FordF-1502003
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2003 Ford F-150 Equipment Problems

4
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.

Among these 4 stored complaint records:

  • 0 indicate a crash
  • 1 indicate injury
  • 0 indicate fire

Mileage in stored records

BandRecords
1–30k mi1
30–60k mi1

Complaint records

Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.

  • September 17, 2011

    Air Bags · Electrical · Equipment

    Sept 17th 2011. Sat. Night about 10:00pm i was driving my 2003 ford f-150 truck east. I was going about 45-50mph on a straight country road when a loud sound went off and the airbags deployed and the truck came to a screeching stop. I was able to keep the truck on the road as it came to a complete stop. I and a passenger were wearing seatbelts and were able to get out of the truck. It was full of smoke and the horn…

    2 injuries

    ODI 10429920

  • March 30, 2009 · 53,000 miles

    Equipment

    Tl*the contact owns a 2003 ford f-150. The contact observed a defect with the tire socket wrench. The wrench was equipped within the vehicle to assist with tire repairs; however, it was too small to loosen the lug nuts that secured the spare tire. The contact was unable to remove the spare tire from the vehicle in order to check the air pressure level. The manufacturer was notified of the defect. The failure and…

    ODI 10263771

  • 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

  • February 5, 2004 · 500 miles

    Equipment · Rear/Other

    I have been having a problem with rear-seat seatbelt extenders. The extender provided by our dealer is number f58z-16611c22-a. The problem is that the receptacle on the extender will not latch onto the seat belt unless the extender receptacle is at room temperature or above. We have been trying to get this problem resolved for several months. The parts and service folks at friendly ford of monroe, michigan claim…

    ODI 10074477