2003 Ford Ford Truck

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2003 Ford Ford Truck
RENDERED 2026-09-17T02:55:18.568Z

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.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Ford Ford Truck Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2003 highlighted. 1983: 1 complaints 1983 1984: 1 complaints 1985: 2 complaints 1986: 2 complaints 1986 1987: 2 complaints 1988: 7 complaints 1989: 6 complaints 1989 1990: 8 complaints 1991: 9 complaints 1992: 10 complaints 1992 1993: 7 complaints 1994: 15 complaints 1995: 21 complaints 1995 1996: 18 complaints 1997: 34 complaints 1998: 25 complaints 1998 1999: 33 complaints 2000: 25 complaints 2001: 20 complaints 2001 2002: 37 complaints 2003: 12 complaints 2003
2003: 12 complaints
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YearComplaints
19800
19810
19820
19831
19841
19852
19862
19872
19887
19896
19908
19919
199210
19937
199415
199521
199618
199734
199825
199933
200025
200120
200237
200312

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.

CRASH
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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, 20050719

AIR BAGS

2 of 12 total reports mention: air bags, most commonly citing frontal.

CRASH INJURY
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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, 20050822

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, 20210401

STRUCTURE

1 of 12 total reports mentions: structure, most commonly citing bumpers.

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2003 Ford Ford Truck — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for power train issues (2 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for air bags issues (2 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for wheels issues (1 reports 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 2026-09-16 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.