull engine again to repair. Besides, it's been cold. |
| 151700 mi US $100 |
leaking water pump |
2003 Ford Explorer 4dr SUV
210-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic AWD
| 135000 mi US $2000 |
oil pump broke, engine seized. replaced with used engine. 90 day warranty. |
2003 Ford Explorer 4dr SUV
210-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
| 63000 mi US $110 |
Re-flash computer to resolve surging on deceleration/coast. |
| 118420 mi C $450 |
Check Engine Light came on. Driver side Oxygen sensor needed to be replace. |
| 92000 mi US $400 |
The truck overheated while pulling a trailer. Replaced water pump and thermostat housing (that melted from the heat) |
| 157400 mi US $650 |
Thermostat housing was leaking. Flush coolant, replaced thermostat housing and refilled. |
| 171000 mi | Thermostat stuck open. Vehicle wouldn't reach operating temperature. |
| 199000 mi US $125 |
Exhaust replaced |
| 154600 mi US $250 |
P0301 CODE REGULARLY SENT, NO RESOLUTION |
| 165800 mi US $150 |
Thermostat housing cracked |
| 170000 mi US $630 |
Exhaust noise, needed new muffler P0301 code still active |
| 173000 mi US $200 |
P0301 code still active, replaced intake gasket and bolts. |
| 187000 mi US $499 |
Timing chain issue diagnosed with rear chain. $3500 to repair. No repair made. |
| 186000 mi US $750 |
Failed water pump |
| 146000 mi US $10 |
PCV valve |
| 149000 mi | Timing chain is going out and rattling - engine needs to be replaced |
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