Two problems related to trunk lid 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.
Crack developed without apparent cause in plastic panel below the rear window. I've noticed this in many other Explorers of similar years.
2003 Ford Explorer. The back door panel that has the Ford emblem on it is cracked in half from the top to the bottom next to the emblem. I see many of them like this. Ford wants me to pay for this defect. It's their defect. Updated 09/16/08.