We have classified the 1 complaints from 2003 Ford Explorer about EXTERIOR LIGHTING into the following categories.
2003 ford explorer xlt. consumer wants to know if his vehicle is included in recall # 11v352000 *tgw
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 ford explorer. the contact stated the brake lights would not shut off or would sporadically flicker on and off while the vehicle was turned off. the manufacturer advised they had not received any complaints concerning the failure and there were no recalls. the vehicle had not yet been taken to the dealer for repairs or diagnostic testing. the failure and current mileages were 161,000.
Noticed the other day the brake light were stuck "on" after exiting the vehicle and only after tapping them a few times did they turn off. the only place to get a replacement brake on / off switch is via the dealer for approx $95.00, installation extra. he told me he sells alot of these for explorers, maybe it needs to go on the "recall list". it potentially will cause an accident if they were to stay on and then have a need to stop quickly the person behind you would not see brake lights come on and rearend your vehicle. *tr
About 8 - 10 months ago we started having trouble with the speed control shutting off. we also noticed that the brake lights were on sometimes when the vehicle was parked. finally, dec 31st, we discovered that the battery had been fully discharged overnight because the brake lights had come on. the part responsible was the brake light switch, which cost $118.00 parts and labor. the exact same problem resulted in recall nhtsa 04v106000 on the 2003 ford taurus. our vehicle is a 2003 ford explorer.*cn
Why have some car manufacturers replaced yellow rear turn signals with red ones. these lights are very hard to discern directly above brake lights. this even occurs between models of the same make. i have spoke with many people about this and they have noticed the same thing. we cannot figure out how this was allowed to happen. all vehicles should have to have the same lighting, period. thank you.
I have recently bought 2 brand new fords from champion ford in shreveport louisiana. my brand new ford xlt explorer 2 door sport has been in the shop for various repairs longer than i have had the vehicle. the vehicle was purchased on 09/27/2003 since then the hood had to be re-painted, both side body molding has been replaced, the front turn signal light came loose , both bottom exterior body door trim had to be replaced, interior trim piece below the rear window broke and had to be re-placed, but the main problem is a vibration in the motor/transmission that vibrates the dash i have spent already over $60.00 in gas back and forth to dealership, me and my wife have taken off two days at work costing us over $500.00 in loss of pay, i have already paid the first truck note and insurance payment and now the truck is back at the dealership for repairs for approximately one more week of repairs. on 10/17/2003 the truck was brought back to the dealership and my wife drove another explorer of the same make/model and had no problems i then was told by the service mgr. that this problem was inherent to this make/model. i then approached the sale mgr. with the hopes of either exchanging or trading up too the 4 door model to help defray the profit loss. it was explained to me that the vehicle had already depreciated some $4000.00 and that to swap vehicles it would cost me an additional $75.00 an up a month car note. i have contacted ford motor company who basically told me i was stuck with the vehicle even though the dealership has had the vehicle longer than i have had it. i was sent from employee to employee mgr. of this to mgr. of that. i would appreciate any information or ideas you could provide me with this situation. this vehicle is to be my wife's truck and i would like her in a safe truck that is safe for her to travel in. the dealership has already replaced the cosmetic faults but has stated that this problem is of doubtful outcome.