2003 Ford F-250 SD Other or unknown Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 3%of 178 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 98,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the other or unknown of the 2003 Ford F-250 SD, 3% of the 178 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 98,000 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.
“I have had several problems with the spark plugs blowing out of motor and breaking coil causing it too leak fuel vapors out possibly causing a fire this has happened several times. Three different certified mechanics have advised this is caused to defect in the aluminum heads from factory not having enough threads causing the spark plug to blow out. Possibly causing injury or fire. This issue needs addressed as it is a safety concern. We had a small engine fire causing slight damage to engine compartment that had to be repaired.”
NHTSA complaint #10871769, filed 2016-06, 160,000 miles“My spark plug was ejected out of the cylinder head while driving. The threads were ripped out and damaged the coil pack attached to the spark plug. My vehicle is a 2003 Ford f-250, v-8 5.4 liter triton engine.”
NHTSA complaint #10375342, filed 2011-01, 98,000 miles“This complaint is on a 2003 Ford f 250 super duty desiel.....on this date I started to cross an intersection on a busy street from a cross street. As the truck started to move and got into one lane of traffic the motor seemed to shut off, or I should say went to an idle although I was pressing on the accelarator pedal....I looked down at the instrument panel and the check engine light was on and just as quick it went out and I had power again allowing me to get out of the way of oncoming traffic that almost hit me......I though this to be odd but continued on my way...we had left mississippi…”
NHTSA complaint #10052303, filed 2004-01, 220,230 miles“My husband and I recently purchased a Ford f250 super duty 6.0 liter diesel pickup truck. This is a new engine that was just released this year. There are already many service bulletins listed on this particular truck from Ford. The problem with our truck started with the check engine light coming on. We had owned the truck for three days and it was in the shop for the first time. A part was replaced and two days later the light was back on again. Back to the shop for the second time in less than a week from the date of purchase. The next part being replaced was delayed in shipping. …”
NHTSA complaint #10013911, filed 2003-04, 216 milesOther or unknown: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 11% |
| 2025 | 2 | 12% |
| 2024 | 9 | 23% |
| 2023 | 5 | 11% |
| 2022 | 17 | 13% |
| 2021 | 14 | 8% |
| 2020 | 27 | 10% |
| 2019 | 113 | 10% |
| 2018 | 46 | 12% |
| 2017 | 110 | 10% |
| 2016 | 37 | 13% |
| 2015 | 31 | 10% |
| 2014 | 3 | 12% |
| 2012 | 3 | 5% |
| 2011 | 1 | 1% |
| 2009 | 2 | 9% |
| 2008 | 8 | 6% |
| 2007 | 2 | 4% |
| 2006 | 2 | 1% |
| 2004 | 1 | 0% |
| 2003 | 5 | 3% |
| 2002 | 4 | 2% |
| 2001 | 3 | 1% |
| 2000 | 6 | 3% |
| 1999 | 2 | 1% |
| 1997 | 1 | 3% |
Other parts of the 2003 Ford F-250 SD
72 complaintsFuel system
24 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
20 complaintsTires
18 complaintsSteering
15 complaintsElectrical system
14 complaintsBrakes
12 complaintsSuspension
10 complaintsVehicle speed control
10 complaintsEquipment
6 complaintsBody and structure
4 complaintsEngine
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2003 Ford F-250 SD
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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