2003 Ford Ford Truck Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

2003 Ford Ford Truck recalls

No safety recalls on file for the 2003 Ford Ford Truck.

Most common 2003 Ford Ford Truck problems

Problem areas named in the 12 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem area	Reports
Power Train	2
Air Bags	2
Structure	1
Wheels	1
Fuel System, Gasoline	1
Seats	1
Service Brakes, Hydraulic	1
Unknown Or Other	1
Equipment	1
Latches/Locks/Linkages	1

What owners report

2021-04-01, Tires
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 FORD F-150 EQUIPPED WITH COOPER TIRES, TIRE LINE: DISCOVER AT3, TIRE SIZE: 275/65/R18, DOT NUMBER: UTYJIM62518. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN THE FRONT PASSENGER'S SIDE TIRE WAS REPLACED, HE NOTICED A 2-INCH BLISTER ON THE INSIDE OF THE TIRE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC TO BE DIAGNOSED. THE TIRES WERE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 140,000. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE.

2008-01-16, Engine And Engine Cooling
2003 FORD EXPEDITION BLEW THE SPARK PLUG AND COIL. *TR

2008-01-12, Latches/Locks/Linkages
I HAVE A 2003 FORD EXPLORER THAT LIKE SO MANY OTHERS HAS A CRACK(S) ON THE BACK TAILGATE RIGHT BELOW THE BACK GLASS. FORD MOTOR HAS TOLD ME THAT BECAUSE MY CAR IS OUT OF WARRANTY THAT THEY WILL NOT FIX IT. THERE ARE A LOT OF EXPLORERS WITH THE SAME PROBLEM AND FORD KNOWS OF THIS PROBLEM BUT WILL NOT EXTEND A RECALL ON IT. ISN'T THERE A SAFETY CONCERN THAT IF THE CRACKS KEEP GETTING LARGER (WHICH THEY WILL) THAT THERE IS A POSSIBILITY OF THE BACK GLASS BREAKING OR THE TAILGATE SPLITTING INTO? I, LIKE MANY OTHERS NEED SOME HELP FROM SOMEBODY IN ORDER TO MAKE FORD RESPONSIBLE FOR THEIR DEFECTS AND CORRECT THEM. THANKS *TR

2005-10-21, Air Bags
I WAS DRIVING MY 2003 FORD EXPEDITION TO MY CHILDREN'S SCHOOL ON FRIDAY, SEPT 30, 2005, AT 8 AM. WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD, THE DRIVER'S AIRBAG DEPLOYED. THE TRUCK HAS NOT BEEN WRECKED, HIT, OR IN ANY KIND OF ACCIDENT. THERE WAS NO REASON FOR THE AIRBAG TO SUDDENLY & UNEXPECTEDLY DEPLOY WHILE I WAS DRIVING. FORD HAS TAKEN NO RESPONSIBILITY. IN FACT, CONSUMER AFFAIRS HAS NOT YET CALLED US BACK (AFTER THEY TOLD US THEY WOULD CALL IN 2 DAY, THEN 7 DAYS, BUT NO RESPONSE YET.) THE FORD DEALERSHIP (WHO HAS THE TRUCK) HAS NOT TAKEN ANY ACTION EITHER. THE "REP" HAS STILL NOT SHOWN UP FROM MEMPHIS. FORD WILL NOT PROVIDE US A RENTAL CAR, DEMO, LOANER, ETC. WE ARE PAYING FOR THAT OUT OF POCK

2005-10-19, Unknown Or Other
WATER LEAK WITNESSED BY SVC MGR & SERVICE WRITER, BUT THEY SAID THEIR SERVICE DEPT CANNOT FIND LEAK, THEREFORE THEY CANNOT REPAIR. $41K TRUCK IS BARELY 2 YRS OLD AND THIS IS THE 3RD TIME I BROUGHT TRUCK THERE BECAUSE OF LEAK. IN THE 2 YRS I OWNED IT, I'VE HAD 4 OTHER REPAIRS MADE ON OTHER ITEMS WHICH "WENT". THE A/C HAS BEEN REPAIRED TWICE, ALTHOUGH I BROUGHT IT IN FOR REPAIR 3 TIMES. *JB

2003 Ford Ford Truck questions

Does the 2003 Ford Ford Truck have any recalls?

No. NHTSA has no safety recalls on file for the 2003 Ford Ford Truck at this time.

What are the most common problems with the 2003 Ford Ford Truck?

Based on 12 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Power Train (2), Air Bags (2), Structure (1).

How do I check if a recall on my 2003 Ford Ford Truck 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.