Ford F-250 2003

Model F-250 made in 2003 by Ford got 26 consumer complains as well as 1 recall. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to electrical system and engine. There was one recall concerning exterior lighting .

Model 2003

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
EXTERIOR LIGHTING - BRAKE LIGHTS
11V352000FORD MOTOR COMPANY V (Vehicle)26715MFRFORD MOTOR COMPANY07/13/201107/13/2011571108
Defect SummaryFord 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.
Consequence SummaryNon-functioning lights could increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective SummaryDealers will replace the switches free of charge. the safety recall is expected to begin on or about august 15, 2011. owners may contact ford motor company customer relationship center at 1-866-436-7332.
NotesFord's safety recall no. 11c18.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov .

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
07/01/2011120000
 Tl* the contact owns a 2003 ford f-250. while driving approximately 70 mph, the vehicle stalled. the vehicle was towed to the dealer for diagnostics where the technician stated that the wiring harness had become exposed, causing a short and blowing the engine fuse. the technician advised that the wires would have to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the vin was not available. the approximate failure mileage was 120,000.
07/01/2011120000
 Tl- the contact owns a 2003 ford f-250. while driving approximately 70 mph, the vehicle stalled. the vehicle was towed to the dealer for diagnostics where the technician stated that the wiring harness had become exposed, causing a short and blowing the engine fuse. the technician advised that the wires would have to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the vin was not available. the approximate failure mileage was 120,000. kmj
07/01/2011120000
 Tl- the contact owns a 2003 ford f-250. while driving at approximately 70 mph the vehicle suddenly stalled. the vehicle was towed to the dealer for diagnostics. the technician stated the wiring harness had become exposed causing a short and blowing the engine fuse which lead to the vehicle to stall. the technician stated the wires would have to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the vin was not available. the approximate failure mileage was 120,000. ds
ENGINE
06/28/201069462
 #5 sparkplug shot out of the head when starting vehicle
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
09/09/201175000
 Tl* the contact owns a 2003 ford f-250. while driving 55 mph, the contact heard a loud thump and began to smell gasoline fumes entering the vehicle. the vehicle was taken to a private mechanic who diagnosed the vehicle with a blown spark plug. the dealer was unaware of the failure and advised him to bring the vehicle in for diagnostic testing. the manufacturer was aware of the failure. no repairs were performed. the current and failure mileages were 75,000.
09/09/201175000
 Tl- the contact owns a 2003 ford f-250. while driving 55 mph, the contact heard a loud thump and began to smell gasoline fumes entering the vehicle. the vehicle was taken to a private mechanic who diagnosed the vehicle with a blown spark plug. the dealer was unaware of the failure and advised him to bring the vehicle in for diagnostic testing. the manufacturer was aware of the failure. no repairs were performed. the current and failure mileages were 75,000. kmj
09/09/201175000
 Tl- the contact owns a 2003 ford f250. while driving 55 mph, the contact heard a loud thump noise when he smelled gasoline entering into the vehicle. the vehicle was taken to a private mechanic who diagnosed the vehicle with a blown spark plug. the dealer was unaware of the failure and advised him to bring the vehicle in for diagnostic testing. the manufacturer was aware of the failure. no repairs were performed. the current and failure mileages were 75,000. bw
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
10/06/201193000
 The rear brake lines have rusted out on my 2003 ford f250 - we received a letter from the ntsb asking if our brake lines had rusted out - they just did last night and almost caused an accident. this is incredible that a 7 1/2 year old vehicle lost it's brakes already.
STEERING
01/01/201050000
 Tl - the contact owns a 2005 ford f-250. the contact stated that when while driving over a road bump, the vehicle would jerk violently. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who was unable to diagnose the failure. the vehicle was then taken to a local mechanic who diagnosed that the vehicle needed to have a camber alignment performed. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure who did not offer any assistance. the vehicle was repaired. the failure mileage was 50,000 and the current mileage was 91,000. kmj
01/01/201050000
 Tl - the contact owns a 2005 ford f-250. the contact stated that while driving over a bump the vehicle would jerk violently. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who was not able to able to diagnosed that failure. the vehicle was then taken to a local shop who diagnosed that the vehicle needed to have a camber alignment performed. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure who did not offer any assistance. the vehicle was repaired. the failure mileage was 50,000 and current mileage was 91,000. pm
TIRES
07/07/2012144000
 Tl* the contact owns a 2003 ford f-250 equipped with definity tires a/t 33 12.5r 16.5. the contact was traveling 65 mph when the front passenger side tire blew out. the failure caused the front passenger to receive injuries to the lower back. the vehicle was towed a repair shop. the manufacturer was contacted. the vehicle was not repaired and the vin was uknown. the failure and current mileages were 144,000.
07/07/2012144000
 Tl-the contact owns a 2003 ford f-250 equipped with definity tires a/t 33 12.5r 16.5. the contact was traveling 65 mph when the front passenger side tire blew out. the failure caused the front passenger to receive injuries to the lower back. the vehicle was towed a repair shop. the manufacturer was contacted. the vehicle was not repaired and the vin was uknown. the failure and current mileages were 144,000. sm.
07/07/2012144000
 Tl- the contact owns a 2003 ford f-250 equipped with definity tires a/t 33 12.5r 16.5. the contact was traveling 65 mph when the front passenger side tire blew out. the failure caused the front passenger to receive injuries to the lower back. the vehicle was towed a repair shop. the manufacturer was contacted. the vehicle was not repaired and the vin was uknown. the failure and current mileages were 144,000. rds
04/19/201160000
 Tl- the contact owns a 2003 ford f250 equipped with cooper discoverer atr (lt265/75/r16 dot3dw8) tires. while driving at approximately 50 mph the contact noticed the vehicles steering felt awkward. the contact stopped the vehicle at the shoulder of the road and noticed the tread separation of the front driver and passenger side tires. the vehicle was taken to a tire shop. the technicians stated the tire needed to be replaced due to tread separation. the front driver and passenger side tires were replaced. after the replacement of the front tires the tread of the rear drivers and passengers side tires also separated damaging the wheel well and causing damage to the fender. the rear tires were not replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the vin was not available. the approximate failure mileage was 60,000. ds