2003 Ford F53 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other F53 years
- Not enough data 18th of 27 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2003 Ford F53. That ranks 18th out of 27 F53 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is engine (2 complaints, 100%), typically at around 43,500 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 2owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2003 Ford F53 problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 2 | 100% | 43,500 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 50% | 18,000 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 50% | 18,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2003 Ford F53 recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2003 Ford F53.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Spark plugs blowing out of cylinder head while driving which causes dangerous condition of loss of engine performance and raw fuel/air mixture being released in the engine compartment.
Loss of power driving in the rain. Excessive water in the air intake system. Communication number: 020909, date: 2004-12-13category: 061100 engine and engine cooling:engine:gasolinesummary: excessive amount of water into the air filter and a loss of power while driving in the rain. 1999-2004 super…
Other Ford F53 years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 F53 | 0 | 2 |
| 2025 F53 | 1 | 3 |
| 2024 F53 | 4 | 1 |
| 2023 F53 | 4 | 1 |
| 2022 F53 | 4 | 2 |
| 2021 F53 | 13 | 2 |
| 2020 F53 | 33 | 2 |
| 2019 F53 | 6 | 0 |
| 2018 F53 | 11 | 1 |
| 2017 F53 | 6 | 1 |
| 2016 F53 | 15 | 1 |
| 2015 F53 | 7 | 0 |
| 2014 F53 | 17 | 1 |
| 2013 F53 | 8 | 1 |
| 2012 F53 | 1 | 1 |
| 2011 F53 | 7 | 1 |
| 2010 F53 | 1 | 0 |
| 2008 F53 | 1 | 0 |
| 2003 | 2 | 0 |
| 2002 F53 | 0 | 1 |
| 2001 F53 | 5 | 1 |
| 2000 F53 | 2 | 1 |
| 1999 F53 | 15 | 2 |
| 1998 F53 | 1 | 1 |
| 1997 F53 | 3 | 2 |
| 1996 F53 | 2 | 2 |
| 1995 F53 | 6 | 2 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2003 Ford F53?
Owners most often report engine, fuel/propulsion system, vehicle speed control problems. The top one, engine, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2003 Ford F53?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2003 Ford F53 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other F53 model years, the 2003 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.