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Decoded · NHTSA vPIC · VIN 1FTRW07672KA86298 · Checked Oct 25, 2026
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Complaints on this exact build 9

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1FTRW07672K•••••• 2003 Ford F-150

This build draws 4.8× more complaints than the average 2003 Ford F-150 build (9 vs 2).

9on this build
337on the model
181builds in total
3involved a fire
Most reported Engine And Engine Cooling 2 Vehicle Speed Control 2 Power Train 1 Suspension 1

What owners of this build wrote

Vehicle Speed Control fire Dec 2008
Vehicle was parked in my driveway and caught fire. The fire ignited my other vehicle that was parked next to it and also caused damages to my home. Both vehicles were a total loss
Fuel System fire Jan 1901
2002 ford f-150.the consumer received notice in the mail about risk of fire in some vehicles. *dt the consumer stated her vehicle caught on fire a few years ago
Seat Belts Mar 2013
The driver's side seat belt buckle unlatches spontaneously. There are many complaints on this site that describe the exact same problem with seat belts in this truck model. Unbelievably, ford will not repair this obvious safety hazard at it's expense. I believe that there should…
Engine And Engine Cooling May 2011
2002 ford f-150, 4.6 triton engine keeps blowing the spark plugs out of the heads
Structure Feb 2009
Paint coming off in large areas
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Decoded via NHTSA vPIC. Recalls, complaints and safety from NHTSA; MPG from EPA fueleconomy.gov. Full history reports from our partner. VIN 1FTRW07672KA86298 · decoded Oct 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.