10.0
really awfulTypical Repair Cost:
$95.00
Average Mileage:
77,000 miles
Total Complaints:
3 complaints
Most common solutions:
- not sure (2 reports)
- replace heater switch piece (1 reports)
AC / heater problem
Helpful Websites About 2003 Ford Explorer heater stopped working
2008Jan 16
Explorer V6
- Automatic transmission
- 72,000 miles
it was 22 degrees outside and my heater quit working and started making a ticking noise! i took it in to be checked out and the guy said that the flap part on the heater switch was broke and it will be 20$ for the part and then 75$ for the LABOR! after i watched him put it in, i was like"what the hell, i could have done that sh*t for free!" but at least it is done now and its like 80 degrees outside, figures!
2007Aug 30
Explorer XLS 4.0L V6
- Automatic transmission
- 82,000 miles
The heater began making clicking noises and no hot air would flow through the vents.
After a time, the clicking noise stopped and only cold air comes through even though
the dial is turned toward heat. I have gone to local Ford dealerships only for the service people to say that they couldn't find any problem and weren't sure what could be making
the clicking noises in the first place. One local repair shop worker commented that
Fords were always having problems with their heating systems. I strongly feel that it is up to the Ford company to fix this problem for free instead of throwing that cost to me.
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2009Aug 30
Explorer XLT V8
My 2003 Ford Explorer starting clicking in the dash. I did not know what this was until I started looking into everyone else who had the same problem. Two days ago, it was a bit chilly in the morning so turned on the heater and all it did was blow cold air. I live in a state where the high during the day is 0 so this problem is unacceptable. From everything I see, it will cost me a fortune to fix. I am the only one working currently, so this is a huge hardship to have to fork out $800 to repair. Why doesn't Ford fix this problem that it has had for years?
Gretchen W.
Mounds View, MN, USA
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