2003 FORD F-250 SD Structurebody Problems
1 NHTSA complaint on file
Structurebody Issues in the 2003 FORD F-250 SD
1 structurebody complaint has been filed with NHTSA for the 2003 FORD F-250 SD. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.
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Crashes
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Fires
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Injuries
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Deaths
All Structurebody Complaints
VEHICLE HAS 7.3 LITER DIESEL ENGINE AND THE FORD 4R100 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION AND 4 WHEEL DRIVE. TRANSMISSION FAILED AT ABOUT 88,000 MILES DESPITE PROPER SERVICING SINCE NEW. IT WOULD INTERMITTENTLY STOP SHIFTING IN NORMAL USE AND BEGAN TO SLIP BADLY. ONLY SECOND GEAR WAS STILL WORKING WHEN I GOT IT TO THE DEALER THE NEXT DAY. THE TRANSMISSION WAS REPLACED AT MY EXPENSE ($3500+). THE REPLACEMENT TRANSMISSION FAILED IN A SIMILAR WAY AT ABOUT 135,000 MILES DESPITE BEING SERVICED AS REQUIRED BY THE DEALER. THEY ARE UNABLE TO OBTAIN A VALVE BODY FOR THIS TROUBLESOME ASSEMBLY AND IT HAS BEEN AT THE DEALER FOR NEARLY TWO WEEKS. THIS MODEL OF TRANSMISSION IS DEFECTIVE AND DANGEROUS ESPECIALLY IF YOU ARE TOWING AND LOSE ENGINE BRAKING DUE TO THE TRANSMISSION FAILING. FORD NO LONGER USES THIS TRANSMISSION AS IT HAS A HIGH FAILURE RATE. THE BODY HAS RUSTED THROUGH AT ONE OF...
Other 2003 FORD F-250 SD Problem Areas
Engine And Engine Coolingenginediesel
27 complaints
Engine And Engine Cooling
21 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingengine
14 complaints
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
12 complaints
Tires
12 complaints
Fuel System Diesel
9 complaints
Steering
8 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System
6 complaints
Fuelpropulsion System
6 complaints
Power Train
6 complaints
Vehicle Speed Control
6 complaints
Electrical System
5 complaints
Suspensionfront
5 complaints
Tirestreadbelt
5 complaints
Unknown Or Other
5 complaints
Equipment
4 complaints
Fuel System Gasoline
4 complaints
Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal
4 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System
3 complaints
Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection System
3 complaints
Steeringhydraulic Power Assistpump
3 complaints
Electrical Systemignition
2 complaints
Electrical Systemstarter Assembly
2 complaints
Electrical Systemwiring
2 complaints
Engine
2 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systemmanifoldheadermufflertail Pipe
2 complaints
Equipmentelectrical
2 complaints
Service Brakes
2 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulic
2 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip
2 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor
2 complaints
Steeringlinkagestie Rod Assembly
2 complaints
Structure
2 complaints
Suspension
2 complaints
Suspensionfrontcontrol Armlower Ball Joint
2 complaints
Suspensionfrontcontrol Armupper Ball Joint
2 complaints
Electrical System12v24v48v Batterycables
1 complaint
Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood
1 complaint
Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash
1 complaint
Electronic Stability Controlautomatic Asc
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasolineturbosupercharger
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingengineother Fuel Typesturbosupercharger
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Control
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlcatalytic Convertor
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingbrake Lights
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingtail Lights
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryhoses Linespiping And Fittings
1 complaint
Parking Brake
1 complaint
Power Trainautomatic Transmissioncontrol Module Tcmpcmtecm
1 complaint
Power Traindriveline
1 complaint
Seatsmidrear Assembly
1 complaint
Service Brakes Airdisc
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscpads
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentshoses Linespiping And Fittings
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsmaster Cylinder
1 complaint
Steeringhydraulic Power Assist System
1 complaint
Steeringlinkagesdraglinkconnection
1 complaint
Steeringlinkagesknucklespindlearm
1 complaint
Structureframe And Members
1 complaint
Suspensionrear
1 complaint
Tirespressure Monitoring And Regulating Systems
1 complaint
Tiressidewall
1 complaint
Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevicesexterior
1 complaint
Wheels
1 complaint