| 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%)
Select a problem area
- Engine
- Transmission and Drivetrain
- Brakes and Traction Control
- Suspension and Steering
- Electrical and Air Conditioning
- Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim
- Other
Chart based on 137 repairs.
2003 Ford Explorer transmission repair cost distribution
$2500+ (18%)
$1000 - $2499 (18%)
$500 - $999 (14%)
$100 - $499 (27%)
< $100 (23%)
Chart based on 22 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2003 Ford Explorer
Engine not specified
| 92000 mi | after reversing out of driveway would not shift into gear |
2003 Ford Explorer 4dr SUV
239-horsepower 4.6L V8 5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
| 175000 mi US $3500 |
Transmission fluid pump died and caused tranny to run dry. |
| 27000 mi | The following was covered under the Extended Warranty (and was told only because of Ext Warr!): New transmission & cooler. Timing chain rattle. Hood rust (since re-appeared). ECM reprogrammed. |
| 49600 mi C $2000 |
Don't remember all the dates but the transmission was rebuilt 2x out of warranty and then replaced completely and paid for by Ford Canada & the dealership. Also antilock & reverse sensors repaired 3x in warranty. Heater blower, cruise control and computer |
| 94000 mi US $750 |
Failed drive axle seal |
| 62000 mi US $750 |
Transmission problem fixed with computer flash at owner's expense. Pinion seal and rear axle seals replaced under extended warranty. |
| 104000 mi US $400 |
Replaced all seals and fluid in rear differential. |
| 124900 mi US $2500 |
Transmission developed major leak while driving. Transmission rebuilt by local transmission specialist. |
| 75000 mi US $40 |
Shudders occasionally at about 40mph, since towing with overdrive still on. Think I messed up the transmission a little bit. Mechanic couldn't find anything wrong, advised always locking out overdrive when towing. |
2003 Ford Explorer 4dr SUV
210-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic RWD
| 184000 mi US $2400 |
Transmission wouldn't move immediately when put in gear. If you gave it a good amount of throttle, it would jerk into gear, then drove fine. It did this in forward and reverse gears. Got two different opinions and both agreed. |
| 135000 mi US $200 |
Transmission servo wore out the case. Replaced with aftermarket o-ringed version. |
2003 Ford Explorer 4dr SUV
210-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic AWD
| 115000 mi US $2600 |
replaced w/ rebuilt w/ 1 year warranty. work done by trans specialist shop. |
2003 Ford Explorer 4dr SUV
210-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
| 155000 mi US $200 |
Noise from front of truck. I replaced driver side CV axle and bushings. |
| 155000 mi C $150 |
I intermediate band replacement |
| 43623 mi US $660 |
Front pinion seal leak; Power window (rear) drive/switch replacement. Covered by ESP. |
| 66900 mi US $2000 |
Rear differential bearings; front sway bar bushings; both front lower ball joints; solenoid pack for the transmission. Covered under ESP plan, $2k was quoted cost w/o plan. |
| 72000 mi US $100 |
Shifter was difficult to place in park after driving; TSB addressed the problem, part repaired. |
| 96300 mi US $3600 |
Transmission rebuilt with newer 07 -08 parts |
| 32000 mi | Transmission failed, repaired under warranty |
| 65000 mi US $100 |
Transmission shift solenoid pack failed. Repaired under certified warranty. |
| 118000 mi US $1200 |
Had Ford kit installed to reduce differential noise |
2003 Ford Explorer 4-door
8-cylinder automatic 4WD
| 39000 mi | front end boot |
See TrueDelta's information for all SUVs
See TrueDelta's information for all Ford models.
