Notices
Explorer, Sport Trac, Mountaineer & Aviator 1991-1994, 1995-2001, 2002-2005, 2006-2010 Ford Explorer

Warranty's almost up!

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Mar 7, 2007 | 09:23 PM
  #1  
428fourby's Avatar
428fourby
Thread Starter
|
Senior User
Joined: Nov 2006
Posts: 166
Likes: 0
Warranty's almost up!

I have an 03 Explorer, 4L, and my warranty is up at the end of the month. Are there any common problems I should look for and have repaired befor it runs out?
Thanks
 
Reply
Old Mar 8, 2007 | 10:56 AM
  #2  
Steina's Avatar
Steina
CO River Rat
Joined: Feb 2004
Posts: 3,209
Likes: 0
From: Lake Havasu City AZ
Club FTE Silver Member

Have your dealer run the VIN to see if you need the tranny additive.

Steve
 
Reply
Old Mar 8, 2007 | 02:12 PM
  #3  
marragtop's Avatar
marragtop
Posting Guru
Joined: May 2002
Posts: 2,450
Likes: 2
From: Baltimore
I'd also make sure that it has had any recalls performed.
 
Reply
Old Mar 8, 2007 | 04:37 PM
  #4  
mikeinri's Avatar
mikeinri
Tuned
Joined: Nov 2006
Posts: 292
Likes: 0
Get everything fixed that you can. Check the recalls and TSBs youself, don't rely on the dealer (he may miss one, or not be interested in finding more work).

If you intend to keep it for a long time, it might be worth looking into an extended warranty, unless you intend to do a lot of the work yourself going forward.

Mike
 
Reply
Old Mar 8, 2007 | 04:44 PM
  #5  
428fourby's Avatar
428fourby
Thread Starter
|
Senior User
Joined: Nov 2006
Posts: 166
Likes: 0
How do I check for recalls and TSB's myself?
 
Reply
Old Mar 8, 2007 | 05:02 PM
  #6  
Steina's Avatar
Steina
CO River Rat
Joined: Feb 2004
Posts: 3,209
Likes: 0
From: Lake Havasu City AZ
Club FTE Silver Member

Here are two sources:

https://www.ford-trucks.com/tsb/fulltext/index.php & http://www.alldata.com/recalls/

Steve
 
Reply
Old Mar 8, 2007 | 05:12 PM
  #7  
quicklook2's Avatar
quicklook2
Post Fiend
Joined: May 2004
Posts: 11,289
Likes: 6
From: Lakewood, Ohio
now that the warranty is expiring, things will really start breaking.

check the recalls and tsb, as mentioned already, but go over your whole truck and look for anything that is wrong.

like when you buy a used vehicle you should pay a mechanic $50 or so to go over it and put it on a lift for you.
 
Reply




All times are GMT -5. The time now is 04:07 AM.

story-0
10 Ugly Ford Trucks That We Still Kinda Love

Slideshow: 10 ugly Ford trucks that we still kinda love.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-06-03 09:51:16


VIEW MORE
story-1
10 Things Every Truck Owner NEEDS (2026 Edition)

Slideshow: the best gifts for dads & grads

By Michael S. Palmer | 2026-06-03 15:43:58


VIEW MORE
story-2
Rezvani's Latest Post-Apocalyptic Monster Is a Ford F-150 Raptor Underneath

Slideshow: Called the Fortress, the 850-horsepower pickup combines Raptor underpinnings with military-inspired features, survival equipment, and a starting price of $285,000.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-06-03 11:38:36


VIEW MORE
story-3
Top 10 Most Expensive Ford Trucks Ever Sold on Bring a Trailer

Slideshow: 10 most expensive Ford trucks ever sold on Bring a Trailer.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-27 16:24:34


VIEW MORE
story-4
2027 Ford Super Duty Buyer's Guide (Every Model, Engine, & Package)

Here's everything that has changed for the latest model year.

By Brett Foote | 2026-05-27 16:17:28


VIEW MORE
story-5
Top 10 Ford Truck Tragedies

Slideshow: Top 10 Ford truck tragedies.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-18 19:34:33


VIEW MORE
story-6
AEV FXL Super Duty - the Super Duty Raptor Ford Doesn't Make

And it might be even better than that.

By Brett Foote | 2026-05-18 19:26:42


VIEW MORE
story-7
Lobo Vs Lobo: Proof the F-150 Lobo Should Be Even Lower!

Slideshow: Does lowering an F-150 Lobo RUIN the ride quality?

By Michael S. Palmer | 2026-05-18 19:20:37


VIEW MORE
story-8
Ford's 2001 Explorer Sportsman Concept Looks For a New Home

Slideshow: Ford's bizarre fishing-themed Explorer concept has resurfaced after spending decades largely forgotten.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-12 18:07:46


VIEW MORE
story-9
10 Best Ford Truck Engines We Miss the Most!

Slideshow: The 10 best Ford truck engines we miss the most.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-12 13:09:47


VIEW MORE