FordF-1502003
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2003 Ford F-150 Engine And Engine Cooling Problems

32
Owner complaint records in our dataset

Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.

Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.

What owners report

  • spark plug · 20 records
  • plug blew · 5 records
  • spark plugs · 5 records
  • heat shield · 5 records

Mileage in stored records

BandRecords
60–100k mi10
150–400k mi8
100–150k mi4
30–60k mi3
1–30k mi3

Complaint records

Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.

  • July 5, 2009 · 90,123 miles

    Engine And Engine Cooling

    While traveling @ 65 miles per hour down a highway, the number 3 spark plug & coil blew out from the head causing damage to the coil & spark plug itself. Our 2003 ford f150 supercrew lariot pick-up truck, which is in excellent condition, had to be towed. This is the first time this has happened to our vehicle. The local ford dealership recommended a quick fix of a spark plug insert after the plug hole was retapped…

    ODI 10275929

  • October 1, 2008 · 69,583 miles

    Engine And Engine Cooling

    On 10/1/08 i was coming out of a parking lot and heard a loud popping sound. Loss of power and ran rough . It was almost dark so i could not see what was wrong so i drove it the two miles home, along the side of the road. Next morning i took the truck to holder ford in lakeport, california and they said i had blown out the rear plug on the passenger side of the engine. They repaired it for $715.00 and i got it back…

    ODI 10245240

  • November 28, 2006 · 30,000 miles

    Engine And Engine Cooling · Suspension

    This is the second occurance that i have had a oil seal or gasket on the engine after driving 80 +mile per hour. I had my truck less than three years. I have also noticed it vibrate when reaching the speed mentioned. *nm

    ODI 10175466

  • May 9, 2005 · 11,181 miles

    Engine And Engine Cooling

    Dt: own a 2003 ford f150 with 11,000 miles. There is a heat shield over the muffler that was falling down. Took vehicle to the dealer, and as instructed by ford, was to remove the heat shield entirely. Feels this is dangerous without the heat shield which is not on the vehicle right now. Dealer ordered a new heat shield because the old one was deteriorating. Ford ordered not to replace the heat shield as per…

    ODI 10124002

  • October 19, 2004

    Engine And Engine Cooling

    While driving,the vehicle stalled. The consumer was able to restart the vehicle and drove it to the dealer for inspection. The mechanic informed the consumer that the problem could not be duplicated. *jb

    ODI 10097197

  • July 12, 2004

    Engine And Engine Cooling · Equipment · Mechanical

    I purchased an 2003 f-150 stx 4x4 in july of 2003. Less than 1 year later the air conditioner had to be replaced. Stopped working with no noticable problems. In the next 12 months the gear box has been replaced twice, i called our local dealer and told them the transmission was shifting harder than usual. Took it in and they couldn't duplicate or correct the problem. It continued, and less than 6 months goes by and…

    ODI 10128607

  • June 24, 2003 · 95,600 miles

    Engine And Engine Cooling · Ignition

    Just had my 2003 f150 5.4l fixed after the #3 spark plug blew out. New plugs and heads cost me $4000.00. The heads are the updated version ford now has. The original were 3 threads, allowing for the plugs to blow out before the 100,000 plug replacement. They now have 7 threads. Ford needs to recall and repay us. *jb

    ODI 10166477