Rear Suspension problems of the 2003 Ford Explorer

Six problems related to rear suspension 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.

1 Rear Suspension problem

Failure Date: 03/01/2007

The vehicle shakes or vibrates when turning the wheel right or left at low speeds.

2 Rear Suspension problem

Failure Date: 01/01/2005

2003 Ford Explorer rear end noise started at about 30000 miles.

3 Rear Suspension problem

Failure Date: 10/12/2004

The rear-end of the vehicle made a humming noise when traveling between 30 mph and 45 mph. The owner has taken the vehicle to the dealer, as well as contacted the manufacturer who was not doing anything to assist the consumer. Provide further details.

4 Rear Suspension problem

Failure Date: 05/07/2004

I bought a 2003 Ford Explorer XLT right off the lot brand new. Within months I noticed a small wet spot in the rear of the vehicle. After my first oil change I mentioned it to where I bought the vehicle and the told me that my differently is low but not leaking. Then I asked what about the wet spot on the ground. With 7 months from that a huge puddle from the rear of my car on vacation with the vehicle and drop it at a Ford dealer it's my rear differently seals. Fixed that paid for it because they say where and tear. About 1 year later same thing get it fixed about 1 year and half same thing and continue to fix it. Talk to Ford motor company they say it is out of warranty but when I started calling them in 2004 it was only 5 months old and I paid for the piece to be repaired. Today my vehicle is back in the shop for a fourth time same exact problem although now the Ford dealership says the axle is frozen in there and they need to break it before fixing the rear differential. Why hasn't this been recalled. Seeking help for this lemon!!!!.

5 Rear Suspension problem

Failure Date: 11/20/2003

There's a loud roaring noise in the rear end when the gas pedal is depressed. Dealership indicated that this is due to a glitch in the redesigned rear end, but there is no solution at this time for it.

6 Rear Suspension problem

While driving at low speed consumer heard a noise coming from rear of vehicle. Dealership serviced vehicle, but could not duplicate the problem.




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