2003 Ford F-150 steering problems
Owners reported steering problems in 16 complaints for the 2003 Ford F-150, 3% of the complaints on file.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 16 3% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 36,000 miles 13 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 1 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When steering problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 5 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 2 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 2 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 0 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 2 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 1 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 0 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 0 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 1 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 13 steering complaints that report mileage, the median is about 36,000 miles, and 69% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 1 crash.
What owners wrote
Rear ended while driving at 48 MPH. Dealership replaced the rack and pinion steering twice along with the carrier. Three visits to the dealership and problem recurred.
Steering gear failure. The vehicle had a large amount of play in the steering wheel. At times loss of steering would occur and you could end up in the next lane.
Other problems reported for the 2003 Ford F-150
- Engine 99 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 49 complaints
- Electrical system 48 complaints
- Fuel system 46 complaints
- Body & structure 35 complaints
- Brakes 32 complaints
- Cruise control 32 complaints
- Air bags 29 complaints