2003 Ford E550
Not enough comparison years on file yet for a fair verdict.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
- Complaints
- 65
- Recalls
- 0
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- Engine and engine cooling
None on file
None on file
34% of complaints
Complaints per year
2003: 65 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2003 | 65 |
Known problem areas
Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.
Engine and engine cooling
34% · 22 reportsMost commonly citing diesel and engine.
Power train
15% · 10 reportsMost commonly citing automatic transmission and driveshaft.
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Was taking vehicle in for a fuel smell that was intermitent on 7-30-03 to ricart Ford when I threw in the clutch to shift and lost hte clutch it went to the floor so I proceed to the break down lane and that is when I noticed the smoke and flames...
NHTSA ODI report, 2003-08-05
Tires
14% · 9 reportsMost commonly citing sidewall and tread/belt.
Electrical system
11% · 7 reportsShow complaint excerpts
On 6-17-03 purchased 2003 F350, Super Duty, 6.1 d on 7-22-03, 2000 miles excessive smoke coming from exhaust pipe, results: rocker assemlby broken.*ak on 7-30-03, all dash gages, radio, windows not working, results: electrical short number 35...
NHTSA ODI report, 2003-08-01
Air bags
9% · 6 reportsMost commonly citing frontal.
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The passenger side airbag on our 2003 Ford ranger xlt failed to operate in such a manner, during a collision, to prevent a head injury to my wife.
NHTSA ODI report, 2003-11-21
Safety timeline
No recalls on file for this model year.
0 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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Buy-smart checklist
2003 Ford E550 — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Engine and engine cooling: 22 reports on file for this year.
- Power train: 10 reports on file for this year.
- Tires: 9 reports on file for this year.
FAQ
- Is the 2003 Ford E550 reliable?
- There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
- What are the most common problems with the 2003 Ford E550?
- The most-reported component is engine and engine cooling, accounting for 34% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2003 Ford E550 have?
- No recalls are on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.