2003 Ford F-250 SD problems by component
178 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2003 Ford F-250 SD, grouped by the component owners reported. Each component links to a detailed breakdown with mileage, severity and owner reports.
| Component | Complaints | Share | Median mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine and Engine Cooling → | 72 | 40% | 61,000 mi |
| Power Train → | 20 | 11% | 50,000 mi |
| Tires → | 18 | 10% | 54,000 mi |
| Steering → | 15 | 8% | 47,000 mi |
| Electrical System → | 14 | 8% | 35,000 mi |
| Suspension → | 10 | 6% | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control → | 10 | 6% | — |
| Fuel System, Diesel | 9 | 5% | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 9 | 5% | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 8 | 4% | — |
| Equipment | 6 | 3% | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 6 | 3% | — |
| Structure | 4 | 2% | — |
| Engine | 2 | 1% | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 2 | 1% | — |
| Service Brakes | 2 | 1% | — |
| Electronic Stability Control | 1 | 1% | — |
| Parking Brake | 1 | 1% | — |
| Seats | 1 | 1% | — |
| Service Brakes, Air | 1 | 1% | — |
| Visibility | 1 | 1% | — |
| Wheels | 1 | 1% | — |
Component groups as classified by NHTSA. A complaint can name more than one component, so shares may sum to more than 100%.