2003 Ford F-250 Super Duty Consumer Reviews
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Best value around
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 10 | Fun-to-Drive: | 10 | Build Quality: | 10 |
| Comfort: | 9 | Interior Design: | 8 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 10 | Exterior Design: | 10 | ||
Vehicle
2003 Ford F-250 Super Duty 4dr SuperCab Lariat 4WD SB (5.4L 8cyl 6M)
Review
7.3 liter diesel with 122,000 trouble free miles and it still looks and runs like new. This truck still has its original rotors and pads which aren't even half worn out! 18 mpg at the speed limit with the comfort of a car and out of this world torque. Pulled an 8,000 lb boat coast to coast without breaking a sweat. Torque converter could lockup a little tighter. 4WD is there when you need it.
Favorite Features
Heated leather captains chairs.
Suggested Improvements
The rear seat design for the extended cab changed to a fold up configuration for 2003. I would have preferred one that folds down to a shelf you can lay on.
2 out 2 people found this review helpful
THE truck to own
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 8 | Fun-to-Drive: | 10 | Build Quality: | 10 |
| Comfort: | 9 | Interior Design: | 9 | Reliability: | 9 |
| Fuel Economy: | 6 | Exterior Design: | 9 | ||
Vehicle
2003 Ford F-250 Super Duty 4dr SuperCab XLT Rwd SB (5.4L 8cyl 6M)
Review
Bought the truck a few weeks ago and I LOVE it! Traded in a F-150 with the 4.2L V6 for a F-250 with 5.4L V8. Maybe a little underpowered for such a big truck but it is still very fun to drive. Fuel mileage is ok but not the greatest, probably the only reason I like having the V8 instead of the V10. Go with a diesel even though it costs a lot more.
Favorite Features
Interior superior to Dodge or Chevy. Power drivers seat makes for a comfortable drive, even in a big truck. So big and fun to drive, you'll feel like the king of the road.
Suggested Improvements
No V8 in the F-250 series. A little underpowered. Make the diesel a little more affordable.
Ford Service Stinks
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 1 | Fun-to-Drive: | 2 | Build Quality: | 1 |
| Comfort: | 8 | Interior Design: | 6 | Reliability: | 1 |
| Fuel Economy: | 8 | Exterior Design: | 6 | ||
Vehicle
2003 Ford F-250 Super Duty 4dr SuperCab XLT Rwd SB (5.4L 8cyl 6M)
Review
My 2004 PSD F-250 has been in repair for 50% of the time with transmission and accelerator control problems, including an accident caused by loss of accelerator control. It has had a new wiring harness, two new computers, a rebuilt transmission, new accelerator pedal, engine sleeve, and other issues, and now needs a new transmission that Ford says will take 70 days to deliver. My F-250 SD has been a nightmare to own, and Ford has been virtually non-responsive to my complaints. Their customer interface stinks, to but it nicely. I almost never tow with this truck, never take it off road, and never abuse it, yet the transmission failed three times. Once minor, twice major.
Favorite Features
Quiet, nice interior, lots of power.
Suggested Improvements
Better customer service. Better transmissions. Better parts availability. Get rid of electronic accelerator pedal and go back to a reliable cable system.
My truck
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 8 | Fun-to-Drive: | 9 | Build Quality: | 9 |
| Comfort: | 9 | Interior Design: | 9 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 4 | Exterior Design: | 9 | ||
Vehicle
2003 Ford F-250 Super Duty 4dr SuperCab XLT Rwd SB (5.4L 8cyl 6M)
Review
This is my third Ford truck and they just keep getting better. The only regret that I have is that I did not buy one with the V-10 or diesel, instead of the 5.4 V-8. It runs great until you tow a trailer with it. Then you have to disable the overdrive and suffer the loss of gas mileage. I get about 13 in town and 16 highway, empty, but only about 9 towing our small 21' camper. My friend's F-350 with 7.3L gets over 15mpg towing nearly anything. I feel a 2005 diesel and Tow Command in my near future ! Ford Credit, here I come again!
Favorite Features
Interior quality much superior to Dodge or Chevy 2500 series trucks. Seems able to perform any task. Looks great! mine is Black/Silver accent/Aluminum wheels/black tonneau cover/tinted glass all the way around/white letter Pirelli's. I even get "nice truck" from drivers of other brands.
Suggested Improvements
Don't offer the 5.4 in a truck this big. A V-10 should be standard and the 6.0L diesel optional. Tighten up the steering response a little. It feels as though the front steering is connected to the steering wheel with a big rubber band. My F150 was much more responsive and easier to drive.
F250 Super Duty
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 6 | Fun-to-Drive: | 10 | Build Quality: | 10 |
| Comfort: | 8 | Interior Design: | 10 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 2 | Exterior Design: | 10 | ||
Vehicle
2003 Ford F-250 Super Duty 4dr SuperCab XL 4WD LB (5.4L 8cyl 6M)
Review
I Love my truck. It is quiet and does the job it was designed to do. No frills, no leather, it is a truck. The shocks are too soft and I replaced them with heavier ones. Other than that the only bad thing about this vehicle is the gas mileage.
Favorite Features
It is so quiet. After a hard day of work, it is a joy to be inside of.
Suggested Improvements
More horsepower.
Best truck on the market
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 9 | Fun-to-Drive: | 10 | Build Quality: | 10 |
| Comfort: | 10 | Interior Design: | 10 | Reliability: | 9 |
| Fuel Economy: | 9 | Exterior Design: | 10 | ||
Vehicle
2003 Ford F-250 Super Duty 4dr Crew Cab XLT Rwd SB (5.4L 8cyl 6M)
Review
I love the 6.0l. Never had any problem. I heard alot of negative talk about this at first. That's just the anti-ford people talking. Great engine, more torque, great trans, quieter and cheaper to modify than chevy or dodge. Ford is simply the best.
Favorite Features
engine/trans combo
Suggested Improvements
make it easier to get programmer codes for this great truck ie hypertech, banks, bullydog and diablosport
1 out 1 people found this review helpful
Ford Not to Tough
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 1 | Fun-to-Drive: | 1 | Build Quality: | 1 |
| Comfort: | 1 | Interior Design: | 1 | Reliability: | 1 |
| Fuel Economy: | 1 | Exterior Design: | 10 | ||
Vehicle
2003 Ford F-250 Super Duty 4dr Crew Cab Lariat 4WD SB (5.4L 8cyl 6M)
Review
Purchased New Had One Week Back in shop motor lost power 6.0 Diesel not good motor at all the 7.3 was better, the body feels cheap, loud road noise, should have purchased Chevy with Duramax/ Allision I went and drove one the other day thinking about trading Ford in for Chevy, but can not get good trade-in value on Ford!!!
Favorite Features
Body style
Suggested Improvements
Motor and Transmission, body needs to be stronger
0 out 2 people found this review helpful
F-250 Should be better
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 8 | Fun-to-Drive: | 9 | Build Quality: | 8 |
| Comfort: | 9 | Interior Design: | 9 | Reliability: | 3 |
| Fuel Economy: | 4 | Exterior Design: | 10 | ||
Vehicle
2003 Ford F-250 Super Duty 4dr Crew Cab Lariat 4WD SB (5.4L 8cyl 6M)
Review
I hoped buying late into the series production years would help with quality but I am dissappointed. In 38,000 I have been down three times. First ignition coil would not heat up, then both batteries died, and 5,000 miles later the alternator goes bad. All would have put me on the side of the road if I were away from home. The CD player went bad too but that is relatively minor.
Favorite Features
Excellent power for towing. Comfortable, even on long drives.Good tire wear.
Suggested Improvements
Needs better fuel economy. I am getting on average 14.7 MPG. When the igniter coil comes on on the dash telling you it is time to crank, it ignites whether it is actually working or not.
2003 6.0 PSD 4X4 Love It
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 10 | Fun-to-Drive: | 10 | Build Quality: | 10 |
| Comfort: | 9 | Interior Design: | 9 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 9 | Exterior Design: | 10 | ||
Vehicle
2003 Ford F-250 Super Duty 4dr SuperCab XLT 4WD SB (5.4L 8cyl 6M)
Review
This is a GREAT TRUCK! I had to have the injectors replaced before 500 miles, but since then not a problem one!!! I have changed the oil, had the most recent computer upgrades installed, and driven it with a big smile on my face. It pulls my travel trailer as if I were driving unloaded. I can't find a single thing I don't like about this truck! The mileage is good and the 6.0 PSD and automatic torqshift work great together. Off road it has great clearance and even stock is competent.
Favorite Features
My favorite aspects are the enormous power curve and great looks. One other feature that's great is the towing mirrors. These are hands down the best I have ever used/seen on any non- commercial truck.
Suggested Improvements
I'm sorry, but I honestly can't think of an improvement. The things I come up with can be purchased with the truck -- like steps to get in it! All joking aside, there really isn't anything I need more than what I bought!
good as they get
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 10 | Fun-to-Drive: | 10 | Build Quality: | 10 |
| Comfort: | 10 | Interior Design: | 10 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 10 | Exterior Design: | 10 | ||
Vehicle
2003 Ford F-250 Super Duty 4dr SuperCab XLT 4WD LB (5.4L 8cyl 6M)
Review
nothing short of a great truck.fuel mileage is unbelievable!these trucks are really made to work.
Favorite Features
love the retractable mirrors.
Suggested Improvements
more sound deadening.
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