2003 Ford F-150 fuel system problems
Owners reported fuel system problems in 46 complaints for the 2003 Ford F-150, 9% of the complaints on file.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 46 9% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 114,000 miles 37 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 1 and 4
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When fuel system problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 1 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 3 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 5 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 0 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 3 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 8 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 4 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 2 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 4 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 3 |
| 200k+ miles | 4 |
What the data shows
Of the 37 fuel system complaints that report mileage, the median is about 114,000 miles, and 24% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 1 crash, 4 fires.
What owners wrote
Odor of gasoline, caught on fire. An investigator determined that the fire originated in the engine compartment and had ignited from gasoline vapors. It was determined that the fuel rail had cracked, causing the fuel leak.
While traveling south bound on interstate 81 at christiansburg va. My gas tank fell off of the vehicle due to defective straps rusting into and letting it fall causing gasoline to leak on roadway and almost causing a fire. The gas tank struck the roadway and the grinding caused the tank to leak and the spillage. I had to have the vehicle towed to a local repair shop and have purchased a used gas tank and ordered new straps. I have written ford an e mail, asking them to help with this problem.
Other problems reported for the 2003 Ford F-150
- Engine 99 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 49 complaints
- Electrical system 48 complaints
- Body & structure 35 complaints
- Brakes 32 complaints
- Cruise control 32 complaints
- Air bags 29 complaints
- Tires 21 complaints