2003 FORD F-350 SD Structurebodytailgate Problems
1 NHTSA complaint on file
Structurebodytailgate Issues in the 2003 FORD F-350 SD
1 structurebodytailgate complaint has been filed with NHTSA for the 2003 FORD F-350 SD. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.
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All Structurebodytailgate Complaints
JANUARY, 2004, THE FIRST "REAL" LOAD IN MY NEW 2003 FORD F-350 "SUPER DUTY" TRUCK, WAS MY HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHR. IT LOADED WITH NO APPARENT PROBLEMS. ON OFF-LOADING OF THE MOTORCYCLE, AS THE REAR TIRE ROLLED ONTO THE LEADING EDGE (LOWER EDGE) OF THE TAILGATE, THE TAILGATE CRUSHED. I SPOKE WITH THE PURCHASING DEALERS SERVICE MANAGER WHO AGREED THAT THE PROBLEM WAS UNUSUAL AND PROBABLY SHOULDN'T HAVE HAPPENED. HOWEVER, HE WOULD NOT WARRANTY THE TAILGATE. I WAS REFERRED TO THE FORD FACTORY SERVICE "REP." HE AGREED THAT HE DIDN'T THINK THE TAILGATE SHOULD HAVE FAILED, BUT HAD NO BASIS FOR WARRANTY. THE TWO SERVICE MANAGERS REFERRED ME TO THE FORD CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE CENTER. I CALLED THE CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE CENTER TWICE, HOPING TO GAIN ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. I WAS TOLD THAT FORD HAS TAILGATE SPECS AVAILABLE TO THE DEALERS THROUGH THE "FORD TECH HOTLINE." I CONTACTED THE DEALERS GENERAL MGR. HE "LOOKED INTO...
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2 complaints
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1 complaint
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1 complaint
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1 complaint
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1 complaint
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1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Control
1 complaint
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1 complaint
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1 complaint
Fuel System Gasoline
1 complaint
Fuel System Otherfuel Injection System
1 complaint
Parking Brake
1 complaint
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1 complaint
Power Trainautomatic Transmissiongear Position Indication Prndl
1 complaint
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1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor
1 complaint
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Tiressidewall
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