Two problems related to engine belts and pulleys 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.
Vehicle stalled intermittently. Consumer took the vehicle to the dealer, and left it there for 30 days. Dealer was not able to duplicate the problem.
When driving at 40 mph vehicle jerked and then stalled. When stopping at a red light the lights on the gauges came on. Consumer had to put vehicle in park, then restart it. Consumer took vehicle to the dealership. Also, consumer test drove vehicle with the mechanic, but the problem recurred.