0427
NHTSA communication ID: 10018061
NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio
STEERING SHUDDER DURING LOW SPEED MANEUVERS - 4.0L ENGINE. *TT
Source components: STEERING.
Source record 10018061 at NHTSAThe manufacturer’s record · Page 1 of 1
2003 Ford EXPLORER SPORT
Manufacturer communications & TSBs.Page 1
Original record summaries, dates and identifiers for this model-year. Records 1–50 of 50, ordered newest first. Dated records on this page: Apr 30, 2001–Oct 7, 2005.
Back to 2003 Ford EXPLORER SPORT problems & recallsRead the applicability before drawing a conclusion.
This archive includes service bulletins, warranty notices, software instructions and other communications. Records may repeat or supersede earlier instructions. A model-year association is not proof that a document covers every engine, trim, VIN or reported symptom, or that a repair is free.
NHTSA download snapshot: Sep 28, 2026. These are communication associations for this vehicle, not unique defects. How records are joined and counted.
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NHTSA communication ID: 10017860
NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio
MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP COMING ON WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS) P0171, P0172, P0174 AND/OR P0175 (FUEL SYSTEM TOO RICH OR LEAN). *TT
Source components: FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER.
Source record 10017860 at NHTSA042421
NHTSA communication ID: 10014138
NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio
SAFETY BELT RETRACTION SPEED. *TT
Source components: SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR.
Source record 10014138 at NHTSA030508
NHTSA communication ID: 10017891
NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio
FRONT AXLE LEAKS FLUID FROM VENT TUBE - VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 4X4 OR AWD. *TT
Source components: POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY.
Source record 10017891 at NHTSA05310
NHTSA communication ID: 10012954
NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio
SAFETY BELT WEB STOP BUTTON SERVICE. *EH
Source components: SEAT BELTS.
Source record 10012954 at NHTSA042419
NHTSA communication ID: 10014096
NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio
REVISED PROCEDURE FOR ADJUSTING ALIGNMENT ON ALL SUSPENSIONS - NEW RIGHT HAND UPPER CONTROL ARM DESIGN FOR TORSION BAR FRONT SUSPENSIONS. *TT
Source components: SUSPENSION:FRONT.
Source record 10014096 at NHTSA042107
NHTSA communication ID: 10014086
NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio
GENERAL (PCM) POWER TRAIN CONTROL MODULE PROGRAMMING PROCEDURES. *TT
Source components: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM).
Source record 10014086 at NHTSA04189
NHTSA communication ID: 10014062
NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio
REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER GRID/INTEGRAL ANTENNA DIAGNOSIS AND REPAIR - TERMINAL TAB REPAIR. *TT
Source components: VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:REAR WINDOW.
Source record 10014062 at NHTSA04217
NHTSA communication ID: 10013369
NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio
GENERAL POWER TRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM) PROGRAMMING PROCEDURES. *TT
Source components: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM).
Source record 10013369 at NHTSA041910
NHTSA communication ID: 10010719
NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio
OIL LEAK FROM OIL FILTER ADAPTER - 4.0L SOHC ENGINE BUILT BEFORE 4/1/2004. *TT
Source components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE.
Source record 10010719 at NHTSA04166
NHTSA communication ID: 10011166
NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio
POWER LUMBAR BLADDER EXPANDING THROUGH BACK OF SEAT. *AR
Source components: SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:POWER ADJUST.
Source record 10011166 at NHTSA041514
NHTSA communication ID: 10011159
NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio
REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER GRID/INTEGRAL ANTENNA DIAGNOSIS AND REPAIR - TERMINAL TAB REPAIR. *TT
Source components: VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:WINDSHIELD:ELECTRICAL HEATING ELEMENT.
Source record 10011159 at NHTSA031501
NHTSA communication ID: 10009321
NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio
INOPERATIVE ELECTRIC REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER (HEATED BACKLITE) GRID LINES, INTEGRAL ANTENNA CONCERNS. *TT
Source components: VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:WINDSHIELD:ELECTRICAL HEATING ELEMENT.
Source record 10009321 at NHTSA04133
NHTSA communication ID: 10009317
NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio
MOISTURE IN HEADLAMP. *TT
Source components: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS.
Source record 10009317 at NHTSA17647
NHTSA communication ID: 10007416
NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio
PAINT PEELING AND/OR BUBBLING ON THE CENTER FINISH PANEL OF THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. *TT
Source components: STRUCTURE.
Source record 10007416 at NHTSA031912
NHTSA communication ID: 10007369
NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio
STEERING SHUDDER FELT WHEN TURNING, DRIVING AT SLOW SPEEDS OR AT STOP. *TT
Source components: STEERING.
Source record 10007369 at NHTSA17579
NHTSA communication ID: 10008139
NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio
SEAT MATERIAL RIPPING AND/OR SEPARATING AT THE SEAMS. *TT
Source components: SEATS.
Source record 10008139 at NHTSA17544
NHTSA communication ID: 10008115
NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio
GENERATOR NOISE IN COLD AMBIENT TEMPERATURES. *MJ
Source components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE.
Source record 10008115 at NHTSA17379
NHTSA communication ID: 10008191
NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio
ROUGH IDLE, HESITATION ON COLD ENGINE TIP-IN AND/OR HESITATION DURING A 5-3 DOWNSHIFT. *TT
Source components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE.
Source record 10008191 at NHTSA17378
NHTSA communication ID: 10008190
NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio
INTERMITTENT ENGINE DRIVEABILITY ISSUES. VEHCLES WITH AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION BUILT BETWEEN 03/04/2002 AND 12/01/2002. *TT
Source components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE.
Source record 10008190 at NHTSA17376
NHTSA communication ID: 10008189
NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio
LACKS POWER/RUNS ROUGH/BLACK SMOKE CONDITION. *TT
Source components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE.
Source record 10008189 at NHTSA03203
NHTSA communication ID: 10004886
NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio
MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ILLUMINATED WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS) P0442, P0455, P0456, P0457 OR P1442 OR A CHECK FUEL CAP LAMP ILLUMINATED WITH DTC P0457 FOR THE EVAPORATIVE EMISSION SYSTEM. *TT
Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
Source record 10004886 at NHTSA17280
NHTSA communication ID: 10004924
NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio
GENERATOR WHISTLE/HOOT NOISE IN COLD AMBIENT TEMPERATURES. *TT
Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR.
Source record 10004924 at NHTSA17254
NHTSA communication ID: 10004908
NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio
CLICKING/POPPING NOISE FROM UPPER STEERING COLUMN AREA WHEN TURNING. 2004 E SERIES AND EXPLORER SPORT TRAC ALSO INCLUDED. *TT
Source components: STEERING.
Source record 10004908 at NHTSA17253
NHTSA communication ID: 10004907
NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio
WATER LEAK NEAR THE ROOF OPENING PANEL. 2004 EXPLORER SPORT TRAC INCLUDED. *TT
Source components: STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS.
Source record 10004907 at NHTSA031912
NHTSA communication ID: 10004041
NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio
STEERING WHEEL SHUDDER DURING LOW SPEED TURNING MANEUVERS. 2004 EXPLORER SPORT TRAC INCLUDED. *TT
Source components: STEERING.
Source record 10004041 at NHTSA03181
NHTSA communication ID: 10004027
NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio
REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY (RKE) - SERVICE TIPS. *TT
Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
Source record 10004027 at NHTSA17231
NHTSA communication ID: 10004087
NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio
ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) LIGHT FLASHING WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) B2477 AFTER REPLACEMENT OF THE ABS MODULE. *TT
Source components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:ABS WARNING LIGHT.
Source record 10004087 at NHTSA17200
NHTSA communication ID: 10004070
NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio
VIBRATION WHEN DRIVING 35-75 MPH. 2004 EXPLORER SPORT TRAC INCLUDED. *TT
Source components: SUSPENSION.
Source record 10004070 at NHTSA17198
NHTSA communication ID: 10004069
NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio
WEAR-THROUGH CONDITION ON THE ABRASION SLEEVE OF THE UPPER RADIATOR HOSE NEAR THE AIR CONDITIONING ACCUMULATOR OR TRANSMISSION FLUID DIPSTICK. *TT
Source components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:HOSES/LINES/PIPING/FITTINGS.
Source record 10004069 at NHTSA17167
NHTSA communication ID: 10004060
NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio
MULTIPLE VEHICLES WITH 3.0L OR 4.0L ENGINES LACKS POWER/RUNS ROUGH/BLACK SMOKE. 2004 SPORT TRAC INCLUDED. *TT
Source components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE.
Source record 10004060 at NHTSA17166
NHTSA communication ID: 10004059
NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio
SQUEALING NOISE FROM THE FRONT BRAKES WHEN APPLIED. 2004 SPORT TRAC INCLUDED. *TT
Source components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC.
Source record 10004059 at NHTSA17085
NHTSA communication ID: 10003180
NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio
LACK OF AIR CONDITIONER COOLING. 2004 EXPLORER SPORT TRAC INCLUDED. *TT
Source components: EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER.
Source record 10003180 at NHTSA17055
NHTSA communication ID: 10003165
NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio
LACKS POWER / BLACK SMOKE / RUNS ROUGH, USUALLY WITH NO MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ON OR DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES. *TT
Source components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE.
Source record 10003165 at NHTSA03148
NHTSA communication ID: 10003748
NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio
NEW TRANSMISSION COOLER FLUSHER - SERVICE TIPS. 2003 ESCORT AND SUPER DUTY F SERIES INCLUDED. *TT
Source components: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:COOLING UNIT AND LINES.
Source record 10003748 at NHTSA16879
NHTSA communication ID: 10002597
NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio
SQUEALING NOISE FROM THE FRONT BRAKES WHEN THE BRAKES ARE APPLIED. THE NOISE USUALLY OCCURS WITH LIGHT BRAKE PEDAL PRESSURE AND GOES AWAY WITH MORE PRESSURE. 2004 EXPLORER SPORT TRAC INCLUDED. *TT
Source components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC.
Source record 10002597 at NHTSA0398
NHTSA communication ID: 10002780
NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio
MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ILLUMINATION WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES P0442, P0455, P0456, P0457, P1442 OR CHECK FUEL CAP LAMP ILLUMINATED WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0457. *TT
Source components: FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER.
Source record 10002780 at NHTSA16810
NHTSA communication ID: 10002675
NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio
ROUGH IDLE AND/OR CHECK ENGINE LAMP DUE TO CLOSURE HOSE WHICH BECOMES LOOSE OR DISCONNECTED AT THE RIGHT HAND CAM COVER. *TT
Source components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE.
Source record 10002675 at NHTSA16735
NHTSA communication ID: 10002643
NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio
VARIOUS NOISE ISSUES FROM THE REAR LEAF SPRINGS WHILE DRIVING. *TT
Source components: SUSPENSION:REAR.
Source record 10002643 at NHTSA0358
NHTSA communication ID: 10001922
NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio
FLUID MAY LEAK OUT OF THE FRONT AXLE VENT TUBE. *TT *JB
Source components: POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY.
Source record 10001922 at NHTSA0335
NHTSA communication ID: 10002482
NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio
IDLE AIR CONTROL (IAC) VALVE DIAGNOSTIC SERVICE TIPS. *TT
Source components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE.
Source record 10002482 at NHTSA16624
NHTSA communication ID: 10002502
NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio
SLOW FUEL FILL CONDITION. *TT
Source components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE.
Source record 10002502 at NHTSA16623
NHTSA communication ID: 10002501
NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio
EXCESSIVE FUEL GAUGE FLUCTUATION WHILE DRIVING (QSF). *TT
Source components: FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM.
Source record 10002501 at NHTSA16610
NHTSA communication ID: 10002495
NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio
NO START, NO COMMUNICATION WITH POWER TRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM) USING WDS/NGS OR A MISS/BUCK/JERK WHILE DRIVING. *TT
Source components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE.
Source record 10002495 at NHTSA02222
NHTSA communication ID: 10008305
NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio
NOISE-GEAR WHINE NOISE IN 1ST AND 2ND GEAR ONLY-VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 5R55E TRANSMISSION AND 4.0L ENGINE ONLY. *MJ
Source components: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION.
Source record 10008305 at NHTSA16437
NHTSA communication ID: 10008359
NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio
DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) C1233 & C1234 - REPLACE ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM EUC. *MJ
Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
Source record 10008359 at NHTSA870197
NHTSA communication ID: 10000592
NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio
INCORRECTLY INSTALLED GEAR DRIVEN CAMSHAFT POSITION (CMP) SENSOR SYNCHRONIZER ASSEMBLIES CAUSING SURGE, LOST OF POWER, MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ON AND DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES P1336, P1309 AND P0340. *TT
Source components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE.
Source record 10000592 at NHTSA16339
NHTSA communication ID: 10013084
NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio
FAST IDLE STRATEGY TO PREVENT SPARK PLUG FOULING. *TT
Source components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE.
Source record 10013084 at NHTSA02176
NHTSA communication ID: 10008580
NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio
LAMP-BRAKE-INVADVERTENT DISABLING OF BRAKE SHIFT INTERLOCK. *MJ
Source components: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH.
Source record 10008580 at NHTSA0186
NHTSA communication ID: 619276
NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio
ON SOME VEHICLES, INCLUDING SPORT AND SPORT TRAC, THE FRONT AXLE LEAKS FLUID FROM THE VENT TUBE. *TT
Source components: POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY.
Source record 619276 at NHTSA