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2003 Ford Expedition Recalls, Complaints & Specs

1 safety recall lists the 2003 Ford Expedition, and owners have filed 615 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.

1
safety recall
615
owner complaints to NHTSA
57 / 36
complaints citing a crash / fire
14
MPG combined (EPA)

1 safety recall for the 2003 Ford Expedition

Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.

  1. Structure

    NHTSA 03V094000 Reported 3,674 vehicles potentially affected SOUTHERN COMFORT CONVERSIONS

    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.

    Remedy: 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…

615 owner complaints filed with NHTSA

Owners of the 2003 Ford Expedition have filed 615 complaints with NHTSA; 57 describe a crash and 36 describe a fire. Reports cite 70 injuries and 3 deaths. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 83,110 miles. Complaints peaked in 2003 with 83 filed that year.

Most-reported components

What owners are reporting

“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”

Owner complaint to NHTSA, March 9, 2026 · Electrical system

“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, vibrat”

Owner complaint to NHTSA, February 11, 2025 · Engine

Fuel economy and specs

EPA ratings for the 2003 Ford Expedition (Expedition 2WD, Expedition 4WD). Ranges cover every tested configuration.

Combined14 mpg
City / Highway12–13 / 16–18
FuelRegular
EPA classSport Utility Vehicle - 2WD, Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD
Engine8 cyl, 4.6/5.4 L
TransmissionAutomatic 4-spd

Compare Ford Expedition model years

Recall and complaint counts for every Ford Expedition model year in NHTSA's database.

Model yearRecallsComplaints
1991 Ford Expedition01
1993 Ford Expedition01
1994 Ford Expedition04
1995 Ford Expedition01
1996 Ford Expedition03
1997 Ford Expedition7853
1998 Ford Expedition5836
1999 Ford Expedition5946
2000 Ford Expedition7890
2001 Ford Expedition6578
2002 Ford Expedition2340
2003 Ford Expedition1615
2004 Ford Expedition0296
2005 Ford Expedition0315
2006 Ford Expedition2299
2007 Ford Expedition2215
2008 Ford Expedition3146
2009 Ford Expedition128
2010 Ford Expedition058
2011 Ford Expedition071
2012 Ford Expedition3118
2013 Ford Expedition092
2014 Ford Expedition072
2015 Ford Expedition3164
2016 Ford Expedition3217
2017 Ford Expedition4357
2018 Ford Expedition14377
2019 Ford Expedition11509
2020 Ford Expedition18420
2021 Ford Expedition12236
2022 Ford Expedition12113
2023 Ford Expedition865
2024 Ford Expedition777
2025 Ford Expedition636
2026 Ford Expedition210
2027 Ford Expedition20

Checking a specific 2003 Ford Expedition

How do I know if my 2003 Ford Expedition has an open recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 1 campaign currently lists the 2003 Ford Expedition; your car may already have been repaired under it.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Ford dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 03V094000).

What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?

A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.

Other Ford models

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.