CarRecallWatchThe 2003 Ford E-350 has 7 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 46 complaints with NHTSA, including 4 crashes, 4 fires, 4 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Service Brakes, Hydraulic (9 reports).
2003 Ford E-350 recalls
Most common 2003 Ford E-350 problems
Problem areas named in the 46 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 9 |
| Electrical System | 9 |
| Fuel System, Diesel | 8 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 6 |
| Steering | 5 |
| Engine | 4 |
| Suspension | 2 |
| Air Bags | 2 |
| Seat Belts | 2 |
| Tires | 2 |
What owners report
To whom it may concern, i recently purchased a 2003 ford econoline e150 vin# [XXX] . from a private party in the state of michigan, im am being refused insurance because the van is coming up as incomplete , the van was sent and finished by Elk automotive Inc , on [XXX] MPV [XXX] they company that manufactured it ,gave it the same vin # [XXX] with completion date as [XXX] the identification sticker from Elk automotive is on the door jam and has been dot approved, i have the michigan title in my name , it says nothing about incomplete on title, but NHTSA website keeps popping up incomplete and my insurance provider wont insure it please contact me or help please. my name is [XXX] ,
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 FORD E-350 PULLING A 24-FOOTER AUTO TRAILER. WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH AND ATTEMPTING TO REDUCE SPEED, THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED AND TRAVELED TO THE FLOORBOARD. THE CONTACT USED THE TRAILER BRAKES TO STOP THE VEHICLE. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED PER AN UNKNOWN RECALL FOR THE BRAKES IN 2004. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO DETERMINED THAT THE AIR BOOSTER, MASTER CYLINDER, AND PRESSURE PUMP NEEDED REPLACEMENT. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED, BUT THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS STILL SOFT AND STILL ALMOST TRAV
I WAS STOPPED AT A STOPLIGHT ON A HIGHWAY RAMP IN TOWN BEHIND ANOTHER VEHICLE WAITING FOR THE LIGHT TO TURN GREEN. AS I SAT WAITING, THE VAN SUDDENLY ACCELERATED INTO THE VEHICLE AHEAD OF ME WHILE THE BRAKES WERE STILL FULLY APPLIED! I DID NOT HAVE MY FOOT ON THE GAS PEDAL, JUST ON THE BRAKE. THE ACCELERATION WAS SO SUDDEN AND FAST THAT MY FRONT TIRES LEFT SKID MARKS BECAUSE THE BRAKES WERE FULLY APPLIED. I HAD BEEN USING THE CRUISE CONTROL EARLIER ON THE HIGHWAY, BUT HAD DISENGAGED IT BEFORE GETTING INTO TOWN, WELL BEFORE THE RAMP TO THE STOPLIGHT. THIS IS THE FIRST TIME THIS HAS HAPPEND WITH THIS VAN; HOWEVER, I ALSO OWN A 2001 FORD E350 VAN, AND BEFORE I STOPPED USING IT, I HAD PROBLEMS W
SPARK PLUG BLOWN OUT OF HEAD. *TR
SPARK PLUG BLOWN OUT OF HEAD. *TR
2003 Ford E-350 questions
Does the 2003 Ford E-350 have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 7 safety recalls for the 2003 Ford E-350: Vehicle Speed Control; Equipment Adaptive/Mobility; Vehicle Speed Control:Cruise Control; Vehicle Speed Control; Equipment Adaptive/Mobility. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2003 Ford E-350?
Based on 46 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Service Brakes, Hydraulic (9), Electrical System (9), Fuel System, Diesel (8).
How do I check if a recall on my 2003 Ford E-350 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.