Three problems related to ignition 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.
I have a 2003 Ford Explorer that cuts off after take off, but while yielding to oncoming traffic or braking to make a turn. The steering column locks and the car must be brought to a full stop to place in park and restart. This is extremely dangerous. We have complained to our local dealer, dick masheter, who has been unable to duplicate. This problem has been happening since the vehicle was new, but happened twice yesterday.
On numerous occasions my 2003 Ford Explorer XLT has stalled while driving.
When returning to vehicle consumer have intermittent problems of getting the vehicle started. After and hour or so vehicle would start up as if there was never a problem. This incident happened six times in the past.