2003 Ford Explorer Sport body problems

Filed Oct 28, 2018 · Body · 77,000 miles · MS

Body mounts deteriorated crumpled.body down on frame causing irregular ride control

Filed Jan 19, 2017 · Body, Visibility · 130,000 miles · TX

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 ford explorer sport. While driving 50 MPH, a loud noise was heard when the sun roof exploded without warning. There were no injuries. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 130,000. The VIN was not available.

Filed Jul 20, 2016 · Body, Visibility · 159,149 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 ford explorer sport. While driving approximately 25 MPH, a noise emerged from the rear hatch window. The contact pulled the vehicle over to the side of the road and noticed that the piece that held the window in place was fractured. The vehicle was repaired for the same failure in march of 2015. The manufacturer was notified. The failure mileage was 159,149.

Filed Sep 16, 2015 · Body · 140,000 miles · OH

Rear liftgate window completely shattered. Vehicle was parked and been so for 3 hours. Temperature was about 60 degrees. There was no visible cracks or other defects. Was witnessed by several people. Did not just crack or break. It shattered into thousands or pieces. Was not being opened or closed. Vehicle was completely static

Filed Jul 13, 2015 · Body · 150,000 miles · TX

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 ford explorer sport. While driving at an unknown speed, the body mount emitted an abnormal noise and was deteriorating. The failure occurred without warning. The vehicle was not taken to an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 150,000.

Filed Aug 13, 2014 · Body · FL

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 ford explorer sport. The contact stated that the hatchback hinges fractured and detached from the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The contact referenced the federal safety agency campaign number: 04v442000 (structure); however, the VIN was not included in the recall. The manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 58,000.

Filed Aug 1, 2014 · Body, Visibility · 100,000 miles · AL

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 ford explorer sport. The contact stated that the lift gate glass detached from the vehicle. The vehicle was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 04v442000 (structure) due to the vehicle being a two door and not a four door. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 100,000.

Filed Apr 24, 2014 · Body, Engine · 103,000 miles · CA · fire

Was driving the vehicle when I noticed smoke coming out from under the hood. I pulled over as quick as possible into a strip mall parking lot. Before I got out flames were coming out of the engine compartment. I ran into a store and got a fire extinguisher to try and put out the fire. I failed, as the whole front of the explorer was in flames as well as the interior. The vehicle is a total loss. The fire department put it out. I had the vehicle for 7 weeks. The used dealer will not take any responsibility. Should they? I purchased the vehicle on mar. 3,2014 at oc auto expo in westminster, ca.

Filed Feb 4, 2014 · Body, Visibility · 142,000 miles · FL · 1 injury

On the morning of 1/29/14 I was at the market ,came out to load my items into the vehicle , opened the rear lift gate at about the 1/3 open point the glass exploded into a million pieces . Which in turn sent shards of glass into my face ,hands , head and eyes . They were minor injuries but I'm still extracting glass from my head and hands and there is still glass embedded in my hands . I have an apt with my dr only because there is glass in my eyes. My mother was with me but she was at the side of the vehicle so she didn't get nailed .I have never seen a window explode like this, this is a serious hazard and needs to be recalled asap before it kills someone , the power of the flying glass was unreal some of it went through 3 -12 packs of soda with ease. Also I have no resources to get a new window as they are around 700 dollars . So this is what I get from ford for being a loyal customer ?

Filed Nov 6, 2013 · Body · 170,000 miles · NJ

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 ford explorer sport. The contact noticed that the rear lift gate hinges were loose. The contact removed the rear glass window so it would not fall off of the vehicle. The vehicle was not inspected by a dealer or an independent mechanic. The manufacturer was notified and advised him that the vehicle was not included in the recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 170,000.