Complaints
59
Crashes
4
Fires
5
Injuries
4
Fatalities
1
Recalls
0
Worst 2003 Ford E-350 Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#17 complaints
FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
Avg mileage:129,107 mi
#26 complaints
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Avg mileage:106,916 mi
Fires:2
#34 complaints
ENGINE
Avg mileage:113,145 mi
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Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2003 Ford E-350.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL | 7 | — | — | 129,107 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 6 | — | 2 | 106,916 mi | |
| ENGINE | 4 | — | — | 113,145 mi | |
| STEERING | 3 | — | — | 34,948 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 2 | — | — | 68,448 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 2 | — | 1 | 74,100 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 2 | — | — | 106,250 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | 2 | — | — | 1,076 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS | 2 | — | — | 1 mi | |
| STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM | 2 | — | — | — | |
| TIRES | 2 | — | — | 26,900 mi | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 2 | — | 1 | — | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 2 | 1 | — | 88,100 mi | |
| AIR BAGS | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE | 1 | — | — | 85,509 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL | 1 | — | — | 26,175 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY | 1 | — | — | — | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD | 1 | 1 | 1 | 85,000 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL | 1 | — | — | 59,500 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 1 | — | — | 233,105 mi | |
| EQUIPMENT | 1 | 1 | — | 103,000 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY | 1 | — | — | 98,000 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | 1 | — | — | — | |
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE | 1 | — | — | 78,000 mi | |
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY | 1 | — | — | 15,000 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 1 | — | — | 173,000 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 1 | — | — | — | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE | 1 | — | — | 77,000 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER | 1 | — | — | 1 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR | 1 | — | — | 1 mi |
FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
7
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
129,107
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
2
Avg Miles
106,916
ENGINE
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
113,145
STEERING
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
34,948
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
68,448
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
74,100
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
106,250
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
1,076
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
1
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
TIRES
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
26,900
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
88,100
AIR BAGS
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
85,509
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
26,175
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
1
Avg Miles
85,000
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
59,500
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
233,105
EQUIPMENT
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
103,000
FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
98,000
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
78,000
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
15,000
SERVICE BRAKES
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
173,000
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
77,000
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
1
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
1
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