2003

Hey everyone, Apologies if this is the wrong place to post this, but I'm looking for help with my '03 Limited. I got it back from a tire shop today to discover my driver's side power seat was stuck. Unfortunately, because I had the auto seat retract feature on, it got locked as far back as the...

I recently picked up this 03 Explorer with the 4.6L in it, the odometer says roughly 198k. I bought it pretty cheap so I've been fixing things and sorting out the bugs. Up until now the fixing has all been mechanical, bearing assy's, upper control arms, latches, hinges, etc. Here's the deal...

I'm looking for an OEM tonneau cover for my '03 ST under $500. If not OEM, something sturdy and reliable that won't break the bank. I bought an after-market cover that claimed to fit the '03 ST, but upon trying to install it I realized I needed bed rails or something for the cover to clamp...

I had some issues in the past with some pro comp wheels on my 2003 cracking around the lugs after being torqued to the factory spec of 100 ft lbs. I called them and talked to tech support, they stated 70-80 ft lbs maximum. Has anyone else had issues with aftermarket cast wheels on these not...

Power wiring Black+Black Yellow+Green/purple Red+White/Purple Speaker Wiring Gray+White/Green White+Green/orange White/Black+LightBlue/white Grey/Black+Turquoise/Orange Purple/Black+Black/Pink Purple+Orange/Red Green/Black+Tan/Yellow Green+LightBlue/Grey

Have replaced almost everything I can think of and will not start

A couple months ago I sold my 2002 Mustang Gt, I had swapped the engine for a 2003 4.6L to have the aluminum block. I pulled it in 2 hours and had it torn down the next day, the engine had roughly 182xxx. I had replaced as much as my wallet would let me haha, new piston rings, new valves, new...

I'll start here. I replaced the fuel pump today, 7/3/19. Now and then my truck would not start for no apparent reason. I would start it and it would die only to not start again. Sometimes in gear sometimes not. It acted like it was flooded then would sound like no gas at all. I'd check all the...

I posted this on an explorer FB page already, but I figured I'd get some more recommendations here. I have a 03 4.0 4x4 that the OD band broke and shot metal through the transmission. I was originally planning on rebuilding it myself, but would rather swap in a good trans and save a lot of time...

Well, 230k miles and the timing chain gave out on my '03 4.0L without warning. I'd like to put a used engine back in the car, already have the old one out, and figure $800 or less for an engine with under 150k miles is worth it, and for sure put new gears, chain, and tensioners in it. I'm pretty...

This is my favorite car I’ve ever owned. Yesterday, the starter went out (I think) because it wouldn’t crank or anything. (Tried jumping, swapping relays, no luck) So I called AAA to have them tow it to my house at lunch today, where I could jack it up and replace / troubleshoot the starter...

I woke up this morning to drive my girlfriend to work and the car was fine as the engine warmed up there was some strange chattering coming from maybe my feet. Seemed to be coming from the transmission because i’d put it in neutral and rev it and there would be no chatter. As i kept driving the...

2003 Ford Explorer, Eddie Bauer, 4.0L V6, Automatic *Background Information:* - So I purchased this car used many months ago, and heated seats (both sides) have never worked. The light on the buttons and the heat do not come on. - The seat also has a lower seat cushion tilt and (I believe)...

Hi all - First, I'm new to the forum and not the most knowledgeable about working on the climate system - so i please ask for your patience and forgiveness my ignorance in advance. I've got a 2003 Ford Explorer with dual automatic air control. Yesterday, I had the AC on full blast, and I...

My 03 explorer has a bit of a minor issue. Sometimes, the left turn signal blinks fast, sometimes it doesn't. I had my brother turn on hazards, brakes headlights etc. when signal was "hyper flashing". When headlights are on, everything looks fine from all around. When i put hazards on, front end...

Hi everyone I have a '03 4.0l that for the better part of 6 months I've been fixing different problems on, coolant leaks being of them, and this is the latest in the saga. so at the end of may this year, my car developed a coolant leak. which was 'fixed' by reseating the thermostat o-ring which...

Hoping someone here can answer this. I have 2 Explorer XLT 4.0l The 03 spun a crank bearing, the 04 has trans issues. She slips when thrown in reverse, and locks up in forward. On the BAD advice of a relative "trans guy" I put a new torque converter in and the results were the same. So My...

Yesterday I put my 2003 V6 Explorer on a lift to check the transmission fluid. I had it warmed up, checked transmission fluid temp on my scanner before removing the small inner plug with a T30 torx. This was the first time I've checked it since we recently bought this vehicle. When the plug...

I've searched up and down these forums for a couple days and have found a couple posts that might be helpful but don't seem to describe exactly what I'm experiencing. I've got a 03 Explorer with the v8. I recently changed the oil and even more recently swapped the water pump (just before a 150...

I couldn't find Anything on the 3rd Gen. Transfer case removals. Or the Borg Warner 4411. So I made a quick video as i was doing mine. hopefully this helps somebody.:burnout:

My 4.6 XLT 2003 has codes p0306 and a p0316. I have put on a new dorman intake manifold, new motorcraft plugs, new cop boots. I have moved the cops and fuel injectors around but the misfire stays in cylinder 6. Pulled all plugs and all look good. Compression for 1-4 is 190psi, 5-8 170psi. I...

Hey everyone! New to the Ford Explorer I got sitting outside and this site. Hope I can share the progress with you guys!

I have a 2003 Explorer XLT that has both rockers rusted out. Anyone got videos or tips and good parts to replace with.

FYI Dorman now makes an intake manifold for the 03-05 4.6l. The 02 version being 615-175. The new version is 615-775.

I have a 94 XLT that won't pass emissions and a chance to replace it with an 03 XLT for 2200. It has 204k on it and looks like new. Does anybody have any advice or guidance in this endeavor? I hear stories about transmission problems that I would like to avoid but am not sure what to look for...

I have a 2003 Ford Explorer Limited and I noticed when I went to drive today, my right signal would strobe fast. Thinking I had a light out, I went and checked both the front and the tail. All running lights seem to be working fine. The only issue I noticed is the right rear tail light doesn't...

Hi there guys really just honestly seeing if its worth it to swap the sohc engine into my 2003 explorer with the ohv engine and what would be needed for it. Just looking for some insite i do have some experience with them and if possible il do it in the mear future! Lemme know what you guys...

I have a 2003 XLT 4.0 SOHC V6 with 210,386 miles on it. The engine starts up great but makes a loud ticking sound. I'm assuming it's the hydraulic lifters and that they are gunked up. The sound usually gets quieter when the engine is warmed up, leading me to believe that it is quieting down...

Hi all. Occasionally when I turn the blower off in my 2003 explorer, I hear one loud pop just after the fans have slowed down. Doesn't happen every time, and its loudness varies. When it does happen, there is only one pop. What could be the cause?

My 2002 explorer has a terrible rough idle and clanking sound. After its running a minute or 2 the RPM's level out just under 1000 but the clanking sound is still there. I'm getting lean codes p0171 and p0174 as well as misfire codes in all 6 cylinders. I've checked for vacuum leaks with carb...

I have a 2003 Ford Explorer XLT 4.0. Since I have owned it, the cruise control has not worked. I have read that replacing the pressure switch on the master cylinder can fix it, but it did not. No cruise light comes on when I press on and/or set, but at night the switch backlights do come on...

I have a 2003 Ford Explorer that does a loud noise and has trouble shifting from Park to Reverse, meaning it is not as smooth as it was before. The noise sounds like it may be coming from the transmission? Anyone know what is causing this? Thanks everyone :)

So I was driving and my check transmission light came on. Everything was shifting like normal so I figured it might just be a glitch since I had to replace my battery. Well when I get to the garage they run a bunch of tests on it and it's my torque converter. I found someone to replace it but he...

2003 Explorer XLT 4X4. I have never really used the keypad until recently but started to realize how handy it is. I programmed 2 new key fob about 2 months ago and all have always worked great until recently. Now both only work sometimes. I will Park and use the fob to lock it and it doesn't...

My 2003 Explorer v8 will crank for 1 second and then just goes quiet. After the first crank, when I try to turn it over a second time, it is just quiet. I turned on the lights and they seem bright. I turned on the blower and the light brightness didn't change, so I'm kind of assuming it's not...

Howdy, The driver seat on my 2003 Explorer is worn out and ripped. (It is a manual seat.) I was thinking of getting a passenger seat from a scrap yard as a cheap replacement. It looks to me like I could just swap in the foam and the seat cover onto my existing seat (-or maybe I could just swap...

I recently pulled my motor to replace timing components, and inadvertently caught the eyelet on the end of the shift cable as the motor and trans were on their way out. The eyelet is on the end of a small metal shaft that rides in a plastic sleeve(presumably to keep the shaft straight as you...

hi. my truck runs pretty well considering it has 185k. it has a rough idle, which may or may not contribute to this problem: it accelerates fine until it warms up, then if i step on it to pass someone or merge onto the interstate, it falls on its face somewhere between 3 and 4000 rpms. it does...

I recently pulled my VHF radio off of my family's boat, and was hoping to use in in my Sport Trac. I heard that you need a license to run a VHF and if this is true I was wondering what course is required. Also if I can run a CB frequency or just stay with standard VHF, I have no experience with...

Hey guys, got an 03 ranger edge supercab. The Tranny is slipping in overdrive...its more of a jerk at high speed. I searched on fordparts.com by vin number and they say I've got the 5R55E. My question is can I use slightly different trannies like a 4r55e, a 5r44e, or a 5r55e from a newer ranger...