2003 Ford F-53 recalls and problems

The 2003 Ford F-53 has 0 recalls and 2 owner complaints on file with NHTSA; the most reported problem area is engine.

How the 2003 compares
Fewest complaintsMost complaints

Low complaint count among 20 F-53 model years — 16th most.

0recalls
2complaints
0crashes
0fires
0injuries
69,000median miles

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not verified and not adjusted for sales. Ranking compares this model's own years only.

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0 recalls

No recall campaigns on file.

Recall text as published by NHTSA and the manufacturer.

What owners complain about

Engine2
Fuel System1
Vehicle Speed Control1

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA; one complaint can name several areas. Not verified by NHTSA.

2003 vs. other Ford F-53 years

2000: 2 complaints20002001: 5 complaints2003: 2 complaints20032008: 1 complaints2010: 1 complaints20102011: 7 complaints2012: 1 complaints20122013: 8 complaints2014: 17 complaints20142015: 7 complaints2016: 15 complaints20162017: 6 complaints2018: 11 complaints20182019: 6 complaints2020: 33 complaints2020332021: 13 complaints2022: 4 complaints20222023: 4 complaints2024: 4 complaints20242025: 1 complaints20251

Owner complaints by model year; the darker bar is the 2003. Click a bar to switch year.

Questions

Does the 2003 Ford F-53 have recalls?

NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 2003 Ford F-53. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to be sure.

What are the most common problems with the 2003 Ford F-53?

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA most often mention engine (2), fuel system (1), vehicle speed control (1). Complaints are consumer reports and are not verified by NHTSA.