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2003 Ford Expedition Engine Problems

NHTSA component category: ENGINE · data through 07/14/2026

44Engine complaints
7.2%Of all 615 complaints
#3Most-reported category

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

How engine ranks on this vehicle

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM85 · 13.8%
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING70 · 11.4%
ENGINE44 · 7.2%
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE43 · 7%
TIRES33 · 5.4%

Share of the 615 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2003 Ford Expedition overview page.

Engine complaints by year filed

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2003 Ford Expedition have engine problems?

Engine is the #3 most-reported problem area on the 2003 Ford Expedition: 44 of 615 complaints on file (7.2%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2003 Ford Expedition have in total?

615 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Across all categories, 57 involved a crash, 36 involved a fire, 70 reported injuries, and 3 reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's engine category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the ENGINE category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/14/2026.