Complaints
31
Crashes
9
Fires
1
Injuries
2
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 2003 Ford E-150 Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#12 complaints
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Avg mileage:131,814 mi
#22 complaints
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Avg mileage:105,064 mi
#32 complaints
EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
Avg mileage:1,697 mi
Crash-related:1
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2003 Ford E-150.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 2 | — | — | 131,814 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 2 | — | — | 105,064 mi | |
| EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER | 2 | 1 | — | 1,697 mi | |
| SEAT BELTS | 2 | 1 | — | 15,000 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 2 | — | — | 27,177 mi | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 2 | — | — | — | |
| AIR BAGS | 1 | — | — | 125,000 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION | 1 | — | — | — | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING | 1 | — | 1 | 3,200 mi | |
| ENGINE | 1 | — | — | 158,758 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN | 1 | 1 | — | 2,519 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM | 1 | 1 | — | 2,519 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 1 | — | — | 138,362 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY | 1 | 1 | — | 2,519 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM) | 1 | 1 | — | 6,125 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE | 1 | — | — | — | |
| POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT | 1 | — | — | 16,354 mi | |
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WEBBING | 1 | — | — | — | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR | 1 | — | — | 5,000 mi | |
| STEERING | 1 | — | — | 38,000 mi | |
| STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:PUMP | 1 | — | — | 12,000 mi | |
| STRUCTURE | 1 | 1 | — | 2,519 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR | 1 | 1 | — | 2,519 mi | |
| TIRES:TREAD/BELT | 1 | — | — | 86,214 mi | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL | 1 | 1 | — | 2,519 mi |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
131,814
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
105,064
EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
1,697
SEAT BELTS
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
15,000
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
27,177
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
AIR BAGS
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
125,000
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
3,200
ENGINE
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
158,758
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
2,519
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
2,519
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
138,362
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
2,519
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
6,125
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
16,354
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WEBBING
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
5,000
STEERING
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
38,000
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:PUMP
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
12,000
STRUCTURE
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
2,519
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
2,519
TIRES:TREAD/BELT
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
86,214
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
2,519
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