One problem related to front suspension control arm has 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.
Tl- the contact owns a 2003 Ford Explorer and stated that the driver front wheel detached due to the control arm corroded through and called elder Ford dealer, 777 john r rd, troy, mi 48083, (248) 825-8646) and advised to schedule an appointment. The vehicle was later taken to and independent mechanic and was diagnosed that the metal of the upper control arm was not a good metal and the control arm corroded through and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired and was not taken to a dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 150,000. Aw.