2003 Ford E-150 Equipment Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 10%of 21 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 1,697miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the equipment of the 2003 Ford E-150, 10% of the 21 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 1,697 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“2003 e150 conversion van gas pedal got stuck 3 times causing an accident. The rear cargo door was repaired, the fan clutch was replaced. The running board did not fit correctly. Air conditioner blown warm air. The exhaust was blowing out white smoke. There was a knocking sound coming from the engine. The gas tank was not completely full even though the consumer filled up the tank.”
NHTSA complaint #10155207, filed 2006-04, 2,519 miles“Air conditioning system not cooling. Air vent temps at city driving is 52 to 65 degrees. Freeway driving can be 44 degrees if speed is constant and outside temp is not above 90 degrees. Dealer states vehicle is operating at factory specs, but the vehicle (van) never gets cooled off on most city driving especially if not outside. I have had five trips to dealer to repair but no repairs made.”
NHTSA complaint #10082412, filed 2004-07, 875 milesEquipment: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 1 | 5% |
| 2006 | 1 | 6% |
| 2005 | 1 | 6% |
| 2003 | 2 | 10% |
| 2002 | 1 | 4% |
| 2001 | 1 | 3% |
| 2000 | 4 | 8% |
| 1999 | 3 | 4% |
| 1998 | 1 | 2% |
| 1997 | 3 | 3% |
| 1996 | 3 | 5% |
| 1995 | 1 | 1% |
| 1994 | 2 | 2% |
| 1993 | 3 | 4% |
| 1992 | 1 | 2% |
| 1991 | 1 | 7% |
| 1989 | 1 | 3% |
Other parts of the 2003 Ford E-150
4 complaintsBrakes
3 complaintsEngine cooling
3 complaintsSeat belts
3 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
3 complaintsVehicle speed control
3 complaintsFuel system
2 complaintsSteering
2 complaintsAir bags
1 complaintsEngine
1 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaintsTires
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2003 Ford E-150
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology