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2003 Ford F-150 repairs by problem area
Engine (33%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (11%)
Brakes and Traction Control (8%)
Suspension and Steering (20%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (24%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (3%)
Other (2%)
Select a problem area
- Engine
- Transmission and Drivetrain
- Brakes and Traction Control
- Suspension and Steering
- Electrical and Air Conditioning
- Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim
- Other
Chart based on 113 repairs.
2003 Ford F-150 electrical repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (11%)
$500 - $999 (15%)
$100 - $499 (44%)
< $100 (30%)
Chart based on 27 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2003 Ford F-150 4dr Extended Cab 8ft bed
260-horsepower 5.4L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
| 163680 mi C $1135 |
replaced clutch on compressor |
2003 Ford F-150 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed
260-horsepower 5.4L V8 4-speed automatic RWD
| 75000 mi US $600 |
Air conditioner was making a loud ticking noise. It was replaced with a re-manufactured unit in one afternoon. |
| 90000 mi US $180 |
A/C system was losing freon pressure. Replaced o-rings. Problem solved |
| 91000 mi US $170 |
Alternator failed |
| 83500 mi US $1000 |
Replacement a/c compressor from September 2010 was defective, had dealer order oem. The new a/c compressor was installed, along with 2 Schrader valves (on the AC system) that were leaking. |
2003 Ford F-150 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed
260-horsepower 5.4L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
| 145000 mi US $600 |
New alternator and battery |
| 152000 mi US $789 |
Replaced starter and all battery cables. Got stuck in a small town so did not have a lot of choices to get the best deal. |
| 81000 mi US $125 |
Replaced battery |
| 193440 mi | Chasing down a short that is killing fuse 15. Still a problem |
2003 Ford F-150 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed
231-horsepower 4.6L V8 4-speed automatic RWD
| 110360 mi | starter died, replaced on warranty from previous replacement |
| 114006 mi US $100 |
Replaced alternator |
2003 Ford F-150 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed
202-horsepower 4.2L V6 4-speed automatic RWD
| 61600 mi US $100 |
Airbag off dash bulb burned out, resulting in airbag system light flashing. Removed module from dash and soldered in replacement bulb to resolve issue. |
2003 Ford F-150 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed
260-horsepower 5.4L V8 4-speed automatic RWD
| 108100 mi US $195 |
Replaced power door lock switch |
2003 Ford F-150 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed
260-horsepower 5.4L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
| 106800 mi US $1800 |
heating core vacuum system, system does not blow air to the floor |
| 112000 mi | heating core vacuum system still not working when sold |
| 147000 mi US $25 |
Alternator failed. Blower speed resistor pack failed, blower would only operate on the top two (out of four) speeds. |
| 153000 mi US $50 |
Blend door actuator failed, would not respond to the temperature control knob and failed in the full hot air position. |
| 80700 mi US $400 |
Electric Windows did not work. |
| 85000 mi US $350 |
Power window was not working. |
| 86000 mi US $8 |
Vacuum Actuator for floor mode door in climate control failed. |
| 100440 mi C $250 |
alternator broke and battery died shortly afterwards. |
| 61000 mi US $50 |
Electronic heating control panel failed. NO heat to the floor and temperature regulation was faulty. |
2003 Ford F-150 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed
231-horsepower 4.6L V8 4-speed automatic RWD
| 154000 mi US $300 |
Alternator replaced due to being dysfunctional. |
2003 Ford F-150 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed
231-horsepower 4.6L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
| 171700 mi US $150 |
Fixed air conditioning |
2003 Ford F-150 2dr Regular Cab 6.5ft bed
supercharged 380hp 5.4L V8 4-speed automatic RWD
| 60200 mi US $80 |
New headlight switch.... took 5 min to install no tools. |
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