2003 Ford E-250 Problems

Typical for Model

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2003 Ford E-250.

20022004
Complaints
22
Crashes
4
Fires
2
Injuries
2
Fatalities
Recalls
0

Worst 2003 Ford E-250 Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#13 complaints

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Avg mileage:43,368 mi
Fires:1
#22 complaints

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING

Avg mileage:50,103 mi
Fires:1
#32 complaints

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

Avg mileage:88,818 mi
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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2003 Ford E-250.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
1
Avg Miles
43,368
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
1
Avg Miles
50,103
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
88,818
TIRES
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
114,800
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
170,000
AIR BAGS
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
27,000
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
55,000
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
50,103
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
50,103
EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
3,000
STEERING
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
600
STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
50,103
STEERING:LINKAGES:KNUCKLE:SPINDLE:ARM
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
30,427
SUSPENSION:FRONT
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
30
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles

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