Power Train Related Problems of the 2003 Ford E-550

Table 1 shows four common power train related problems of the 2003 Ford E-550. The number one most common problem is related to the automatic transmission (two problems). The second most common problem is related to the driveshaft (two problems).

Table 1. Power Train related problems of Ford E-550


Recently reported Power Train problems of the 2003 Ford E-550

The Automatic Transmission problem

When braking when coming to an intersection the vehicle suddenly surges ahead and requires hard braking. To avoid running into an approaching 18 wheeler may 27, 2005 the vehicle surged so hard after braking that the tires burned rubber to stop the forward motion.   Read details...

The Driveshaft problem

My truck is a 03. I got it with 32000 on it. I had to replace the steering idem arm. And since I got the truck this truck I have a had problem with a shocking in my front end of the truck when I make a turn. I have gone back to my dealer and I have taken it to 3 other people plus Ford dealer.   Read details...

The Clutch problem

Was taking vehicle in for a fuel smell that was intermitent on 7-30-03 to ricart Ford when I threw in the clutch to shift and lost hte clutch it went to the floor so I proceed to the break down lane and that is when I noticed the smoke and flames coming from under the hood.   Read details...


Power Train related problems in other Ford E-550 model year vehicles:



E-550 Service Bulletins
E-550 Safety Recalls