Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2003 F-750.
The 2003 Ford F‑750 rides on the 750 platform and is equipped with an automatic four‑speed transmission, returning EPA fuel‑economy ratings of 11/15/13 mpg. Its reliability record shows a total of 27 owner complaints, with the engine cited as the top complaint area and no recalls issued for the model year. Looking at the broader complaint history for the series from 2004 through 2022, the lowest annual tally was a single complaint in 2009 while the highest reached three complaints in 2017, indicating a consistently low‑volume issue pattern. Consequently, the 2003 F‑750 occupies an early position in a span marked by modest complaint numbers and an absence of recalls.
Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.
Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.
| Transmission | Automatic 4-spd |
| EPA city / highway / combined | 11 / 15 / 13 mpg |
| Drivetrain | Rear-Wheel Drive |
| Recommended fuel | Natural Gas |
0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.
Independent road tests for the F-750 of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.
| Year | Trim / engine | 0–60 | ¼ mile | HP | Drivetrain |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | F-150 Harley-Davidson SuperCrew (5.4 ft. Bed) 5.4L Supercharger V8 | 5.96 sec | 14.39 sec | 340 hp | RWD |
| 2003 | F-150 Lariat SuperCab Styleside (6.6 ft. Bed) 5.4L V8 | 8.20 sec | 16.30 sec | 260 hp | RWD |
| 2002 | F-150 Lariat SuperCab (6.6 ft. Bed) 5.4L V8 | 9.30 sec | 16.70 sec | 260 hp | 4x4 |
| 2004 | F-150 FX4 SuperCrew (5.6 ft. Bed) 5.4L V8 | 8.90 sec | 16.30 sec | 300 hp | 4x4 |
| 2004 | F-150 Lariat SuperCrew (5.6 ft. Bed) 5.4L V8 | 9.30 sec | 17.00 sec | 300 hp | 4x4 |
| 2004 | F-150 Lariat SuperCrew (5.6 ft. Bed) 5.4L V8 | 9.90 sec | 17.40 sec | 300 hp | 4x4 |
| 2000 | F-150 XLT SuperCab (6.6 ft. Bed) 5.4L V8 | 8.90 sec | 16.70 sec | 260 hp | 4x4 |
| 2007 | F-150 FX4 SuperCab (5.6 ft. Bed) 5.4L V8 | 8.80 sec | 16.70 sec | 300 hp | 4x4 |
Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.
Torque the oil drain plug to 18.0 ft-lbs.
| Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts | 212 DI Diesel ft-lbs |
| Engine Flywheel Bolts | 89 ft-lbs |
| Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug | 18.0 ft-lbs |
| 1 | 52-53 ft. lbs., Step 2: 80 | 52–53 ft. lbs |
| 1 | 76 ft. lbs., Step 2: 96 | 76 ft. lbs |
Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.
The 2003 model shows three fire‑related complaints, the only fire complaints recorded for the entire series, while reporting zero crash complaints and no recalls. In the surrounding federal records, the next documented year (2004) had two recalls and no complaints, indicating a comparatively low‑risk profile shortly after 2003. Across the generation, complaint counts rise steadily, peaking in 2011 with 15 total TSBs, suggesting that early‑model years like 2003 experience fewer overall issues than later years. The 2003 model’s top complaint area is the engine (8 reports), followed by engine‑cooling and diesel fuel system, reflecting early‑model mechanical concerns. Given the presence of fire complaints and the early position in a trend that later escalates, the 2003 F‑750 is not the safest or most reliable used purchase relative to later model years.
All 27 complaints on record, top 8 components.
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.
No recall campaigns on record with NHTSA for this vehicle as of the last data refresh.
Showing 5 of 65 bulletins on record with NHTSA.
| Bulletin | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| ASI-44408 | 2014-02-01 | Equipment Adaptive/Mobility | FORD: THE RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE (RCM) WHEN USING VCM II, WOULD HAVE AN ERROR CODE 35… |
| TSB-10-12-6 | 2010-06-11 | Fuel System, Gasoline | FORD: RUNS ROUGH, LACKS POWER, HARD START, NO START. SOME VEHICLES AND TRUCKS EQUIPPED… |
| TSB-09-15-6 | 2009-12-09 | Engine And Engine Cooling | FORD: SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH THE 6.0L ENGINE MAY EXPERIENCE A P006A, P132, P0401 OR… |
| SB-09M02 | 2009-08-19 | Equipment | FORD: CERTAIN VEHICLES WITH AMBULANCE PREP PACKAGE AMBULANCE CLASS ACTION SETTLEMENT… |
| SB-09M03 | 2009-08-19 | Equipment | FORD: CERTAIN VEHICLES, E SERIES AND F SUPER DUTY, WITH AMBULANCE PREP PACKAGE AMBULANCE… |
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EPA figures are 11 city / 15 highway / 13 combined mpg.