13 problems related to power train 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.
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. When this happens it will likely be when I'm driving with my wife and two young kids. The only way to know that this issue exists is to either get under the truck and remove the decal which causes and also covers the damage, or to have the axle give out while driving. This was recently discovered while working on the vehicle. I don't currently have pictures as the vehicle is in for other repairs, but I can get pictures once I get the vehicle back.
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Driving a 2003 Ford F-150, lariat, super crew, going approximately 40 mph and accelerating, on the on-ramp entrance to CA state route 108, from standard road in sonora, CA, on July-3-2019, the wheels locked and their was a loss of steering. The time was approximately 11 am, road was dry, fair skies, no debris or obstacles on roadway. The road was in good condition. One week earlier replaced all tires at big o tires, sonora, CA; the wheel alignment was corrected at that time. The on-ramp was curving normally to the right, providing access to the westward bound traffic lane. When the wheels locked the vehicle spun to right, but turning the steering wheel to left, into the spin had no effect on the spin-out. The pick-up turned 180 degrees, and then rolled down the embankment on the inside of the on-ramp curve, the north-side of the on-ramp. I was injured, ems required I be flown by helicopter to the memorial hospital in modesto, CA. The CA highway patrol investigated the accident, and persumable took a witness statement from the truck driver who was following me as we entered the on-ramp. The witness, who had immediately ran down the embankment to render assistance, said he had never seen anything like it before, the wheel just come off. Being incapacitated from the rollover wreck, I did not get the name of the witness, but the investigating office must have. The accident report is not available as of this report writing.
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".
Vehicle caught on fire while parked in driveway. Had not been run in over a week. Completely burned up and caused damaged home. Vehicle burned had several explosions and burned at a high temp until it was extinguished by fire fighters.
My rear diff is making a loud noise at 50 to 55 miles an hour on my 2003 Ford 150. The rear diff is on the recall list, but the Ford dealership will not honor the recall because I have a salvage title. In no way was my vehicle diff compromised in connection to the salvage title. It is simply defective and makes a loud noise. Im wondering if it is safe to drive due to the loud noise.
The contact owns a 2003 Ford F-150. The contact stated that the vehicle became stuck in snow when the 4-wheel drive failed to work properly. The vehicle was taken to a private mechanic and the manufacturer was contacted. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 20,000 and the current mileage was 24,000.
The contact owns a 2003 Ford f150. While driving approximately 30 mph when the road was slippery and attempting to shift into four wheel drive, it failed to engage. The dealer located the failure and stated that the front shift fork and the sub shift fork needed to be replaced. The contact was responsible for paying $ 1,009 to have the front and sub shift forks replaced. He contacted the manufacturer; however, the manufacturer didn"t take a report or offer any assistance with the repair. The failure mileage was 66,879 and the current mileage was 66,921.
The contact owns a 2003 Ford F-150. He stated that while driving 10 mph, the indicator for the four wheel drive failed. As a consequence he briefly lost control of the vehicle, which increased his risk for a vehicle crash. He is in the process of taking the vehicle to the dealer for inspection, and notifying the manufacturer. The failure mileage was 55,400. The current mileage was 55,792.
The contact owns a 2003 Ford f150. The contact stated that the four wheel drive worked sporadically in inclement weather conditions. The dealer replaced the vacuum switch, but the failure recurred several days later. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer and they replaced the vacuum diaphragm motor assembly and the shifting fork control. After the repair, there had been no further occurrences. The manufacturer did not assist. The failure mileage was 69,300 and current mileage was 70,000. Updated 3/11/09 updated 03/13/09.
My 2003 Ford f150 supercrewcab fx4 4x4, was in four wheel drive as I proceeded to enter highway 39 from my drive. The vehicle kicked out of four wheel drive with the roads being wet which caused my truck's back tires to spin out. My truck then fishtailed as it threw itself into a ditch. The problem with it popping in and out of four wheel drive is a common problem. It happens every time that I use it. I have not taken it to a dealer yet, but have read several forums online that talk about the same problem.
2003 Ford f150 rolled backwards while parked resulting in the vehicle colliding into a building. The consumer stated the ignition was off.
While the vehicle was parked with the brake depressed, the front wheels began to turned which caused the vehicle to roll down a driveway. During this incident a baby was injured. The cause of the problem has yet to be determined. Please provide any additional information.