2003 Ford F-350 Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 19about this part
- Share
- 21%of 90 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 15,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 19 complaints about the engine cooling of the 2003 Ford F-350, 21% of the 90 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 15,000 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Cracked y pipe is leaking diesel exhaust fumes into cab of truck. This occurred previously when the truck was under warranty back in 2004 but now it is not under warranty nor is there a recall. I have brought this up to several dealers in the area but unless it is under warranty they won't cover the repair. However, I feel it is a major safety hazard which I feel should be addressed immediately, as diesel fumes are linked to cancer or could leak to an accident if someone is overcome by the fumes, which could lead to a death. …”
NHTSA complaint #10567257, filed 2014-02, 15,000 miles“Turbo charger is on it's third failure and instalation. I only have 11,000 miles on the Ford F-350, the wasted time on my end is rediculous. From what I heard Ford and the dealerships are indundated with this problem, but they are refusing to recall.”
NHTSA complaint #10128428, filed 2005-07, 6,000 miles“While driving approximately 70 MPH on highway, the vehicle stalled 4 separate times, which resulted in loss of power steering and brake control. Dealer advised the problem was corrected, but was unable to guarantee the vehicle would not stall again. After the vehicle was picked up it stalled 15 times.”
NHTSA complaint #10017516, filed 2003-04, 700 miles“While driving vehicle stalled. Dealership indicated that this was due to a malfunction in the fuel injectors. The fuel injectors were replaced 8 times, and the EGR valve was replaced twice.”
NHTSA complaint #10061373, filed 2004-03, 70,000 miles“While driving the turbo hose to the turbo charger continuously blew off. Consumer experienced this problem several times. Took vehicle to dealer to be repaired. However, problem recurred.”
NHTSA complaint #10101769, filed 2004-12, 15,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10012958Feb 1, 2005Lack of power, surge, and/or diagnostic trouble codes p2263 or p0299.
- 10011181Aug 1, 2004Low power and/or diagnostic trouble code p0299 or p2263 - turbocharger diagnostic service tip.
Engine cooling: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 3 | 3% |
| 2013 | 2 | 3% |
| 2012 | 8 | 5% |
| 2011 | 6 | 4% |
| 2008 | 31 | 24% |
| 2007 | 3 | 8% |
| 2006 | 21 | 14% |
| 2005 | 17 | 15% |
| 2004 | 64 | 40% |
| 2003 | 19 | 21% |
| 2002 | 19 | 16% |
| 2001 | 12 | 8% |
| 2000 | 17 | 6% |
| 1999 | 22 | 5% |
| 1998 | 1 | 8% |
| 1997 | 26 | 17% |
| 1996 | 17 | 13% |
| 1995 | 25 | 19% |
| 1994 | 13 | 14% |
| 1993 | 21 | 21% |
| 1992 | 10 | 19% |
| 1991 | 3 | 10% |
| 1990 | 9 | 23% |
| 1989 | 5 | 12% |
| 1988 | 3 | 10% |
Other parts of the 2003 Ford F-350
13 complaintsElectrical system
11 complaintsFuel system
10 complaintsBrakes
8 complaintsEngine
7 complaintsTires
7 complaintsSteering
6 complaintsAir bags
4 complaintsOther or unknown
4 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
4 complaintsSeat belts
2 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2003 Ford F-350
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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