Table 1 shows one common equipment related problems of the 2003 Ford F-350.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Equipment problems |
While preparing for a camping trip this pass summer, I went to check the oil level. When I went to remove the oil dipstick, the dipstick tube broke, due to corrosion. This is the first time in my 25 years of owning a vehicle for that to happen. It would be alright, but in order to replace the tube, it is required to remove the exhaust manifold to properly replace it. In turn it cost more money to replace a product that should not break. I was fueling my truck and wanted to check all my fluids.
The passenger side rear spark plug blew out of the socket.
For several years, we have had exhaust gases going into our truck cab. We do not drive the truck due to this reason. One year ago, we took the truck to diesel specialists here in las vegas. They said that there was a problem with the manifold. They tried to fix it and it was good for about a week until it started to force exhaust gases back into the cab of the truck. I understand that there is a large recall of Ford vehicles doing the same issue. It appears that Ford is still making vehicles with faulty equipment on them. We would have taken our truck back to the dealer but we do not have a warranty.