2003 Ford F-150 Tires Problems
- Complaints
- 21about this part
- Share
- 5%of 423 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 59,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 21 complaints about the tires of the 2003 Ford F-150, 5% of the 423 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 59,000 miles. 3 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I had a catostrophic sidewall failure of a goodyear wrangler duratrac tire (mdw8 b11v 4110) that had only 2140 miles on it. The tire failed at 35 MPH but had to be driven about 100 feet to remove it safely from the roadway. I have a picture of the result if needed. Had this happened on the interstate the result would have been significant.”
NHTSA complaint #11193920, filed 2019-04, 92,206 miles“Very bad tread wear on front outside edge. Looked like alignment problem since tires still have 80% of tread. Tech at alignment shop said the alignment was ok and showed me where the tread had started to separate from the casing. Tech advised to replace tires very soon. Tire size not on recall list so it looks like I am stuck with replacing a bum set of tires”
NHTSA complaint #10783852, filed 2015-10, 58,000 miles“Driving on I-95 in florida, when I experienced a violent shaking of the truck. The truck swerved side to side almost resulting in a crash. I was able to control the truck and bring it to the side of the road. I discovered that my driver side rear tire had the tread separated from the tire. It was cooper tire discoverer h/t 265/70r17. So far, cooper took my information and is going to send paperwork on the damage to the truck.”
NHTSA complaint #10396649, filed 2011-04, 130,000 miles“A vibration at 38-42. Delaer has rotated and balanced tires twice in 5600 miles and told me I need to balance and rotate more often because my tires are cupping. The vibration has not gone away. The dealer then stated that I needed to get Ford to replace my general tires with michelins. I am still waiting for Ford to tell the dealer what to do.”
NHTSA complaint #10050806, filed 2003-12, 37 miles“Tires were showing wear on outer edges at 4,000 miles. I rotated at that time. They continued to show wear. Had truck aligned at 12,000 but it really wasn't out of alignment. Ford says that is normal and we are turning too much and that is what is causing the wear.”
NHTSA complaint #10082319, filed 2004-07, 4,003 milesTires: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 1% |
| 2024 | 1 | 1% |
| 2023 | 4 | 1% |
| 2022 | 1 | 0% |
| 2021 | 2 | 0% |
| 2020 | 2 | 0% |
| 2019 | 4 | 0% |
| 2018 | 2 | 0% |
| 2017 | 3 | 0% |
| 2016 | 2 | 0% |
| 2015 | 7 | 0% |
| 2014 | 4 | 0% |
| 2013 | 11 | 0% |
| 2012 | 12 | 1% |
| 2011 | 18 | 1% |
| 2010 | 17 | 2% |
| 2009 | 13 | 4% |
| 2008 | 9 | 2% |
| 2007 | 52 | 11% |
| 2006 | 27 | 5% |
| 2005 | 36 | 3% |
| 2004 | 58 | 3% |
| 2003 | 21 | 5% |
| 2002 | 24 | 3% |
| 2001 | 52 | 4% |
| 2000 | 34 | 3% |
| 1999 | 52 | 5% |
| 1998 | 152 | 11% |
| 1997 | 305 | 11% |
| 1996 | 21 | 6% |
| 1995 | 43 | 7% |
| 1994 | 40 | 6% |
| 1993 | 32 | 5% |
| 1992 | 30 | 6% |
| 1991 | 14 | 5% |
| 1990 | 19 | 7% |
| 1989 | 8 | 4% |
| 1988 | 5 | 4% |
| 1987 | 4 | 4% |
| 1985 | 3 | 11% |
| 1984 | 1 | 7% |
| 1983 | 3 | 30% |
| 1982 | 3 | 60% |
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 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
20 complaintsOther or unknown
19 complaintsSeat belts
16 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2003 Ford F-150
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