CarRecallWatchThe 2003 Ford E-150 has 5 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 21 complaints with NHTSA, including 3 crashes, 1 fire, 2 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Electrical System (4 reports).
2003 Ford E-150 recalls
Most common 2003 Ford E-150 problems
Problem areas named in the 21 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Electrical System | 4 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 4 |
| Power Train | 3 |
| Seat Belts | 3 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 3 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 3 |
| Equipment | 2 |
| Steering | 2 |
| Structure | 2 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 2 |
What owners report
SPARK PLUG BLOW OUT X3 IT HAS BEGAIN TO GET VERY ANOING.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 FORD E-150. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE CRUISE CONTROL AND HORN FAILED TO WORK AND THE AIR BAG LIGHT REMAINED ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 125,000.
TL- THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 FORD F1-50. THE CONTACT EXPERIENCED THE FAILURE APRIL 26, 2014. THE VEHICLE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED WHILE SITTING IN TRAFFIC. THE CONTACT CURRENT MILLAGE OVER 240,00. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 5 MPH IN TRAFFICE . THE CONTACT HIT THE VEHICLE IN FRONT OF HIM. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN IN FOR REPAIRS. THE CONTACT DID NOT NOTIFY THE MANUFICATURE. LG
I WAS SITTING AT A STOP SIGN. WHEN I ACCELERATED TO MOVE, I HEARD A LOUD BANG NOISE AND THEN I HEARD A FLAPPING NOISE. I TURNED THE ENGINE OFF AND CALLED A TOW TRUCK. AFTER TOWING MY HANDICAPPED VAN TO THE FORD DEALER, I WAS TOLD THAT THE ENGINE HAD A SPARK PLUG BLOW OUT. I WAS ALSO INFORMED THAT THE VEHICLE MIGHT HAVE CAUGHT ON FIRE IF I HAD TRIED DRIVING MUCH FURTHER. THIS IS VERY SCARY FOR PEOPLE LIKE ME THAT EQUIP THESE VANS FOR SPECIAL USE. THE MILEAGE IS 99% CITY DRIVING. THERE SHOULD BE A RECALL ON THIS ENGINE.
WHILE TRAVELING ON THE HIGHWAY, MY 2003 E150 FORD VAN BLEW THE #2 SPARK PLUG OUT. THERE WAS A POPPING SOUND AND THEN THE ENGINE SOUNDED AS IF IT BLEW A ROD. AFTER CHECKING IT OUT, IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT IT WAS THE SPARK PLUG. A FEW DAYS PRIOR TO HIS EVENT, I COULD HEAR A SLIGHT TAPPING SOUND COMING FROM THE ENGINE. I HAD THE OIL CHANGED JUST TO BE SURE. THE SPARK PLUG HAS BEEN REPLACED, WITH A HELICOIL INSERTED, BUT THE WALL OF THE HEAD WAS EVEN DAMAGED. MY MECHANIC DID AN AWESOME JOB REPAIRING IT BUT EVEN SAID HE COULDN'T GUARANTEE IT WOULD LAST A 100 MILES OR 100,000 DUE TO THE HEAD DAMAGE. HE EVEN RECOMMENDED I TRADE IT IN. WITH ONLY 138,000 MILES ON IT I'M NOT READY TO LET IT GO. HOPEFUL
2003 Ford E-150 questions
Does the 2003 Ford E-150 have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 5 safety recalls for the 2003 Ford E-150: Vehicle Speed Control; Vehicle Speed Control:Cruise Control; Vehicle Speed Control; Electrical System:Wiring; Engine And Engine Cooling. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2003 Ford E-150?
Based on 21 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Electrical System (4), Engine And Engine Cooling (4), Power Train (3).
How do I check if a recall on my 2003 Ford E-150 has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.