2003 Ford F-150 tires problems
Owners reported tires problems in 21 complaints for the 2003 Ford F-150, 4% of the complaints on file.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 21 4% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 59,000 miles 19 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 3 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 1 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When tires problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 5 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 3 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 2 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 2 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 2 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 1 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 2 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 1 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 1 |
What the data shows
Of the 19 tires complaints that report mileage, the median is about 59,000 miles, and 53% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 3 crashes, 1 injury.
What owners wrote
While driving at 45 MPH, suddenly the right rear axle broke and snapped off. This resulted in the right rear tire flying off followed by the driver losing control of the truck and impacting a ditch . The driver sustained minor bruises. The engineer stated that the axle flew off on impact even though the tire flew off prior to impact.
The contact owns a 2003 Ford F-150 equipped with Firestone Tires, Tire Line: Firestone, Tire Size: 265/70/R17, DOT Number: (N/A). The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked and occupied, there was a burning rubber odor coming from the outside of the vehicle. The contact exited the vehicle to inspect the tires and became aware that the tread of the tires was loose. Neither the dealer nor an independent mechanic was contacted. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer or independent mechanic to be diagnosed.
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