general problems of the 2003 Ford F-150

I purchased this f150 in November, 2023. The only code shown was a lean code, p0171. I removed the bed first to begin my inspection. Upon removing the original fuel tank, I discovered a gash in the top of the tank,about 1/8" wide by 3" long. It should have set a code like a missing gas cap would, but there was none. The gash appeared to be several years old due to the rust pitting. I believe the gash was a result of the cross member rubbing against the tank. The previous owner did not mention the defect. Fuel would have spilled out if the tank was completely filled. I did not find any service alerts for this though they may exist. The truck currently has 225k miles.

Tl the contact owns a 2003 Ford F-150. The contact stated that the check engine warning light had been illuminated since the day of purchase. The contact also stated that while the vehicle was parked in the car port the vehicle suddenly caught on fire. The fire department came and put out the fire. A fire department report was made. The vehicle was deemed totaled as well as damaged the contact's residence. There were no injuries. The contact contacted a certified mechanic who informed them of a recall for the year/make/model, NHTSA campaign number: 06e056000 (fuel system, gasoline). The contact stated the VIN had not shown to be included in the recall. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 203,000.

Tl the contact owns a 2003 Ford F-150. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 11v385000 (fuel system, gasoline). The dealer (lynch Ford Chevrolet inc, 410 us-30, mt vernon, IA 52314, 319-895-8500) was contacted and confirmed that parts for the recall remedy were not available. The manufacturer was not contacted. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

I drove the truck about 90 miles Sunday July 29. Parked the truck in front of my home went inside and about 10 minutes later heard an explosion. Went out front and found my truck engine compartment fully engulfed in flames. Fire was so hot it melted engineer parts and the hood. I had checked the oil, coolant and trans prior to making the trip. There were no leaks of any type. Have never had any issues with fule or oil leaks.

Trans went out a month after intake crack had to be replace almost $1,650 together also ball joints and tierod ends no good shock no good brake are falling and rear end is grinding this truck should have never been sold help and there's "more".

While driving my truck with my wife & son, we heard a loud pop, like a gun shot, then my truck started to run real rough, I found a coil, & a spark plug had been blown out of the engine, because of the fuel build up & the spark from the truck still running we are lucky that the truck did not catch fire.

Another cracked passenger side manifold on regularly serviced vehicle. Ford motor company should issue recall or provide "goodwill" based on the number of failed components being reported by Ford owners.

My 2003, Ford F-150 blew a spark plug for the fourth time yesterday. Each time a different plug. I was heading to church and "pop". We were just getting on the on ramp when it happen. Four time now and each time I have to pay to get it fixed. Right now I can't afford to fix it and it's sitting in my yard. . .

Cng regulator was leaking compressed natural gas into the engine compartment.

Cng regulator leaking compresssed natual gas into engine compartment.

Cng regulator leaking compressed natural gas into engine compartment.