2003 Ford F-350 electrical problems

Filed Jul 13, 2026 · Brakes, Electrical · CA · 1 injury

I was under the truck working on it and the truck was on I had the emergency brake on and the truck went into reverse and ran me over

Filed Sep 20, 2021 · Electrical, Engine · OR

The wires for the camshaft position sensor are failing just like they have in others models of the f series and cause the truck to suddenly die while driving. There was already a recall in place but it doesn't cover this vin and so I would like to request the recall be extended to this trucks vin

Filed Apr 10, 2014 · Electrical · 40,000 miles · OK

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 ford f-350. The contact stated that after removing the key from the ignition switch, the engine continued to operate erroneously. After reinserting the key into the ignition the contact was able to shut the engine off. The contact stated that the failure recurred multiple times. The contact also indicated that while attempting to start the vehicle the key would sporadically become stuck in the ignition switch or she would be unable to turn the ignition switch to start the vehicle. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was 40,000.

Filed Oct 31, 2011 · Electrical · 155,000 miles · MO

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 ford f350. The contact stated that the electrical system failed and was inoperable. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who advised that the after market radio could have possibly caused other electrical failures within the vehicle. The manufacturer was notified and a complaint was filed but no further assistance was offered. The failure mileage was 155,000.

Filed Jun 30, 2005 · Electrical · 13,000 miles · GA · fire

Dt: when the consumer went to start the vehicle it wouldn't start. The vehicle sat for over 12 hours. It had just come out of the shop and it had a down strap installed. The fire started in the right hand side of the dashboard. All the contents of the truck were destroyed. Both the police and fire dep artment responded to the fire.

Filed Jan 10, 2005 · Electrical · 43,000 miles · FL · fire

While vehicle was parked a fire started in the engine compartment. The fire was put out. Dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem.

Filed Apr 16, 2004 · Electrical · MD

While driving 30 MPH vehicle stalled without warning. This caused loss of steering and brakes. Dealer replaced computer and a couple of sensors, however, problem still recurred.

Filed Sep 12, 2003 · Electrical · GA · fire

Vehicle fire from underneath dashboard.*mr prior to the vehicle fire, the six disc cd changer was replaced due to electrical failure. The damage was sustained through no fault of the owner, while under warranty, due to an electrical/mechanical failure, which is why the owner would like ford to replace the vehicle. Ford did agree but the process had taken an extraordinarily long time and continued to move at a unacceptably slow pace. The consumer has incurred major travel expenses as a result of ford not supplying a rental vehicle compatible to the ford f350. *ph

Filed Jul 22, 2003 · Electrical · 14,000 miles · CA

Engine just stopped running. Coasted to side of rode, turned ignition off then back on and the truck started.

Filed Jul 10, 2003 · Electrical · 3,500 miles · MD · fire

Vehicle fire-2003 ford 350 van-fire occurred as a result of an electrical malfunction in engine per fire analysis-VIN 1ftss34lxha27785.