Two problems related to air bag on-off switch have been reported for the 2003 Ford Explorer. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2003 Ford Explorer based on all problems reported for the 2003 Explorer.
"takata recall"I brought the truck and the airbag light was flashing 4x4 lights flashing also, smelling oil coming from the deferential on the back axle. Now, the transmission started slipping and he changed a part . Then, the transmission started to slip again. Also,I wanted to switch to another vehicle but he declined it . He said " he put to much work into the truck and all the parts are new in which only the tires and muffler was revolved ".
Consumer stated the vehicle was struck on the passenger side and rolled over. There were two passengers inside of the vehicle one was seriously injured and the second had less serious injuries due to the air bags not deploying on either side. The air bag switch was on.