Worst 2003 Ford F-550 Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Diesel Fuel System
Fuel System, Diesel:Storage:Tank Assembly
Engine Problems
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2003 Ford F-550.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diesel Fuel System | 12 | — | — | 66,099 mi | |
| Fuel System, Diesel:Storage:Tank Assembly | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Engine Problems | 2 | — | 1 | — | |
| Engine & Cooling | 2 | — | 1 | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System | 2 | — | 1 | — | |
| Airbags | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Wiring | 1 | — | 1 | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Diesel | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline:Turbo/Supercharger | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Equipment:Recreational Vehicle/Trailer | 1 | — | 1 | — | |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Fuel Injection System:Injectors | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System, Other:Fuel Injection System | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Automatic Transmission | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Power Train:Axle Assembly | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belts:Front | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Suspension Failures | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension:Rear:Springs:Leaf Spring Assembly:Hanger/Bracket | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Tire Defects | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Vehicle Speed Control:Cruise Control | 1 | — | 1 | — | |
| Wheels:Lugs/Nuts/Bolts/Studs | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Wheels:Rim | 1 | — | — | — |
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Recalls for 2003 Ford F-550
1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting ~26,715 vehicles.
FORD IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 RANGER TRUCKS BUILT FROM JANUARY 25, 2011, THROUGH APRIL 25, 2011 AT THE TWIN CITIES ASSEMBLY PLANT, AND SERVICE PARTS DISTRIBUTED TO DEALERS FOR CERTAIN 2004 THROUGH 2011 MODEL YEAR RANGER TRUCKS, 2002 THROUGH 2005 MODEL YEAR EXCURSION VEHICLES, AND 2002 THROUGH 2007 MODEL YEAR F-250, F-350, F-450, AND F-550 TRUCKS FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." THE MULTI-FUNCTION SWITCH WAS SHIPPED WITH A SUBCOMPONENT (SLIDER) THAT MAY EXPERIENCE DEFORMATION. A MULTI-FUNCTION SWITCH WITH A DEFORMED SLIDER MAY MALFUNCTION CAUSING THE TURN SIGNAL, TAIL LIGHTS, HAZARD WARNING SIGNAL FLASHERS AND/OR BRAKE LIGHTS NOT TO ACTIVATE.
Other Ford F-550 Years
Wider context: See the full Ford F-550 reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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