2003 Ford E-350 Problems

Above Average Complaints

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2003 Ford E-350.

20022004
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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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2003 Ford E-350.

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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