2003 Ford F-150 Fuel/Propulsion System Problems
- 17
- 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 17 stored complaint records:
- 0 indicate a crash
- 0 indicate injury
- 1 indicate fire
What owners report
- fuel tank · 17 records
- fuel system · 5 records
- system gasoline · 5 records
- tank straps · 5 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 150–400k mi | 6 |
| 100–150k mi | 5 |
| 60–100k mi | 2 |
| 30–60k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Fuel/Propulsion System
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 ford f-150. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 11v385000 (fuel system, gasoline). The dealer (lynch ford chevrolet inc, 410 us-30, mt vernon, ia 52314, [redacted]) was contacted and confirmed that parts for the recall remedy were not available. The manufacturer was not contacted. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
ODI 11127941
Fuel/Propulsion System
I drove the truck about 90 miles sunday july 29. Parked the truck in front of my home went inside and about 10 minutes later heard an explosion. Went out front and found my truck engine compartment fully engulfed in flames. Fire was so hot it melted engineer parts and the hood. I had checked the oil, coolant and trans prior to making the trip. There were no leaks of any type. Have never had any issues with fule or…
Fire reported
ODI 11115093
Fuel/Propulsion System
Gas tank is leaking. Just read there was a recall on it
ODI 11084872
Fuel/Propulsion System
The fuel tank strap has broken due to corrosion. There is an active recall on this issue for similar vehicles from ford, but ford stated mine is not included. This is very dangerous.
ODI 10948699
Body · Electrical System · Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System · Power Train · Seat Belts · Service Brakes · Suspension · Visibility/Wiper · Wheels
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".
ODI 10936142
Fuel/Propulsion System
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 ford f-150. The contact stated that the fuel tank strap fractured and caused the fuel tank to separate from the vehicle. The fuel tank was punctured. The contact stated that there was evidence of a fuel leak underneath the vehicle. The contact was concerned that the punctured fuel tank was a fire hazard. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The vehicle was included in nhtsa campaign…
ODI 10923900
Fuel/Propulsion System
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 ford f-150. While the vehicle was stationary, fuel leaked onto the ground. In addition, the straps that held up the fuel tank had excessive rust. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was 111,000.
ODI 10916620
Fuel/Propulsion System
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 ford f-150. The contact stated that the fuel tank failed. While driving 10 mph, the vehicle emitted a popping noise. The contact was able to coast onto the shoulder, inspected the vehicle, and found that the fuel tank separated from the strap due to corrosion. The vehicle was towed to the contact's home. The dealer stated that the vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign number:…
ODI 10885777
Fuel/Propulsion System
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 ford f-150. The contact stated that while driving at an unknown speed, the fuel tank strap fractured and the fuel tank drop to the ground. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The technician confirmed that both fuel tank straps fractured due to corrosion and as a result, the fuel tank needed to be replaced. The technician made the contact aware that the vehicle was not included in nhtsa…
ODI 10851897
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System
While driving my truck with my wife & son, we heard a loud pop, like a gun shot, then my truck started to run real rough, i found a coil, & a spark plug had been blown out of the engine, because of the fuel build up & the spark from the truck still running we are lucky that the truck did not catch fire.
ODI 10730766
Body · Fuel/Propulsion System
Gas tank straps corroded/broke causing the tank to drop and leak. Excessive rust at bottoms of all four doors. *tr
ODI 10672425
Engine And Engine Cooling · Fuel/Propulsion System
Another cracked passenger side manifold on regularly serviced vehicle. Ford motor company should issue recall or provide "goodwill" based on the number of failed components being reported by ford owners. *tr
ODI 10660425
Engine And Engine Cooling · Fuel/Propulsion System
My 2003, ford f-150 blew a spark plug for the fourth time yesterday. Each time a different plug. I was heading to church and "pop". We were just getting on the on ramp when it happen. Four time now and each time i have to pay to get it fixed. Right now i can't afford to fix it and it's sitting in my yard... *tr
ODI 10631545
Fuel/Propulsion System
In march of 2014, my fuel tank straps broke due to excessive corrosion and my fuel tank fell to the road while i was driving. I paid to have it repaired that same month but i recently learned that this problem was in a ford recall, campaign number 11s21. I took the bill to a local ford dealership, per the ford recall instructions, but they denied my claim because i no longer own the vehicle; it was totaled in 2015
ODI 11015784
Fuel/Propulsion System
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 ford f-150. The contact stated that the vehicle was parked in a residential garage when it was noticed that there was a substantial gasoline fuel leak. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where the fuel tank was replaced due to excessive corrosion near the passenger's side fuel tank straps. The manufacturer was notified of the problem and advised the contact that there were…
ODI 10573448
Fuel/Propulsion System
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 ford f-150. The contact stated while having routine maintenance performed by an independent mechanic he was informed that the gasoline tank was leaking. The dealer notified the contact of nhtsa recall campaign number: 11v385000 (fuel system, gasoline). The vehicle was taken to a dealer for repair but was informed that they would only repair the vehicle if the gasoline tank was replaced.…
ODI 10543248
Fuel/Propulsion System
Used 2003 ford f150 i ordered a $100. Ny inspection, the service advisor informed me that this truck had a problem, the fuel tank straps recall his records showed on paper that it was done, but upon a physical inspection it was not done, only some make shift wires to hold up the gas tank the service advisor gave the wires to me to show you he contacted the ford dealer in massachusetts they said it was not their…
ODI 10487916