2003 Ford F-250 SD engine problems
Owners reported engine problems in 77 complaints for the 2003 Ford F-250 SD, 34% of the complaints on file. It is the most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 77 34% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 58,000 miles 68 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 1 and 1
- Injuries and deaths
- 2 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When engine problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 27 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 4 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 4 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 12 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 9 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 4 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 4 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 2 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 1 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 1 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 68 engine complaints that report mileage, the median is about 58,000 miles, and 51% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 1 crash, 1 fire, 2 injuries.
What owners wrote
The truck stalls without warning while driving. When this occur, the truck loses all power, including brakes and steering. This has resulted in two accidents. In one of the accidents, the truck went into a ditch and the air bags failed to deploy upon impact. The occupants sustained minor injuries. The dealership performed a diagnostic test, but no failure code was found. The manufacture is providing no assistance in this matter.
Purchased a 2003 f250 super duty 6.0 l diesel in april 2003. It has been in the shop 4 times in which fuel injectors were replaced and reprogrammed. We have been told by the dealer they do not have any fixes for the rough idle, loss of power, occasional acceleration (for no reason). Our truck is used on a ranch. We are often hauling horse, pulling water tanks over a wide variety of terrain. The problems are becoming life threatening to my husband as well as our livestock.
Other problems reported for the 2003 Ford F-250 SD
- Fuel system 24 complaints
- Tires 19 complaints
- Steering 16 complaints