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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Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2003 Ford E-250.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 3 | — | 1 | 43,368 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING | 2 | — | 1 | 50,103 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 2 | — | — | 88,818 mi | |
| TIRES | 2 | — | — | 114,800 mi | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 2 | 1 | — | 170,000 mi | |
| AIR BAGS | 1 | 1 | — | 27,000 mi | |
| AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | 1 | 1 | — | 55,000 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL | 1 | — | — | 50,103 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY | 1 | — | — | 50,103 mi | |
| EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER | 1 | — | — | 3,000 mi | |
| STEERING | 1 | — | — | 600 mi | |
| STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM | 1 | — | — | 50,103 mi | |
| STEERING:LINKAGES:KNUCKLE:SPINDLE:ARM | 1 | 1 | — | 30,427 mi | |
| SUSPENSION:FRONT | 1 | — | — | 30 mi | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 1 | — | — | — | |
| WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS | 1 | — | — | — |
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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