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2003 Ford F-350 fuel system problems

10 complaints (11% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 97,000.

owner complaints
10
of this car's complaints
11%
typical mileage
97,000
crashes
0
recalls
0

Which part fails

  • Fuel injection system
    3
  • Fuel injection system: injectors
    1

At what mileage

Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.

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200k+

Ford F-350 fuel system problems in other years

19901995200020052014

Related recalls

No recalls on record for this model year.

What 2003 Ford F-350 owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Nov 12, 2019 · Engine, Fuel system · 160,000 miles · CA

Just driving on highway 41 and it just stopped. Engine went dead. Pulled over to side of road and tried starting again and it wouldnt start. Had to get it towed. Its been in shop for 20 days. Needs a new fuel tank because the inner lining is peeling and particles are going through engine! Need help I purchased this truck in 2015 and its been in shop 7 different times.

Filed Jan 20, 2015 · Fuel system · 248,000 miles · VA

Vehicle stalled at 55 MPH on highway.

Filed Jul 18, 2013 · Fuel system · 158,057 miles · NC · fire

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 ford f-350. The contact stated that smoke began emerging from under the hood. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer for inspection where they stated that there was a hole in the fuel line and diesel fuel had leaked onto the engine. The dealer stated that the fuel line needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 158,057.

Filed Apr 12, 2012 · Fuel system · 117,000 miles · UT

Have ficm failure and multiple fuel injectors fail, when took to diesel shop was informed that this is common failure and they had at least 6 in repair shop with same problem.

Filed Mar 28, 2012 · Fuel system · 97,000 miles · FL

Strong diesel fuel odor at idle in cab with windows closed. Strong diesel odor around front of truck. No visible leaks or damp areas. Fear fire hazard.

Filed Jul 14, 2004 · Fuel system · 33,000 miles · CA

Consumer stated while driving at 65-70 MPH vehicle suddenly lost power and shut down. Consumer took the vehicle to the dealer, and had the problem resolved by replacing the fuel injection system. Currently, dealer indicated that the sensors were defective. Vehicle was back at the dealer for further evaluation. *ak the vehicle has broken a total of 5 different times as a result of this problem.

Filed Mar 4, 2004 · Engine, Fuel system · 70,000 miles · IA

While driving vehicle stalled. Dealership indicated that this was due to a malfunction in the fuel injectors. The fuel injectors were replaced 8 times, and the egr valve was replaced twice.

Filed Sep 12, 2003 · Engine, Fuel system · 1,500 miles · CA

Consumer stated while driving at 60 MPH, the vehicle started smoking and rattling. After pulling over to the shoulder to investigate the problem, the vehicle failed to restart. After taking the vehicle to the dealer, it was found the fuel injector was faulty and the engine failed. There were no indication light on at all. *ph all accounts took place approx. 11:30 p.m. On an extremely busy freeway. As of 08/20/03, ford had not complied with either replacing the engine or vehicle. *ph also the consumer stated the coolant was low, and there was steam coming from under the hood.

Filed Sep 8, 2003 · Fuel system · 4,100 miles · MA · fire

When the consumer started the vehicle diesel fuel flowed into the crank case. There has been an explosion in the engine compartment of the vehicle. When fuel flowed into the crank case the engine could not be shut off until the fuel was exhausted. The dealer has since fixed the problem.

Filed Jul 7, 2003 · Fuel system · 400 miles · MA

Vehicle fails to start becaused the engine has a pinched o-ring.

Questions about the 2003 Ford F-350 fuel system

Does the 2003 Ford F-350 have fuel system problems?

Owners have filed 10 complaints about the fuel system of the 2003 Ford F-350, 11% of all its complaints.

At what mileage do 2003 Ford F-350 fuel system problems start?

The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 97,000 miles.

Was there a recall on the 2003 Ford F-350 fuel system?

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

What year does the Ford F-350 have the most fuel system problems?

The Ford F-350 model years with the most fuel system complaints are 2005 (36 complaints), 2004 (25 complaints) and 1999 (24 complaints).

Other 2003 Ford F-350 problems

Engine 26Acceleration 13Electrical 11Brakes 8Tires 7Steering 6Airbags 4Transmission 4Body 2Seat belts 2Suspension 2Lights 1Locks 1Seats 1Wheels 1

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