2003 Ford F-150 Electronic stability control Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 0%of 423 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 247,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the electronic stability control of the 2003 Ford F-150, 0% of the 423 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 247,000 miles.
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 F-150. While driving 35 MPH, the contact heard an abnormal sound from the engine and the check engine warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the lifters failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The mechanic even signed off for the vehicle to pass state inspection. After retrieving the vehicle, the check engine warning indicator illuminated again and the abnormal sound returned. The local dealer and manufacturer were not contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 247,000.”
NHTSA complaint #11045595, filed 2017-11, 247,000 milesElectronic stability control: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 3 | 0% |
| 2018 | 5 | 0% |
| 2017 | 8 | 1% |
| 2016 | 17 | 1% |
| 2015 | 21 | 1% |
| 2014 | 23 | 1% |
| 2013 | 28 | 1% |
| 2012 | 36 | 2% |
| 2011 | 44 | 2% |
| 2010 | 9 | 1% |
| 2009 | 5 | 2% |
| 2008 | 1 | 0% |
| 2007 | 3 | 1% |
| 2006 | 1 | 0% |
| 2005 | 3 | 0% |
| 2004 | 1 | 0% |
| 2003 | 1 | 0% |
| 2002 | 2 | 0% |
| 2001 | 1 | 0% |
| 2000 | 1 | 0% |
| 1997 | 2 | 0% |
| 1994 | 1 | 0% |
Other parts of the 2003 Ford F-150
69 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
62 complaintsElectrical system
47 complaintsFuel system
46 complaintsBody and structure
32 complaintsVehicle speed control
32 complaintsAir bags
29 complaintsBrakes
28 complaintsEngine
28 complaintsTires
21 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
20 complaintsOther or unknown
19 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2003 Ford F-150
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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