2003 Ford E Series Recalls, Complaints & Specs
2 safety recalls list the 2003 Ford E Series, and owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
2 safety recalls for the 2003 Ford E Series
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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Diesel (engine and engine cooling)
On certain heavy duty trucks equipped with 7.3l diesel engines, the camshaft position sensor located on the engine of the vehicle may function intermittently, possibly resulting in an engine stall.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the sensor and replace it with an improved camshaft position sensor free of charge. The recall began on december 29, 2007. Owners may contact ford at 1-866-436-7332.
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Structure
Certain pickup truck, van, and MINI van conversions equipped with southern comfort built running boards that contain certain courtesy lights manufactured by american technology components, inc. These units contain a courtesy light or lights that might overheat when the wire harness is exposed to excessive moisture and road salt.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the wiring harness on these running boards. Owner notification began march 7, 2003. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free…
5 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2003 Ford E Series have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA. Reports cite 2 injuries and 0 deaths. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 78,797 miles. Complaints peaked in 2007 with 2 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“My vehicle suddenly stopped shut off dead!!!! In the middle of traffic. I managed to restar it and immediately drove it to the closest mechanic shop.i paid $49.95 fee and they scanned the engine. Told”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, September 6, 2015 · Unknown or other
“I have a ford e350 4x4 van 2003. There has been fumes accumulating in the van when driving. I get headaches and my eyes tear and my feel sick. I noticed the fumes intensely on 1.25.08 when driving hig”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, February 2, 2008 · Engine and engine cooling
Compare Ford E Series model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Ford E Series model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1973 Ford E Series | 0 | 1 |
| 1978 Ford E Series | 1 | 0 |
| 1980 Ford E Series | 1 | 0 |
| 1987 Ford E Series | 0 | 1 |
| 1989 Ford E Series | 0 | 1 |
| 1990 Ford E Series | 0 | 1 |
| 1993 Ford E Series | 0 | 3 |
| 1994 Ford E Series | 0 | 2 |
| 1995 Ford E Series | 0 | 1 |
| 1997 Ford E Series | 1 | 16 |
| 1998 Ford E Series | 1 | 13 |
| 1999 Ford E Series | 1 | 4 |
| 2000 Ford E Series | 2 | 6 |
| 2001 Ford E Series | 2 | 6 |
| 2002 Ford E Series | 2 | 6 |
| 2003 Ford E Series | 2 | 5 |
| 2004 Ford E Series | 0 | 2 |
| 2005 Ford E Series | 6 | 10 |
| 2006 Ford E Series | 6 | 0 |
| 2007 Ford E Series | 2 | 0 |
| 2008 Ford E Series | 0 | 5 |
Checking a specific 2003 Ford E Series
How do I know if my 2003 Ford E Series 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. 2 campaigns currently list the 2003 Ford E Series; 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 03V094000).
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.