Example carEmissions test for a 2003 Ford F-150
Emissions test for the 2003 Ford F-150: CarmaCars does not do this work itself. Request it and we arrange it with a trusted shop or connect you with one, and we can deliver a rental car to you while yours is in.
- Combined
- 14.7 to 18.1 L/100 km
- Body
- Standard Pickup Trucks
A rental while yours is in the shop
CarmaCars does not do this work; you keep driving while the shop has your car. We deliver a rental to you, by the day, at our usual rates.
The 2003 Ford F-150 for emissions test
- Body: standard pickup trucks (EPA size class).
2003 Ford F-150: every figure
| Figure | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 | Powertrain 4 | Powertrain 5 | Powertrain 6 | Powertrain 7 | Powertrain 8 | Powertrain 9 | Powertrain 10 | Powertrain 11 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 4.2 L | 4.2 L | 4.2 L | 4.6 L | 4.2 L | 4.6 L | 4.6 L | 4.6 L | 5.4 L | 5.4 L | 5.4 L |
| Cylinders | 6 | 6 | 6 | 8 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 |
| MPG city (US) | 15 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 11 |
| MPG highway (US) | 18 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 15 |
| MPG combined (US) | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 16 |
| Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices) | US$4,200 | US$4,200 | US$4,200 | US$4,200 | US$4,450 | US$4,450 | US$4,450 | US$4,800 | US$4,400 | US$4,950 | US$6,300 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.55 a litre) | $4,558 | $4,558 | $4,558 | $4,558 | $4,868 | $4,868 | $4,868 | $5,208 | $5,240 | $5,394 | $6,336 |
Sources: fuel use, MPG, CO2, electric range, battery, charge time, luggage volume and the annual fuel cost are the US EPA's (fueleconomy.gov). Imperial MPG, litres, inches and pounds are converted from those figures. Figures no free source publishes for this car (power, torque, acceleration, top speed, fuel tank, towing) are left out.
What to check when buying the 2003 Ford F-150
- NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for this model year. Ask the seller for proof each one was fixed; a dealer can check it by the VIN.
- Owners filed 423 complaints with NHTSA, most often about engine and engine cooling (71), power train (63) and electrical system (48). Have those parts checked before you buy.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11V385000 | 2011-07-29 | fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly:mounting | 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,... |
| 07V336000 | 2007-08-03 | vehicle speed control | 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. |
| 07V078000 | 2007-03-06 | vehicle speed control | ON CERTAIN TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH SPEED CONTROL, GASOLINE OR NATURAL GAS ENGINES, THE SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH MAY OVERHEAT. |
| 03V349000 | 2003-09-22 | steering:gear box:shaft pitman | ON CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS, THE PITMAN ARM TO STEERING GEAR RETAINING NUT WAS NOT FULLY TIGHTENED TO THE REQUIRED SPECIFICATION. |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
Arranging the work for the F-150
For an emissions test on the 2003 Ford F-150, CarmaCars arranges a trusted shop and rents you a car while yours is in. Rules on emissions testing differ by province and state.
Your car, your notes
If you have the service history of your F-150, have it ready for the shop. Tell the shop about any warning light or sound you have noticed. Your owner's manual lists the maintenance schedule for the F-150. Power comes from the 4.2L 6-cylinder, driving through a 5-speed manual.
What to send us
You agree the price with the shop before any work starts. We can deliver a rental to you while your car is at the shop. The shop sets the price and the time after seeing the car.
Keep moving meanwhile
A rental from us keeps you moving while the shop has your car. If the repair runs long, keep the rental longer. Your offer shows the delivery fee if you want the car brought to you.
Small things that help
Have the cabin air filter changed on the maker's schedule. Use the grade of fuel your owner's manual calls for. Wash the underside of the car in winter to clear road salt.
Before the shop starts
If a warning light was the reason, ask what the code was and what fixed it. Ask how long the job should take, so you know how long to rent for. Ask whether anything else is close to needing attention, and how soon.
Ready to ask?
Send the car's details and the job, and we take the next step.
Request emissions test
Tell us when suits you. A person replies within one business day and arranges it with a trusted shop or recommends one; the shop sets its own price and time.
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