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2003 Ford F-250 Powertrain Problems

Powertrain complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2003 Ford F-250 has 9 NHTSA powertrain complaints and 0 powertrain-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2003 Ford F-250

Engine
30
Tires
18
Electrical
11
Steering
11
Brakes
9
Powertrain
9
Fuel System
7
Speed Control
6
Other
4
Structure
4
Suspension
3

9

Complaints

0

Recalls

1

Injuries Reported

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

All Powertrain Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Apr 30, 2018POWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINEFAILED SMOG AND EVERY TIME SENSORS ARE REPLACED FAILURE HAPPENS AGAIN.
Oct 9, 2017POWER TRAIN,SERVICE BRAKESI HAD PARKED MY TRUCK IN MY DRIVEWAY. I PUT IT IN PARK, SET THE PARKING BRAKE AND TURN OFF THE ENGIN...
Dec 10, 2009POWER TRAIN2003 FORD F250 FRONT AUTO LOCKING HUBS NOT WORKING (FAIL TO UNLOCK OR LOCK) CAUSING CV JOINTS TO FAI...
Aug 3, 2005POWER TRAIN2003 FORD F250 PICK UP TRUCK FREQUENTLY WILL NOT GO INTO REVERSE. IT HAS BEEN TAKEN TO THE DEALER SE...
Feb 2, 2005POWER TRAINVEHICLE INTERMITTENTLY ROLLED OUT OF PARK WITH NO KEYS IN THE IGNITION. CONSUMER STATED THIS WAS ...
Jul 8, 2004POWER TRAINWHILE DRIVING 50 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE DRIVER TRIED TO RESTART THE VEHICLE AND WAS ABLE TO ...
Jan 15, 2004POWER TRAINWHEN THE OWNER PARKED THE VEHICLE AND SHUTS THE ENGINE OFF, THE VEHICLE ROLLED. THE CONSUMER HAS TA...
Aug 6, 2003POWER TRAINWHILE DRIVING MANUAL TRANSMISSION FAN CLUTCH FAILED. DEALER KEPT THE VEHICLE FOR TWO WEEKS AND RE...
Jan 1, 1901POWER TRAIN2003 FORD F-250 WITH TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS. CUSTOMER STATES THE DEALER STATED THAT THE TRUCK WAS OUT...

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