2003 Ford F-350 Recalls, Complaints & Specs
2 safety recalls list the 2003 Ford F-350, and owners have filed 90 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
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2 safety recalls for the 2003 Ford F-350
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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Brake lights (exterior lighting) and tail lights (exterior lighting)
Ford is recalling certain model year 2011 ranger trucks built from january 25, 2011, through april 25, 2011 at the twin cities assembly plant, and service parts distributed to dealers for certain 2004 through 2011 model year ranger trucks, 2002 through 2005 model year excursion vehicles, and 2002 through 2007 model year f-250, f-350,…
Remedy: Dealers will replace the switches free of charge. The safety recall began on august 15, 2011. Owners may contact ford motor company customer relationship center at 1-866-436-7332.
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12v/24v/48v battery (electrical system)
On certain pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles equipped with 6.0l diesel engines, the engine ground stud that attaches the negative battery terminal eyelet to the engine block may be loose.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the engine ground stud and the radio suppression strap and adjacent components will be inspected for damage and replaced, if necessary. The recall began on july 23, 2004. Owners should contact ford…
90 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2003 Ford F-350 have filed 90 complaints with NHTSA; 11 describe a crash and 8 describe a fire. Reports cite 7 injuries and 0 deaths. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 68,894 miles. Complaints peaked in 2003 with 23 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“When the 03 Ford F350 dually, is placed in Park, it will just roll away!”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, July 29, 2026 · Power train
“I was under the truck working on it and the truck was on I had the emergency brake on and the truck went into reverse and ran me over”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, July 13, 2026 · Electrical system
Compare Ford F-350 model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Ford F-350 model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
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| 1989 Ford F-350 | 0 | 2 |
| 1991 Ford F-350 | 5 | 31 |
| 1992 Ford F-350 | 4 | 52 |
| 1993 Ford F-350 | 6 | 101 |
| 1994 Ford F-350 | 5 | 95 |
| 1995 Ford F-350 | 2 | 134 |
| 1996 Ford F-350 | 3 | 130 |
| 1997 Ford F-350 | 3 | 155 |
| 1998 Ford F-350 | 1 | 12 |
| 1999 Ford F-350 | 12 | 413 |
| 2000 Ford F-350 | 4 | 304 |
| 2001 Ford F-350 | 5 | 160 |
| 2002 Ford F-350 | 2 | 116 |
| 2003 Ford F-350 | 2 | 90 |
| 2004 Ford F-350 | 2 | 159 |
| 2005 Ford F-350 | 1 | 114 |
| 2006 Ford F-350 | 1 | 145 |
| 2007 Ford F-350 | 1 | 36 |
| 2008 Ford F-350 | 6 | 131 |
| 2009 Ford F-350 | 2 | 28 |
| 2010 Ford F-350 | 1 | 0 |
| 2011 Ford F-350 | 4 | 136 |
| 2012 Ford F-350 | 4 | 149 |
| 2013 Ford F-350 | 1 | 76 |
| 2014 Ford F-350 | 0 | 91 |
Checking a specific 2003 Ford F-350
How do I know if my 2003 Ford F-350 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 F-350; 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 04V327000).
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.