2003 Ford F-350 SD Exterior lighting Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 2%of 132 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 165,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the exterior lighting of the 2003 Ford F-350 SD, 2% of the 132 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 165,000 miles. 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.
“During high speed highway driving the turn signal became stuck in right hand turn position. After clicking the signal lever from left, center, and right hand turn positions the right hand turn signal remained on in all positions. I have been driving for 6 days now with the four way hazards on. I found online there was a safety recall on the multi function turn switch, but when I took vehicle to the dealer they turned me away and said there was no recall. …”
NHTSA complaint #10425609, filed 2011-09“The contact owns a 2003 Ford F-350 SD. While parked, the contact inspected the vehicle and noticed that both rear brake lights were inoperable. The contact referenced NHTSA campaign id number: 11v352000 (exterior lighting:brake lights) and contacted the manufacturer. The manufacturer informed the contact that the VIN was not included in the recall campaign. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 165,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10476656, filed 2012-09, 165,000 milesRelated recalls
- 11V352000Jul 13, 2011Ford is recalling certain model year 2011 ranger trucks built from january 25, 2011, through april 25, 2011 at the twin cities assembly plant, and service…Covers: Ford F-350 SD 2002–2007, Ranger 2004–2011, F-350 2002–2007 +5 more
Related service bulletins
- 10021484May 8, 2007Adding additional bulbs to turn indicator or hazard flasher circuits.
- 10017865Jul 1, 2005Headlight adjustment - chassis cab incomplete vehicles.
Exterior lighting: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 13% |
| 2024 | 1 | 2% |
| 2023 | 2 | 5% |
| 2022 | 2 | 2% |
| 2020 | 5 | 3% |
| 2019 | 6 | 1% |
| 2018 | 1 | 0% |
| 2017 | 5 | 1% |
| 2012 | 1 | 3% |
| 2011 | 1 | 2% |
| 2010 | 2 | 4% |
| 2009 | 1 | 5% |
| 2008 | 1 | 1% |
| 2006 | 1 | 1% |
| 2005 | 1 | 0% |
| 2003 | 2 | 2% |
| 2002 | 3 | 2% |
| 2001 | 1 | 1% |
Other parts of the 2003 Ford F-350 SD
51 complaintsFuel system
24 complaintsElectrical system
15 complaintsTires
15 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
13 complaintsBrakes
7 complaintsSteering
7 complaintsVehicle speed control
7 complaintsEngine
4 complaintsWheels
4 complaintsOther or unknown
3 complaintsBody and structure
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2003 Ford F-350 SD
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 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