2003 Ford F-350 SD Vehicle speed control Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 5%of 132 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 25,100miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the vehicle speed control of the 2003 Ford F-350 SD, 5% of the 132 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 25,100 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 2 recall campaigns on record are 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.
“Upon leaving the freeway at 55mph, I proceeded up the exit ramp to a stop light. I braked to slow and noticed that the vehicle was still creeping forward and the engine was still racing. I slammed the brake all the way to the floorboard and shifted the automatic gearshift into park as the engine was still racing. The engine only then returned to a normal idle. If anyone was in front of me I would have hit them or continued into the intersection. Vehicle was taken to the Ford dealer but they have yet to determine the problem.”
NHTSA complaint #10191674, filed 2007-05, 43,100 miles“When touching the accelerator vehicle continued to accelerate. The dealer inspected the vehicle, and a buy back was offered. Complaint alleged that problem described was responsible for a rollover crash that occurred on an icy road surface on december 26, 2003. There were no injuries, property damage to the vehicle occurred.”
NHTSA complaint #10092934, filed 2004-09, 35,000 miles“Loss of power while attempting to accelerate.took it to Ford dealer and was told that there was no fix, that I should pull over and turn off the ignition and reset the computer to correct the problem. This could result in a seriuos (head-on) collision if it occur while passing on a two lane road.”
NHTSA complaint #10033390, filed 2003-08, 15,200 miles“When the accelerate pedal was depressed vehicle hesitated before accelerating. It will jerk into gear. Dealership indicated the engine wanted to stall with acceleration when running. Repairs, PCM reprogramming.”
NHTSA complaint #10114870, filed 2005-03, 5,719 miles“I have received a recall notice in sept. 07 to fix and or replace my I n 5 months ) and have been told they still do not have the parts to repair this problem. As I drive this vehiclle all the time I can either do without cruise control or take a chance on a fire. Justwonderingif you can help??”
NHTSA complaint #10216268, filed 2008-01Related recalls
- 09V399000Oct 13, 2009Ford is recalling model years 1995-2003 windstar, 2000-2003 excursion diesel, 1993-1997 and 1999-2003 f-250 sd through f-550 sd diesel, 1992-2003 e-150…Covers: Ford F-350 SD 1993–1997, 1999–2003, E-150 1992–2003, E-350 1992–2003 +12 more
- 07V078000Mar 6, 2007On certain trucks equipped with speed control, gasoline or natural gas engines, the speed control deactivation switch may overheat.Covers: Ford F-350 SD 2003, E550 2002–2003, F-150 2003 +5 more
Vehicle speed control: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 7% |
| 2024 | 1 | 2% |
| 2022 | 5 | 4% |
| 2021 | 3 | 3% |
| 2020 | 2 | 1% |
| 2019 | 5 | 1% |
| 2018 | 1 | 0% |
| 2017 | 6 | 1% |
| 2016 | 6 | 3% |
| 2015 | 3 | 1% |
| 2012 | 1 | 3% |
| 2010 | 3 | 6% |
| 2009 | 1 | 5% |
| 2008 | 8 | 8% |
| 2006 | 4 | 3% |
| 2005 | 3 | 1% |
| 2004 | 6 | 5% |
| 2003 | 7 | 5% |
| 2002 | 5 | 4% |
| 2001 | 2 | 1% |
| 2000 | 8 | 5% |
| 1999 | 4 | 3% |
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 complaintsEngine
4 complaintsWheels
4 complaintsOther or unknown
3 complaintsBody and structure
3 complaintsExterior lighting
2 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.
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