2003 FORD F-350
3 recalls, 104 complaints - 36 TSBs
11V352000 Jul 13, 2011
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS
Defect Description
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 TH... Read more
Consequence
NON-FUNCTIONING LIGHTS COULD INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE SWITCHES FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 15, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FORD MOTOR COMPANY CUSTOMER RELATIONSHIP CENTER AT 1-866-436-7332.
07E066000 Aug 28, 2007
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
Defect Description
CERTAIN CEQUENT 90 DEGREE 7-WAY RIGHT ANGLE ADAPTORS SOLD BY DISTRIBUTORS IN TOW PACKAGES FOR AFTERMARKET SALES TO TOW 5TH WHEEL RV TRAVEL TRAILERS. DUE TO INCORRECT WIRING OF THE HARNESS, THE TRAILER LIGHTS MAY NOT OPERATE PROPERLY.
Consequence
IF THE TRAILER LIGHTS ARE NOT WORKING PROPERLY, A VEHICLE CRASH CAN OCCUR.
Remedy
ALL OF THE DEFECTIVE TOW PACKAGES ARE STILL AT THE DISTRIBUTOR LEVEL AND HAVE NOT BEEN SOLD TO ANY CONSUMERS.
04V327000 Jul 7, 2004
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
Defect Description
ON CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 6.0L DIESEL ENGINES, THE ENGINE GROUND STUD THAT ATTACHES THE NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL EYELET TO THE ENGINE BLOCK MAY BE LOOSE.
Consequence
IF THE GROUND WIRE IS LOOSE, ELECTRICAL CURRENT MAY FLOW TO THE RADIO SUPPRESSION STRAP CAUSING IT TO HEAT AND POTENTIALLY MELT OR IGNITE ADJACENT COMPONENTS WHICH COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE ENGINE GROUND STUD AND THE RADIO SUPPRESSION STRAP AND ADJACENT COMPONENTS WILL BE INSPECTED FOR DAMAGE AND REPLACED, IF NECESSARY. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 23, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-392-3673.
Complaint Statistics
104 total complaints
12 crashes 9 fires 6 injuries
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 10 |
| ENGINE | 8 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL | 6 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 6 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 6 |
| TIRES:TREAD/BELT | 5 |
| AIR BAGS | 4 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM | 3 |
| STEERING | 3 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL | 3 |
ENGINE
Jul 29, 2026
Incident date: Jul 24, 2026
The vehicle out of nowhere began to make a werid clacking noise (possibly the lifters so we thought) my husband immediately pulled off the freeway the car sputtered; The engine immediately SEIZED, BEGAN TO SMOKE, and CAUGHT FIRE.
Fire
AIR BAGS
Jul 13, 2026
Incident date: Jun 29, 2026
Coolant is burning and going into the oil in the engine. Occupancy indicator is malfunctioning causing a drastic amount of liability for death
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Jul 13, 2026
Incident date: Jun 29, 2026
Coolant is burning and going into the oil in the engine. Occupancy indicator is malfunctioning causing a drastic amount of liability for death
VISIBILITY/WIPER
Jul 13, 2026
Incident date: Jun 29, 2026
Backup camera recall has been since October 2025 and they have not stocked the parts since. I feel that that has been excessively long
STEERING
Sep 20, 2021
Incident date: Sep 16, 2021
The wires for the camshaft position sensor are failing just like they have in others models of the f series and cause the truck to suddenly die while driving. There was already a recall in place but it doesn't cover this vin and so I would like to request the recall be extended to this trucks vin
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Sep 20, 2021
Incident date: Sep 16, 2021
The wires for the camshaft position sensor are failing just like they have in others models of the f series and cause the truck to suddenly die while driving. There was already a recall in place but it doesn't cover this vin and so I would like to request the recall be extended to this trucks vin
ENGINE
Sep 20, 2021
Incident date: Sep 16, 2021
The wires for the camshaft position sensor are failing just like they have in others models of the f series and cause the truck to suddenly die while driving. There was already a recall in place but it doesn't cover this vin and so I would like to request the recall be extended to this trucks vin
STEERING
Jan 5, 2021
Incident date: Jun 10, 2018
AS I AM SURE YOU MUST BE AWARE OF THIS ISSUE: I PURCHASED USED A 2003 FORD -F350. I HAD MANY ISSUES AND HAD WORKED MOST OF THEM OUT. THERE WERE MANY ISSUES THAT WERE POSSIBLE I WAS CLEARLY UNAWARE OF. ONE BEING OF UTMOST SAFETY TO MYSELF AND OTHERS. MY HIGH PRESSURE OIL PUMP LOCATED INSIDE THE EN... Read more
ENGINE
Jan 5, 2021
Incident date: Jun 10, 2018
AS I AM SURE YOU MUST BE AWARE OF THIS ISSUE: I PURCHASED USED A 2003 FORD -F350. I HAD MANY ISSUES AND HAD WORKED MOST OF THEM OUT. THERE WERE MANY ISSUES THAT WERE POSSIBLE I WAS CLEARLY UNAWARE OF. ONE BEING OF UTMOST SAFETY TO MYSELF AND OTHERS. MY HIGH PRESSURE OIL PUMP LOCATED INSIDE THE EN... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES
Jan 5, 2021
Incident date: Jun 10, 2018
AS I AM SURE YOU MUST BE AWARE OF THIS ISSUE: I PURCHASED USED A 2003 FORD -F350. I HAD MANY ISSUES AND HAD WORKED MOST OF THEM OUT. THERE WERE MANY ISSUES THAT WERE POSSIBLE I WAS CLEARLY UNAWARE OF. ONE BEING OF UTMOST SAFETY TO MYSELF AND OTHERS. MY HIGH PRESSURE OIL PUMP LOCATED INSIDE THE EN... Read more
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Nov 12, 2019
Incident date: Oct 30, 2019
JUST DRIVING ON HIGHWAY 41 AND IT JUST STOPPED. ENGINE WENT DEAD. PULLED OVER TO SIDE OF ROAD AND TRIED STARTING AGAIN AND IT WOULDNT START. HAD TO GET IT TOWED. ITS BEEN IN SHOP FOR 20 DAYS. NEEDS A NEW FUEL TANK BECAUSE THE INNER LINING IS PEELING AND PARTICLES ARE GOING THROUGH ENGINE! NEED HELP ... Read more
ENGINE
Nov 12, 2019
Incident date: Oct 30, 2019
JUST DRIVING ON HIGHWAY 41 AND IT JUST STOPPED. ENGINE WENT DEAD. PULLED OVER TO SIDE OF ROAD AND TRIED STARTING AGAIN AND IT WOULDNT START. HAD TO GET IT TOWED. ITS BEEN IN SHOP FOR 20 DAYS. NEEDS A NEW FUEL TANK BECAUSE THE INNER LINING IS PEELING AND PARTICLES ARE GOING THROUGH ENGINE! NEED HELP ... Read more
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Jul 16, 2019
Incident date: Jun 15, 2018
MY DOME AND RUNNING BOARD LIGHTS ON MY 2003 FORD F350 SUPER DUTY, 4 DOOR TRUCK, STAY ON WHEN I AM DRIVING AND WHEN THE VEHICLE IS TURNED OFF AND LOCKED. ALSO WHILE DRIVING, THE DASH VEHICLE LIGHT IS RED SHOWING THAT ALL 4 DOORS ARE OPEN. ICAN BE PARKED OR MOVING, THE LIGHTS STAY ON. BOTH MY BATTER... Read more
WHEELS
Jun 27, 2019
Incident date: Apr 11, 2019
I AM INTERESTED IN THE HISTORY OF BF GOODRICH RUGGED TERRAIN T/A TIRES MADE IN 2014. I BOUGHT A SET OF FOUR LT 265/75-16 LRE FOR MY F350 ON 31 MAY, 2014. THEY CAME WITH A 6 YEAR/50K MILE WARRANTY. I HAD TIRES ROTATED PER WARRANTY. ON 11 APRIL, 2019, I EXPERIENCED A DRIVERS REAR TIRE FAILURE ON T... Read more
TIRES
Jun 27, 2019
Incident date: Apr 11, 2019
I AM INTERESTED IN THE HISTORY OF BF GOODRICH RUGGED TERRAIN T/A TIRES MADE IN 2014. I BOUGHT A SET OF FOUR LT 265/75-16 LRE FOR MY F350 ON 31 MAY, 2014. THEY CAME WITH A 6 YEAR/50K MILE WARRANTY. I HAD TIRES ROTATED PER WARRANTY. ON 11 APRIL, 2019, I EXPERIENCED A DRIVERS REAR TIRE FAILURE ON T... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Oct 3, 2017
Incident date: Oct 3, 2017
THE PASSENGER SIDE REAR SPARK PLUG BLEW OUT OF THE SOCKET
AIR BAGS
Aug 31, 2017
Incident date: Aug 22, 2017
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 FORD F-350. WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH, THE CONTACT CRASHED INTO ANOTHER VEHICLE. NONE OF THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A COLLISION CENTER AND THE DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED AS OF YET. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED A NECK FRACTURE THAT REQUIRE... Read more
Crash
1 injured
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Aug 4, 2017
Incident date: May 1, 2010
FOR SEVERAL YEARS, WE HAVE HAD EXHAUST GASES GOING INTO OUR TRUCK CAB. WE DO NOT DRIVE THE TRUCK DUE TO THIS REASON. ONE YEAR AGO, WE TOOK THE TRUCK TO DIESEL SPECIALISTS HERE IN LAS VEGAS. THEY SAID THAT THERE WAS A PROBLEM WITH THE MANIFOLD. THEY TRIED TO FIX IT AND IT WAS GOOD FOR ABOUT A WEE... Read more
TIRES:TREAD/BELT
May 5, 2017
Incident date: Apr 30, 2017
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 FORD F-350 EQUIPPED WITH BF GOODRICH RUGGED TERRAIN T/A TIRES, SIZE: 285/75/16. WHILE DRIVING 75 MPH, THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE TIRE SUSTAINED TREAD SEPARATION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS DAMAGE DOWN TO THE FENDER AND FENDER WELL OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT STATED T... Read more
ENGINE
Sep 26, 2016
Incident date: Sep 26, 2016
DRIVING ALONG LOUD NOISE PULLED OVER TO FIND A SPARK PLUG BLEW OUT OF THE ENGINE BLOCK TAKING THE THREADS WITH IT. NO FIRE THANK GOODNESS!
ENGINE
May 26, 2015
Incident date: May 18, 2015
I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD AND I HEARD A LOUD POP. THE ENGINE HAD A VERY ABRUPT LOSS IN POWER AND BEGAN SHAKING AS I TRIED TO ACCELERATE. I WAS ON A 2 LANE ROAD AND HAD NO CHOICE BUT TO TRY AND MAINTAIN MY SPEED TO PREVENT CAUSING AN ACCIDENT FROM BEING REAR ENDED. AFTER DRIVING SEVERAL MILES TO A ... Read more
POWER TRAIN
May 26, 2015
Incident date: May 18, 2015
I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD AND I HEARD A LOUD POP. THE ENGINE HAD A VERY ABRUPT LOSS IN POWER AND BEGAN SHAKING AS I TRIED TO ACCELERATE. I WAS ON A 2 LANE ROAD AND HAD NO CHOICE BUT TO TRY AND MAINTAIN MY SPEED TO PREVENT CAUSING AN ACCIDENT FROM BEING REAR ENDED. AFTER DRIVING SEVERAL MILES TO A ... Read more
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Jan 20, 2015
Incident date: Dec 16, 2014
VEHICLE STALLED AT 55 MPH ON HIGHWAY. *TR
STRUCTURE:BODY
Sep 11, 2014
Incident date: May 16, 2007
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 FORD F-350. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BED OF THE VEHICLE WAS RUSTED AND CAUSED SHARP EDGES TO DEVELOP. THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO UTILIZE THE BED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED AND THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 80,000.
ENGINE
Jul 2, 2014
Incident date: Jul 6, 2010
I CALLED FORD MOTOR COMPANY MY 2003 FORD F350 SD. SC. 4X4 5.4 ENG. WITH THE PROBLEM WITH BOTH EXHAUST MANIFOLDS ROTTING AWAY & THE STUDS & NUTS THAT HOLD THE EXHAUST MANIFOLDS TO ENGINE HEADS THAT THEY WERE ALL ROTTING AWAY , THEY TOLD ME WE WON'T FIX THE PROBLEMS FOR FREE . I WOULD LIKE FOR TO INVE... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Apr 10, 2014
Incident date: Apr 4, 2006
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 FORD F-350. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER REMOVING THE KEY FROM THE IGNITION SWITCH, THE ENGINE CONTINUED TO OPERATE ERRONEOUSLY. AFTER REINSERTING THE KEY INTO THE IGNITION THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO SHUT THE ENGINE OFF. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE RECURRED MULTIPLE... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Feb 27, 2014
Incident date: Sep 1, 2004
CRACKED "Y" PIPE IS LEAKING DIESEL EXHAUST FUMES INTO CAB OF TRUCK. THIS OCCURRED PREVIOUSLY WHEN THE TRUCK WAS UNDER WARRANTY BACK IN 2004 BUT NOW IT IS NOT UNDER WARRANTY NOR IS THERE A RECALL. I HAVE BROUGHT THIS UP TO SEVERAL DEALERS IN THE AREA BUT UNLESS IT IS UNDER WARRANTY THEY WON'T COVER... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES
Jan 30, 2014
Incident date: Jan 23, 2014
I THOUGHT MY FOOT SLIPPED OFF THE BRAKE AND TAPED THE REAR END OF THE CAR IN FRONT OF ME. SCRATCHED THE BUMPER OF THE CAR I TAPPED. I WAS ON I 95S TOWARDS FREDERICKSBURG, VA WHEN MY BRAKE WARNING LIGHT CAME ON. TAPED BRAKE AND THE PEDAL ALMOST WENT TO THE FLOOR, BUT I DID HAVE SOME BRAKING. GOT THE ... Read more
Crash
ENGINE
Oct 4, 2013
Incident date: Sep 1, 2013
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 FORD F-350. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ENGINE COOLANT LEVEL WAS FOUND TO BE PREMATURELY LOW. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION, WHO ADVISED THE CONTACT THAT THE HEAD GASKET HEAD BOLTS WERE DEFECTIVE. THE MANUFACTURE WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEH... Read more
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Jul 18, 2013
Incident date: Jul 17, 2013
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 FORD F-350. THE CONTACT STATED THAT SMOKE BEGAN EMERGING FROM UNDER THE HOOD. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION WHERE THEY STATED THAT THERE WAS A HOLE IN THE FUEL LINE AND DIESEL FUEL HAD LEAKED ONTO THE ENGINE. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE FUEL LIN... Read more
Fire
POWER TRAIN
May 7, 2013
Incident date: May 3, 2013
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 FORD F350. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH THE TRANSMISSION STARTED SLIPPING AND THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO RESTART VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NEITHER REPAIRED NOR TAKEN FOR DIAGNOSIS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF INCIDENT.... Read more
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
May 23, 2012
Incident date: Apr 3, 2012
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 FORD F-350. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH, HE LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AS THE VEHICLE INDEPENDENTLY DECELERATED TO A COMPLETE STOP. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSIS. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE AIR BLOCKERS FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACE... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
Apr 12, 2012
Incident date: Feb 1, 2012
HAVE FICM FAILURE AND MULTIPLE FUEL INJECTORS FAIL, WHEN TOOK TO DIESEL SHOP WAS INFORMED THAT THIS IS COMMON FAILURE AND THEY HAD AT LEAST 6 IN REPAIR SHOP WITH SAME PROBLEM. *TR
FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
Mar 28, 2012
Incident date: Mar 2, 2009
STRONG DIESEL FUEL ODOR AT IDLE IN CAB WITH WINDOWS CLOSED. STRONG DIESEL ODOR AROUND FRONT OF TRUCK. NO VISIBLE LEAKS OR DAMP AREAS. FEAR FIRE HAZARD. *TR
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL
Jan 30, 2012
Incident date: Jan 2, 2005
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 FORD F350 DIESEL. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE COULD NOT BE STARTED IN COLD WEATHER. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER SEVERAL TIMES FOR THE FAILURE. THE DEALER PERFORMED A DIAGNOSTIC WHICH LOCATED THE FAILURE AT THE EGR EXHAUST SYSTEM VALVE BUT THE DEALER DID NO... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Oct 31, 2011
Incident date: Jun 30, 2011
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 FORD F350. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM FAILED AND WAS INOPERABLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO ADVISED THAT THE AFTER MARKET RADIO COULD HAVE POSSIBLY CAUSED OTHER ELECTRICAL FAILURES WITHIN THE VEHICLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED AND A CO... Read more
AIR BAGS
Apr 6, 2011
Incident date: Apr 5, 2011
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 FORD F-350. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE FELL ASLEEP WHILE DRIVING AND THE VEHICLE TRAVELED OFF THE ROADWAY WHERE HE CRASHED INTO TWO TREES. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THE CONTACT WAS UNINJURED AND A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS... Read more
Crash
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Oct 20, 2010
Incident date: Jun 4, 2010
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 FORD F-350. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH, A SPARK PLUG FLEW OUT OF THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT AND HIT THE HOOD OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A REPAIR SHOP WHERE A COIL AND THE SPARK PLUG WERE REPLACED. THE FAILURE OCCURRED TWO ADDITIONAL TIMES AFTER.... Read more
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Apr 9, 2009
Incident date: Apr 1, 2003
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 FORD F350. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE SLOWLY GAINED SPEED DURING ACCELERATION. THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN TO THE DEALER ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS FOR THIS ISSUE AND WAS INFORMED THAT IT WAS A NORMAL CHARACTERISTIC FOR THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT FEELS THAT THE ISSUE WAS A SA... Read more
TIRES
Jun 25, 2008
Incident date: Jun 7, 2008
TIRE WARPED WHILE DRIVING AT ABOUT 70 MPH. *TR
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
Apr 23, 2008
Incident date: Apr 18, 2008
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 FORD F350. WHILE PARKED AT A SHOPPING CENTER, THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE WAS BURGLARIZED AND ITEMS WERE STOLEN FROM WITHIN THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. SHE RESEARCHED AND DISCOVERED HOW EASY IT WAS FOR HER TYPE OF VEHICLE TO BE BURGLARIZED. SHE ALSO... Read more
TIRES:TREAD/BELT
Jul 11, 2007
Incident date: Jun 24, 2007
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 FORD F350. WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH, THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE AMERI-TECH TIRE BLEW OUT WITHOUT WARNING. THE CURRENT ESTIMATE FROM HIS INSURANCE COMPANY IS OVER $2,700, WHICH INCLUDES FENDER AND RIM DAMAGE ON THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE, THE ABS SYSTEM, AND THE FENDER INNER-LINE... Read more
TIRES:TREAD/BELT
Oct 30, 2006
Incident date: Nov 17, 2005
FAX FROM (FL) RE FOUR TIRE TREAD SEPARATIONS ON HIS 2003 FORD F350 4X4 LARIAT W/DUAL REAR WHEELS. *TS DOT NUMBERS ADOR 1P6 2202, ADOR 1P6 2802, ADOR 1P6 2202, ADOR 1P6 2202. THE FIRST TIRE TREAD SEPARATED AT 18000 MILES WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS BEING DRIVER AT 65 MPH. THE AWNING ON THE TRAILER BEIN... Read more
TIRES:TREAD/BELT
Aug 25, 2006
Incident date: Aug 26, 2004
LTR FM (FL) RE FOUR TIRE TREAD SEPARATIONS ON HIS 2003 FORD F350 4X4 LARIAT W/DUAL REAR WHEELS. *TS *JB
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL
May 9, 2006
Incident date: Apr 26, 2006
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE STALLED AND LOST POWER. THIS OCCURRED AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, AND IN ALL INCIDENTS THE VEHICLE RESTARTED. THE VEHICLE WAS LATER DRIVEN TO THE DEALER, WHO REPLACED AND REPROGRAMMED THE TURBO-CHARGER. HOWEVER THIS DID NOT REMEDY THE PROBLEM. ON THE MOS... Read more
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL
Oct 28, 2005
Incident date: Jan 21, 2004
DT: THE CONTACT STATED WHEN PRESSING THE GAS PEDAL THE VEHICLE HESITATED. THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN TO THE DEALER FIVE TIMES. THE DEALER REPLACED THE EXHAUST SENSOR, THE TURBO, AND REPROGRAMMED THE COMPUTER THREE TIMES. THE REPLACEMENT OF THESE PARTS HAD NOT CORRECTED THE PROBLEM. IT RECURRED INTERMITTE... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL
Sep 2, 2005
Incident date: Aug 23, 2004
CONSUMER REQUEST FOR REIMBURSEMENT FOR ENGINE REPLACEMENT IN THE 2003 FORD F350.*MR THE CONSUMER HAD A MULTITUDE OF PROBLEMS WITH THE VEHICLE LACKING POWER AND BLOWING OUT WHITE SMOKE, AT TIMES THE VEHICLE WOULD HESITATE ON START UP, IT JERKED WHEN THE CONSUMER ATTEMPTED TO ACCELERATE, THERE WAS A ... Read more
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Sep 2, 2005
Incident date: Aug 15, 2005
2005 FORD F350 HESITATED DURING ACCELERATION.*MR *NM
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Aug 18, 2005
Incident date: Jan 1, 1901
2003 FORD F350 DEVELOPED PROBLEMS WITH THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL.***NO ANSWER REQUIRED***. *MR WHEN THE GAS PEDAL WAS PRESSED THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT MOVE. EACH TIME THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER BUT THEY WERE UNABLE TO PERMANENTLY RECTIFY THE PROBLEM. VARIOUS COMPONENTS WERE REPLACED/REPAIRED BUT ... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL
Jul 12, 2005
Incident date: Aug 31, 2004
TURBO CHARGER IS ON IT'S THIRD FAILURE AND INSTALATION. I ONLY HAVE 11,000 MILES ON THE FORD F-350, THE WASTED TIME ON MY END IS REDICULOUS. FROM WHAT I HEARD FORD AND THE DEALERSHIPS ARE INDUNDATED WITH THIS PROBLEM, BUT THEY ARE REFUSING TO RECALL.
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Technical Service Bulletins, 2003 FORD F-350
36 manufacturer communications from 36 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 9 |
| 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 6 |
| 100000 POWER TRAIN | 5 |
| 090000 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER | 2 |
| 010000 STEERING | 1 |
| 061110 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS | 1 |
| 061200 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL | 1 |
| 141100 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE | 1 |
18406
Feb 1, 2005
162000 STRUCTURE:BODY
SERVICE TIPS BEFORE ARC WELDING ON THE FRAME OR BODY OF A UNIT. *TT
18397
Feb 1, 2005
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
LACK OF POWER, SURGE, AND/OR DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES P2263 OR P0299. *TT
18376
Jan 1, 2005
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
A COLD WEATHER REVERSE ENGAGEMENT STALL. *TT
0471
Dec 31, 2004
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
WARNING INDICATORS-PARKING AID-REVERSE SENSING SYSTEM (RSS) AND FORWARD SENSING SYSTEM (FSS)-FALSE ACTIVATION OF WARNING TONE-SERVICE TIPS. *MJ UPDATE. *TT
042411
Dec 13, 2004
180000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
MEMONTARY RETURN TO IDLE DURING AGGRESSIVE ACCELERATION - DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) P0123. *TT
04236
Nov 29, 2004
020000 SUSPENSION
VEHICLE LEAN SAG WHEN OBSERVED FROM REAR OF VEHICLE. *EH
18217
Oct 1, 2004
090000 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
MULTIPLE VEHICLES - FUEL LEVEL INDICATION CONCERNS - SERVICE TIP. VARIOUS MODELS INCLUDING 2005 SUPER DUTY F-SERIES, EXCURSION, EXPEDITION, EXPLORER, MOUNTAINEER AND AVIATOR. *TT
18223
Oct 1, 2004
033100 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM
VACUUM PUMP INOPERATIVE OR RUNS CONTINUOUSLY - CLIMATE CONTROL DEFAULTS TO DEFROST. OASIS. TO ALSO INCLUDE 2005 SUPER DUTY F-SERIES, EXCURSION, AND F650/750. *TT
031603
Aug 23, 2004
106000 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
REAR AXLE POPPING/CHATTER NOISE - DANA 80 MODEL DUAL REAR WHEEL (DRW). *AR
17956
Aug 1, 2004
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
DTC U1262 (SCP COMMUNICATION BUS FAULT) STORED IN THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER (IC). *TT
18069
Aug 1, 2004
061120 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER
LOW POWER AND/OR DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0299 OR P2263 - TURBOCHARGER DIAGNOSTIC SERVICE TIP. *TT
17917
Jul 1, 2004
100000 POWER TRAIN
LOW/OSCILLATING LINE PRESSURE OR LOW/NO PTO TORQUE DUE TO INCOMPLETE PTO WIRING INSTALLATION. *TT
04115
Jun 14, 2004
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
NO START OR CONSTANT ENGINE MISFIRE - FUEL INJECTION CONTROL MODULE (FICM) DIAGNOSIS - 6.0L DIESEL. *TT
16915
May 1, 2004
100000 POWER TRAIN
EXCESSIVE DRIVE-AWAY SHUDDER OR VIBRATION UNDER MODERATE TO HEAVY ACCELERATION FROM A STOP. *TT
17669
Mar 1, 2004
138120 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:WINDSHIELD:ELECTRICAL HEATING ELEMENT
CLIMATE CONTROL DEFAULTS TO DEFROST. *TT
17667
Mar 1, 2004
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
OIL LEAK FROM FRONT OR REAR OF ENGINE. *TT
17643
Mar 1, 2004
100000 POWER TRAIN
HARSH/SLIPPING ENGAGEMENTS, UPSHIFTS AND/OR DOWNSHIFTS ON VEHICLES WITH TORQSHIFT - ADAPTIVE SHIFT STRATEGY. *TT
17618
Mar 1, 2004
100000 POWER TRAIN
TRANSMISSION GEAR RATIO ERROR - DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) P0730 ON VEHICLES WITH TORQSHIFT TRANSMISSION. *TT
17613
Mar 1, 2004
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
DRIVEABILITY CONCERNS AND SET DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTC'S) P2614 (CAMSHAFT POSITION OUTPUT CIRCUIT OPEN) AND P2617 (CRANKSHAFT POSITION OUTPUT CIRCUIT OPEN). *TT
17603
Mar 1, 2004
141100 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE
AIR BAG LIGHT ON WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) B1871 OR B1935 FOLLOWING ECS/RCM REPLACEMENT. *TT
17535
Feb 1, 2004
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
LACK OF POWER AND/OR DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) P0103 - AIR INDUCTION SYSTEM WATER/SNOW DEFLECTOR KIT. *MJ
17537
Feb 1, 2004
100000 POWER TRAIN
HARSH ENGAGEMENT OR SHIFT ISSUES WITH PULSATING COOLER LINES AND ERRATIC LINE PRESSURE. *MJ
17553
Feb 1, 2004
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
LOW CHARGING SYSTEM VOLTAGE WHILE SNOW PLOWING. *MJ
17554
Feb 1, 2004
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
OIL/DUST FILM AT CAC CONNECTIONS. *MJ
17534
Feb 1, 2004
090000 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
WATER IN FUEL LIGHT ON, WHICH DOES NOT TURN OFF AFTER WATER HAS BEEN DRAINED FROM THE HORIZONTAL FUEL CONDITIONING MODULE (HFCM). *MJ
17508
Jan 1, 2004
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
FALSE DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTC'S SET DURING USE OF ACTIVE COMMANDS WITH WDS. *TT
17460
Jan 1, 2004
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
OIL LEAK THAT SEEMS TO BE COMING FROM HEAD GASKET AREA. INCLUDING FORD F450/550 MY2003. *TT
17472
Jan 1, 2004
061200 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL
LOW POWER CONDITION AND/OR DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) P2263. 6.0L DIESEL ENGINE. ALSO INCLUDES MY2003 FORD F450/550. *TT
16518
Oct 30, 2003
061110 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS
ACCESSORY DRIVE BELT SQUEALING NOISE FROM THE ENGINE AREA WHEN THE ENGINE FAN CLUTCH IS ENGAGED WHILE OPERATED IN HOT DUSTY CLIMATES. VARIOUS MODELS INCLUDING 2003 F450/550. *TT
03174
Sep 1, 2003
010000 STEERING
STEERING WHEEL FIGHT AFTER RIDING OVER BUMPS/RUTS. 2003, 2004 F450 AND F550 MODELS INCLUDED. *TT
03911
May 12, 2003
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
ROUGH IDLE AND/OR HESITATION WHEN ACCLERATING ON CERTAIN SUPER DUTY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A 5.4L OR 6.8L ENGINE. *TT
02227
Nov 11, 2002
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
ENGINE-CYLINDER HEAD DECK LEAK-4.6 AND 5.4L ENGINES-NEW SERVICE-ONLY GASKET AND CYLINDER HEAD KITS AVAILABILITY. *MJ
16411
Nov 1, 2002
073200 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:INJECTORS
6.0L DIESEL ENGINE POWER MODULE (DEPM) FUEL INJECTOR CONTROL MODULE MONITOR TRAILER TOW WIRING IS NOT REIMBURSABLE. *MJ
16403
Nov 1, 2002
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
ENGINE-LIGHT TICK OR RATTLE TYPE NOISE FROM ENGINE AFTER COLD START. *MJ
16185
Oct 1, 2002
353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
EQUIPPED WITH 100I DUAL MEDIA RADIO - SPEED ADJUST VOLUME FUNCTION NOT SUPPORTED. *MJ OWNER GUIDE UPDATE. *TT
02177
Sep 2, 2002
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
COOLING SYSTEM-MOTORCRAFT PREMIUM GOLD ENGINE COOLANT-SERIVCE TIPS. *MJ
FORD F-350 - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the FORD F-350 across all model years (1991, 2020).
116
Total Recalls
6,535
Total Complaints
0
Investigations
347
Reported Crashes
205
Reported Fires
17
Reported Deaths
FORD F-350 - Year by Year
Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 0 | 119 | View |
| 2020 | 2 | 237 | View |
| 2019 | 4 | 721 | View |
| 2018 | 2 | 304 | View |
| 2017 | 2 | 729 | View |
| 2016 | 0 | 291 | View |
| 2015 | 1 | 289 | View |
| 2014 | 0 | 150 | View |
| 2013 | 1 | 110 | View |
| 2012 | 4 | 252 | View |
| 2011 | 4 | 204 | View |
| 2010 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 2009 | 3 | 55 | View |
| 2008 | 7 | 176 | View |
| 2007 | 3 | 56 | View |
| 2006 | 4 | 206 | View |
| 2005 | 3 | 170 | View |
| 2004 | 3 | 216 | View |
| 2003 (current) | 3 | 104 | |
| 2002 | 3 | 140 | View |
| 2001 | 6 | 181 | View |
| 2000 | 5 | 367 | View |
| 1999 | 13 | 531 | View |
| 1998 | 1 | 16 | View |
| 1997 | 4 | 188 | View |
| 1996 | 4 | 167 | View |
| 1995 | 3 | 191 | View |
| 1994 | 7 | 126 | View |
| 1993 | 9 | 129 | View |
| 1992 | 7 | 74 | View |
| 1991 | 7 | 34 | View |
| 1989 | 0 | 2 | View |