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Model Year Problem Record

Ford F-350 SD 2003 - Problems, Recalls, and Investigations

The complete public record for the 2003 Ford F-350 SD: what owners reported, which systems drew recalls, and where complaints exist that no recall has ever covered.

132Distinct owner complaintsSource: NHTSA Complaints
4Recall campaignsSource: NHTSA Recalls
13Defect investigationsSource: NHTSA Investigations
9Complaints reporting a crash or fireOwner Reports, Unverified

Complaints by System

Distinct complaints naming each system, most reported first. Select a system for its own page.

Did a Recall Cover It?

The join between complaints and recalls for this model year, system by system. A gap does not prove a defect - it means owners reported the problem and no recall campaign covers that system on this model year.

Engine56 complaints

56 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 07V553000.

Fuel and Propulsion System25 complaints

25 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Tires15 complaints

15 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Electrical System15 complaints

15 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Power Train13 complaints

13 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Brakes8 complaints

8 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Speed Control7 complaints

7 complaints; 2 recall campaigns cover this system. Campaigns: 07V078000, 09V399000.

Steering7 complaints

7 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Wheels4 complaints

4 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Unknown Or Other3 complaints

3 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Lighting3 complaints

3 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 11V352000.

Vehicle Structure3 complaints

3 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Suspension2 complaints

2 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Equipment1 complaints

1 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Air Bags1 complaints

1 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seat Belts1 complaints

1 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Recall Campaigns

Every campaign covering this model year, in our own words. The campaign number is the official reference.

07V078000Reported March 6, 2007 - 155,584 vehicles potentially affected

Vehicle Speed Control. Recall covering the vehicle speed control system, reported to NHTSA on March 6, 2007. The campaign covers an estimated 155,584 vehicles across all affected models.

07V553000Reported December 5, 2007 - 1,176,000 vehicles potentially affected

Engine. Recall covering the engine system, reported to NHTSA on December 5, 2007. The campaign covers an estimated 1,176,000 vehicles across all affected models.

09V399000Reported October 13, 2009 - 4,500,000 vehicles potentially affected

Vehicle Speed Control. Recall covering the vehicle speed control system, reported to NHTSA on October 13, 2009. The campaign covers an estimated 4,500,000 vehicles across all affected models.

11V352000Reported July 13, 2011 - 26,715 vehicles potentially affected

Lighting. Recall covering the lighting system, reported to NHTSA on July 13, 2011. The campaign covers an estimated 26,715 vehicles across all affected models.

Defect Investigations

NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation opened these investigations touching this model year.

DP05005Opened September 22, 2005 - Closed January 4, 2006

SPARK PLUG EJECTION FROM CYLINDER HEAD. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

DP05005Opened September 22, 2005 - Closed January 4, 2006

SPARK PLUG EJECTION FROM CYLINDER HEAD. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

DP05005Opened September 22, 2005 - Closed January 4, 2006

SPARK PLUG EJECTION FROM CYLINDER HEAD. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

EA04006Opened February 23, 2004 - Closed February 10, 2005

ACCELERATOR PEDAL SENSOR (ETC). No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

EA04006Opened February 23, 2004 - Closed February 10, 2005

ACCELERATOR PEDAL SENSOR (ETC). No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

EA04006Opened February 23, 2004 - Closed February 10, 2005

ACCELERATOR PEDAL SENSOR (ETC). No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

EA04006Opened February 23, 2004 - Closed February 10, 2005

ACCELERATOR PEDAL SENSOR (ETC). No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

EA05003Opened February 15, 2005 - Closed November 2, 2005

ENGINE STALLING. Resulted in recall campaign 05V270000.

EA05003Opened February 15, 2005 - Closed November 2, 2005

ENGINE STALLING. Resulted in recall campaign 05V270000.

EA05003Opened February 15, 2005 - Closed November 2, 2005

ENGINE STALLING. Resulted in recall campaign 05V270000.

EA06012Opened June 22, 2006 - Closed December 7, 2007

ENGINE STALLING. Resulted in recall campaign 07V553000.

EA06012Opened June 22, 2006 - Closed December 7, 2007

ENGINE STALLING. Resulted in recall campaign 07V553000.

PE04070Opened October 7, 2004 - Closed February 15, 2005

ENGINE STALLING. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

Complaints by Year Received

When this model year's complaints reached NHTSA - whether its problems surfaced early or late in its life.

200320
200423
20059
200614
20076
200817
200911
20108
20119
20127
20132
20141
20151
20161
20171
20181
20191
How to Read These Counts: complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not failure rates. Older and higher-volume vehicles accumulate more reports, and counts are not adjusted for vehicles sold - no per-sales rate or reliability ranking is shown, because the public data does not support one.

Data as of October 30, 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, recalls, and investigations files (U.S. Government public domain). DefectRecord is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. For your specific vehicle, use NHTSA's VIN lookup. Report an error.