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2003 Ford F-350 6.0L Diesel DRW

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2003 Ford F-350 – exterior Unverified
Photo: 2005 Ford F-350 by Calreyn88, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photos show the Super Duty first generation (PHN131, 1999–2007); trim, color, and model year may differ.
All photo credits
  1. Photo: 2005 Ford F-350 by Calreyn88, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
  2. Photo: 2003 Ford F-350 Super Duty by Calreyn88, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
  3. Photo: 2000 Ford F-350 Super Duty Crew Cab 7.3L Powerstroke Diesel V8 with trailer attached, Hagerty 6.1.19 by Kevauto, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
  4. Photo: 2005-2007 Ford F-350 Super Duty Crew Montréal by Bull-Doser, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
  5. Photo: 2000 Ford F-350 Super Duty Crew Cab 7.3L Powerstroke Diesel V8 with trailer attached, Hagerty rear 6.1.19 by Kevauto, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons

The 2003 Ford F-350 6.0L Diesel DRW is a 325-hp turbocharged pickup truck.

It makes 325 horsepower at 3,300 rpm and 560 lb-ft of torque at 2000 rpm.

Spec Value
Vehicle
PowertrainDiesel
Engine
Engine Type6.0L 8-cylinder turbocharged diesel (Power Stroke)
Horsepower325 hp @ 3,300 rpm
Torque560 lb-ft @ 2000 rpm

Safety & Recalls

NCAP safety ratings

Not crash-tested by NHTSA for this model year.

Recalls

3 recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2003 Ford F-350. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Jul 13, 2011 · EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS

FORD IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 RANGER TRUCKS BUILT FROM JANUARY 25, 2011, THROUGH APRIL 25, 2011 AT THE TWIN CITIES ASSEMBLY PLANT, AND SERVICE PARTS DISTRIBUTED TO DEALERS FOR CERTAIN 2004 THROUGH 2011 MODEL YEAR RANGER TRUCKS, 2002 THROUGH 2005 MODEL YEAR EXCURSION VEHICLES, AND 2002 THROUGH 2007 MODEL YEAR F-250, F-350, F-450, AND F-550 TRUCKS FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." THE MULTI-FUNCTION SWITCH WAS SHIPPED WITH A SUBCOMPONENT (SLIDER) THAT MAY EXPERIENCE DEFORMATION. A MULTI-FUNCTION SWITCH WITH A DEFORMED SLIDER MAY MALFUNCTION CAUSING THE TURN SIGNAL, TAIL LIGHTS, HAZARD WARNING SIGNAL FLASHERS AND/OR BRAKE LIGHTS NOT TO ACTIVATE.

Consequence: NON-FUNCTIONING LIGHTS COULD INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE SWITCHES FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 15, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FORD MOTOR COMPANY CUSTOMER RELATIONSHIP CENTER AT 1-866-436-7332.

NHTSA campaign 11V352000

Aug 28, 2007 · EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL

CERTAIN CEQUENT 90 DEGREE 7-WAY RIGHT ANGLE ADAPTORS SOLD BY DISTRIBUTORS IN TOW PACKAGES FOR AFTERMARKET SALES TO TOW 5TH WHEEL RV TRAVEL TRAILERS. DUE TO INCORRECT WIRING OF THE HARNESS, THE TRAILER LIGHTS MAY NOT OPERATE PROPERLY.

Consequence: IF THE TRAILER LIGHTS ARE NOT WORKING PROPERLY, A VEHICLE CRASH CAN OCCUR.

Remedy: ALL OF THE DEFECTIVE TOW PACKAGES ARE STILL AT THE DISTRIBUTOR LEVEL AND HAVE NOT BEEN SOLD TO ANY CONSUMERS.

NHTSA campaign 07E066000

Jul 7, 2004 · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY

ON CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 6.0L DIESEL ENGINES, THE ENGINE GROUND STUD THAT ATTACHES THE NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL EYELET TO THE ENGINE BLOCK MAY BE LOOSE.

Consequence: IF THE GROUND WIRE IS LOOSE, ELECTRICAL CURRENT MAY FLOW TO THE RADIO SUPPRESSION STRAP CAUSING IT TO HEAT AND POTENTIALLY MELT OR IGNITE ADJACENT COMPONENTS WHICH COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE ENGINE GROUND STUD AND THE RADIO SUPPRESSION STRAP AND ADJACENT COMPONENTS WILL BE INSPECTED FOR DAMAGE AND REPLACED, IF NECESSARY. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 23, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-392-3673.

NHTSA campaign 04V327000

90 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 2003 Ford F-350

Owner Complaints

90 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2003 Ford F-350 (11 mention a crash, 8 a fire, 5 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov

Most-cited areas
Engine And Engine Cooling19
Vehicle Speed Control13
Electrical System11
Service Brakes8
Engine7
Fuel System7
A complaint can cite more than one area.
Most recent complaints
Jul 29, 2026 · Power Train
“When the 03 Ford F350 dually, is placed in Park, it will just roll away!”
Jul 13, 2026 · Electrical System, Unknown Or Other, Service Brakes 1 injury
“I was under the truck working on it and the truck was on I had the emergency brake on and the truck went into reverse and ran me over”
Sep 20, 2021 · Steering, Electrical System, Engine
“The wires for the camshaft position sensor are failing just like they have in others models of the f series and cause the truck to suddenly die while driving. There was already a recall in place but…”
Jan 5, 2021 · Steering, Service Brakes, Engine
“AS I AM SURE YOU MUST BE AWARE OF THIS ISSUE: I PURCHASED USED A 2003 FORD -F350. I HAD MANY ISSUES AND HAD WORKED MOST OF THEM OUT. THERE WERE MANY ISSUES THAT WERE POSSIBLE I WAS CLEARLY UNAWARE OF…”
Nov 12, 2019 · Engine, Fuel/Propulsion System
“JUST DRIVING ON HIGHWAY 41 AND IT JUST STOPPED. ENGINE WENT DEAD. PULLED OVER TO SIDE OF ROAD AND TRIED STARTING AGAIN AND IT WOULDNT START. HAD TO GET IT TOWED. ITS BEEN IN SHOP FOR 20 DAYS. NEEDS A…”

Complaints are unverified reports submitted to NHTSA by owners. They cover the whole model year, not a specific trim, and a count alone doesn't show how common a problem is.

Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 2003 FORD F-350. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.

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