2003 Ford E-450 Problems

Typical for Model

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2003 Ford E-450.

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

Worst 2003 Ford E-450 Problems

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

#14 complaints

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

Avg mileage:136,392 mi
Fires:1
#23 complaints

TIRES

#31 complaints

AIR BAGS

Avg mileage:36,540 mi
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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2003 Ford E-450.

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
4
complaints
Crashes
Fires
1
Avg Miles
136,392
TIRES
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
AIR BAGS
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
36,540
EQUIPMENT
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
14,000
FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
113,020
FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
43,400
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
20,000
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
1
Avg Miles
238,000
SERVICE BRAKES
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
1
Avg Miles
238,000
STRUCTURE
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
14,000
SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:SPINDLE
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
1
Avg Miles
20,000
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
95,000
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
VISIBILITY
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
40,000
WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles

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