2003 Ford E-150 Vehicle speed control Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 14%of 21 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 2,519miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the vehicle speed control of the 2003 Ford E-150, 14% of the 21 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 2,519 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 3 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.
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“The contact owns a 2003 Ford e150. The contact received a recall notice for NHTSA campaign id number 07v33600 (vehicle speed control). The part was unavailable. His wife is disabled and cannot drive without the cruise control feature. The switch was disconnected. There had been no failure to date. The current mileage was 52,200. Updated 03/26/08.”
NHTSA complaint #10220082, filed 2008-03Related recalls
- 09V399000Oct 13, 2009Ford is recalling model years 1995-2003 windstar, 2000-2003 excursion diesel, 1993-1997 and 1999-2003 f-250 sd through f-550 sd diesel, 1992-2003 e-150…Covers: Ford E-150 1992–2003, E-350 1992–2003, E-250 1992–2003 +12 more
- 08V051000Feb 4, 2008Ford is recalling 225,000 my 1992-2003 econoline, my 1993-1995 taurus sho, my 1992-1998 crown victoria, my 1993 bronco, f-series, my 1995-1997 f-series super…Covers: Ford E-150 1992–2003, Econoline 1992–2003, E-350 1992–2003 +10 more
- 07V336000Aug 3, 2007On certain pickup trucks, passenger vehicles, sport utility vehicles, and motor homes chassis, the speed control deactivation switch may, under certain…Covers: Ford E-150 1992–1993, 1997–2003, E-350 1992–1993, 1997–2003, E-250 1992–1993, 1997–2003 +18 more
Vehicle speed control: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 1 | 13% |
| 2014 | 1 | 17% |
| 2013 | 1 | 5% |
| 2011 | 1 | 4% |
| 2009 | 1 | 14% |
| 2008 | 1 | 9% |
| 2007 | 2 | 17% |
| 2006 | 3 | 18% |
| 2004 | 4 | 12% |
| 2003 | 3 | 14% |
| 2002 | 3 | 11% |
| 2001 | 1 | 3% |
| 2000 | 6 | 12% |
| 1999 | 5 | 6% |
| 1998 | 2 | 3% |
| 1997 | 5 | 5% |
| 1996 | 6 | 10% |
| 1995 | 5 | 7% |
| 1994 | 20 | 17% |
| 1993 | 6 | 8% |
| 1992 | 9 | 14% |
| 1991 | 1 | 7% |
| 1990 | 2 | 12% |
| 1988 | 1 | 7% |
| 1986 | 2 | 22% |
Other parts of the 2003 Ford E-150
4 complaintsBrakes
3 complaintsEngine cooling
3 complaintsSeat belts
3 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
3 complaintsEquipment
2 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 31, 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