The 2003 Ford F-250 Sd has 80 engine complaints filed with NHTSA — 35% of the year's total, and down from the prior model year.
80
Engine complaints
35%
Share of year
1
Crash-involved
1
Related recalls
Defect
ON CERTAIN HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH 7.3L DIESEL ENGINES, THE CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR LOCATED ON THE ENGINE OF THE VEHICLE MAY FUNCTION INTERMITTENTLY, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN AN ENGINE STALL.
Consequence
IN THE EVENT OF AN ENGINE STALL, A CRASH COULD RESULT WITHOUT WARNING.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE SENSOR AND REPLACE IT WITH AN IMPROVED CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMBER 29, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FORD AT 1-866-436-7332.
“THE TRUCK STALLS WITHOUT WARNING WHILE DRIVING. WHEN THIS OCCUR, THE TRUCK LOSES ALL POWER, INCLUDING BRAKES AND STEERING. THIS HAS RESULTED IN TWO ACCIDENTS. IN ONE OF THE ACCIDENTS, THE TRUCK WENT INTO A DITCH AND THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY UPON IMPACT. THE OCCUPANTS SUSTAINED MINOR INJURIES.…”
NHTSA has 80 complaints about the 2003 Ford F-250 Sd engine — 35% of all complaints filed for that model year.
Yes — 1 NHTSA recall campaign for this model year is tied to the engine: 07V553000.
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.