Three problems related to automatic transmission control module 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.
: the contact stated the transmission failed while driving 30 mph. There was smoke coming from the rear of the vehicle and when the contact stopped to inspect the problem, leaking transmission was noticed. The service dealer was notified and the vehicle was towed to a transmission shop where a computer diagnostics identified the problem as a failure to the onboard computer. The manufacturer was not alerted.
2003 Explorer engine stalling and surging when driving and coming to a stop. ***** the dealer reprogrammed the pcm. 8jb.
Consumer called complaining about having transmission problems. While vehicle was parked it started rolling back. The dealer was contacted, and stated that they could not find anything wrong with the vehicle.