Suspension complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2003 Ford F-150 has 16 NHTSA suspension complaints and 0 suspension-related recalls.
16
Complaints
0
Recalls
1
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 7, 2016 | SUSPENSION,POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SEAT BELTS,STRUCTURE,WHEELS,SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM,VISIBILITY/WIPER | TRANS WENT OUT A MONTH AFTER INTAKE CRACK HAD TO BE REPLACE ALMOST $1,650 TOGETHER ALSO BALL JOINTS ... |
| Jun 13, 2012 | SUSPENSION,STRUCTURE | MY FORD F 150 FRAME AND SPRING HOLDERS ARE RUSTING BAD, I'M AFRAID THE SPRINGS MAY FALL OFF OR THE F... |
| Aug 28, 2008 | SUSPENSION,AIR BAGS | TRAVELING AT 40MPH. HIT AT THE FRONT RIGHT FENDER. SHEARING OFF TIRE AT BALL JOINTS... CAUSING TRUCK... |
| May 23, 2008 | SUSPENSION | I OWN A 2003 FORD F-150 FX4 WITH AN OFF ROAD PACKAGE. I HAVE RARELY TAKEN THIS VEHICLE OFF ROAD. LE... |
| Feb 25, 2007 | SUSPENSION | I WAS TURNING ON TO MY STREET WHEN I HEARD AVERY LOUD BANG AND MY CAR STOPPED IMMEDIATELY. AS I SAT ... |
| Nov 28, 2006 | SUSPENSION,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | THIS IS THE SECOND OCCURANCE THAT I HAVE HAD A OIL SEAL OR GASKET ON THE ENGINE AFTER DRIVING 80 +M... |
| May 4, 2005 | SUSPENSION,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS,TIRES,WHEELS | PASSENGER-FRONT TIRE RECEIVED AN IMPACT IN AN ACCIDENT. THIS HIT WAS A "SIDE-CRASH" WHERE ONLY THE... |
| Apr 23, 2005 | SUSPENSION | I OWN A 2003 F-150 SUPER CREW TRUCK, I JUST WENT TO GET THE VEHICLE STATE INSPECTION (4/23/2005). T... |
| Mar 14, 2005 | SUSPENSION,POWER TRAIN | WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH THE FRONT HUBS LOCKED. AS A RESULT, THE VEHICLE DISENGAGED OUT OF 4-WHEEL DRIVE... |
| Sep 6, 2004 | SUSPENSION | THE VEHICLE SHOOK TO THE POINT THAT IT BECAME HARD TO CONTROL IT. CONSUMER TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE ... |
| Jan 30, 2004 | SUSPENSION | THE REAR END SUSPENSION IS GOING OUT PER THE DEALERSHIP. VEHICLE MAKES A LOUD HUMMING NOISE AT 50 MP... |
| Jan 1, 2004 | SUSPENSION | CONSUMER EXPERIENCED WHEEL BEARING FAILURE. (NAR) *PH *CB |
| Apr 1, 2003 | SUSPENSION | ON, MARCH 21, 2003 I PURCHASED A NEW 2003 FORD F-150 XLT. WE WERE DRIVING BACK HOME FROM THE DEALERS... |
| Jan 1, 1970 | SUSPENSION | WHILE DRIVING 25-40 MPH FRONT OF THE VEHICLE SHOOK. VEHICLE HAD BEEN TO THE DEALER TWENTY TIMES, ... |
| Jan 1, 1970 | SUSPENSION | WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH VEHICLE VIBRATED. VIBRATION INCREASED RADICALLY AT 55 TO 70 MPH. VEHICLE WAS ... |
| Jan 1, 1970 | SUSPENSION | CONSUMER STATES THAT VEHICLE MAKES A VERY LOUD "WHINING" NOISE WHEN DRIVING. SOUNDS AS IF DRIVING A... |