2003 Ford F-550 SD fuel system, diesel problems
15 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the fuel system, diesel on the 2003 Ford F-550 SD — 45% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl*the contact owns a 2003 ford f-550. The contact stated that while driving 55-60 mph, the vehicle stalled. The contact inspected the vehicle and noticed that the fuel tank inner lining was de-laminating and being drawn into the fuel system. As a temporary remedy, the contact decided to…”
filed Aug 8, 2011
“Tl*the contact owns a 2003 ford f550. The contact stated that the fuel tank had delaminated and caused the fuel tank to clogged up. The failure also caused the vehicle to lose power and stall while driving uphill. The was responsible for paying $900 to replace the fuel tank since there were no…”
filed Mar 11, 2011
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Fuel System, Diesel problems in other F-550 SD years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 F-550 SD | 1 | 4% |
| 2007 F-550 SD | 8 | 35% |
| 2006 F-550 SD | 28 | 64% |
| 2005 F-550 SD | 16 | 50% |
| 2004 F-550 SD | 21 | 43% |
| 2002 F-550 SD | 8 | 36% |
| 2001 F-550 SD | 7 | 24% |
| 2000 F-550 SD | 4 | 6% |
| 1999 F-550 SD | 3 | 5% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2003 Ford F-550 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.