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US recalls (1)
Structure
CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCK, VAN, AND MINI VAN CONVERSIONS EQUIPPED WITH SOUTHERN COMFORT BUILT RUNNING BOARDS THAT CONTAIN CERTAIN COURTESY LIGHTS MANUFACTURED BY AMERICAN TECHNOLOGY COMPONENTS, INC. THESE UNITS CONTAIN A COURTESY LIGHT OR LIGHTS THAT MIGHT OVERHEAT WHEN THE WIRE HARNESS IS EXPOSED TO EXCESSIVE MOISTURE AND ROAD SALT.
Risk and remedy
Risk: THIS OVERHEATING CONDITION CAN CAUSE THE RUNNING BOARD TO MELT OR CAUSE A FIRE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE WIRING HARNESS ON THESE RUNNING BOARDS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MARCH 7, 2003. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT SOUTHERN COMFORT AT 1-800-745-6096.
Owner complaints (615)
Owners filed 615 complaints with NHTSA about the 2003 Ford Expedition (57 crashes, 36 fires, 70 injuries, 3 deaths reported). Among 35 model years of this model, it ranks #5 for the most complaints (median 164).
| Most-reported problem | Complaints | |
|---|
| Engine and engine cooling | 127 | |
| Electrical system | 104 | |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 61 | |
| Air bags | 59 | |
| Tires | 57 | |
| Power train | 50 | |
| Engine | 44 | |
| Visibility | 37 | |
Crash test ratings
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2003 Ford Expedition.
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|
| 2003 Ford Expedition 4-DR. | – | – | – | – |
Fuel economy
EPA ratings for each 2003 Ford Expedition version.
| Version | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined | Yearly fuel cost |
|---|
| Expedition 2WD 4.6 L Automatic 4-spd | 13 | 18 | 14 | $4,800 |
| Expedition 2WD 5.4 L Automatic 4-spd | 12 | 16 | 14 | $4,800 |
| Expedition 4WD 4.6 L Automatic 4-spd | 12 | 17 | 14 | $4,800 |
| Expedition 4WD 5.4 L Automatic 4-spd | 12 | 16 | 14 | $4,800 |
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Canada's Vehicle Recalls Database (contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada).
Recalls updated 2026-10-30.