2003 Ford F-150 body problems

Filed Jun 9, 2026 · Body, Transmission · TX

UNKNOWN - however there were NO warning lights or any other indication of malfunction or to service the truck. I took the truck to an independent service center & they did a full inspection & I did receive an estimate for repairs.

Filed Mar 6, 2023 · Body · NC · fire

On the day of Monday February 20 2023 I was in my front driveway preforming some maintenance on my 2003 Ford F-150 Xlt SuperCrew truck a gear shift cable and a heater core replacement. Once I finished the repairs I ran my truck for a few minutes then shut it off and was headed inside when I noticed a flickering light coming from the passenger side of the vehicle I walked to the truck and opened the door and I saw small flames dripping down coming from the ( glove box area ) I then grabbed the water hose and put it out . Once the small fire was out I proceeded to go in the house when I noticed black smoke coming ( from the engine bay from the vents in front of the windshield) the smoke got thicker as I sprayed it with water I then called to my spouse to call the local Fire Department. The vehicle was a total loss nothing was left interior wise no ( steering wheel,no console,no dashboard or anything.

Filed Dec 7, 2022 · Body, Engine · FL · fire

On 11/27/2022 at or around 4:30 P.M. my 2003 Ford F-150 burned almost completely, without any mechanical failures or warnings, thirty full minutes after being parked and then after only having been run for three to four miles. The fire department ended up putting it out before it was fully consumed.

Filed Jul 11, 2018 · Body · 46,000 miles · NC

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 ford f-150. While the vehicle was stationary, the rear driver's side door would not open when prompted. Cloninger ford (511 jake alexander blvd s, salisbury, north carolina 28147) was made aware of the failure and stated that there was no recall on the vehicle. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 46,000. *tt

Filed Apr 29, 2017 · Body · 94,000 miles · SC

Both rear door latches have failed to operate. Cannot open either rear door. This happened in the parking lot where I live. I am handy caped and cannot get access to my rolater which in the back seat area. I need this equipment to help me walk. Has there been other reports of this malfunction? Is this a recall item? Will ford mfg repair this defect?

Filed Dec 19, 2016 · Body, Brakes · AR

Trans went out a month after intake crack had to be replace almost $1,650 together also ball joints and tierod ends no good shock no good brake are falling and rear end is grinding this truck should have never been sold help and there's "more".

Filed Oct 31, 2016 · Body · GA

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 ford f-150. The contact stated that the rear driver side and passenger side doors failed to open from inside and outside the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the door cables needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The VIN and failure mileage were unknown.

Filed Sep 28, 2016 · Body · 97,130 miles · PA

2003 f150 paint on the hood is showing aluminum rust oxidation. Requiring a new hood.

Filed Aug 4, 2016 · Airbags, Body · 200,000 miles · GA · crash · 1 injury

I was traveling 285-west in decatur, ga., around 3:30 pm eastern time, when I was in a a multi-car accident. I was in the lane closest to the grass, when a dodge ram four door truck hit my f-150 super crew cab 2003. The driver hit my driver side backdoor, and then he hit me again on the driver side front bumper, and spun me off the road into a wooded area with large trees and a ravine. I then had a head on collision with a large tree. I called on the name jesus three times, then my truck turned 180 degrees and that turned me around going into the ravine backwards. I felt myself come out of my seat with my seat belt on. My bench seat went into recline, then my head went backwards, then forward. My airbag did not deploy. I did research, when I noticed a website called "wekeepitsafe". The database shows 144,000 ford f-150 2003's recalled for failure of airbag deployment due to a malfunction in the steering wheel column. I called ford's motor head quarters. The first number was (313)323-9100, then I was transferred to 1‑866‑436‑7332. I spoke with a rep by the name of mel, and he gave me a choice of monetary compensation or a truck. I declined, due to the fact that I was heavily medicated with hydrocodone for head, neck, and shoulder pain. I suffer from excruciating head aches, stabbing pain in my ear, and numbness/tingling/and pain in my back and legs. I have scheduled an appointment with an orthopaedic specialist, because my primary care physician is unable to assist. My case number is: #cas10200415. I am fond of ford pickup super crew cabs. I have a picture showing the airbag.and the picture proves that the airbag light indicator shows that it is working, if you look on the right side lower corner other picture by the gear shift. I spoke with mel at 11:24 am eastern time.

Filed Jun 22, 2016 · Body, Engine · GA · fire

Vehicle caught on fire while parked in driveway. Had not been run in over a week. Completely burned up and caused damaged home. Vehicle burned had several explosions and burned at a high temp until it was extinguished by fire fighters.