CarRecallWatchThe 2003 Ford F-350 has 2 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 90 complaints with NHTSA, including 11 crashes, 8 fires, 7 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Engine And Engine Cooling (19 reports).
2003 Ford F-350 recalls
Most common 2003 Ford F-350 problems
Problem areas named in the 90 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 19 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 13 |
| Electrical System | 11 |
| Tires | 7 |
| Engine | 7 |
| Steering | 6 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 6 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 4 |
| Air Bags | 4 |
| Unknown Or Other | 4 |
What owners report
When the 03 Ford F350 dually, is placed in Park, it will just roll away!
I was under the truck working on it and the truck was on I had the emergency brake on and the truck went into reverse and ran me over
The wires for the camshaft position sensor are failing just like they have in others models of the f series and cause the truck to suddenly die while driving. There was already a recall in place but it doesn't cover this vin and so I would like to request the recall be extended to this trucks vin
AS I AM SURE YOU MUST BE AWARE OF THIS ISSUE: I PURCHASED USED A 2003 FORD -F350. I HAD MANY ISSUES AND HAD WORKED MOST OF THEM OUT. THERE WERE MANY ISSUES THAT WERE POSSIBLE I WAS CLEARLY UNAWARE OF. ONE BEING OF UTMOST SAFETY TO MYSELF AND OTHERS. MY HIGH PRESSURE OIL PUMP LOCATED INSIDE THE ENGINE OF MY 2003 FORD F-350 6.0 DIESEL FAILED. WHEN THAT HAPPENS THE ENGINE STOPS. THE HIGH PRESSURE OIL PUMP PROVIDES NEEDED PRESSURE TO THE INJECTORS IN ORDER TO HAVE A RUNNING ENGINE. BEING PARKED AND THE HPOP FAILING IS ONE THING HOWEVER DRIVING 55MPH ON A 2 LANE HIGHWAY AGAINST ONCOMING TRAFFIC ON A TURN IS A VERY BAD SITUATION. I AM FORTUNATE THAT I AM STILL VERY STRONG AT THE AGE OF 54. MY
JUST DRIVING ON HIGHWAY 41 AND IT JUST STOPPED. ENGINE WENT DEAD. PULLED OVER TO SIDE OF ROAD AND TRIED STARTING AGAIN AND IT WOULDNT START. HAD TO GET IT TOWED. ITS BEEN IN SHOP FOR 20 DAYS. NEEDS A NEW FUEL TANK BECAUSE THE INNER LINING IS PEELING AND PARTICLES ARE GOING THROUGH ENGINE! NEED HELP I PURCHASED THIS TRUCK IN 2015 AND ITS BEEN IN SHOP 7 DIFFERENT TIMES.
2003 Ford F-350 questions
Does the 2003 Ford F-350 have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls for the 2003 Ford F-350: Exterior Lighting:Brake Lights; Exterior Lighting:Tail Lights; Electrical System:12V/24V/48V Battery. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2003 Ford F-350?
Based on 90 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Engine And Engine Cooling (19), Vehicle Speed Control (13), Electrical System (11).
How do I check if a recall on my 2003 Ford F-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.