2003 Ford F-350 Tires Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 8%of 90 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 63,800miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the tires of the 2003 Ford F-350, 8% of the 90 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 63,800 miles.
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.
“The contact owns a 2003 Ford F-350 equipped with bf goodrich rugged terrain t/a tires, size: 285/75/16. While driving 75 MPH, the front passenger side tire sustained tread separation. The contact stated that there was damage down to the fender and fender well of the vehicle. The contact stated that the tire was still fully inflated. The contact stated that aaa was able to replace the tire, but all of the remaining tires also showed evidence of tread separation. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The VIN and DOT number were unknown. …”
NHTSA complaint #10983660, filed 2017-05, 150,000 miles“The contact owns a 2003 Ford f350. While driving 65 MPH, the front passenger side ameri-tech tire blew out without warning. The current estimate from his insurance company is over $2,700, which includes fender and rim damage on the front passenger side, the ABS system, and the fender inner-liner. The DOT number and purchase date were unknown. The current mileage is 29,300 and failure mileage was 29,100.”
NHTSA complaint #10196079, filed 2007-07, 29,100 miles“Fax from (fl) re four tire tread separations on his 2003 Ford f350 4x4 lariat w/dual rear wheels. Dot numbers ador 1p6 2202, ador 1p6 2802, ador 1p6 2202, ador 1p6 2202. The first tire tread separated at 18000 miles while the vehicle was being driver at 65 MPH. The awning on the trailer being towed was damaged. The second separation occurred at 20000 miles, the third at 24000 and the fourth at 26000 miles (continental general tires).”
NHTSA complaint #10172242, filed 2006-10Tires: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 1 | 1% |
| 2012 | 1 | 1% |
| 2011 | 5 | 4% |
| 2009 | 2 | 7% |
| 2008 | 5 | 4% |
| 2007 | 4 | 11% |
| 2006 | 6 | 4% |
| 2005 | 2 | 2% |
| 2004 | 11 | 7% |
| 2003 | 7 | 8% |
| 2002 | 20 | 17% |
| 2001 | 31 | 19% |
| 2000 | 114 | 38% |
| 1999 | 93 | 23% |
| 1998 | 4 | 33% |
| 1997 | 29 | 19% |
| 1996 | 28 | 22% |
| 1995 | 19 | 14% |
| 1994 | 6 | 6% |
| 1993 | 10 | 10% |
| 1992 | 7 | 13% |
| 1991 | 3 | 10% |
| 1990 | 2 | 5% |
| 1989 | 7 | 17% |
| 1988 | 3 | 10% |
| 1987 | 3 | 38% |
| 1986 | 3 | 21% |
Other parts of the 2003 Ford F-350
19 complaintsVehicle speed control
13 complaintsElectrical system
11 complaintsFuel system
10 complaintsBrakes
8 complaintsEngine
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 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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