2003 Ford E-550 Recalls, Complaints & Specs
4 safety recalls list the 2003 Ford E-550, and owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
4 safety recalls for the 2003 Ford E-550
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Vehicle speed control
Ford is recalling model years 1995-2003 windstar, 2000-2003 excursion diesel, 1993-1997 and 1999-2003 f-250 sd through f-550 sd diesel, 1992-2003 e-150 through e-550, 1995-2002 explorer, 1997 and 2002 mercury mountaineer, 1995-1997 and 2001-2003 ranger, and 1994 f53 vehicles equipped with the texas instruments speed control deactivation…
Remedy: Ford will notify owners that dealers will install a fused wiring harness in line with the scds. On 1999-2003 windstar vehicles with a leaking scds, dealers will also inspect the ABS control module connector and repair…
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Vehicle speed control
On certain trucks equipped with speed control, gasoline or natural gas engines, the speed control deactivation switch may overheat.
Remedy: Dealers will install a fused wiring harness into the speed control system free of charge. The recall began on march 12, 2007. Owners may contact ford at 1-800-392-3673. (note: also see recalls 05v017, 05v388, and 06v286)
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Electrical system: wiring
On certain vans, a diode in the anti-lock braking system (ABS) module may experience an electrical short.
Remedy: Dealers will install a new fuse in the ABS circuit and install a heat shield over the ABS module. The recall began on october 15, 2004. Owners should contact ford at 1-800-392-3673. Also ford is extending the limited…
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Engine and engine cooling
On certain vans, the air filter element material process resulted in an air filter paper element that can smolder or burn. This change in filter paper composition combined with the configuration of the air induction system, may allow hot carbon particles to contact the air filter element during certain driving conditions that create hot…
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the air filter element. The recall began september 27, 2004. Owners should contact ford at 1-800-392-3673. Also ford is extending the limited warranty (for a one time replacement) of…
1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2003 Ford E-550 have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 43,000 miles. Complaints peaked in 2015 with 1 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“Tl*the contact owns a 2003 ford e-550. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 35 MPH, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer w”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, January 26, 2015 · Electrical system
Compare Ford E-550 model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Ford E-550 model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 Ford E-550 | 1 | 0 |
| 1993 Ford E-550 | 1 | 0 |
| 1994 Ford E-550 | 1 | 0 |
| 1995 Ford E-550 | 1 | 0 |
| 1996 Ford E-550 | 1 | 0 |
| 1997 Ford E-550 | 1 | 0 |
| 1998 Ford E-550 | 1 | 0 |
| 1999 Ford E-550 | 1 | 0 |
| 2000 Ford E-550 | 1 | 0 |
| 2001 Ford E-550 | 1 | 0 |
| 2002 Ford E-550 | 2 | 1 |
| 2003 Ford E-550 | 4 | 1 |
| 2004 Ford E-550 | 2 | 1 |
| 2005 Ford E-550 | 0 | 4 |
| 2006 Ford E-550 | 0 | 3 |
Checking a specific 2003 Ford E-550
How do I know if my 2003 Ford E-550 has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 4 campaigns currently list the 2003 Ford E-550; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Ford dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 04V444000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
Other Ford models
- F-15037,961 complaints
- Explorer34,566 complaints
- Escape27,430 complaints
- Fusion22,405 complaints
- Focus22,096 complaints
- Taurus18,159 complaints
- Windstar14,158 complaints
- Edge14,065 complaints
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.