Model year
2003 Ford Expedition
NHTSA lists 1 recall and 615 complaints for the 2003 Ford Expedition (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). The components listed on the most complaints are ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (85), ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING (70), ENGINE (44). NHTSA lists 1 investigation. NHTSA star ratings from before model year 2011 use an older method and are not shown here. EPA rates it 14 mpg combined (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $4,800, based on 15,000 miles and 55% city driving.
- 2000 890 complaints
- 2001 578 complaints
- 2002 340 complaints
- 2003 615 complaints
- 2004 297 complaints
- 2005 315 complaints
- 2006 299 complaints
- 2007 215 complaints
- 2008 146 complaints
- 2009 28 complaints
- 2010 58 complaints
- 2011 71 complaints
- 2012 118 complaints
- 2013 92 complaints
- 2014 72 complaints
- 2015 164 complaints
- 2016 217 complaints
- 2017 357 complaints
- 2018 382 complaints
- 2019 518 complaints
- 2020 425 complaints
- 2021 238 complaints
- 2022 116 complaints
- 2023 65 complaints
- 2024 78 complaints
- 2025 38 complaints
- 2026 10 complaints
- 2027 0 complaints
Recalls
03V094000 · Mar 7, 2003
STRUCTURE
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…
Complaints
615 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 57, fire flag on 36, injury field 70, deaths field 3. A complaint can be counted under more than one component. The injury and death figures are the file's numbers (the highest value on each complaint, then added), not a separate verified count of people.
Investigations
| Action | Subject | Opened | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|
| DP05005 | SPARK PLUG EJECTION FROM CYLINDER HEAD · ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | Sep 22, 2005 | Jan 4, 2006 |
Safety ratings
NHTSA star ratings from before model year 2011 use an older method and are not shown here.
Fuel economy
| Configuration | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | kWh/100 mi | Range | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expedition 2WD · 4.6L · Automatic 4-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 13 | 18 | 14 | — | — | $4,800 |
| Expedition 2WD · 5.4L · Automatic 4-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 12 | 16 | 14 | — | — | $4,800 |
| Expedition 4WD · 4.6L · Automatic 4-spd · 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 12 | 17 | 14 | — | — | $4,800 |
| Expedition 4WD · 5.4L · Automatic 4-spd · 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 12 | 16 | 14 | — | — | $4,800 |
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Check a vehicle
This page is not a VIN lookup. NHTSA's recall tool checks a specific vehicle: nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's page for this model year is 2003 Ford Expedition at NHTSA. Complaint narratives stay on NHTSA's site and are not copied here.