2003 Ford F-250 Engine Problems
- 9
- 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.
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 4 |
| 150–400k mi | 3 |
| 100–150k mi | 2 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 ford f-250. While driving 65 mph, the vehicle began to stall without warning. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the turbo needed to be replaced. The vehicle was taken to penske ford (located at [redacted], la mesa, ca 91942, [redacted]), but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 72,000.
ODI 11265693
Engine · Service Brakes · Visibility/Wiper
The check engine light came on and we pulled over then when i put the truck into drive to pull out it barely moved. We were almost hit bc the truck wouldn't move so i put in in reverse to get out of the road and it did fine. So i tried to pull out again n drive and again it wouldn't go no matter how much gas i gave it. It sounds like something is drownding out or it isn't getting gas. But like i said. It won't go…
ODI 11092593
Engine · Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
Failed smog and every time sensors are replaced failure happens again.
ODI 11092790
Engine
My truck shuts off while driving for no reason whatsoever. The lights come and it throws no codes at all. I have experienced this while driving down the road at speeds of 50 or less. But it doesn't matter it still dies just the engine. I have not seen one investigation by the government at all. And as i go online many people are suffering the same fate to where people have gotten into accidents... I want answers!!!…
ODI 10958840
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
Engine
The truck had what sounded like valve tap going on when it was started. I thought nothing of this since truck is a 2003 but this was a change from earlier trip. I proceeded to drive the truck since no warning lights were on and power seemed fine. Going 35-40 mph about 1 mile from home i heard what sounded like a shotgun going off and the truck began to run badly and i limped it home with windows down because of gas…
ODI 10778674
Engine
3rd spark plug on passenger side blew out without warning and also destroyed the coil. My research indicates this problem is well known to ford, but no recalls that i could find. *tr
ODI 10715070
Body · Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 ford f-250. The contact stated that the vehicle made an abnormal noise and stalled without warning. The vehicle was towed to a dealer who replaced the oil pump. The contact also indicated that there were multiple failures with the vehicle. At least twelve fuel injectors were replaced by the dealer at least twelve times; however, the main failure was the turbo bracket being unstable. The…
ODI 10896379
Engine
#5 sparkplug shot out of the head when starting vehicle. *tr
ODI 10502810