Hatchback/liftgate problems of the 2003 Ford Expedition

Two problems related to hatchback/liftgate 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 Hatchback/liftgate problem

Failure Date: 05/02/2005

Consumer was injured on the 2003 Ford Expedition while opening the rear window. The consumer broke his left fourth finger on his left hand tore the ligament from his finger and caused damaged to his wrist just by opening the window. The window was designed to capture one's finger like a bottle opener. It was not angled out as to release. The window has pressure assist cylinders which that and a little wind caused the accident.

2 Hatchback/liftgate problem

Failure Date: 03/01/2004

Rear hatchback paint bubbling for the second time. It was repainted after 1 year and now is doing the same thing.




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