2003 Ford F-350 Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 10about this part
- Share
- 11%of 90 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 83,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 10 complaints about the fuel system of the 2003 Ford F-350, 11% of the 90 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 83,500 miles. 2 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.
“Just driving on highway 41 and it just stopped. Engine went dead. Pulled over to side of road and tried starting again and it wouldnt start. Had to get it towed. Its been in shop for 20 days. Needs a new fuel tank because the inner lining is peeling and particles are going through engine! Need help I purchased this truck in 2015 and its been in shop 7 different times.”
NHTSA complaint #11279677, filed 2019-11, 160,000 miles“Have ficm failure and multiple fuel injectors fail, when took to diesel shop was informed that this is common failure and they had at least 6 in repair shop with same problem.”
NHTSA complaint #10454976, filed 2012-04, 117,000 miles“Strong diesel fuel odor at idle in cab with windows closed. Strong diesel odor around front of truck. No visible leaks or damp areas. Fear fire hazard.”
NHTSA complaint #10453402, filed 2012-03, 97,000 miles“When the consumer started the vehicle diesel fuel flowed into the crank case. There has been an explosion in the engine compartment of the vehicle. When fuel flowed into the crank case the engine could not be shut off until the fuel was exhausted. The dealer has since fixed the problem.”
NHTSA complaint #10038420, filed 2003-09, 4,100 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 milesFuel system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 5 | 5% |
| 2013 | 7 | 9% |
| 2012 | 14 | 9% |
| 2011 | 20 | 15% |
| 2009 | 2 | 7% |
| 2008 | 10 | 8% |
| 2007 | 8 | 22% |
| 2006 | 22 | 15% |
| 2005 | 36 | 32% |
| 2004 | 25 | 16% |
| 2003 | 10 | 11% |
| 2002 | 4 | 3% |
| 2001 | 5 | 3% |
| 2000 | 9 | 3% |
| 1999 | 24 | 6% |
| 1998 | 1 | 8% |
| 1997 | 7 | 5% |
| 1996 | 8 | 6% |
| 1995 | 12 | 9% |
| 1994 | 6 | 6% |
| 1993 | 14 | 14% |
| 1992 | 11 | 21% |
| 1991 | 7 | 23% |
| 1990 | 9 | 23% |
| 1989 | 7 | 17% |
| 1986 | 1 | 7% |
Other parts of the 2003 Ford F-350
19 complaintsVehicle speed control
13 complaintsElectrical system
11 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 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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