Tl* the contact owns a 2003 ford expedition. The contact stated that the fuse box in the vehicle smelled like smoke and was overheating. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the fuse box needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 185,000.
2003 Ford Expedition: engine overheating
5 of the 615 complaints about the 2003 Ford Expedition describe engine overheating.
- owner complaints
- 5
- of this car's complaints
- 1%
- typical mileage
- 94,000
- recalls
- 0
Is there a fix? 17 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below
Engine overheating by model year
What owners say
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 ford expedition. While the contact's wife was driving at 60mph the engine failed. The engine over heated. She was able to pull over on the side of the road. The vehicle was towed to the contact's home. The contact diagnosed the vehicle himself, he located the failure at the number seven factory plug it ejected causing the vehicle to overheat. The manufacturer was contacted, but he didn't't received a response. The vehicle was serviced. The failure mileage was 94,000 and the current mileage was 94, 2000.
Original and 2nd ford engine blew. 1st threw a rod, 2nd block cracked and ruined engine due to rapid coolant loss. Dealers offered no warranty as both engines blew at 112,000 and 120,000 respectively. This car was very well maintained and received routine recommended service for oil and fluid changes.
2003 ford expedition experiencing problems with the brake equipment. *mr there were significant escalating problems with the brakes including dusting, difficulty stopping particularly from higher speeds and chatter sounds. The problem was said to be due to overheating of the original pads. The problem was so bad that the rotors were welded to the rims. The consumer requested reimbursement.
Ford expedition 2003 front brakes and brake system failed. *bf the consumer stated there was visible dusting, difficulty stopping and brake chatter. The consumer was told the problem was due to incredibly high and overheating from the original brake pads, the problem was so bad that the rotors welded to the rims.
Service bulletins that may apply
- Some 1997-2008 vehicles equipped with a 4.6L 2V, 5.4L 2V, or 6.8L 2V engine--spark plug thread repair...
- Wds cop kit diagnostic tip - coil on plug (COP) ignition systems - engine misfire or rough running
- Use of stainless steel exhaust studs in service for 5.4L 2V engine
- Intermittent rough idle - non-commanded EGR (exhaust gas recirculation valve) flow
- Engine misfire or running - coil on plug (COP) ignition systems - wds cop kit diagnostic tips
- Misfire at idle with diagnostic trouble codes P0300-P0308, P0316
- Engine-romeo built 4.6L 2V-TICK noise from engine-engines built before 9/17/2003
- Broken exhaust manifold studs
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Questions about the 2003 Ford Expedition overheating
Is engine overheating a common problem on the 2003 Ford Expedition?
5 of 615 owner complaints about the 2003 Ford Expedition (1%) mention engine overheating. The model year with the most reports is 2018.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 2003 Ford Expedition?
There are 0 recalls and 17 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 2003 Ford Expedition
Stalling 47Tire blowout 43Fire or smoke 25Fuel pump 25Brake failure 20Loss of power 17No deployment 15Won't start 15Engine failure 14Check engine light 13Grinding brakes 12ABS 10Misfire 10Adaptive cruise 8Door locks 8Fuel smell 7Airbag light 6Fuel leak 6Power steering loss 6Knocking 5Headlights 5
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