Five problems related to manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe have been reported for the 2003 Ford F-250. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
- the contact stated that on 11/01/06 he could hear the exhaust system and he could smell fumes coming from the vehicle. The contact stated the 2003 Ford f250 was taken to several dealerships, and he was informed that the manifold bolts broke. The contact stated that they would have to replace the manifold bolts, and this was only a temporary repair. He has been informed by the dealership that this was an ongoing problem. The contact stated that the only way to resolve this problem was to take the heads off the engine and drill the exhaust manifold holds and reassemble with larger bolts. The failure mileage was 13500, and the current mileage was 15800. Updated 03/30/07.
: the contact stated while driving 70 mph on the freeway, the contact heard a loud popping noise. Upon inspection of the engine, the spark plug was lying on the intake manifold. The vehicle was towed to a local dealership.
2003 F-250 super duty 4x4 gas. 46,000 miles. Found 2 broken exhaust manifold studs on passenger side of engine. While investigating exhaust leak also found 2 front ball joints bad. Ford states that it is out of warranty and that it is normal wear and tear. I find this unacceptable. This vehicle was purchased less than 3 years ago. Most of the miles are traveling between texas and PA. This is a 3/4 ton super duty truck. Ford needs to stand behind their product.
I purchashed the 6 liter 2003 250 truck in may of 2003, and nothing but a nightmare ever since. It has already had a cracked exhaust manifold which was causing poisonous fumes to enter the cab, the dealer fixed it and said it happens. Well it only had 5,918 miles on it. I bought this new truck so I wouldn't have to be taking it to be fixed all the time. Well since that day in may the truck has been in the shop 3 times for no power, poor gas milage, surging and bucking while in the tow / haul feature. And all they do is re-program it and say that is the problem. Well I disagree and I feel this truck is unsafe and is a time bomb waiting to happen. I feel that someone needs to start a class action lawsuit against Ford or they need to step up and stand behind their supposed quality and make the customers happy and safe. Henry Ford would be disgusted if he were alive today,that whoever is the careless individuals in charge are allowing this truck to remain on the road. Does Ford need another firestone on their hands before they see what is going on . I sure hope that someone doesn't lose a family member before something is done. I can say that I will never purchase a new Ford vehicle again please someone help us, before its to late. Thank you.
VIN # 1fmsu41px3ec31720 5/3/03 recall 03b06 6/4/03 air conditioner failure 6/17/04 air conditioner failure , ac blend door binding ,plenum defective,had to remove dashboard to repair 6/18/03 4x4 failed to engage, faulty gem module 6/18/03 oil leaking at rear of motor, rear main seal failure, still leaking to date 11/6/03 water seperator failure, perform recall 03e04, perform recall 03l12 1/14/04 rear heater leaking , rear heater core failure, replace fuel manifold,because fuel seperator light still warning 2/27/04 rear main seal leaking/ no repair offered 3/11/04 rear main leaking / no repair offered 5/17/04 air conditioner failure,faulty line conection/rear main still leaking 6/10/04 rear main still leaking /no repair offered 8/5/04 recall 04s15 peformed/ turbo failure, unrelated to recall 8/13/04 rear main still leaking/ no repair offered 9/15/04 rear main still leaking / no repair offered/power loss since turbo replacement.