2003 Ford F-350 engine and engine cooling problems
19 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine and engine cooling on the 2003 Ford F-350 — 21% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Cracked "y" pipe is leaking diesel exhaust fumes into cab of truck. This occurred previously when the truck was under warranty back in 2004 but now it is not under warranty nor is there a recall. I have brought this up to several dealers in the area but unless it is under warranty they won't cover…”
filed Feb 27, 2014
“Tl* the contact owns a 2003 ford f350 diesel. The contact stated that the vehicle could not be started in cold weather. The vehicle was taken to the dealer several times for the failure. The dealer performed a diagnostic which located the failure at the egr exhaust system valve but the dealer did…”
filed Jan 30, 2012
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, 2005Low power and/or diagnostic trouble code p0299 or p2263 - turbocharger diagnostic service tip. *tt
18069 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Aug 1, 2004
Engine and Engine Cooling problems in other F-350 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 F-350 | 3 | 3% |
| 2013 F-350 | 2 | 3% |
| 2012 F-350 | 8 | 5% |
| 2011 F-350 | 6 | 4% |
| 2008 F-350 | 31 | 24% |
| 2007 F-350 | 3 | 8% |
| 2006 F-350 | 21 | 14% |
| 2005 F-350 | 17 | 15% |
| 2004 F-350 | 64 | 40% |
| 2002 F-350 | 19 | 16% |
| 2001 F-350 | 12 | 8% |
| 2000 F-350 | 17 | 6% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2003 Ford F-350
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.