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Problems with 2003 Ford Explorer VISIBILITY

On average, the 2003 Ford Explorer starts to “feel” problems with the VISIBILITY and its various aspects after 98 000 miles.

Components Affected by VISIBILITY Issues

We have classified the 11 complaints from 2003 Ford Explorer about VISIBILITY into the following categories.

GLASS, SIDE/REAR 21 POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS 7 DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM 7 WINDSHIELD 3 REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES 1 WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER 1 REAR WINDOW WIPER/WASHER 1

Recently reported VISIBILITY problems on 2003 Ford Explorer

Multiple issues with my 2003 ford explorer which include the electronic mother board having been replaced twice (under warranty), cracked liftgage (not under warranty cost $300), transmission rebuild approx 90,000 ($3000), dome lights do not turn off, door ajar lights, electric rear windows do not open, o/d light flashes and now the final problem after having replaced my transmission in july 2011 is a drive train or drive line issue. at approximately 45 mph after dropping from a higher speed, a thumping happens. diagnosis for this issue has been 3 days still with no final determination. *tr

While driving rear window exploded without warning. dealer notified. *ak

Rear glass opened while driving. loud whistling noise coming from under dash/engine. no power. stalls on take off. *ak

The driver's power window button was very sensitive. the slightest touch/bump caused the window to open fully. the consumer almost had an accident due to this problem, while driving in a rain storm. *jb

While driving the 2003 ford explorer, the right rear window shattered under normal driving conditions. *nlm

Consumer stated that rear lift gate glass shattered while vehicle was parked in a "cool" parking lot on a "cool" day. ts

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