2003 Ford Econoline Vehicle speed control Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 23%of 22 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 10,158miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the vehicle speed control of the 2003 Ford Econoline, 23% of the 22 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 10,158 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is 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.
“Vehicle was parked outside the owner's home. Owner was awakened, and to discovered that the vehicle was engulfed in flames. The fire department was notified and extinguished the fire. The vehicle was an Econoline van modified for persons with disabilities.”
NHTSA complaint #10109487, filed 2005-03, 10,158 miles“The contact owns a 2003 Ford Econoline. The contact received a recall notice for NHTSA campaign id number 07v336000 (vehicle speed control) in august of 2007. The dealer stated that the part would not be available until march of 2008. The contact felt that the wait time for the repair was unacceptable. There had been no failure to date. The current mileage was 40,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10207437, filed 2007-10“The contact owns a 2003 Ford econoloine. The contact received a safety recall notice in september of 2007 for the vehicle speed control. The cruise control was disconnected in october. Each month since october, the dealer has informed the contact that the parts would be available the following month. There had been no failure to date. The purchase date and recall number were unknown. The current mileage was 60,000. Updated 03-18-08 the consumer stated the recall number is 05s28. Updated 03/18/08”
NHTSA complaint #10216955, filed 2008-02Related recalls
- 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 Econoline 1992–2003, E-150 1992–2003, E-350 1992–2003 +10 more
Vehicle speed control: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 5 | 23% |
| 2002 | 5 | 22% |
| 2001 | 8 | 29% |
| 2000 | 9 | 23% |
| 1999 | 11 | 13% |
| 1998 | 7 | 15% |
| 1997 | 7 | 9% |
| 1996 | 12 | 15% |
| 1995 | 5 | 7% |
| 1994 | 13 | 10% |
| 1993 | 11 | 17% |
| 1992 | 18 | 22% |
| 1991 | 1 | 4% |
| 1990 | 2 | 7% |
| 1989 | 3 | 9% |
| 1987 | 2 | 13% |
| 1984 | 1 | 14% |
Other parts of the 2003 Ford Econoline
4 complaintsBrakes
3 complaintsElectrical system
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 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