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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%)
Chart based on 113 repairs.
2003 Ford F-150 engine repair cost distribution
$2500+ (9%)
$1000 - $2499 (12%)
$500 - $999 (18%)
$100 - $499 (41%)
< $100 (21%)
Chart based on 34 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
Engine not specified
| 138000 mi US $550 |
P0420 obdII code. Have replaced O2 sensors, gas cap, egr valve, dpfe sensor, spark plugs, new pcv valve w/ fittings, wires, ignition coil pack and done the intake plenum and spacer gaskets and isolator bolt replacement. So far no success |
| 150000 mi US $1400 |
both front & rear seal were leaking |
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 |
tune-up and 1 coil on spark plug. |
| 165900 mi C $260 |
3 coils on spark plugs. |
2003 Ford F-150 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed
260-horsepower 5.4L V8 4-speed automatic RWD
| 140000 mi US $100 |
Replaced O2 sensors |
2003 Ford F-150 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed
260-horsepower 5.4L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
| 76000 mi | Thermostat stuck open, truck running cold. |
| 144000 mi US $45 |
Fuel Filter replaced |
| 132000 mi US $8400 |
Replaced engine. Had blown head gasket, water pump leaking and the Ford "death rattle." |
2003 Ford F-150 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed
202-horsepower 4.2L V6 5-speed manual RWD
| 80000 mi US $700 |
EFI - replacement of gaskets - Upper & Lower |
2003 Ford F-150 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed
202-horsepower 4.2L V6 4-speed automatic RWD
| 112000 mi US $400 |
engine lite on for several weeks.Took it to my mechanic. Intake manifold gaskets needed replaced. Last yrar had the same problem. Paid out $400.00 each time to fix. |
| 121000 mi US $320 |
had camshaft synchronizer replaced |
| 55000 mi US $100 |
Replaced idler pulley under extended warranty. |
| 72500 mi US $1100 |
Check engine light on, engine running lean, Manifold gasket, plenum bolts needed to be replaced |
2003 Ford F-150 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed
260-horsepower 5.4L V8 4-speed automatic RWD
| 113000 mi US $1200 |
Replaced injectors Also full tuneup not included in cat above |
| 108500 mi US $750 |
Replaced mass air flow controller |
| 173000 mi US $486 |
Check engine light was on as well, Replace Vacuum Harness & P.C.V. Valve Oe/ Vacuum Harness w/P.C.V. Valve Labor 98.00 Part 88.75 |
| 280000 mi US $286 |
spark plugs, cylinder #1 misfire |
2003 Ford F-150 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed
260-horsepower 5.4L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
| 118000 mi US $600 |
Problems were - dry rotted hoses, spark plugs, all fluids changed. Bought from dealer who said the car was perfect but was far from it. EGR pressure sensor and MAF sensor replaced. Replaced egr valve. |
| 123000 mi US $350 |
Replaced fuel pump. also had problem with one of the keys, bad chip in key would not work to start truck |
| 123000 mi US $750 |
Replaced one coil myself. Another coil pack failed. Took it to the shop to have them replace remaining seven coil packs, 8 spark plugs, and throw a new PCV hose on. |
| 128500 mi US $70 |
O2 sensor bad. Replaced by owner. |
| 83000 mi US $900 |
Truck had a miss in the engine. Needed new plugs anyway. |
| 142000 mi US $4500 |
Replaced coil packs. |
| 153000 mi US $50 |
Coil on plug pack failed. |
| 45420 mi C $10 |
truck would not start sometimes , start and stall possibly 3 or 4 times push the gas a little truck started right up. Bought CRC air intake throttle body cleaning, removed and cleaned chemically and with wire brush. |
| 143220 mi C $300 |
Timing chain rattle at startup. Passenger side tensioner gasket failed. |
2003 Ford F-150 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed
231-horsepower 4.6L V8 4-speed automatic RWD
| 131000 mi US $3500 |
Leaking head gasket having motor rebuilt. Leaking head gasket having motor rebuilt. |
| 152000 mi US $400 |
Fuel pump replaced due to hard starting |
| 175700 mi US $250 |
2 Coil on Plugs needed to be replaced; spark plugs replaced |
| 180300 mi US $400 |
Fuel pump |
2003 Ford F-150 2dr Regular Cab 8ft bed
260-horsepower 5.4L V8 4-speed automatic RWD
| 30100 mi | In shop for new engine. Always changed oil every 3,000 miles. Was noisy at 15,000 but Ford dealer said it was normal. Now at 30,100 they say it needs a new engine. Suspect engine defect from factory. Low miles & now out of warranty. |
2003 Ford F-150 2dr Regular Cab 8ft bed
202-horsepower 4.2L V6 5-speed manual RWD
| 300000 mi US $400 |
Eratic rough surging idle similar to bad idle air control valve.Replaced lower intake gaskets new middle intake .O2 sensors. Valve cover gaskets. Linkage rod bushings back of lower intake. PCV tube connectors.new thermostat and belt. |
2003 Ford F-150 2dr Regular Cab 6.5ft bed
supercharged 380hp 5.4L V8 4-speed automatic RWD
| 52000 mi US $8 |
PCV valve |
| 75000 mi US $400 |
Starter switch, intermit no-start, but crank. Replace multiple relays, start switch, Key cylinder, EVAP purge |
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