Power Train Related Problems of the 2003 Ford F-150

Table 1 shows 17 common power train related problems of the 2003 Ford F-150. The number one most common problem is related to the power train (13 problems). The second most common problem is related to the transfer case (eight problems).


Recently reported Power Train problems of the 2003 Ford F-150

The Power Train problem

Ford placed a decal on the rear differential that wraps all the way around the axle. This decal holds water and has caused any area touching the decal to rust excessively. Ford has told me that this will cause they rear differential fail.   Read details...

The Transfer Case problem

The contact owns a 2003 Ford f150 4wd. The contact was driving approximately 2 mph in inclement weather when the contact drove over snow and the vehicle began to spin uncontrollably. The contact then engaged the accelerated and noticed that the vehicle was in four wheel drive but the four wheel   Read details...

The Axle Assembly problem

Driving in my back yard, testing new snow tires, speed aprox. 25 mph, hit 10" deep hole, broke axle, directly behind brake disc, rear wheel on the drivers side, pictures available. Had to replace axle.   Read details...


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