2003 Ford F-350 Vehicle speed control Problems
- Complaints
- 13about this part
- Share
- 14%of 90 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 25,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 13 complaints about the vehicle speed control of the 2003 Ford F-350, 14% of the 90 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 25,000 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved, 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.
“While driving 20 MPH vehicle was engaged in full throttle. This resulted in unexpected acceleration, andthen a collision with a parked vehicle. No report of air bags deploying.”
NHTSA complaint #10044248, filed 2003-10, 9,000 miles“The contact owns a 2003 Ford F-350. The contact stated that while driving 65 MPH, he lost control of the vehicle as the vehicle independently decelerated to a complete stop. The vehicle was towed to the dealer for diagnosis. The dealer stated that the air blockers failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and acknowledged the failure but provided no assistance. The failure and the current mileage was 98,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10459388, filed 2012-05, 98,000 miles“2003 Ford f350 developed problems with the accelerator pedal.***no answer required***. When the gas pedal was pressed the vehicle would not move. Each time the vehicle was taken to a dealer but they were unable to permanently rectify the problem. Various components were replaced/repaired but the problem recurred.”
NHTSA complaint #10133458, filed 2005-08“Dt: the contact stated when pressing the gas pedal the vehicle hesitated. The vehicle has been to the dealer five times. The dealer replaced the exhaust sensor, the turbo, and reprogrammed the computer three times. The replacement of these parts had not corrected the problem. It recurred intermittently. At times, it seemed as if the engine was not receiving a fuel supply. Indicator lights did not illuminate on the dashboard.”
NHTSA complaint #10141115, filed 2005-10“When driving at any speed and accelerator was pressed hard to pass or to enter a highway vehicle did not accelerate. Dealership inspected vehicle 10 times at several Ford dealerships, and could not duplicate or correct the problem.”
NHTSA complaint #10094338, filed 2004-09Related service bulletins
- 10014083Dec 13, 2004Memontary return to idle during aggressive acceleration - diagnostic trouble code (dtc) p0123.
Vehicle speed control: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 3 | 3% |
| 2013 | 1 | 1% |
| 2012 | 5 | 3% |
| 2011 | 5 | 4% |
| 2009 | 1 | 4% |
| 2008 | 2 | 2% |
| 2007 | 1 | 3% |
| 2006 | 2 | 1% |
| 2005 | 2 | 2% |
| 2004 | 13 | 8% |
| 2003 | 13 | 14% |
| 2002 | 7 | 6% |
| 2001 | 8 | 5% |
| 2000 | 9 | 3% |
| 1999 | 15 | 4% |
| 1997 | 8 | 5% |
| 1996 | 12 | 9% |
| 1995 | 4 | 3% |
| 1994 | 8 | 8% |
| 1993 | 2 | 2% |
| 1991 | 1 | 3% |
Other parts of the 2003 Ford F-350
19 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 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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