Sell your 2003 Ford F-150 for cash

The 2003 Ford F-150 is a pickup truck that came with a choice of 4.2L 6-cyl, 4.6L 8-cyl and 5.4L 8-cyl engines. At 23 years old, many are reaching the point where repairs cost more than the car is worth. Running or not, we'll make you an offer and tow it away for free.

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2003 Ford F-150 at a glance

Body styleStandard Pickup Trucks 2WD, Standard Pickup Trucks 4WD
Engines4.2L 6-cyl, 4.6L 8-cyl, 5.4L 8-cyl (supercharged versions available)
TransmissionsAutomatic 4-spd, Manual 5-spd
DriveRear-Wheel Drive, 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
FuelRegular Gasoline, Premium Gasoline, Natural Gas
Fuel economy11–15 city / 14–19 highway / 12–16 combined MPG
EPA annual fuel cost$3,550–$6,300 a year (EPA estimate at current fuel prices, 15,000 miles)
Tailpipe CO₂541–741 grams per mile
Versions tested by EPA16 configurations: F150 Pickup 2WD, F150 Pickup 4WD, F150 CNG, F150 Dual-fuel 2WD (LPG), F150 Dual-fuel 4WD (LPG), F150 Dual-fuel 2WD (CNG) and more
Age23 years

Specs, fuel cost and emissions from the EPA's fueleconomy.gov data. Your car's exact equipment may differ.

What affects its junk value

  • Age: at 23 years old, most of a 2003 F-150's value comes from reusable parts and scrap metal, not resale.
  • Weight: as a pickup truck, it's heavier than a typical car, and scrap weight is a big part of any junk offer. See how scrap prices by weight work.
  • Catalytic converter: like all gas and diesel cars, it has a catalytic converter containing precious metals, one of the most valuable parts on a junk car. An offer assumes it's still in place. More on catalytic converters.
  • Recalls: NHTSA lists 4 recalls for the 2003 F-150. Open recalls don't stop you from selling or junking it.
  • Known problems: owners reported the most issues with the electrical system, typically around 80,000 miles. If that's what failed on yours, it can still be sold as-is.

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2003 Ford F-150 recalls

NHTSA lists 4 safety recalls covering the 2003 Ford F-150. Open recalls don't stop you from selling or junking the car, but check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which apply to yours.

Fuel System, GasolineJul 2011 · NHTSA campaign 11V385000

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 8,500 lbs. Gross vehicle weight rating (gvwr), and 2002 and 2003 lincoln blackwood vehicles manufactured from june 20, 1995, through august 4, 2004, originally sold, or currently…

Risk: As a result of the corrosion, one or both straps may fail allowing the fuel lines to separate from the tank, or in some cases, causing the tank to contact the ground. Either scenario may result in a fuel leak presenting a fire hazard.

Vehicle Speed ControlAug 2007 · NHTSA campaign 07V336000

On certain pickup trucks, passenger vehicles, sport utility vehicles, and motor homes chassis, the speed control deactivation switch may, under certain conditions, leak internally and then overheat, smoke, or burn.

Risk: This could result in an underhood fire.

Vehicle Speed ControlMar 2007 · NHTSA campaign 07V078000

On certain trucks equipped with speed control, gasoline or natural gas engines, the speed control deactivation switch may overheat.

Risk: Overheating could result in smoke, burn, or an underhood fire.

SteeringSep 2003 · NHTSA campaign 03V349000

On certain pickup trucks, the pitman arm to steering gear retaining nut was not fully tightened to the required specification.

Risk: If the pitman arm to gearbox attachment nut loosens, a noise and a loose feel in the steering could occur. If the condition progressed and service was not sought, the nut could back off completely and the pitman arm could separate from the

Common 2003 F-150 problems

Owners have filed 423 complaints about the 2003 Ford F-150 with NHTSA. 43 reports involved a crash and 37 reports involved a fire. Owners reported 36 injuries.

Complaints are reports from owners and aren't verified by NHTSA. One complaint can list several components. Mileage is the median odometer reading owners reported for that component.

Most-reported components

  • Electrical System35
  • Engine and Engine Cooling32
  • Vehicle Speed Control29
  • Engine28
  • Engine and Engine Cooling23
  • Air Bags21

Typical mileage when problems were reported

  • Electrical System80,000 mi
  • Engine and Engine Cooling95,000 mi
  • Vehicle Speed Control125,000 mi
  • Engine140,000 mi
  • Engine and Engine Cooling93,000 mi
  • Air Bags100,000 mi

2003 Ford F-150 crash test ratings

NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2003 Ford F-150, by version tested.

VersionOverallFrontal crashSide crashRolloverRollover risk
SupercabNot rated——★★★☆☆—
4 DrNot rated——★★☆☆☆—
2-DrNot rated——★★☆☆☆—

Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (NCAP). Ratings from different model years or rating systems aren't directly comparable.

2003 Ford F-150 service bulletins

Manufacturers have filed 94 technical service bulletins and communications with NHTSA covering the 2003 Ford F-150. These are repair instructions for known issues, not recalls.

Most common bulletin topics

  • Engine and Engine Cooling16
  • Fuel System10
  • Power Train9
  • Engine and Engine Cooling5
  • Other5
  • Electrical System4

Recent bulletins

  • Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsMay 2024 · TSB 24-2165

    This article supersedes TSB 21-2175 to update the TSB Service Procedure. Some 2016 MKS, 2016-2017 Navigator, 2016-2018 F-150/Focus/C-MAX/Edge/Fiesta/MKX/Transit Connect/M

  • Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsFeb 2020 · DOR-N3Z7B-03

    This SKU is an Oil Dipstick. The customer communication requested return of unsold inventory to inspect the dipstick tube. The dipstick tube inner diameter may be small e

  • Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsApr 2016 · 16-0073

    For 1997-2003 F-150, 2004 F-150 Heritage, 1997-1999 F-250 Light Duty, or 2002-2003 Blackwood vehicles Safety Recall 11S21 has been issued for vehicles that are operated i

  • Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsApr 2016 · TSB160073

    Safety recall 11S21 - Fuel tank strap fracture - requests for recall service action

Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications (technical service bulletins).

NHTSA defect investigations

NHTSA opened 3 defect investigations covering the 2003 Ford F-150.

Fuel System, GasolineEA11006 · opened May 2011, closed Aug 2011Led to recall 11V385000

Fuel Tank Strap Failure Due to Corrosion

One or both of the steel straps holding up the fuel tank and attaching it to the truck frame can corrode and fail (break or separate).If one strap fails, the tank may tilt and drop and possibly contact the road surface.If both straps break, the entire tank may drop to the road.If either failure occurs while the vehicle

Fuel System, OtherPE08063 · opened Oct 2008, closed Feb 2009

Cng regulator leak

The agency has closed this investigation based on its review of complaint reports, discussions with complainants and field and technical data provided by Ford.the subject vehicles are 1/2 ton pickup trucks and are natural gas vehicles (ngv) that are fueled by gasoline or compressed natural gas.the agency has received r

Engine and Engine CoolingDP05005 · opened Sep 2005, closed Jan 2006

Spark plug ejection from cylinder head

On september 6, 2005, odi received a petition requesting that the agency investigate allegations of engine spark plug ejection in certain model year 1997 through 2004 Ford vehicles with triton v-8 and v-10 engines.odi received a total of 474 non-duplicative complaints on the subject vehicles where the complainant, or t

Other Ford F-150 years

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Other 2003 Ford models

Selling a 2003 F-150: questions

How much is a 2003 Ford F-150 worth for junk?

It depends on its condition, whether major parts like the engine, transmission and catalytic converter are still there, and current scrap and parts prices where you live. As a heavier vehicle, its scrap weight adds to the offer. Enter your ZIP code above for a free offer on your specific car.

Can I junk a 2003 F-150 that doesn't run?

Yes. We buy 2003 F-150s that don't start, were in an accident, failed inspection or have a blown engine or transmission. Towing is always free.

Can I sell a 2003 F-150 with open recalls?

Yes. Open recalls don't prevent a junk sale. NHTSA lists 4 recalls for the 2003 Ford F-150; you can check whether any are still open on yours with the VIN lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What paperwork do I need to sell my 2003 F-150?

Usually the title and a photo ID. Rules differ by state, including what to do with your plates and whether to file a notice of sale. Check our state-by-state car title guides for the official forms.

Before you sell

Sources

Data retrieved October 2026.

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