2003 Ford F-250 engine and engine cooling problems
24 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine and engine cooling on the 2003 Ford F-250 — 21% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl* the contact owns a 2003 ford f-250. While driving 55 mph, the contact heard a loud thump and began to smell gasoline fumes entering the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to a private mechanic who diagnosed the vehicle with a blown spark plug. The dealer was unaware of the failure and advised him…”
filed Sep 12, 2011
“Have a 2003 ford f-250 with the 5.4l triton engine I have owned the truck approx. 6months and in a matter of 1000 miles I have blown 2 spark plugs and inserts out, this repair has cost me $300 each time and $150 in towing fees,I am waiting to see when the other ones will blow, this problem is well…”
filed Mar 13, 2011
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
Lack of power, surge, and/or diagnostic trouble codes p2263 or p0299. *tt
18397 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Feb 1, 2005
Engine and Engine Cooling problems in other F-250 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 F-250 | 3 | 2% |
| 2013 F-250 | 1 | 1% |
| 2012 F-250 | 12 | 5% |
| 2011 F-250 | 7 | 3% |
| 2009 F-250 | 2 | 4% |
| 2008 F-250 | 15 | 8% |
| 2007 F-250 | 3 | 5% |
| 2006 F-250 | 17 | 8% |
| 2005 F-250 | 17 | 12% |
| 2004 F-250 | 44 | 29% |
| 2002 F-250 | 23 | 15% |
| 2001 F-250 | 21 | 10% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2003 Ford F-250
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.