Most common 2003 Ford Motor Home problems
Share of the 6 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.
Ford Motor Home complaints by model year
Best Motor Home years: 1998, 1996, 2003. Years to avoid: 1999, 2000. Compare all years →
What 2003 Ford Motor Home owners say
Wheels & tires
2000 23 foot e-350 motorhome with problems on Goodyear tires. Consumer had to replace all six tires due to some kind of failure. Consumer stated that the sidewall opened up. The consumer was told the tire, one of the dual sets had been run flat. The consumer experienced a problem for the third time on October 16, 2007. When he pulled over he noticed some anomaly in the rubber on the rib edge. It appeared as if the rubber had dried out along the rib, however a vibration was felt when driving. The consumer soon discovered the outer left rear tire was leaking air which turned out to be small cracks between the ribs.
Tire developed a bubble while the vehicle was in storage. However, while traveling 55 to 60 MPH between san diego (ca) and hemet (ca), the left-outside rear (dual) tire experienced a blow out. Firestone tire information: size lt225/75r16, dot # 8x1l1x11202. 2003 rouge Ford motorhome.
Speed control & acceleration
Tl contact owns a 2003 Ford Motor Home. The cruise control was disconnected in September of 2007, under recall number 05s28. The vehicle is used to travel frequently and is in need of the cruise control. The contact felt that the repair has surpassed a reasonable amount of time. The dealer is currently stating that the part will not be available until March of 2008. Updated 01/17/08. Updated
Tl contact owns a 2003 Ford stripped chassis georgetown Motor Home. The contact received a recall notice in September of 2007 for the vehicle speed cruise control. She notified the dealer and they provided her with a list of places that would repair her vehicle. She called to set up an appointment and was informed that the parts would remain unavailable until October. She called again in October and was informed that the parts would be unavailable until January of 2008. The speed control switch has not been deactivated. There had been no failure to date. The current mileage was 20,617. The consumer stated on October 24, 2007 the dealer deactivated the cruise control. Updated 11/06/07.
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2003 Ford Motor Home a good car?
Based on 6 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2003 Motor Home rates average: 20% fewer complaints than a typical year of the Motor Home at the same age. It is one of the best Motor Home years by this measure. Complaint counts don't account for sales volume or individual maintenance, so have any used car inspected before buying.
What is the most common problem with the 2003 Ford Motor Home?
The wheels & tires — 3 complaints, 50% of all complaints for this model year, most often about sidewall. Next is the speed control & acceleration (3).
How many recalls does the 2003 Ford Motor Home have?
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2003 Ford Motor Home. You can still confirm with your VIN using our VIN recall check.
What are the best and worst years of the Ford Motor Home?
The best years by complaints, compared at the same age, are 1998, 1996 and 2003. Years to avoid or approach with caution: 1999 and 2000. See the full Ford Motor Home years comparison.
At what mileage do 2003 Ford Motor Home problems happen?
The median mileage reported in complaints is about 27,000 miles; 75% of problems with a recorded mileage started before 50,000 miles.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.