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1ftsw31s83eb***** VIN lookup for 2003 FORD F-350 (1ftsw31s83eb98505)
1ftsw31s83eb98505 VIN is assigned
to 2003 FORD F-350 with a .
It is a TRUCK .
It was manufactured by FORD MOTOR COMPANY.
This 2003 F-350 is a
Pickup.
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| Vehicle Descriptor | 1FTSW31S*3E |
| Make | FORD |
| Manufacturer Name | FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
| Model | F-350 |
| Model Year | 2003 |
| Plant City | JEFFERSON COUNTY |
| Vehicle Type | TRUCK |
| Plant Country | UNITED STATES (USA) |
| Plant Company Name | Kentucky Truck |
| Plant State | KENTUCKY |
| Note | Single Rear Wheel |
| body Image Id | 60 |
| Body Class | Pickup |
| Gross Vehicle Weight Rating From | Class 2H: 9,001 - 10,000 lb (4,082 - 4,536 kg) |
| Cab Type | Crew/Super Crew/Crew Max |
| Trailer Type Connection | Not Applicable |
| Trailer Body Type | Not Applicable |
| Drive Type | 4WD/4-Wheel Drive/4x4 |
| Brake System Type | Hydraulic |
| Engine Numberof Cylinders | 10 |
| Displacement(CC) | 6800.0 |
| Displacement(CI) | 414.96145984417 |
| Displacement(L) | 6.8 |
| Engine Power(k W) | 227.4385 |
| Fuel Type- Primary | Gasoline |
| Engine Configuration | V-Shaped |
| Engine Brake(hp) From | 305 |
| Other Engine Info | EFI |
| Engine Manufacturer | Ford |
| Seat Belt Type | Manual |
| Front Air Bag Locations | 1st Row (Driver and Passenger) |
| NCSA Body Type | Light Pickup |
| NCSA Make | Ford |
| NCSA Model | F-Series pickup |
| Bus Floor Configuration Type | Not Applicable |
| Bus Type | Not Applicable |
| Custom Motorcycle Type | Not Applicable |
| Motorcycle Suspension Type | Not Applicable |
| Motorcycle Chassis Type | Not Applicable |
Driver Complaints
Recalls
July 07 , 2004 NHTSA Campaign Number: 04V327000
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
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.
Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Potential Number of Units Affected: 83,687
Description:
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.
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.
Notes:
FORD RECALL NO. 04S15.CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
July 13 , 2011 NHTSA Campaign Number: 11V352000
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS
NON-FUNCTIONING LIGHTS COULD INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Components: EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Potential Number of Units Affected: 26,715
Description:
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.
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.
Notes:
FORD'S SAFETY RECALL NO. 11C18.OWNERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV .
July 13 , 2011 NHTSA Campaign Number: 11V352000
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS
NON-FUNCTIONING LIGHTS COULD INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Components: EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Potential Number of Units Affected: 26,715
Description:
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.
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.
Notes:
FORD'S SAFETY RECALL NO. 11C18.OWNERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV .
August 28 , 2007 NHTSA Campaign Number: 07E066000
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
IF THE TRAILER LIGHTS ARE NOT WORKING PROPERLY, A VEHICLE CRASH CAN OCCUR.
Manufacturer: CEQUENT ELECTRICAL PRODUCTS
Components: EQUIPMENT
Potential Number of Units Affected: 175
Description:
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.
Remedy:
ALL OF THE DEFECTIVE TOW PACKAGES ARE STILL AT THE DISTRIBUTOR LEVEL AND HAVE NOT BEEN SOLD TO ANY CONSUMERS.
Notes:
THIS RECALL ONLY PERTAINS TO AFTERMARKET CEQUENT TOW PACKAGES AND HAS NO RELATION TO ANY ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT INSTALLED ON DAIMLERCHRYSLER, GMC, OR FORD VEHICLES.CUSTOMERS MAY CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.