Complaints
27
Crashes
0
Fires
3
Injuries
2
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 2003 Ford Econoline Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#14 complaints
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
#23 complaints
TIRES
Avg mileage:69,000 mi
#32 complaints
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Avg mileage:35,000 mi
Fires:1
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2003 Ford Econoline.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 4 | — | — | — | |
| TIRES | 3 | — | — | 69,000 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 2 | — | 1 | 35,000 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 2 | — | — | 86,000 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 2 | — | 1 | — | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING | 1 | — | — | 93,195 mi | |
| EQUIPMENT | 1 | — | — | 35,000 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE | 1 | — | — | — | |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 1 | — | — | 105,000 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 1 | — | — | 30,000 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC | 1 | — | — | 100,969 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 1 | — | — | 35,000 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | 1 | — | — | 7,000 mi | |
| STRUCTURE | 1 | — | — | 10,000 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS | 1 | — | — | — | |
| STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS | 1 | — | — | — | |
| SUSPENSION | 1 | — | — | 35,000 mi | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL | 1 | — | 1 | 10,158 mi | |
| WHEELS:RIM | 1 | — | — | 35,000 mi |
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
TIRES
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
69,000
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
35,000
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
86,000
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
93,195
EQUIPMENT
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
35,000
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
105,000
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
30,000
SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
100,969
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
35,000
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
7,000
STRUCTURE
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
10,000
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
SUSPENSION
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
35,000
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
10,158
WHEELS:RIM
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
35,000
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