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2003 Ford F-550 SD Engine Problems

Complaints
2about this part
Share
6%of 33 total for the year
Median mileage
141,546miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the engine of the 2003 Ford F-550 SD, 6% of the 33 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 141,546 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Engine: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2022222%
2021217%
2015436%
2014222%
2012350%
2008623%
2007626%
200637%
200526%
200412%
200326%
200215%
200023%

Other parts of the 2003 Ford F-550 SD

Fuel system
19 complaints
Engine cooling
6 complaints
Equipment
2 complaints
Suspension
2 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
2 complaints
Air bags
1 complaints
Electrical system
1 complaints
Seat belts
1 complaints
Tires
1 complaints
Vehicle speed control
1 complaints
Wheels
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2003 Ford F-550 SD

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.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology