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2003 Ford F-150 wheels problems

13 complaints (3% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 65,000. 2 crashes reported.

owner complaints
13
of this car's complaints
3%
typical mileage
65,000
crashes
2
recalls
0

Which part fails

  • Lugs/nuts/bolts/studs
    3
  • Hubcap/cover
    1

At what mileage

Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.

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125k-150k
150k-175k
175k-200k
200k+

Ford F-150 wheels problems in other years

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Related recalls

No recalls on record for this model year.

What 2003 Ford F-150 owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

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 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 Sep 10, 2016 · Steering, Wheels · 3,400 miles · WI

Drove to our cabin in upper wisconsin and the psf tire the middle of it blow out. It had probable a 4 inch cut from when it blue. The tires are less then a year old with 3,600 miles on them. The tires won't cheap but there junk and this will be the last time I buy good year of any type.

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 May 2, 2013 · Wheels · 65,000 miles · NJ

Rims are rusting at the bead because water sits in there when it rains. The metal has rusted through and air bubbles occur when water is in there. Three of four rims are "bubbling" from this failure.

Filed Sep 10, 2012 · Wheels · 147,000 miles · WV

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 ford f150. The contact stated that the lug nuts on all four wheels were corroded which prevented the socket and the wrench to remove the lug nuts. The dealer and the manufacturer was notified who offered no other assistance. The failure mileage was 147,000.

Filed Sep 6, 2007 · Wheels · 68,000 miles · IA · crash

Tl*the contact owns a 2003 ford f-150. While driving 25 MPH, the front hub assembly snapped and caused the contact to crash into a parked vehicle. The vehicle veered to the right and the passenger side tire was found underneath the vehicle. There were no warning indicator lights present. A police report was filed. The mechanic stated that the hub assembly spindle snapped and the repair cost would be $5,200. The vehicle is currently being repaired with a used hub assembly per his insurance company's request. The current and failure mileages were 68,000.

Filed Jan 5, 2005 · Wheels · 25,500 miles · AL

In may, 2004 I was traveling out of state with my mother and mother in law and friend when we began experiencing problems with the front tires on my truck. After finding a garage that was open, we were shocked to find out that the lugs: nuts on both front wheels had loosened to the point of almost falling off. The garage corrected the problem temporarily, and then I contacted my local dealership where I purchased the vehicle. Giving that the vehicle had only 17,000 miles I felt like some sort of restitution was in order for the time and trouble I had undergone. After much argument, I was able to get the wheels replaced, but never quite felt safe in this vehicle. In november, 2004, while getting ready to leave for church, my husband attempted to start the same vehicle and the engine began experiencing trouble. We had it towed to the nearest dealership and were shocked to learn that the engine had blown up in this truck. It only had 25,500 miles on it. I was forced to upgrade to a newer vehicle and incurred more payments with this newer vehicle. I have made many complaints to ford motor company, but to no avail. I feel like I am due some sort of restitution for the vehicle that I had to trade. I had made 15 payments on this vehicle and really had no choice. The answer I received from the dealership was that no one would offer me a trade in on a vehicle with a blown engine. I disagree. The time and trouble that I have had to undergo is worth something. Teresa limbaugh.

Filed Jul 1, 2004 · Wheels · 25,000 miles · LA

While driving at 10 MPH the consumer felt a vibration in the front end on the vehicle. The consumer examined the vehicle and found that the lug nuts had backed off of the screws. The dealer claims no responsibility for the malfunction.

Filed Oct 19, 2003 · Wheels · 2,149 miles · CA

Brand new ford f150 crew cab lariat bought and at 2000 miles and 2 weeks all lugs and nuts loose with wheels wobbling and in danger of falling off.

Questions about the 2003 Ford F-150 wheels

Does the 2003 Ford F-150 have wheels problems?

Owners have filed 13 complaints about the wheels of the 2003 Ford F-150, 3% of all its complaints.

At what mileage do 2003 Ford F-150 wheels problems start?

The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 65,000 miles.

Was there a recall on the 2003 Ford F-150 wheels?

There is no recall for this problem on this model year.

What year does the Ford F-150 have bad wheels?

The Ford F-150 model years with the most wheels complaints are 1997 (112 complaints), 2016 (53 complaints) and 1998 (44 complaints).

Other 2003 Ford F-150 problems

Engine 97Transmission 62Electrical 47Fuel system 46Acceleration 32Body 32Airbags 29Brakes 28Tires 21Visibility 20Seat belts 16Steering 15Suspension 14Lights 9Driver assistance 2Locks 1Seats 1

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