2003 Ford Ford Truck
Only 12 complaints on file — too few 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.
Only 12 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 12
- Recalls
- 0
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
None on file
None on file
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Complaints per year
2003: 12 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1980 | 0 |
| 1981 | 0 |
| 1982 | 0 |
| 1983 | 1 |
| 1984 | 1 |
| 1985 | 2 |
| 1986 | 2 |
| 1987 | 2 |
| 1988 | 7 |
| 1989 | 6 |
| 1990 | 8 |
| 1991 | 9 |
| 1992 | 10 |
| 1993 | 7 |
| 1994 | 15 |
| 1995 | 21 |
| 1996 | 18 |
| 1997 | 34 |
| 1998 | 25 |
| 1999 | 33 |
| 2000 | 25 |
| 2001 | 20 |
| 2002 | 37 |
| 2003 | 12 |
Known problem areas
Only 12 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Power train
2 of 12 total reports mention: power train, most commonly citing manual transmission and automatic transmission.
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My 2003 Ford expedition was parked on an incline with the parking brake set. The vehicle rolled down the hill and hit a building. It damaged the building and the vehicle(Yet to be determined in amount).
NHTSA ODI report, 2005-07-19
Air bags
2 of 12 total reports mention: air bags, most commonly citing frontal.
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On July 30, 2005,we were totally stopped, waiting to make a left turn when we were struck from behind by a driver going about 50 MPH (In a 30 MPH zone). We were in a 2003 Ford windstar sport van with quad-captian seats.
NHTSA ODI report, 2005-08-22
Also filed under Seats
Wheels
1 of 12 total reports mentions: wheels, most commonly citing rim.
Tires
1 of 12 total reports mentions: tires.
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Tl* the contact owns a 2003 Ford f-150 equipped with cooper tires, tire line: discover AT3, tire size: 275/65/R18, DOT number: UTYJIM62518.
NHTSA ODI report, 2021-04-01
Structure
1 of 12 total reports mentions: structure, most commonly citing bumpers.
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 Ford Truck — pre-purchase inspection
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- Power train: 2 reports on file for this year.
- Air bags: 2 reports on file for this year.
- Wheels: 1 report on file for this year.
FAQ
- Is the 2003 Ford Ford Truck 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 Ford Truck?
- The most-reported component is power train, accounting for 17% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2003 Ford Ford Truck 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.