2003 Ford Expedition recalls
NHTSA lists 1 safety recall campaign for the 2003 Ford Expedition. It involves body and structure. The most recent was received on March 7, 2003.
-
Body and structure
Southern comfort/running boards
The defect: 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.
The risk: This overheating condition can cause the running board to melt or cause a fire.
The 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.
Check by VIN
A campaign rarely covers every Expedition built in 2003. Enter your 17-character VIN to find the recall campaigns filed for your make, model and model year. The VIN is on the driver’s side of the dashboard (visible through the windshield), on the door-jamb label, and on your registration and insurance documents.
Is a recall still open on your vehicle? Only NHTSA’s official VIN check can say whether a campaign applies to your exact vehicle and whether the repair has already been done.
Your VIN is decoded with NHTSA’s public vPIC service to identify the make, model and year. It is not stored and is not added to any page address.
What 2003 Ford Expedition owners should do
- Check your VIN on NHTSA’s lookup to see which of these campaigns apply to your vehicle and whether any are still open.
- Call a Ford dealer and book the repair, quoting the campaign number (03V-094).
- If you have bought the vehicle used, the recall still applies: the repair is free whoever owns the vehicle now.
- Make sure your current address is on file with the manufacturer so the owner letters reach you.
Other Ford Expedition model years
- 2025 6
- 2022 12
- 2021 12
- 2020 18
- 2019 11
- 2018 14
- 2017 4
- 2016 3
- 2015 3
- 2012 3
- 2008 3
- 2007 2
- 2006 2
- 2000 7
Common questions
Does the 2003 Ford Expedition have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 1 campaign for the 2003 Ford Expedition: 03V-094 (Southern comfort/running boards).
How do I know if my 2003 Ford Expedition has an open recall?
Enter your VIN in NHTSA’s recall lookup. Most campaigns cover only part of a model year’s production, and the lookup also shows whether the repair has already been done on your vehicle.
Will the dealer charge to fix the 2003 Ford Expedition?
No. Safety recall repairs are done free of charge by Ford dealers. Quote the NHTSA campaign number when you book.