2003 Ford F-250 SD steering problems
Owners reported steering problems in 16 complaints for the 2003 Ford F-250 SD, 7% of the complaints on file.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 16 7% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 39,000 miles 14 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 1 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 1 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When steering problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 6 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 1 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 4 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 1 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 1 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 0 |
| 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 14 steering complaints that report mileage, the median is about 38,000 miles, and 79% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 1 crash, 1 injury.
What owners wrote
My husband was driving home whien his vehicle veered sharply to the left. At this point he could no longer control the vehicle. He then slammed into a large rock in the side of an eight foot bank. The vehicle then flipped onto its side and slid another 20-30 feet. Our vehicle is a 2003 ford f250 and now has $20,000.00 worth of damage. We tried to discuss this matter with a few of the employees of the ford dealership we initially bought it at.
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 ford f-250 sd. The contact stated that while driving 70 MPH, the vehicle shook violently. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who was unable to diagnose the failure. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was 170,000 and the current mileage was 228,000.
Other problems reported for the 2003 Ford F-250 SD
- Engine 77 complaints
- Fuel system 24 complaints
- Tires 19 complaints