Example carWheel alignment for a 2003 Ford F-150
Wheel alignment 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 wheel alignment
- 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
Need a wheel alignment for your 2003 Ford F-150? We do not do mechanical work, but we arrange it with a trusted shop and keep you driving meanwhile. Hitting a pothole hard can knock the wheels out of line.
Your F-150 and the shop
Note the mileage on the odometer when you send the request. The shop sets its own price and time after it sees the car. The shop may ask for the VIN to order the right parts. Its 4.2L 6-cylinder drives through a 5-speed manual.
How we help
We tell you plainly if we do not know a shop for the job. We can deliver a rental to you while your car is at the shop. Your request goes to a person, who arranges a trusted shop or gives you its name.
A car while yours is in the shop
We deliver the rental to you and collect it when your car is ready. We can have a rental ready the day your car goes in. The car can come to your door in the Toronto area, or you pick it up at no charge.
Questions to ask the shop
Ask what warranty the shop gives on its parts and labour. Ask how long the job should take, so you know how long to rent for. Keep the invoice; it is part of the car's service history.
Car care, briefly
Keep a record of every service; it helps the shop and adds value when you sell. Check the tire pressure once a month, when the tires are cold. Clear snow off the whole car, roof included, before you drive.
Next step
Need the work and a rental? One request covers both.
Request wheel alignment
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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