2003 Ford Econoline Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 14%of 22 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 64,098miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the electrical system of the 2003 Ford Econoline, 14% of the 22 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 64,098 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 Econoline. The ABS was replaced under recall # 04v444000 (electrical system:wiring), but it did not correct the failure. The vehicle is drivable, however, the ABS is burned. The current mileage is 97,000 and failure mileage was 93,195. Updated 08/14/07.”
NHTSA complaint #10196023, filed 2007-07, 93,195 miles“2003 Ford econo-line van caught on fire in the engine compartment. The consumer had the ABS recall repaired in dec 2004. The fire seemed to originate in the area of the ABS system/ master brake cylinder.”
NHTSA complaint #10117856, filed 2005-04Related service bulletins
- 10013116Sep 6, 2004Malfunction indicator lamp (mil) illuminated - system lean diagnostic trouble codes (dtc's) - service tips. Various models including 2004 f-series.
Electrical system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 3 | 14% |
| 2002 | 2 | 9% |
| 2001 | 1 | 4% |
| 2000 | 3 | 8% |
| 1999 | 4 | 5% |
| 1998 | 3 | 7% |
| 1997 | 3 | 4% |
| 1996 | 7 | 9% |
| 1995 | 8 | 11% |
| 1994 | 11 | 9% |
| 1993 | 3 | 5% |
| 1992 | 11 | 13% |
| 1991 | 1 | 4% |
| 1990 | 5 | 17% |
| 1989 | 4 | 13% |
| 1988 | 7 | 32% |
| 1987 | 2 | 13% |
| 1986 | 2 | 29% |
| 1985 | 4 | 40% |
Other parts of the 2003 Ford Econoline
5 complaintsEngine cooling
4 complaintsBrakes
3 complaintsBody and structure
3 complaintsTires
3 complaintsFuel system
2 complaintsEquipment
1 complaintsSuspension
1 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
1 complaintsWheels
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2003 Ford Econoline
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 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