Two problems related to clutch have been reported for the 2003 Ford F-150. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2003 Ford F-150 based on all problems reported for the 2003 F-150.
The contact owns a 2003 Ford F-150. While driving approximately 30 mph, the vehicle decelerated and the engine revved. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to mathews Ford newark (500 hebron rd, newark, OH 43056, (740) 522-2181) where it was diagnosed that the clutch assembly unit failed and needed replacement. The clutch assembly was replaced, but the failure recurred five times. After each failure, the clutch assembly unit was replaced by the same dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failures. The failure mileage was 31,950.
When making slow turns in my 2003 Ford F-150 supercrew (only 42,000 miles on the truck), the truck has a vibration. Went to a Ford service technician, and they could not diagnose the problem, they suggested to re-pack the clutch packs, which was done. Vibration still occuring 1 week later. According to other's who also own Ford vehicles, this seems to be a huge problem that Ford states is normal wear and stating its a problem we have to live with.