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2003 Ford F150 Lariat Flareside SuperCab

2003 Ford F150 Lariat Flareside SuperCab4WD XLT Model Shown
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Estimated Value for Trade-In: $6,786

Estimated Retail Price: $10,480

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Overview

The F150 SuperCab 2WD returns for the 2003 model year available in six models: XL, XLT, and Lariat in either Styleside or Flareside. Available option groups include the all-new Heritage Edition and the King Ranch package. In addition to a unique two-tone exterior color scheme, the Heritage Edition includes numerous feature upgrades such as 17-inch aluminum wheels and chrome side-step tubes. The King Ranch package, available on Lariat Flareside models, upgrades the F150 by adding heated leather seats, a six-disc CD changer, embroidered floor mats, and illuminated visor vanity mirrors. The exterior of the King Ranch F150 features lower tape stripes, lighted running boards, 17- inch aluminum wheels, and two-tone paint with a raised cutline.

FUEL ECONOMYCITY / HIGHWAY
Triton 4.6L 8 Cylinder 231 hp Gas Engine Triton 5.4L 8 Cylinder 260 hp Gas Engine
4 Speed Electronically Controlled Automatic OD Transmission 16 / 20 14 / 19
Depreciation $9,576
Financing $2,818
Insurance $6,759
State Fees $314
Fuel $11,828
Maintenance (Detailed Breakdown)$3,976
Repair $2,085
Gas Guzzler Tax TBD
Hybrid Tax Credit N/A
Total 5-Year Ownership Costs $37,359
INTELLICHOICE VALUE RATING
Vehicle Class Large Pickup
Total 5-Year Ownership Costs $37,359
5-Year Cost of Ownership for Similar Vehicles $39,748
Difference in Cost of Ownership -$2,389
Overall Value Rating: This Vehicle Above Average

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specifications and dimensions
Manufacturer CodeX07/507A
Wheelbase138.5"
Overall Length225.5"
Curb Weight4,285 lbs
Gross Vehicle Weight6,050 lbs
Seating Capacity (Std/Max)6/6
Payload Capacity (Std/Max)1810/1,840 lbs
Towing Capacity (Std/Max) 2300/7,400 lbs
Final Assembly LocationN/R
powertrain
mfr
code
description invoice retail
  Engines    
Triton 4.6L 8 Cylinder 231 hp Gas Engine STD
Triton 5.4L 8 Cylinder 260 hp Gas Engine
Requires 3.31 Axle Ratio
$680 $800
  Transmissions    
4 Speed Electronically Controlled Automatic OD Transmission STD
ABBREVIATION KEY
GrpNot available for individual purchaseRetSuggested retail price
StdStandard equipment for this modelDlrDealer installed
OptOptional equipmentN/CNo charge
N/RStatus not provided by manufacturerN/ANot available
PkgAvailable as part of option packagePIOPort Installed Option
SAFETY FEATURES
ABS BrakesSTD
Driver Air BagSTD
Passenger Air BagSTD
Side Air Bag(s)N/A
CHILD SAFETY FEATURES
Passenger Air Bag Cutoff CapabilitySTD
Child Safety LocksN/A
Integrated Safety SeatsN/A
CRASH TEST DATA
NHTSA Side Impact Rating - FrontN/R
NHTSA Side Impact Rating - RearN/R
NHTSA Frontal Crash Test - DriverN/R
NHTSA Frontal Crash Test - PassengerN/R
IIHS Crashworthiness RatingN/R
ABBREVIATION KEY
GrpNot available for individual purchaseRetSuggested retail price
StdStandard equipment for this modelDlrDealer installed
OptOptional equipmentN/CNo charge
N/RStatus not provided by manufacturerN/ANot available
PkgAvailable as part of option packagePIOPort Installed Option
Brakes
Brakes, Power 4 Wheel Disc with 4 Wheel ABS
Convenience
Air Conditioning
Assist Handle(s)
Automatic Climate Control
Cargo Hooks
Cigarette Lighter
Cruise/Speed Control
Cup Holder(s)
Entry System, Illuminated
Entry System, Keyless (Includes driver's side keypad.)
Entry System, Keyless Remote
Includes Illuminated Entry System
Headlights, Auto On
HomeLink Universal Transmitter
Light, Cargo Area
Light, Map/Reading
Lock, Tailgate
Locks, Power Door
Power Outlet(s)
Retained Accessory Power
Steering Wheel, Tilt
Travel Note
Window, Driver Side Express Down
Windows, Power
Includes Driver Side Express Down Window
Drive
Drive, 2 Wheel Rear
Engine
Engine, Triton 4.6L 8 Cylinder 231 hp Gas
Engineering
Axle Ratio, 3.55
Battery Saver
Compass
Engine Heater (Standard in key states (SD, ND, WI, WY, AK, MN, MT). See dealer for details.)
Gauge, Oil Pressure
Gauge, Outside Temperature
Gauge, Tachometer
Gauge, Temperature
Gauge, Volt
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating, 6050 lbs.
Exterior
Badging, Exterior
Bumper, Chrome Front
Bumper, Chrome Rear Step
Doors, Dual Side Access
Glass, Deep Tinted
Glass, Tinted
Grille, Color-Keyed (Includes Storm Grey "Mesh" Grill Insert.)
Moldings, Color-Keyed Wheel Lip
Stripes, Body Side
Tailgate, Removable
Window, Rear/Quarter Flip-out
Interior
Armrests, Front Center
Carpeting, Color-Keyed
Includes Carpeted Floor Mats
Console, Roof Overhead
Includes Compass
Includes Outside Temperature Gauge
Floor Mats, Carpeted
Map Pockets
Steering Wheel, Leather
Storage Compartment(s)
Lighting
Light, Engine Compartment
Lights, Courtesy
Mirrors
Mirror(s), Illuminated Visor Vanity
Mirrors, Color-Keyed
Mirrors, Dual Power
Other
Spare Tire Lock
Theft Deterrent System, SecuriLock
Truck Bed, Double Wall Construction
Package
Convenience Group
Package Includes:
Cruise/Speed Control
Tilt Steering Wheel
Tailgate Lock
Roof Overhead Console
Paint
Paint, Clearcoat
Requires Clearcoat Oxford White
or Clearcoat Bright Red
or Clearcoat Bright Red
or Clearcoat Black
Safety
Air Bag, Driver Depowered
Air Bag, Passenger Depowered
Child Safety Seat Anchors
Defroster, Side
Head Restraint, Front
Headlights, Composite Halogen
Mirror, Electrochromic
Mirrors, Sideview Turn Signal
Passenger Air Bag Deactivation Switch
Pedals, Power Adjustable
Seat Integrated Restraints
Seatbelts, Height Adjustable
Side Impact Door Beams
Steering Column, Energy Absorbing
Wipers, Intermittent Front
Wipers, Speed Sensitive Front
Seats
Seat, 3 Passenger Rear Folding Vinyl Split Bench
Seat, Driver Lumbar Support
Seat, Driver Reclining
Seat, Leather 40/60 Split Bench
Seat, Passenger Lumbar Support
Seat, Passenger Reclining
Seat, Power Driver
Sound
Radio, AM/FM ETR Stereo with Cassette, CD, Digital Clock, EQ
Includes Speed Sensitive Volume
Volume, Speed Sensitive
Steering
Steering, Power Rack and Pinion
Suspension
Stabilizer Bar, Front
Suspension, Control Arm/Coil Spring
Tires
Tire, Full Spare
Tires, P275/60R17 All-Season SBR OWL
Towing
Trailer Harness, 4-Wire
Transmission
Transmission, 4 Speed Electronically Controlled Automatic OD (Includes Transmission Oil Cooler when equipped with 5.4 L engine (99L).)
Truck Beds
Truck Bed, 6.5 Foot Flareside
Wheels
Wheel Trim, Chrome
Wheels, 17-inch Chromed Steel
Optional Packages
mfr
code
descriptioninvoiceretail

Limited Slip Differential
6-Disc Compact Disc Changer
Interior Wood Appliques
Illuminated Visor Vanity Mirror(s)
Two Tone Paint
Heated Seats
Box Rail Moldings
King Ranch Exterior Badging
Leather King Ranch Consoles
King Ranch Floor Mats
HomeLink Universal Transmitter
Illuminated Chrome Tubular Running Boards
King Ranch Leather Captain's Chairs Seat
Body Side King Ranch Stripes
Travel Note
17-inch 10-Spoke Painted Aluminum Wheels
AM/FM ETR CDX6 Stereo with Digital Clock Radio
Front Fog Lights
$2,408$2,800

Not available with Black Tubular Running Boards
Color Keyed Running Boards
Hood Deflector
Truck Bed Liner
$638$750

Heavy Duty Battery
7-Wire Trailer Harness
Transmission Oil Cooler
Frame Mounted Hitch Platform
Heavy Duty Shock Absorbers
$298$350
Optional Features
The Options shown here are shown for your reference and were available on the vehicle as a new car. To determine a current value for this model, select the Used Car Valuation link below.
mfr
code
descriptioninvoiceretail
Convenience
435Window, Power Sliding Rear$208$245
Engine
Engine, Triton 5.4L 8 Cylinder 260 hp Gas
Includes 3.31 Axle Ratio
$680$800
Engineering
X27Axle Ratio, 3.31$43$50
Battery, Heavy DutyPkg
XH9/XB6Differential, Limited Slip
Includes 3.55 Axle Ratio
$243$285
Hitch Platform, Frame MountedPkg
Oil Cooler, Transmission
Requires Triton 5.4L 8 Cylinder 260 hp Gas Engine
N/C
Exterior
Badging, King Ranch ExteriorPkg
Hood DeflectorPkg
Moldings, Box RailPkg
43MMoonroof, Power (Overhead console is replaced by mini console.)$688$810
18ERunning Boards, Black Tubular
Not available with Top 3 Accessories Package
$298$350
18CRunning Boards, Chrome Tubular$340$400
18CRunning Boards, Chrome Tubular
Requires Top 3 Accessories Package
$64$75
Running Boards, Color KeyedPkg
Running Boards, Illuminated Chrome TubularPkg
Stripes, Body Side King RanchPkg
Truck Bed LinerPkg
Exterior Color
AQArizona Beige, Clearcoat Metallic
Requires Clearcoat Metallic Paint
Requires Medium Parchment
N/C
UABlack, Clearcoat
Requires Medium Parchment
or Medium Graphite
Requires Clearcoat Paint
N/C
UA/AQBlack/Arizona Beige, Two Tone
Requires Two Tone Paint
Requires Medium Parchment
N/C
UA/YNBlack/Silver, Two Tone
Requires Two Tone Paint
Requires Medium Graphite
N/C
E4Bright Red, Clearcoat
Requires Clearcoat Paint
Requires Medium Graphite
N/C
E6Bright Red, Clearcoat
Requires Clearcoat Paint
Requires Medium Parchment
N/C
E4/AQBright Red/Arizona Beige, Two Tone
Requires Two Tone Paint
Requires Medium Parchment
N/C
E4/YNBright Red/Silver, Two Tone
Requires Two Tone Paint
Requires Medium Graphite
N/C
FXBurgundy Red, Clearcoat Metallic
Requires Clearcoat Metallic Paint
Requires Medium Graphite
N/C
FX/AQBurgundy Red/Arizona Beige, Two Tone
Requires Two Tone Paint
Requires Medium Parchment
N/C
FX/YNBurgundy Red/Silver, Two Tone
Requires Medium Graphite
or Medium Parchment
Requires Two Tone Paint
N/C
KW/AQCharcoal Blue/Arizona Beige, Two Tone
Requires Two Tone Paint
Requires Medium Parchment
N/C
B4/AQChestnut/Arizona Beige, Two Tone
Requires Two Tone Paint
Requires Medium Parchment
N/C
PXDark Highland Green, Clearcoat Metallic
Requires Medium Graphite
or Medium Parchment
Requires Clearcoat Metallic Paint
N/C
PX/AQDark Highland Green/Arizona Beige, Two Tone
Requires Two Tone Paint
Requires Medium Parchment
N/C
PX/YNDark Highland Green/Silver, Two Tone
Requires Two Tone Paint
Requires Medium Graphite
N/C
CXDark Shadow Grey, Clearcoat Metallic
Requires Clearcoat Metallic Paint
Requires Medium Graphite
N/C
CX/YNDark Shadow Grey/Silver, Two Tone
Requires Two Tone Paint
Requires Medium Graphite
N/C
STEstate Green, Clearcoat Metallic
Requires Clearcoat Metallic Paint
Requires Medium Parchment
N/C
ST/AQEstate Green/Arizona Beige, Two Tone
Requires Two Tone Paint
Requires Medium Parchment
N/C
YZOxford White, Clearcoat
Requires Medium Parchment
or Medium Graphite
Requires Clearcoat Paint
N/C
YZ/AQOxford White/Arizona Beige, Two Tone
Requires Two Tone Paint
Requires Medium Parchment
N/C
YZ/YNOxford White/Silver, Two Tone
Requires Two Tone Paint
Requires Medium Graphite
N/C
L2True Blue, Clearcoat Metallic
Requires Medium Parchment
or Medium Graphite
Requires Clearcoat Metallic Paint
N/C
L2/AQTrue Blue/Arizona Beige, Two Tone
Requires Two Tone Paint
Requires Medium Parchment
N/C
L2/YNTrue Blue/Silver, Two Tone
Requires Two Tone Paint
Requires Medium Graphite
N/C
Interior
Appliques, Interior WoodPkg
Console, Storage with ArmrestGrp
Consoles, Leather King RanchPkg
Floor Covering, VinylGrp
Floor Mats, King RanchPkg
Interior Color
2Medium Graphite (Requires an Exterior Color.)N/C
HMedium Parchment (Requires an Exterior Color.)N/C
Lighting
Lights, Front FogPkg
Mandatory
153Bracket, Front License PlateN/C
422Emission Equipment (CA Only)N/C
428High Altitude Principal Use (Required for areas over 4,000 feet elevation.)
Requires 3.55 Axle Ratio
N/C
Other
16GCarpet/Floor Mat Delete (Limited Production Option.)
Includes Vinyl Floor Covering
$-43$-50
Paint
Paint, Clearcoat Metallic
Requires Clearcoat Metallic True Blue
or Clearcoat Metallic Dark Shadow Grey
or Clearcoat Metallic Dark Highland Green
or Clearcoat Metallic Burgundy Red
or Clearcoat Metallic Arizona Beige
or Clearcoat Metallic Estate Green
N/C
954Paint, Two Tone (Chestnut, Charcoal Blue, and Estate Green two-tone color combinations are only available with the King Ranch Package.)
Requires Two Tone Charcoal Blue/Arizona Beige
or Two Tone Black/Silver
or Two Tone Burgundy Red/Arizona Beige
or Two Tone Estate Green/Arizona Beige
or Two Tone Bright Red/Arizona Beige
or Two Tone Bright Red/Silver
or Two Tone Chestnut/Arizona Beige
or Two Tone Oxford White/Silver
or Two Tone Oxford White/Arizona Beige
or Two Tone Black/Arizona Beige
or Two Tone Dark Highland Green/Silver
or Two Tone Burgundy Red/Silver
or Two Tone True Blue/Arizona Beige
or Two Tone Dark Shadow Grey/Silver
or Two Tone Dark Highland Green/Arizona Beige
or Two Tone True Blue/Silver
$192$225
Seats
Seat, King Ranch Leather Captain's ChairsPkg
HSeat, Leather Captain's Chairs
Includes Storage with Armrest Console
$417$490
90HSeats, Heated$208$245
Sound
Compact Disc Changer, 6-DiscPkg
58XRadio, AM/FM ETR CDX6 Stereo with Digital Clock
Includes 6-Disc Compact Disc Changer
$192$225
Suspension
Shock Absorbers, Heavy DutyPkg
Towing
Trailer Harness, 7-WirePkg
Wheels
Wheels, 17-inch 10-Spoke Painted AluminumPkg
ABBREVIATION KEY
GrpNot available for individual purchaseRetSuggested retail price
StdStandard equipment for this modelDlrDealer installed
OptOptional equipmentN/CNo charge
N/RStatus not provided by manufacturerN/ANot available
PkgAvailable as part of option packagePIOPort Installed Option
Package Components
There is no package component information available for this vehicle.

The F150 SuperCab 2WD returns for the 2003 model year available in six models: XL, XLT, and Lariat in either Styleside or Flareside. Available option groups include the all-new Heritage Edition and the King Ranch package. In addition to a unique two-tone exterior color scheme, the Heritage Edition includes numerous feature upgrades such as 17-inch aluminum wheels and chrome side-step tubes. The King Ranch package, available on Lariat Flareside models, upgrades the F150 by adding heated leather seats, a six-disc CD changer, embroidered floor mats, and illuminated visor vanity mirrors. The exterior of the King Ranch F150 features lower tape stripes, lighted running boards, 17- inch aluminum wheels, and two-tone paint with a raised cutline.

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

Manufacturer Recall Number

07V078000

Model Affected

F-150

Units Affected

155,584

Defect

ON CERTAIN TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH SPEED CONTROL, GASOLINE OR NATURAL GAS ENGINES, THE SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH MAY OVERHEAT.

Consequences

OVERHEATING COULD RESULT IN SMOKE, BURN, OR AN UNDERHOOD FIRE.

Corrective Action

DEALERS WILL INSTALL A FUSED WIRING HARNESS INTO THE SPEED CONTROL SYSTEM FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 12, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-392-3673. (NOTE: ALSO SEE RECALLS 05V017, 05V388, AND 06V286)

Notes

OWNERS WHO DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT THE MANUFACTURER.

 

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

Manufacturer Recall Number

06E067000

Model Affected

F150

Units Affected

19,413

Defect

CERTAIN MAXZONE HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLIES, DEPO BRAND, P/NOS. 331-1129L-ASN AND 331-1129R-ASN, SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR THE ABOVE LISTED PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE PHOTOMETRIC REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.

Consequences

DECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

Corrective Action

MAXZONE WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER REIMBURSEMENT FOR ANY NONCOMPLIANT HEADLIGHTS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 28, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MAXZONE AT 909-822-3288.

Notes

OWNERS WHO DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT THE MANUFACTURER.

 

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

Manufacturer Recall Number

06E056000

Model Affected

F-150

Units Affected

58,640

Defect

CERTAIN AFTERMARKET FUEL FILTERS SOLD UNDER THE PUROLATOR BRAND NAME, P/N F65277, SHIPPED FROM JANUARY 16 THROUGH JUNE 2, 2006, FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LISTED PASSENGER VEHICLES. DUE TO INCORRECT DESIGN, THE QUICK CONNECTORS MAY NOT FULLY SEAT WITH THE TUBE INTERFACE, EVEN THOUGH THE PERSON MAKING THE CONNECTION MAY BELIEVE THAT THE QUICK CONNECTOR IS FULLY ATTACHED.

Consequences

FAILURE OF THIS CONNECTION COULD LEAD TO FUEL SPILLAGE AND, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, A FIRE COULD OCCUR.

Corrective Action

UFI WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE FILTERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 4, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT UFI FILTERS USA AT 800-230-5876.

Notes

OWNERS WHO DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT THE MANUFACTURER.

 

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

Manufacturer Recall Number

06E052000

Model Affected

F150

Units Affected

14,616

Defect

CERTAIN EAGLE EYES HEADLAMPS, P/NOS. FR208-B101R, FR208-B101L, FR208-B001R, AND FR208-B001L, SOLD FOR USE AS REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT FOR THE PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE PHOTOMETRIC REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.

Consequences

DECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

Corrective Action

SABRY LEE WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER FULL CREDIT FOR ANY NONCOMPLIANT HEADLAMP. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON JUNE 14, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SABRY LEE ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE AT 1-866-467-2279.

Notes

OWNERS WHO DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT THE MANUFACTURER.

 

EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL

Manufacturer Recall Number

07E066000

Model Affected

F150

Units Affected

175

Defect

CERTAIN CEQUENT 90 DEGREE 7-WAY RIGHT ANGLE ADAPTORS SOLD BY DISTRIBUTORS IN TOW PACKAGES FOR AFTERMARKET SALES TO TOW 5TH WHEEL RV TRAVEL TRAILERS. DUE TO INCORRECT WIRING OF THE HARNESS, THE TRAILER LIGHTS MAY NOT OPERATE PROPERLY.

Consequences

IF THE TRAILER LIGHTS ARE NOT WORKING PROPERLY, A VEHICLE CRASH CAN OCCUR.

Corrective Action

ALL OF THE DEFECTIVE TOW PACKAGES ARE STILL AT THE DISTRIBUTOR LEVEL AND HAVE NOT BEEN SOLD TO ANY CONSUMERS.

Notes

OWNERS WHO DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT THE MANUFACTURER.