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3GNEK13T42G••••••2003 Ford EXPEDITION
This build draws 13.6× more complaints than the average 2003 Ford EXPEDITION build (41 vs 3).
41on this build
451on the model
150builds in total
4involved a crash
3injuries
Most reportedService Brakes 23Hydraulic 12Structure 9Parking Brake 4
What owners of this build wrote
Service BrakescrashAug 2018
I lost my brakes totally not just half of them pulling a small trailer with iron going down a long hill in mankato, mn. On madison ave. I rear ended a pick up which pulled over and I continued rolling down the hill building speed so I had to drive my truck into a wall with my…
Air BagscrashAug 2002
I was changing lanes to pass a truck. As I completed the lane change, the back end continued to slide. I started to swerve left and right in my lane. As I passed the truck, my vehicle crossed over the right lane and hit the right the guardrail. I believe I hit the right rear of…
SteeringcrashJul 2002
While making a turn at a low speed vehicle rolled over, and air bags did not deploy. Dealer notified
StructureMay 2020
The drivers side rear panel on 2002 avalanches rust. My truck was parked in driveway and not running. I walked by and my hand made contact with the rusted spot causing an injury resulting in me having to go to the er to get the cut cleaned and a tetanus shot
Electrical SystemJun 2014
I was driving at night and the low beam lights stopped working. I change the fuses, low beam lights, daytime running light relay, and headlight relay and the low beam light still doesn't work
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Decoded via NHTSA vPIC. Recalls, complaints and safety from NHTSA; MPG from EPA fueleconomy.gov. Full history reports from our partner. VIN 3GNEK13T42G151327 · decoded Sep 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.