2003 Ford Explorer suspension problems
The 2003 Ford Explorer has 69 suspension complaints filed with NHTSA — 5% of the year's total, and down from the prior model year.
69
Suspension complaints
5%
Share of year
2
Crash-involved
0
Related recalls
Suspension complaints by year
What owners report
“WHILE DRIVING ON HWY 38 IN SC, THE STEERING WHEEL STARTED SHAKING REAL BAD AND THEN THE ENTIRE SUV STARTED SHAKING AND WE VEERED OFF THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE ROAD INTO A FIELD. THE FRONT LEFT TIRE CAME OFF AND WE CAME TO A COMPLETE STOP. UPON FURTHER INVESTIGATION I SAW THAT 2 OF THE 5 LUG POSTS WERE…”
Common questions
How many suspension complaints does the 2003 Ford Explorer have?
NHTSA has 69 complaints about the 2003 Ford Explorer suspension — 5% of all complaints filed for that model year.
Related
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.