Vehicle recall 03V349000 · September 22, 2003
2003 Ford F-150
On certain pickup trucks, the pitman arm to steering gear retaining nut was not fully tightened to the required specification.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- On certain pickup trucks, the pitman arm to steering gear retaining nut was not fully tightened to the required specification.
- Consequence
- 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 gear causing a loss of steering. If the warning is not heeded and steering is lost, a crash may result.
- Remedy
- Dealers will tighten the pitman arm retaining nut to specifications. Owner notification began on October 1, 2003. Owners should contact Ford at 1-866-436-7332.
- Notes
- Ford recall no. 03S07.CUSTOMERS can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 03V349000
- Reported to NHTSA
- September 22, 2003
- Filed by
- FORD MOTOR COMPANY
- Manufacturer campaign
- 03S07
- Owner notification
- October 1, 2003
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 300
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Steering › Gear box › Shaft pitman
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Ford F-150 (2003): 2003
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