MYRModel Year Report

2003 Ford E550

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2003 Ford E550
RENDERED 2026-09-17T04:40:33.430Z

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.

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COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Ford E550 Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2003 highlighted. 2003: 65 complaints 2003
2003: 65 complaints
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YearComplaints
200365

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Percentages can add to more than 100% -- a complaint can name more than one system.

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 34%

34% of complaints: engine and engine cooling — 22 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing diesel and engine.

INJURY
POWER TRAIN 15%

15% of complaints: power train — 10 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing automatic transmission and driveshaft.

FIRE
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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, 20030805

TIRES 14%

14% of complaints: tires — 9 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing sidewall and tread/belt.

INJURY
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 11%

11% of complaints: electrical system — 7 distinct reports on file.

FIRE
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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, 20030801

AIR BAGS 9%

9% of complaints: air bags — 6 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing frontal.

CRASH INJURY
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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, 20031121

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2003 Ford E550 — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for engine and engine cooling issues (22 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for power train issues (10 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for tires issues (9 reports on file for this year).
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

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 2026-09-16 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.