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2003 Ford Explorer Sport - Reliability

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Reliability Rating for 2003 Ford Explorer Sport by Identifix

Ratings Key Minimal Problems Moderate Problems Significant Problems
  Rating Comments
Engine Occasional problems with this vehicle are failures of the Idle Air Control Valve, failure of the Differential Pressure Feedback EGR Sensor, failure of the Ignition Coils and Boots (4.6L only), failure of the Camshaft Position Sensor, and failure of the Spark Plugs breaking off during removal (4.6L only).

The cost to repair the Idle Air Control Valve is estimated at $70.00 for parts and $45.50 for labor. The cost to repair the Differential Pressure Feedback EGR Sensor is estimated at $31.00 for parts and $32.50 for labor and Sensor. The cost to repair the Ignition Coils and Boots is estimated at $103.00 each for parts and $32.50 each for labor. The cost to repair the Camshaft Position Sensor is estimated at $39.20 for parts and $19.50 for labor. The cost to repair the broken Spark Plugs ranges from $50.00 to $200.00 for parts and $65.00 to $1100.00 for labor. All prices are estimates based on $65.00 per flat rate hour and do not include diagnostic time or any applicable sales tax.
Transmission & Driveline An occasional problem on this vehicle when equipped with 4 Wheel Drive is failure of the 4 Wheel Drive System.

The cost to repair the 4 Wheel Drive System is estimated to range from $50.00 to $600.00 for parts and $65.00 to $195.00 for labor. All prices are estimates based on $65.00 per flat rate hour and do not include diagnostic time or any applicable sales tax.
Steering & Suspension An occasional problem on this vehicle is failure of the Front Wheel Bearing hubs.

The cost to repair the Front Wheel Bearing hubs is estimated at $328.00 each side for parts and $84.50 per side AWD and $58.50 per side for RWD for labor. All prices are estimates based on $65.00 per flat rate hour and do not include diagnostic time or any applicable sales tax.
Brake An occasional problem with this vehicle is the failure of the Differential Speed Sensor or related wiring. This can result in a loss of 4 Wheel Drive operatiom, improper shifting of the Transmission and ABS operation respectively.

The cost to replace the Differential Speed Sensor or repair the wiring is estimated to be $50.00-$200.00 for parts and labor. All prices are estimates based on $65 per flat rate hour and do not include diagnostic time or any applicable sales tax.
Heating & Air Conditioning
Starting & Charging
Accessories
Overall 3 out of 5

Reliability Ratings displayed above reflect style specific standard features and may vary from aggregated values displayed for the same year in the historical model overviewed bellow.

Reliability History for Ford Explorer Sport by Identifix

  2001 2002 2003
Engine
Transmission & Driveline
Steering & Suspension
Brake
Heating & Air Conditioning
Starting & Charging
Accessories
Overall

Reliability Ratings by Identifix is based from repair shop-reported issues. Though this data may be for years prior to model you are researching, it exposes how reliable this model platform has been historically.

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