2003 Ford F-350 SD electrical system problems
15 complaints about electrical system have been filed for the 2003 Ford F-350 SD, which is 9% of all its NHTSA complaints. It is the 3rd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 15 9% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 68,000 miles 14 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 1 and 1
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When electrical system problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 2 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 3 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 0 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 3 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 2 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 2 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 0 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 1 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 1 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 14 electrical system complaints that report mileage, the median is about 68,000 miles, and 36% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 1 crash, 1 fire.
What owners wrote
The vehicle was parked. Consumer plugged the front vehicle heater in and went into the house. Later, the dog started to bark. Consumer looked out, and the vehicle was on fire. Vehicle was totaled.
2003 f350 6.0l diesel - sudden loss of power.display lights come on but won't start, does not crank over at all. Has happened three times. Only have 5124 miles on it. First breakdown happened at 900 miles, sitting still. 2nd breakdown happened at low speed. Third breakdown happened today 10/12/03 at 75 MPH. Stuck in high speed traffic with family waiting for tow.given different reason at each repair by different dealerships.
Other problems reported for the 2003 Ford F-350 SD
- Engine 54 complaints
- Fuel system 25 complaints
- Tires 15 complaints