2003 Ford f-650
Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2003 Ford f-650 is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 1 on record.
2003 Ford f-650 at a glance
Included: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.
2003 Ford f-650 recalls 0
No NHTSA safety-recall campaigns are on record for the 2003 Ford f-650.
Source: U.S. NHTSA, checked 4 Nov 2026. A campaign covers the model year; to see whether a particular car still needs the repair, check its VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer.
2003 Ford f-650 common problems
The most-reported problem areas across all 2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — and what to check before you buy.
Investigations & service bulletins
Manufacturer service bulletins 21
Technical notes the manufacturer sent to dealers about known issues and fixes. Useful to mention to a mechanic — they are not recalls and repairs may not be covered. Showing the 10 most recent of 21.
FUEL CONDITIONER. LOW POWER, POOR FUEL ECONOMY, FUEL GELLING IN COLD WEATHER, EXCESSIVE WHITE SMOKE ON COLD START, HARD START, OR COKING OF COMPONENTS EXPOSED TO EXHAUST. *TT
Bulletin 19015 · Fuel System, Other · Jan 2006VACUUM PUMP INOPERATIVE OR RUNS CONTINUOUSLY - CLIMATE CONTROL DEFAULTS TO DEFROST MODE. *TT
Bulletin 05174 · Visibility · Oct 2005HEADLIGHT ADJUSTMENT - CHASSIS CAB INCOMPLETE VEHICLES. *TT
Bulletin 18735 · Exterior Lighting · Jul 2005MULTIPLE VEHICLES - FUEL LEVEL INDICATION CONCERNS - SERVICE TIP. VARIOUS MODELS INCLUDING 2005 SUPER DUTY F-SERIES, EXCURSION, EXPEDITION, EXPLORER, MOUNTAINEER AND AVIATOR. *TT
Bulletin 18217 · Fuel System, Other · Oct 2004VACUUM PUMP INOPERATIVE OR RUNS CONTINUOUSLY - CLIMATE CONTROL DEFAULTS TO DEFROST. OASIS. TO ALSO INCLUDE 2005 SUPER DUTY F-SERIES, EXCURSION, AND F650/750. *TT
Bulletin 18223 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Oct 2004LOW POWER, POOR FUEL ECONOMY, FUEL GELLING COLD, EXCESSIVE WHITE SMOKE COLD, OR HARD START. *MJ THIS OASIS UPDATES PREVIOUS OASIS DATED 12/01/03. *TT
Bulletin 17406 · Engine And Engine Cooling · Sep 2004VACUM PUMP INOPERATIVE OR RUNS CONTINUOSLY - CLIMATE CONTROL DEFAULT TO DEFROST. *AR
Bulletin 04168 · Visibility · Aug 2004HIGH PRESSURE OIL PUMP LEAK ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 7.3L DIESEL ENGINE. *TT
Bulletin 032150 · Engine And Engine Cooling · Mar 2004ADDING ADDITIONAL BULBS TO TURN INDICATOR OR HAZARD FLASHER CIRCUITS - SERVICE TIPS. *TT
Bulletin 02219 · Electrical System · Jan 2004SOME MEDIUM DUTY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH THE 7.3L POWERSTROKE DIESEL ENGINE MAY EXHIBIT KNOCKING OR CACKLING NOISE COMING FROM THE ENGINE. AVAILABILITY OF FUEL SYSTEM ACCUMULATOR. *TT
Bulletin 032147 · Engine And Engine Cooling · Oct 2003Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, listed for the F-650. Model-year data, not specific to one car.
Canadian recalls 1
Transport Canada recall campaigns for the 2003 Ford f-650. Relevant if the car was first sold in, or imported from, Canada.
Engine
On certain vehicles equipped with a 7.3L diesel engine, the camshaft position sensor may fail, causing the engine to stall. Engine stalling would result in lost propulsion which, in conjunction with traffic and road conditions, and the driver's reactions, could increase the risk of a crash. Correction: Dealers will inspect and, if required, replace the camshaft position sensor.
Transport Canada #2007403 · Dec 2007Source: Transport Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Recalls Database.
About the Ford f-650
The medium-duty version of the Ford F-Series is a range of commercial trucks manufactured by the Ford Motor Company since 1948. Derived from the smaller F-Series pickup trucks, the medium-duty range is currently in its eighth generation. Initially slotted between the F-Series pickup trucks and the "Big Job" conventionals, later generations were slotted below the L-Series "Louisville" trucks; the last two generations are the largest vehicles produced by Ford since its exit from the heavy-truck segment.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Describes the model line in general, not this model year specifically.