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 transmission repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (25%)

$500 - $999 (25%)

$100 - $499 (33%)

< $100 (17%)

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Chart based on 12 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
Transmission slips at the top of 4th gear and into OD. Truck has 72K miles with no towing or racing. Fords suck. 

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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

163680 mi

C $1135
rear seals on axle 

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

260-horsepower 5.4L V8 4-speed automatic RWD

121000 mi

US $100
replace U joints 

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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

183000 mi

US $135
A banging noise was heard in the drive shaft, found dry and loose front & rear; replaced both u-joints on the drive shaft with after market U-joints with Zerk fittings. 
106800 mi

US $1000
4x4 transfer case has gearing failure; rebuild or purchase used as the only choices offered, new part not available - no warranty available for either choice 
112000 mi transfer case still not working when sold 
108400 mi

US $800
four wheel drive would bot engage 
61000 mi

US $50
Transmission seal replaced. 

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

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

170000 mi

US $500
Fixed rear drive shaft and U-joint and wheel bearings. 
180000 mi

US $500
Replaced pinion and carrier bearings as well as brake pads and rotors. 

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

231-horsepower 4.6L V8 5-speed manual 4WD, part-time w/low range

59000 mi

US $480
slave cylinder, clutch kit, seals and having the flywheel resurfaced. 

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

202-horsepower 4.2L V6 4-speed automatic RWD

25000 mi

US $150
Transmission lines replaced - rusted through. 

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2003 Ford F-150 Transmission Problems

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