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2003 Ford F-150 Structure Problems

Structure complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2003 Ford F-150 has 23 NHTSA structure complaints and 0 structure-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2003 Ford F-150

Engine
93
Powertrain
60
Electrical
49
Airbags
30
Brakes
30
Speed Control
28
Other
27
Fuel System
27
Structure
23
Tires
20
Steering
16
Suspension
16
Seat Belts
13
Visibility
13
Wheels
9
Lights
5

23

Complaints

0

Recalls

0

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 10, 2026

All Structure Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Feb 20, 2023STRUCTUREOn the day of Monday February 20 2023 I was in my front driveway preforming some maintenance on my 2...
Nov 27, 2022STRUCTURE,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINEOn 11/27/2022 at or around 4:30 P.M. my 2003 Ford F-150 burned almost completely, without any mechan...
Jul 5, 2018STRUCTURETL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 FORD F-150. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY, THE REAR DRIVER'S SIDE DOO...
Apr 29, 2017STRUCTUREBOTH REAR DOOR LATCHES HAVE FAILED TO OPERATE. CANNOT OPEN EITHER REAR DOOR. THIS HAPPENED IN THE PA...
Dec 21, 2015STRUCTURETL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 FORD F-150. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE REAR DRIVER SIDE AND PASSENGER S...
Sep 22, 2015STRUCTUREPURCHASED VEHICLE IN7/2003. REAR SMALL DOOR (SO CALLED "SUICIDE DOOR") ON PASSENGER SIDE BROKE IN 11...
Jan 14, 2015STRUCTURE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMGAS TANK STRAPS CORRODED/BROKE CAUSING THE TANK TO DROP AND LEAK. EXCESSIVE RUST AT BOTTOMS OF ALL F...
Nov 22, 2014STRUCTURE2003 FORD F-150 LARIAT SUPERCAB IT WAS RAINING, I GOT IN THE TRUCK, WATER WAS DRIPPING INSIDE THROU...
Dec 11, 2013STRUCTUREI HAD NO PROBLEMS WITH THIS VEHICLE UNTIL DECEMBER 2013 WHEN I DISCOVERED THAT I COULD NOT OPEN THE...
Nov 5, 2013STRUCTUREHOOD PAINT BUBBLING AS THOUGH THERE IS RUST. HOOD IS ALUMINUM! REPAINT IS NECESSARY. *TR
Aug 2, 2013STRUCTURETL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 FORD F-150. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS BEING INSPECTED WHEN...
May 1, 2012STRUCTURETL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 FORD F-150. THE CONTACT STATED THAT BOTH REAR DOORS LOCKED AND WOULD NOT...
Mar 30, 2012STRUCTURETL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 FORD F-150. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE REAR PASSENGER DOOR COULD NOT BE...
Oct 1, 2010STRUCTURE2003 F150 PAINT ON THE HOOD IS SHOWING ALUMINUM RUST OXIDATION. REQUIRING A NEW HOOD.
Oct 24, 2008STRUCTUREI BOUGHT A USED 2003 FORD F150 IN AUGUST 2007. WITHIN THE FIRST 2 MONTHS THE GEM MODULE WAS REPLACED...
Jan 27, 2008STRUCTUREWE HAVE A 2003 F150 SUPERCREW WITH 39,000 MILES. WHILE WASHING THE TRUCK IN JANUARY 2008, WE NOTICE...
Oct 13, 2007STRUCTUREPAINT PEELING. *TR
Sep 15, 2007STRUCTURETL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 FORD F-150. RUST WAS FOUND AT THE BOTTOM OF ALL FOUR DOORS ON THE VEHICL...
Jun 1, 2007STRUCTUREPAINT IS SPIDER WEBBING ALL OVER THE VEHICLE. ALL OVER THE HOOD AND TOP. ALSO STARTING ON FRONT QU...
Sep 16, 2004STRUCTUREBOUGHT A BRAND NEW 2003 F150 SUPER CREW IN DECEMBER OF 2002. IT NOW HAS 22,000 MILES ON IT AND THE ...

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