• July 29, 2011Fuel system

  Fuel tank strap corrosion

  NHTSA campaign 11V-385 · 1,100,000 vehicles potentially affected · Fuel system, gasoline

  The defect: Ford is recalling certain 1997 through 2003 model year ford f-150, 2004 model year ford f-150 heritage, 1997 through 1999 model year f-250 less than 8,500 lbs. Gross vehicle weight rating (gvwr), and 2002 and 2003 lincoln blackwood vehicles manufactured from june 20, 1995, through august 4, 2004, originally sold, or currently registered in, connecticut, delaware, illinois, indiana, iowa, kentucky, maine, maryland, massachusetts, michigan, minnesota, missouri, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, vermont, west virginia, wisconsin, and the district of columbia. Prolonged exposure to road deicing chemicals may cause severe corrosion of the fuel tank straps…

  The risk: As a result of the corrosion, one or both straps may fail allowing the fuel lines to separate from the tank, or in some cases, causing the tank to contact the ground. Either scenario may result in a fuel leak presenting a fire hazard.

  The remedy: Ford will notify owners and instruct them to take their vehicles to a ford or lincoln dealer to have the fuel tank straps replaced with straps that have increased corrosion protection. Early in this campaign, if replacement straps are not available, dealers may install a cable support under the strap as an interim repair or a steel reinforcement over the existing strap as a permanent repair. Any repairs will be performed free of charge. The safety recall began on september 16, 2011. Owners may contact ford motor company customer relationship center at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's recall campaign…

• August 3, 2007Speed control

  Speed control deactivation switch

  NHTSA campaign 07V-336 · 3,600,000 vehicles potentially affected · Vehicle speed control

  The defect: On certain pickup trucks, passenger vehicles, sport utility vehicles, and motor homes chassis, the speed control deactivation switch may, under certain conditions, leak internally and then overheat, smoke, or burn.

  The risk: This could result in an underhood fire.

  The remedy: Dealers will install a fused wiring harness. Owners of the passenger cars included in this campaign will be instructed to return their vehicles to their dealers to have the speed control deactivation switch disconnected as an interim repair. As soon as repair parts are available (expected october 2007), owners will be instructed to return to the dealers for installation of a fused wiring harness. The recall began on august 13, 2007, and mailing completed by september 19, 2007. Owners may contact ford at 1-888-222-2751.

• March 6, 2007Speed control

  Speed control deactivation switch/supplement

  NHTSA campaign 07V-078 · 155,584 vehicles potentially affected · Vehicle speed control

  The defect: On certain trucks equipped with speed control, gasoline or natural gas engines, the speed control deactivation switch may overheat.

  The risk: Overheating could result in smoke, burn, or an underhood fire.

  The remedy: Dealers will install a fused wiring harness into the speed control system free of charge. The recall began on march 12, 2007. Owners may contact ford at 1-800-392-3673. (note: also see recalls 05v017, 05v388, and 06v286)

• September 22, 2003Steering

  Ford/pitman arm to steering gear retaining nut

  NHTSA campaign 03V-349 · 300 vehicles potentially affected · Steering

  The defect: On certain pickup trucks, the pitman arm to steering gear retaining nut was not fully tightened to the required specification.

  The risk: If the pitman arm to gearbox attachment nut loosens, a noise and a loose feel in the steering could occur. If the condition progressed and service was not sought, the nut could back off completely and the pitman arm could separate from the gear causing a loss of steering. If the warning is not heeded and steering is lost, a crash may result.

  The remedy: Dealers will tighten the pitman arm retaining nut to specifications. Owner notification began on october 1, 2003. Owners should contact ford at 1-866-436-7332.

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Other Ford F-150 model years

• 2025 14
• 2022 23
• 2021 29
• 2020 11
• 2019 9
• 2018 18
• 2017 17
• 2016 13
• 2015 13
• 2014 8
• 2013 3
• 2012 4
• 2011 6
• 2010 1
• 2009 2
• 2008 1
• 2007 2
• 2006 4
• 2005 3
• 2004 5
• 2002 2
• 2001 8
• 1998 8
• 1997 14
• 1995 2

Common questions

Does the 2003 Ford F-150 have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 4 campaigns for the 2003 Ford F-150: 11V-385 (Fuel tank strap corrosion); 07V-336 (Speed control deactivation switch); 07V-078 (Speed control deactivation switch/supplement); 03V-349 (Ford/pitman arm to steering gear retaining nut).

How do I know if my 2003 Ford F-150 has an open recall?

Enter your VIN in NHTSA’s recall lookup. Most campaigns cover only part of a model year’s production, and the lookup also shows whether the repair has already been done on your vehicle.

Will the dealer charge to fix the 2003 Ford F-150?

No. Safety recall repairs are done free of charge by Ford dealers. Quote the NHTSA campaign number when you book.