2003 FORD F-150 Equipment Problems

4 NHTSA complaints on file

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Equipment Issues in the 2003 FORD F-150

4 equipment complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2003 FORD F-150. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 2 resulted in injury.

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All Equipment Complaints

#10429920 |
SEPT 17TH 2011. SAT. NIGHT ABOUT 10:00PM I WAS DRIVING MY 2003 FORD F-150 TRUCK EAST. I WAS GOING ABOUT 45-50MPH ON A STRAIGHT COUNTRY ROAD WHEN A LOUD SOUND WENT OFF AND THE AIRBAGS DEPLOYED AND THE TRUCK CAME TO A SCREECHING STOP. I WAS ABLE TO KEEP THE TRUCK ON THE ROAD AS IT CAME TO A COMPLETE STOP. I AND A PASSENGER WERE WEARING SEATBELTS AND WERE ABLE TO GET OUT OF THE TRUCK. IT WAS FULL OF SMOKE AND THE HORN WAS BLARING , WE OPENED THE HOOD AND DISABLED THE HORN PUT ON THE EMERGENCY FLASHERS. THE TRUCK WOULD NOT MOVE. COULDN'T GET IT IN OR OUT OF GEAR, ITS A STANDARD. I CALLED MY INSURANCE CO. AND WE HAD MY TRUCK TOWED FROM THERE TO A FRIENDS HOUSE. BOTH OF US WERE PRETTY SHAKENED AND HAD HURT NECKS AND BACKS AND I HURT MY...
#10263771 |
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 FORD F-150. THE CONTACT OBSERVED A DEFECT WITH THE TIRE SOCKET WRENCH. THE WRENCH WAS EQUIPPED WITHIN THE VEHICLE TO ASSIST WITH TIRE REPAIRS; HOWEVER, IT WAS TOO SMALL TO LOOSEN THE LUG NUTS THAT SECURED THE SPARE TIRE. THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO REMOVE THE SPARE TIRE FROM THE VEHICLE IN ORDER TO CHECK THE AIR PRESSURE LEVEL. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE DEFECT. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 53,000. UPDATED 04/24/09.*JB
#10128607 |
I PURCHASED AN 2003 F-150 STX 4X4 IN JULY OF 2003. LESS THAN 1 YEAR LATER THE AIR CONDITIONER HAD TO BE REPLACED. STOPPED WORKING WITH NO NOTICABLE PROBLEMS. IN THE NEXT 12 MONTHS THE GEAR BOX HAS BEEN REPLACED TWICE, I CALLED OUR LOCAL DEALER AND TOLD THEM THE TRANSMISSION WAS SHIFTING HARDER THAN USUAL. TOOK IT IN AND THEY COULDN'T DUPLICATE OR CORRECT THE PROBLEM. IT CONTINUED, AND LESS THAN 6 MONTHS GOES BY AND I AM SITTING AT A RED LIGHT DOWNTOWN LOUISVILLE KY AND THE LIGHT TURNS GREEN I PUSHED THE ACCELERATOR AND THE TRUCK GOES BACKWARDS! THANK GOD NO ONE WAS BEHIND ME! AFTER 15 MINUTES I FINALLY GET THE TRUCK TO THE SIDE OF THE STREET AND CALL FORD ROADSIDE ASSTISTANCE. THAT WAS A JOKE IN ITSELF. FINALLY 4 HOURS LATER THE TRUCK IS TOWED TO OUR LOCAL DEALER AND THEY CALL THE NEXT...
#10074477 |
I HAVE BEEN HAVING A PROBLEM WITH REAR-SEAT SEATBELT EXTENDERS. THE EXTENDER PROVIDED BY OUR DEALER IS NUMBER F58Z-16611C22-A. THE PROBLEM IS THAT THE RECEPTACLE ON THE EXTENDER WILL NOT LATCH ONTO THE SEAT BELT UNLESS THE EXTENDER RECEPTACLE IS AT ROOM TEMPERATURE OR ABOVE. WE HAVE BEEN TRYING TO GET THIS PROBLEM RESOLVED FOR SEVERAL MONTHS. THE PARTS AND SERVICE FOLKS AT FRIENDLY FORD OF MONROE, MICHIGAN CLAIM THAT NOTHING CAN BE DONE ABOUT IT BECAUSE, ACCORDING TO FORD MOTOR COMPANY, THERE IS NO OTHER EXTENDER AVAILABLE. THEY HAVE REORDERED THE EXTENDERS SEVERAL TIMES, THINKING THAT MAYBE THEY WERE DEFECTIVE, BUT WE STILL HAVE THE PROBLEM. WE HAVE TO WARM UP THE EXTENDERS IN ORDER TO GET THEM TO WORK, AND EVEN THEN THEY WILL NOT LATCH 100 PERCENT OF THE TIME. I HAVE ALSO CONTACTED THE FORD MOTOR COMPANY AND THEY HAVE ALSO TOLD ME THAT NOTHING CAN...

Other 2003 FORD F-150 Problem Areas

Electrical System 34 complaints Engine And Engine Cooling 32 complaints Vehicle Speed Control 29 complaints Engine 27 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingengine 23 complaints Air Bags 21 complaints Fuelpropulsion System 20 complaints Unknown Or Other 18 complaints Fuel System Gasoline 17 complaints Structurebody 16 complaints Power Train 15 complaints Tires 13 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulic 11 complaints Power Trainautomatic Transmission 10 complaints Power Traintransfer Case 4 Wheel Drive 10 complaints Service Brakes 10 complaints Seat Belts 9 complaints Structure 8 complaints Structurebodydoor 8 complaints Wheels 8 complaints Power Trainaxle Assembly 7 complaints Visibilitywindshield 7 complaints Air Bagsfrontal 6 complaints Suspension 6 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline 5 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systemmanifoldheadermufflertail Pipe 5 complaints Fuel System Other 5 complaints Steering 5 complaints Tirestreadbelt 5 complaints Power Traindriveline 4 complaints Power Traindrivelinedifferential Unit 4 complaints Steeringgear Boxshaft Pitman 4 complaints Visibility 4 complaints Visibilitywiper 4 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System 3 complaints Exterior Lighting 3 complaints Interior Lighting 3 complaints Power Traindrivelinedriveshaft 3 complaints Seat Beltsfront 3 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip 3 complaints Suspensionrear 3 complaints Wheelslugsnutsboltsstuds 3 complaints Air Bagsfrontalsensorcontrol Module 2 complaints Electrical System Instrument Clusterpanel 2 complaints Electrical Systemignition 2 complaints Electrical Systemwiring 2 complaints Electrical Systemwiringfuses And Circuit Breakers 2 complaints Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash 2 complaints Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner 2 complaints Power Trainaxle Hubs 2 complaints Power Trainclutch Assembly 2 complaints Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly 2 complaints Steeringlinkagestie Rod Assembly 2 complaints Steeringrack And Pinion 2 complaints Suspensionfront 2 complaints Tiressidewall 2 complaints Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal 2 complaints Visibilityglass Siderear 2 complaints Electrical Systemignitioncoilspark Plugs 1 complaint Electrical Systemignitionmodule 1 complaint Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood 1 complaint Electronic Stability Control Esc 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasolinebelts And Associated Pulleys 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Control 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlgas Recirculation Valve Egr Valve 1 complaint Equipmentelectricalanti Theft Devices 1 complaint Exterior Lightingfog Lights 1 complaint Exterior Lightingheadlights 1 complaint Exterior Lightingheadlightsswitch 1 complaint Exterior Lightingturn Signal 1 complaint Exterior Lightingturn Signalswitch 1 complaint Forward Collision Avoidance Adaptive Cruise Control 1 complaint Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryhoses Linespiping And Fittings 1 complaint Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection Systemfuel Rail 1 complaint Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assemblymounting 1 complaint Fuel System Otherstoragetank Assembly 1 complaint Latcheslockslinkages 1 complaint Parking Brakeconventional 1 complaint Parking Brakeconventionalmechanicallinkage And Cable 1 complaint Power Trainautomatic Transmissiongear Position Indication Prndl 1 complaint Power Trainautomatic Transmissionlever And Linkagefloor Shift 1 complaint Power Trainaxle Assemblyaxle Shaft 1 complaint Power Trainmanual Transmission 1 complaint Power Trainmanual Transmissionfloor Shift Assembly 1 complaint Seat Belts Rearotherbuckle Assembly 1 complaint Seat Beltsfrontretractor 1 complaint Seat Beltsrearother 1 complaint Seatsfront Assemblyrecliner 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slipcontrol Unitmodule 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicfluid 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscpads 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsmaster Cylinder 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicpedals And Linkages 1 complaint Steering Steering Wheelhandle Bar 1 complaint Steeringgear Box Other Than Rack And Pinion 1 complaint Steeringrack And Pinionrack 1 complaint Structurebodybumpers 1 complaint Structureframe And Membersunderbody Shields 1 complaint Suspensionfrontcontrol Armlower Ball Joint 1 complaint Suspensionfronthub 1 complaint Suspensionfrontwheel Bearing 1 complaint Vehicle Speed Controlcables 1 complaint Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemrear Window 1 complaint Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls 1 complaint Visibilityrear Window Wiperwasherswitchwiring 1 complaint Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher 1 complaint Wheelshubcapcover 1 complaint
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