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Ford Expedition

2003 only

316 classified complaints

2003 Ford Expedition have 316 classified complaints on record for that year specifically. The most common issue in this year is Spark plugs, coils and ignition, typically surfacing around 106,000 miles.

Computed directly from stored federal records for 2003 model years only — not blended with the rest of this vehicle's production run. See the full Ford Expedition report for every year combined.

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Complaints filed per individual model year — highlighted bars link to their own dedicated page.

What breaks, and when — 2003 only

Spark plugs, coils and ignition · Engine 77 complaints

Median onset: 106,000 miles.

More common in older model years.

Body control and other modules · Electrical 46 complaints

Median onset: 137,000 miles.

More common in newer model years.

Wiring harness, grounds and connectors · Electrical 45 complaints

Median onset: 130,000 miles.

More common in newer model years.

Airbags, seatbelts and restraints · Body and interior 30 complaints

Median onset: 128,000 miles. 40.0% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

More common in newer model years.

Stalling and no-start · Engine 30 complaints

Median onset: 135,000 miles. 3.3% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

More common in older model years.

Calipers, hoses and lines · Brakes 12 complaints

Median onset: 105,000 miles. 16.7% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

More common in newer model years. · Typical repair: $230–$880 nationally.

Tire wear and premature wear patterns · Wheels and tires 10 complaints

Median onset: 99,814 miles. 20.0% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

Doors, windows, latches, seats and trim · Body and interior 9 complaints

Median onset: 156,000 miles.

More common in newer model years.

From owner-filed complaints to NHTSA, not independently verified. Federal mileage reporting on recent complaints is sparse — see how it works. Cost ranges are national estimates from book labor hours and parts pricing, not this vehicle's actual repair history — they don't account for your location or shop type.

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Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation — complaints and recalls, scoped to 2003 model year. See the full Ford Expedition report for every year and full specs/safety data.