2003 Ford F-150 Ford F-150 2003

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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%)

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2003 Ford F-150 suspension repair cost distribution

$2500+ (5%)

$1000 - $2499 (14%)

$500 - $999 (24%)

$100 - $499 (38%)

< $100 (19%)

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Chart based on 21 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

68000 mi

US $1500
Upper/lower ball joints, upper control arm, inner/outer tie rods ends all went bad. 

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2003 Ford F-150 4dr Extended Cab 8ft bed

260-horsepower 5.4L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range

193200 mi

C $1900
front brakes ball joints upper&lower tie rods inner&outer gas tank rear shocks 

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2003 Ford F-150 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed

260-horsepower 5.4L V8 4-speed automatic RWD

94700 mi

US $50
Dealer shop noted that my front stabilizer links were worn out.  I replaced the stabilizer links myself, as this was a very easy fix, and much less expensive than paying shop rates for a job that I did in 30 minutes. 

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2003 Ford F-150 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed

260-horsepower 5.4L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range

98000 mi

US $200
Bent tie rod on right front, second time replaced in three years. Front end alignment, tires rotated and balanced. Note: there are NO curbs where I live, so not the result of parking problems. 
105000 mi

US $650
front driver hub/bearing unit replaced 
132000 mi

US $8400
Ball joints, idler arm, pittman arm. 

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2003 Ford F-150 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed

231-horsepower 4.6L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range

157000 mi

US $170
Hub/bearing assembly Hub/bearing assembly 

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2003 Ford F-150 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed

202-horsepower 4.2L V6 5-speed manual RWD

184400 mi

US $400
Front Passenger- side Wheel-Bearing 

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2003 Ford F-150 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed

202-horsepower 4.2L V6 4-speed automatic RWD

61600 mi

US $100
Bushings had worn and were causing excessive noise (rattles), so replaced with new parts. 
110000 mi

US $365
Pulley on power steering pump failed, causing serpentine belt failure as well. 

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2003 Ford F-150 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed

supercharged 380hp 5.4L V8 4-speed automatic RWD

133000 mi prior part was a cheap part 

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2003 Ford F-150 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed

260-horsepower 5.4L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range

82800 mi

US $1100
New ball joints and idler arm. 
97000 mi

US $800
Needed a new steering box. 
52480 mi

C $600
tie rod, idler arm, wheel spindle left front. I also put rotors and brakes on front myself cost $200. 
201000 mi

US $275
Replaced both outer tie rod ends, both lower ball joints, the left upper ball joint, and alignment cams. 
61000 mi

US $50
Replaced 2 ball joints and 1 idler arm. 

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2003 Ford F-150 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed

231-horsepower 4.6L V8 4-speed automatic RWD

82000 mi

US $250
Ball joints worn and caused excessive wear on brake rotors. Ball joints replaced and new rotors installed. 
141500 mi

US $500
Ball joints on both upper and lower on left and right.  Wheel bearings on both sides. 

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2003 Ford F-150 2dr Regular Cab 8ft bed

202-horsepower 4.2L V6 4-speed automatic RWD

7000 mi U-joint replaced. Front caliper siezed and warped rotor. Rotors resurfaced and pads replaced under warranty. 

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2003 Ford F-150 2dr Regular Cab 6.5ft bed

202-horsepower 4.2L V6 4-speed automatic RWD

182000 mi

US $150
rear suspension broken 

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2003 Ford F-150 Suspension Problems

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