2003 Ford F-250 SD electrical system problems
14 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the electrical system on the 2003 Ford F-250 SD — 8% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“I have had several problems with the spark plugs blowing out of motor and breaking coil causing it too leak fuel vapors out possibly causing a fire this has happened several times. Three different certified mechanics have advised this is caused to defect in the aluminum heads from factory not…”
filed Jun 1, 2016
“Truck began blowing fuse #45, resulting in a loss of instruments and no throttle activation available. Seems to occur most often when turning left, and/or when shifting from park or reverse into drive, or drive into reverse or park. Has resulted in a loss of power in all of the above situations…”
filed Sep 20, 2011
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
Some 2002-2008 F-Super Duty, F-150 and Mark LT vehicles may exhibit concern during or after programing the VSM. The programming may fail or vehicle symptoms such as inoperative door locks, dome lamps, door ajar…
SSM 48157 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Sep 2, 2019
Electrical System problems in other F-250 SD years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 F-250 SD | 9 | 25% |
| 2023 F-250 SD | 13 | 30% |
| 2022 F-250 SD | 19 | 16% |
| 2021 F-250 SD | 18 | 11% |
| 2020 F-250 SD | 27 | 10% |
| 2019 F-250 SD | 32 | 3% |
| 2018 F-250 SD | 9 | 2% |
| 2017 F-250 SD | 54 | 5% |
| 2016 F-250 SD | 24 | 8% |
| 2015 F-250 SD | 9 | 3% |
| 2014 F-250 SD | 1 | 4% |
| 2013 F-250 SD | 3 | 14% |
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.