2003 Ford F-150 - Electric Vehicle Guide
The 2003 Ford F-150 belongs to a Ford F-150 lineup that Know Your Ride tracks across 44 model years, from 1981 to 2026. It is an all-electric vehicle, so it skips the oil changes, spark plugs and exhaust-system service of a combustion F-150 entirely. It is configured as 4-wheel or all-wheel drive with a manual 5-spd. The 2003 sits mid-run, with both earlier (1981) and later (2026) F-150 model years also documented.
The high-voltage battery is covered for 8 years or 100,000 miles, separate from the bumper-to-bumper warranty. Routine upkeep centers on tire rotation, DOT 3 brake fluid, Motorcraft Orange battery/cabin coolant, cabin air filters and brake service rather than engine oil. Know Your Ride lists 14 scheduled maintenance items for this vehicle, the earliest interval falling at 7,500 miles. Documented torque values include lug nut 120 ft-lb.
NHTSA complaints for this vehicle cluster around engine and engine cooling (57), power train (56), electrical system (37). A representative report reads: "My husband was shoveling snow off of our vehicles and seen smoke coming from under the hood of his truck. When he opened the hood the truck was on fire on the..." There are 11 safety recalls on record; one covers: FORD IS RECALLING CERTAIN 1997 THROUGH 2003 MODEL YEAR FORD F-150, 2004 MODEL YEAR FORD F-150 HERITAGE, 1997 THROUGH 1999 MODEL YEAR F-250 LESS THAN....
Estimated annual charging cost runs near $3,150.
Quick Specs
| Battery warranty | 8 yr / 100,000 mi |
| Est. annual charging | $3,150 |
| Coolant | Motorcraft Orange |
| Open recalls on record | 11 |
| Technical service bulletins | 88 |
Common Trouble Codes
- P0300 - Random/Multiple Cylinder Misfire Detected
- P0420 - Catalyst System Efficiency Below Threshold (Bank 1)
- P0171 - System too Lean (Bank 1)
- P0128 - Insufficient Coolant Temperature for Stable Operation
- P0442 - Evaporative Emission Control System Leak Detected (small leak)
- P0455 - Evaporative Emission Control System Leak Detected (gross leak)
- P0700 - Transmission Control System Malfunction
- P0301 - Cylinder 1 Misfire Detected
- U0100 - Lost Communication With ECM/PCM A
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Part of the free Know Your Ride vehicle maintenance reference. Figures are sourced from EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer data and are for general reference - always confirm with your owner's manual.