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2003 Ford F-150 Reliability Rating
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Category
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Comments
Engine
Occasional problems with this vehicle are failure of the Idle Air Control Valve (IACV), failure of the Differential Pressure Feedback EGR (DPFE) Sensor, failure of the Ignition Coils and Boots (4.6L and 5.4L only), failure of the Camshaft Position Sensor, and one or more of the Spark Plugs breaking off during removal. The cost to repair the IACV is estimated at $70.00 for parts and $45.50 for labor. The cost to repair the DPFE Sensor is estimated at $31.00 for parts and $32.50 for labor. The cost to repair the Ignition Coils and Boots is estimated to be $103.00 each for parts and $32.50 each for labor. The cost to repair the Camshaft Position Sensor is estimated at $39.20 for parts and $19.50 for labor. The cost to repair the broken Spark Plug(s) ranges from $50.00 to $200.00 for parts and $65.00 to $1100.00 for labor. All prices are estimates based on $65.00 per flat rate hour and do not include diagnostic time or any applicable sales tax.
Transmission & Driveline
Infrequent problems reported, all with low repair costs.
Steering & Suspension
An occasional problem on this vehicle is failure of the Ball Joints. The cost to repair the Ball Joints is estimated at $45.00 for the Upper Ball Joints and $61.00 for the Lower Ball Joints for parts and $227.50 per side (2 Wheel Drive) and $234.00 per side (4X4) for labor. All prices are estimates based on $65.00 per flat rate hour and do not include diagnostic time or any applicable sales tax.
Brakes
An occasional problem on this vehicle is the failure of the Antilock Brake System (ABS) Module. The cost to replace the ABS Module is estimated at $275.00 for parts and $65.00 for labor. All prices are estimates based on $65.00 per flat rate hour and do not include diagnostic time or any applicable sales tax.
Heating & Air Conditioning
Infrequent problems reported, all with low repair costs.
Starting & Charging
An occasional problem with this vehicle is failure of the alternator. The cost to replace the alternator is estimated at $270.00 for parts and $52.00 for labor. All prices are estimates based on $65.00 per flat rate hour and do not include diagnostic time or any applicable sales tax.
Accessories
A common problem on this vehicle is failure of the Under Dash Fuse Panel and Generic Electronic Module. This problem may prevent the vehicle from starting. The cost to repair the Fuse Panel and Generic Electronic Module is $313.00 for parts and $97.50 for labor. All prices are estimates based on $65.00 per flat rate hour and do not include diagnostic time or any applicable sales tax.
Overall
3 out of 5
*Repair costs are based on a flat rate of $65.00 per hour and do not include diagnostic time or any applicable sales tax.
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