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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Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2003 Ford E-450.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 4 | — | 1 | 136,392 mi | |
| TIRES | 3 | — | — | — | |
| AIR BAGS | 1 | — | — | 36,540 mi | |
| EQUIPMENT | 1 | — | — | — | |
| EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. | 1 | — | — | 14,000 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL | 1 | — | — | 113,020 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY | 1 | — | — | 43,400 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY | 1 | — | — | 20,000 mi | |
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES | 1 | — | 1 | 238,000 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 1 | — | — | — | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 1 | — | 1 | 238,000 mi | |
| STRUCTURE | 1 | — | — | 14,000 mi | |
| SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:SPINDLE | 1 | — | 1 | 20,000 mi | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 1 | — | — | 95,000 mi | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL | 1 | — | — | — | |
| VISIBILITY | 1 | — | — | 40,000 mi | |
| WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS | 1 | — | — | — |
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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