2003 Ford Navigator Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Navigator years
- Not enough data 1st of 6 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA about the 2003 Ford Navigator. That is the most of any Navigator model year in the database (6 years). The most reported problem area is engine and engine cooling (3 complaints, 60%), typically at around 64,000 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 5owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2003 Ford Navigator problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 3 | 60% | 64,000 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 1 | 20% | 5,000 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 20% | 74,000 | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 20% | 74,000 | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 20% | 18,475 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2003 Ford Navigator recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2003 Ford Navigator.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
03 navigator began "stuttering" when driving, felt like a transmission slipping. I took it to the dealer and they said three of the eight cylinders were not at full compression. He advised new heads were needed. Cost: $7000. Several service bulletins have been issued on the problem, independent…
Tl* - the contact owns a 2001 lincoln navigator. On 3 different occasions the spark plugs exploded, and she has had to replace the spark plugs and coils. The contact stated that when the spark plugs exploded they sent sends the fragments from the spark plugs into the engine. Each time this happened…
2003 ford expedition xlt with 5.4 liter triton v8 engine with 59,000 miles. The vehicle is well maintained and not abused. The #3 spark plug was blown out of the aluminum cylinder head during driving at approximately 5 mph. This event was preceded by a tapping noise which occurred over the…
On february 25, 2005, i took my 2003 lincoln navigator to the service department for a major front air suspension problem; the front half of my car was so low to the ground while the back half was set high. The ride was very bumpy, rough,and unwieldy . The dealerships service personnel determined…
Consumer states that vehicle's front passenger side airbags sensor stays on. Dealer notified. Please provide additional information. Ts
Other Ford Navigator years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 5 | 0 |
| 2002 Navigator | 1 | 0 |
| 2001 Navigator | 5 | 1 |
| 2000 Navigator | 4 | 2 |
| 1999 Navigator | 3 | 0 |
| 1998 Navigator | 5 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2003 Ford Navigator?
Owners most often report engine and engine cooling, air bags, seat belts problems. The top one, engine and engine cooling, accounts for 3 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2003 Ford Navigator?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2003 Ford Navigator a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Navigator model years, the 2003 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.