2003 Ford F-150 Interior lighting Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 1%of 423 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 7,502miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the interior lighting of the 2003 Ford F-150, 1% of the 423 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 7,502 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.
“Consumer complained about an electrical system problem. Inside lights would not go out once the door was closed. Alarm system did not work, and side reflector lights did not come on. The door ajar light stayed on. Door ajar light stayed on for about 20 to 25 minutes before they go off. Doors won't lock when they're supposed to. Dealer said that they can't locate the problem with inside lights. However, dealer made repair on horn and replaced fuse for alarm horn.”
NHTSA complaint #10057560, filed 2004-03, 15,000 miles“Ford's decision to discontinue installing the door courtesy lights. . The consumer stated the courtesy lights provided better visibility when stepping into the vehicle and exiting the vehicle and the lights also warned approaching traffic of the hazard of an open door.”
NHTSA complaint #10042457, filed 2003-10Interior lighting: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1 | 0% |
| 2021 | 1 | 0% |
| 2015 | 1 | 0% |
| 2010 | 4 | 0% |
| 2009 | 1 | 0% |
| 2008 | 1 | 0% |
| 2006 | 2 | 0% |
| 2005 | 3 | 0% |
| 2003 | 3 | 1% |
| 2002 | 1 | 0% |
| 2001 | 2 | 0% |
| 2000 | 3 | 0% |
| 1999 | 7 | 1% |
| 1998 | 17 | 1% |
| 1997 | 23 | 1% |
| 1994 | 2 | 0% |
| 1993 | 1 | 0% |
| 1990 | 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 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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