general problems of the 2003 Ford Expedition

13 problems related to air bag have been reported for the 2003 Ford Expedition. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2003 Ford Expedition based on all problems reported for the 2003 Expedition.

1 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 03/30/2022

Bought truck 3/2/22 from gold cauto in troy NY. 3/7/22 went to take kids to school 2. 5 inches of water set in my weather guard mats. Seats soaked console everything in front cab reversed to pull out spot and water starting pouring on my and my kids from sides in pass sides front and the front windshield area omgand the sun roof was worst. Kids had to go in myslef too it was snow still out. So that dayi OH sunroof needs to be blown out I said well that right frontdoor sounds open when its shut . Same night I picked it up said all was good to go and his guy didn't hear any issues with door. The next snow it was worst this was about toward end of March. I called back around 3/15 said its still leaking dude I just want my money back for real and we are good, he said no doesnt work liek that said all his winshield guy he would take a lok at it and tell hijm ihe sent me. Did that talked to the guy said he woudl call me the next day week went by so I called him back long story short he said he wasnt fixing it josh the dealer never pays him , I understood. Called talked joshgoldstien told him he said well u just have to bring it in and let me have it for a few days he knows I could not not do that . Leave because by now im having to leave apt and in hotel w/2 kids and im not even from here I know nobody. Kids have to bev icked up ad dropped off no buses. I didnt and dont trust his people by this time so I didnt it comes out now the truck is dangerous the airbag on right side light has been von since I bought he said it was old truck it was fine no its busted the air bag. The right front seatbelt now is broke it would have to be completely replaced this in 2. 5 months. Then find truck is like flintstones the front cab from yrs I guess leaking is gone literally my 5 yr old fits the cab from underneath its should have never been inspec. The day I bought vthe refused to trade or give refund cussed and screamed at me whenever I came lights turnoff at night form damage nooil.

2 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 07/10/2017

While driving down a freeway at a speed of approximately 65 I heard a loud pop, my seatbelt tightened and both side curtain airbags deployed, with a lot of smoke. I managed to pull the car over to the right side and called my insurance company. This just happened yesterday so I don't know what to expect from them.

3 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 05/17/2014

On Saturday, may 17, 2014 at approximately 1:00 pm, I was driving my vehicle northbound on CA-57 through brea when the side curtain air bags suddenly deployed for no reason. I did not come into contact with any other vehicle or object nor was there an eminent roll over. This caused me to almost loose control of my vehicle, but I was able to regain control and safely move to the side of the road. Once stopped, I opened all the windows to air out the smoke from the air bag deployment.

4 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 04/29/2014

While traveling at approximately 70mph in the fast lane westbound on hwy 4 in my 2003 Ford Expedition a extremely loud bang was heard and smoke was seen from inside of the vehicle. At first I thought something had hit the top of the vehicle. Thankfully I kept control of the vehicle and proceeded to merge to the right to pull over in the emergency lane. Upon stopping the vehicle I noticed the side curtain airbags had deployed. Knowing that I didn't hit anything nor did anything hit the vehicle I still walked around the whole vehicle to inspect for any possible causes. After contacting my insurance company they stated that this damage would not be cover due to faulty cause. The vehicle was inspected from my insurance company and they stated no impacted was sustained to the vehicle. Conclusion being that the airbags deployed on their own with no impact, possibly a short or just faulty equipment. I'm glad my family wasn't hurt during this incident.

5 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 07/13/2013

The contact owns a 2003 Ford Expedition. The contact stated that while driving 75 mph, both side curtain air bags deployed independently. The vehicle was taken to a dealer for diagnosis but no cause for the failure was determined. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle had not been repaired. The failure and current mileage was 170,000.

6 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 04/18/2013

Was invovled in a head on collision doing around 20-30 mph and not one of the airbags deployes I need to know y and what info I could get on it.

7 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 06/19/2012

While driving south in the fast lane, the front left tire blew out (no apparent reason). The driver struggled to maintain control of the SUV but hit the guard rail with the left front bumper traveling approximately 75 mph. The back left tire then blew and the driver hit the guard rail again, at which point the a-frame and front axle were destroyed, eliminating steering and braking functions. The SUV careened on the two left tires, then several moments later the car fell back down to all four wheels, and the vehicle slid across five lanes of traffic to a stop in the far right lane. At no point in time did the airbags deploy.

8 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 11/06/2011

The driver owned a 2003 Ford Expedition. The contact stated that the driver was traveling 40 mph and completing a turn when he lost control of the vehicle and crashed head on into a brick building. None of the air bags deployed. The driver was killed and four other passengers were injured. The vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure and the current mileages were 100,000. The VIN was not available.

9 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 10/30/2008

The contact owns a 2003 Ford Expedition. While driving approximately 45 mph, the air bags deployed without warning. The vehicle was towed to the dealer and they referred the contact to her insurance agency. The manufacturer stated that they would not inspect the vehicle because the mileage exceeded the warranty. They would not assume any responsibility. The failure and current mileages were 82,000.

10 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 02/24/2008

Driving down tar road when my truck caught the edge of pavement and shoot across the gravel shoulder then caught snowy hillside. Vehicle came in contact with several trees. The truck had severe impact totaling the unit . No air bags ever came out.

11 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 06/29/2007

I was in a mva on June 29, 2007. I hit several trees and went down a large embankment. Neither air bag deployed. I had severe frontal damage and driver damage. The vehicle was totaled. The vehicle was a 2003 Ford Expedition XLT.

12 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 09/30/2003

The air bag check light remained on. The owner's manual informed the owner that the air bag may not operate in an accident. Manufacturer was informed by the consumer.

13 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 07/11/2003

While towing a 30 foot trailer and driving at 60 mph consumer heard a loud popping sound. A few seconds later the trailer started to sway and consumer lost control . Vehicle and trailer flipped over several times. Consumer's children were treated at a hospital for minor bruises. Consumer's wife sustained chest and back injuries. Consumer sustained a bruised ankle/elbow/ back, and neck problems. None of the air bags deployed during this incident.



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