CarRecallWatchThe 2003 Ford F-150 has 4 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 423 complaints with NHTSA, including 43 crashes, 37 fires, 36 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Engine And Engine Cooling (71 reports).
2003 Ford F-150 recalls
Most common 2003 Ford F-150 problems
Problem areas named in the 423 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 71 |
| Power Train | 63 |
| Electrical System | 48 |
| Structure | 35 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 32 |
| Air Bags | 29 |
| Engine | 28 |
| Tires | 21 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 20 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 20 |
What owners report
I moved my vehicle from driveway to park on the street so my husband could park in the driveway. I then turned my vehicle off and roughly 2 hours later, a lady came screaming "fire fire fire!" I went to see where she was talking about and my truck was smoking under the hood, I then called the fire department and they came to extinguish the fire. I was unaware of any recalls as I am the 3rd owner of this vehicle.
The contact owns a 2003 Ford F-150 equipped with Firestone Tires, Tire Line: Firestone, Tire Size: 265/70/R17, DOT Number: (N/A). The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked and occupied, there was a burning rubber odor coming from the outside of the vehicle. The contact exited the vehicle to inspect the tires and became aware that the tread of the tires was loose. Neither the dealer nor an independent mechanic was contacted. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer or independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 277,144.
UNKNOWN - however there were NO warning lights or any other indication of malfunction or to service the truck. I took the truck to an independent service center & they did a full inspection & I did receive an estimate for repairs.
My husband was shoveling snow off of our vehicles and seen smoke coming from under the hood of his truck. When he opened the hood the truck was on fire on the right side. The truck was turned off when this happened. He threw snow on top of it to put the fire out and unplugged the battery to prevent further fire damage.
Well the passenger side in front seat seat belt needs replaced due to getting stuck after front airbags in dash and steering wheel after deployment from barley tapping a vehicle in front of the truck
2003 Ford F-150 questions
Does the 2003 Ford F-150 have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 4 safety recalls for the 2003 Ford F-150: Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly:Mounting; Vehicle Speed Control; Vehicle Speed Control; Steering:Gear Box:Shaft Pitman. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2003 Ford F-150?
Based on 423 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Engine And Engine Cooling (71), Power Train (63), Electrical System (48).
How do I check if a recall on my 2003 Ford F-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.