2003 Ford F-250 SD engine and engine cooling problems
72 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine and engine cooling on the 2003 Ford F-250 SD — 40% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl* the contact owns a 2003 ford f-250 sd. While driving approximately 60 mph, the contact noticed smoke from the rear of the vehicle and there was a loud popping noise. The vehicle was completely surrounded by smoke resulting in a fire. The vehicle stalled. The fire was extinguished independently…”
filed May 12, 2015
“Tl* the contact owns a 2003 ford f-250 superduty. The contact was driving 40 mph when the vehicle stalled and failed to restart. The vehicle was towed to the dealer but was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current…”
filed Sep 19, 2011
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- ON CERTAIN HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH 7.3L DIESEL ENGINES, THE CAMSHAFT POSITION…Campaign 07V553000 · Dec 5, 2007
Engine and Engine Cooling problems in other F-250 SD years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 F-250 SD | 1 | 3% |
| 2023 F-250 SD | 1 | 2% |
| 2022 F-250 SD | 2 | 2% |
| 2021 F-250 SD | 3 | 2% |
| 2020 F-250 SD | 2 | 1% |
| 2019 F-250 SD | 2 | 0% |
| 2018 F-250 SD | 1 | 0% |
| 2017 F-250 SD | 3 | 0% |
| 2016 F-250 SD | 7 | 2% |
| 2015 F-250 SD | 2 | 1% |
| 2014 F-250 SD | 2 | 8% |
| 2013 F-250 SD | 1 | 5% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2003 Ford F-250 SD
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.