2003 Ford F-250 Electrical System Problems
- 8
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.
Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.
Among these 8 stored complaint records:
- 0 indicate a crash
- 0 indicate injury
- 3 indicate fire
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 100–150k mi | 2 |
| 150–400k mi | 2 |
| 30–60k mi | 1 |
| 60–100k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 ford f-250. While attempting to drive the vehicle, it failed to start and the fuel gauge failed to provide an accurate reading. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that he needed to take the vehicle back where it was purchased. The approximate failure mileage was 143,000.
ODI 11024034
Electrical System · Service Brakes · Suspension
My front end shakes it's not the high speed wobble my trailer brakes they do not work i'm blowing fuses in my fuse box via trailer my truck makes a moaning sound kind of sounds like a foghorn this is when i started or i come to a stop and when it's idling doesn't do it all the time my shifter on my column came loose and won't go into park
ODI 11093839
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 ford f-250. While driving approximately 55 mph, the vehicle stalled and the instrument panel warning indicators illuminated. The contact coasted the vehicle to the side of the road, turned off the engine, and restarted the vehicle. The dealer replaced the engine harness and cam sensor, but the failure recurred. The contact took the vehicle back to the dealer and was informed that the…
ODI 10990992
Electrical System · Engine · Exterior Lighting
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 ford f-250. The contact stated that in order to keep the vehicle's engine on, the hazard lights and headlights had to be activated; however, the lights did not illuminate. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 200,000.
ODI 10897881
Electrical System
Truck count fire while not in use. Fire under hood on the drivers side of the truck. *tr
Fire reported
ODI 10448051
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 ford f-250. While driving approximately 70 mph, the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was towed to the dealer for diagnostics where the technician stated that the wiring harness had become exposed, causing a short and blowing the engine fuse. The technician advised that the wires would have to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The vin was not available. The approximate failure mileage…
ODI 10426620
Electrical System
Dt: at 9 pm vehicle parked vehicle in driveway and it caught on fire. Vehicle had sat for about 10 hours. Vehicle was driven for about 20 minutes before it was parked. There were no indications from mechanics upon regular inspection that there was a problem. No problems with vehicle before and no modifications. A neighbor knocked on consumer's door and advised him that there were flames coming from the dashboard and…
Fire reported
ODI 10126835
Electrical System
Vehicle parked cold eng 15 mins, would not start, smoke and dashboard on fire ---- cruise control ?
Fire reported
ODI 10121445