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1FTRW08L63K••••••2003 Ford F-150
This build draws 3.8× more complaints than the average 2003 Ford F-150 build (7 vs 2).
7on this build
337on the model
181builds in total
Most reportedSteering 2Visibility 1Structure 1Engine And Engine Cooling 1
What owners of this build wrote
Power TrainMay 2023
Ford placed a decal on the rear differential that wraps all the way around the axle. This decal holds water and has caused any area touching the decal to rust excessively. Ford has told me that this will cause they rear differential fail. When this happens it will likely be when…
EngineDec 2015
Driving up a hill at highway speed I heard a loud bang and a clunk and the truck started shaking. I was quite startled. I pulled over immediately, shut it off, and found the spark plug had ejected from cylinder number 6. Not being far from home, I attempted to drive it the rest…
Engine And Engine CoolingNov 2014
Another cracked passenger side manifold on regularly serviced vehicle. Ford motor company should issue recall or provide "goodwill" based on the number of failed components being reported by ford owners
SteeringOct 2007
When driving steering wheel was very loose. Steering gear was separating and was replaced at the dealer. Trying to find out why my vehicle was not covered under recall NHTSA campaign #03V349000
StructureDec 2003
Dateline nbc, dec. 19th, 2003, reported that the insurance institute for highway safety gave the ford f150 the lowest rating for the 40 mph off center collision in 2001 injury to front pasengers would be serious to critical. I cannot find any data from NHTSA regarding this crash…
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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 1FTRW08L63KD24471 · decoded Sep 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.