Does the 2003 Ford Expedition have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2003 Ford Expedition, the most recent reported on March 7, 2003 (Structure). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What are the most common problems with the 2003 Ford Expedition?

Owners have filed 615 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is engine and engine cooling (127 complaints), followed by electrical system (104).

How many 2003 Ford Expedition complaints mention a crash or fire?

57 of 615 complaints report a crash and 36 a fire; 70 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

2003 Ford Expedition recalls and problems

1 recall and 615 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2003 Ford Expedition.

recalls

615

owner complaints

complaints mentioning a crash

mentioning a fire

Recalls apply to specific production ranges. To see whether a particular car still has an open recall, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for safety recalls are free at authorised dealers.

2003 Ford Expedition recalls

Structure

NHTSA campaign 03V094000 · reported March 7, 2003 · SOUTHERN COMFORT CONVERSIONS · 3,674 vehicles potentially affected

The problem: Certain pickup truck, van, and mini van conversions equipped with southern comfort built running boards that contain certain courtesy lights manufactured by american technology components, INC. These units contain a courtesy light or lights that might overheat when the wire harness is exposed to excessive moisture and road salt.
The risk: This overheating condition can cause the running board to melt or cause a fire.
The fix: Dealers will replace the wiring harness on these running boards. Owner notification began march 7, 2003. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact southern comfort at 1-800-745-6096.

Most reported problems

Areas named in owner complaints to NHTSA. One complaint can name several areas.

Engine and engine cooling127
Electrical system104
Service brakes, hydraulic61
Air bags59
Tires57
Power train50
Engine44
Visibility37
Structure32
Unknown or other21

What owners report

Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.

Mar 9, 2026 · Electrical system
My truck stopped working in November 2025. I was told I needed fuel pump and filter. I replaced those and still didn't crank. I was then told I needed a circuit box. Purchased a circuit box and had it put on. Got my truck back February 2026. March 08,2026, truck went out again. I kept my truck maintenance and don't…

Feb 11, 2025 · Engine · 230,000 miles
The contact owns a 2003 Ford Expedition. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the check engine warning light illuminated and the front end of the vehicle was shaking abnormally, vibrating, and the vehicle stalled. The contact stated that while driving approximately 50 MPH, there was a loud booming…

May 5, 2024 · Fuel/propulsion system
Fuel leaking from emissions vents on fuel tank. Non reparable part.

Jan 19, 2024 · Electrical system
My Ford Expedition started randomly stalling and it stalled in the highway. The engine just shut down in the middle of the highway and it was such a scary a life endangering experience. This total loss of power in the middle of the highway when vehicles are traveling at highway speeds can cause death very, very easily…

Dec 8, 2023 · Service brakes · crash reported
The brakes are burning while driving & the emergency brakes are not applied. The power windows are failing 1 by 1.

Expedition model years compared

Year	Recalls	Complaints	Crashes	Fires
2000	7	890	55	199
2001	6	578	38	95
2002	2	340	19	69
2003	1	615	57	36
2004	0	297	49	15
2005	0	315	20	6
2006	2	299	19	6

Across all years, the 2000 Expedition has the most complaints (890). All Ford Expedition years →

Questions

Does the 2003 Ford Expedition have any recalls?: Yes. NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2003 Ford Expedition, the most recent reported on March 7, 2003 (Structure). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2003 Ford Expedition?: Owners have filed 615 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is engine and engine cooling (127 complaints), followed by electrical system (104).
How many 2003 Ford Expedition complaints mention a crash or fire?: 57 of 615 complaints report a crash and 36 a fire; 70 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received March 9, 2026.