Three problems related to wiring 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 had 2003 Ford Explorer that caught fire in my driveway, my car was backed in about 10 feet from house with tailgate open. The investigator from my insurance company is telling me it was an electrical fire in back inside drivers side of the vehicle. The fire destroyed the vehicle and I also have damages to my house and property.
While driving on a back country road at 15 to 20 mph vehicle suddenly burst into flames. Thick black smoke was billowing from the front right side of vehicle. Cause of fire was unknown at this time, and under investigation.
While driving on a back country road at 15 to 20 mph the vehicle suddenly burst into flames. Thick black smoke was billowing from the front right side of vehicle. Cause of fire was unknown at this time, and under investigation. Also, vehicle was a rental, and two consumers were in vehicle at time of incident.