2003 Ford E-450 Latches, locks and linkages Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 6%of 18 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 238,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the latches, locks and linkages of the 2003 Ford E-450, 6% of the 18 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 238,000 miles. 1 a fire, 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.
“The contact owns a 2003 Ford e450. While driving at approximate speeds of 45 MPH using the cruise control in rainy weather, the vehicle began jerking. The contact stated that there was also a burning smell coming from the vehicle. He was able to move the vehicle off of the road and when he attempted to unlock the doors, the passengers side door would not unlock. In addition, the brake retarder was inoperable. He was able to restart the vehicle. Initially, the vehicle would not change gears but did so within a few minutes. …”
NHTSA complaint #10323741, filed 2010-04, 238,000 milesLatches, locks and linkages: other model years
Other parts of the 2003 Ford E-450
5 complaintsFuel system
3 complaintsTires
3 complaintsBrakes
2 complaintsEquipment
2 complaintsAir bags
1 complaintsOther or unknown
1 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaintsSuspension
1 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
1 complaintsWheels
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2003 Ford E-450
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.
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