2003 Ford E-450 Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 6%of 18 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 20,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the suspension of the 2003 Ford E-450, 6% of the 18 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 20,000 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 E-450. While driving approximately 35 MPH the contact noticed smoke emitting from under the vehicle on the rear passenger side. The contact was able to maintain control of the vehicle and merge to the shoulder. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who stated that the spindle had melted and the shaft assembly needed to be replaced. The second time the failure recurred, flames were emitted from under the vehicle. The fire department reported to the scene and a report was filed. …”
NHTSA complaint #10469547, filed 2012-08, 20,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10018941Jan 1, 2005Vibration/harshness above 45 mph (72 km/h) after tire balance.
Suspension: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1 | 4% |
| 2018 | 1 | 20% |
| 2017 | 1 | 9% |
| 2016 | 1 | 6% |
| 2015 | 1 | 17% |
| 2013 | 2 | 17% |
| 2006 | 2 | 10% |
| 2005 | 2 | 6% |
| 2003 | 1 | 6% |
| 2001 | 4 | 25% |
| 2000 | 2 | 5% |
Other parts of the 2003 Ford E-450
5 complaintsFuel system
3 complaintsTires
3 complaintsBrakes
2 complaintsEquipment
2 complaintsAir bags
1 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
1 complaintsOther or unknown
1 complaintsBody and structure
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 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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