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10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 3
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
327,292 miles

About These NHTSA Complaints:

This data is from the NHTSA — the US gov't agency tasked with vehicle safety. Complaints are spread across multiple & redundant categories, & are not organized by problem.

So how do you find out what problems are occurring? For this NHTSA complaint data, the only way is to read through the comments below. Any duplicates or errors? It's not us.

2003 Ford F-250 engine problems

engine problem

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2003 Ford F-250 Owner Comments

problem #4

Feb 132024

F-250

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Speed control sensor allows brake fluid leak through the plug connector and run down the wiring harness, allowing brake fluid to splash on the exhaust manifold and cause a fire.

- Eufaula, OK, USA

problem #3

Apr 302018

F-250

  • 189,168 miles
Failed smog and every time sensors are replaced failure happens again.

- Fresno, CA, USA

problem #2

Mar 022015

F-250

  • 1,120,000 miles
On March 2nd 2015, my 2003 Ford F-250 caught fire on it's own. No one was home at the time and luckily my neighbors called 911. This truck was recalled for a faulty speed control switch. The entire engine compartment was torched. This truck is not repairable.

- Castro Valley, CA, USA

problem #1

Jan 282005

(reported on)

F-250 6-cyl Diesel

  • miles
2003 Ford F250 was in the shop due to failure to start and it caught on fire.** answer required****.

- Baltimore, MD, USA

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