- The problem
- On certain vans equipped with sure-lok wheelchair securement systems, the sprocket teeth of the retractor assembly is out of alignment.
- The risk
- In the event of a vehicle crash, the wheelchair may not be adequately secured possibly resulting in injuries to a wheelchair occupant.
- The fix
- Dealers will inspect and replace the wheelchair securement retractors as necessary. Sure-lok will handle the repairs for this campaign. Owners should contact sure-lock at 1-908-231-1804 or mobilityworks at 1-800-769-8267.
Vehicle safety record
2003 Mobilityworks Ford E150 Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 2003 Mobilityworks Ford E150 with NHTSA. It is covered by 2 recalls, the latest in November 2004 for the equipment adaptive / mobility. For comparison, the 2002 has 0.
NHTSA data checked
CAbout as many problems as a typical Ford E150 year, for its age
#427 most complained-about 2003 vehicle
- Complaints
- 1
- Recalls
- 2
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
2003 Mobilityworks Ford E150 recalls 2
Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do
- The problem
- On certain adaptive vehicles, the fiberglass raised roofs may not have been properly installed.
- The risk
- Separation of the fiberglass raised roof from the vehicle while the vehicle is in motion could result, increasing the risk of a crash.
- The fix
- Mobilityworks will inspect and repair the affected vehicles. Owner notification began on may 10, 2004. Owners should contact mobilityworks at 1-800-769-8267.
What owners say
Be the first Ford E150 owner to share.
Problems or none - your experience is exactly what the next buyer is looking for. Write it now
1 complaints about the 2003 Mobilityworks Ford E150
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
To whom it may concern, i recently purchased a 2003 ford econoline e150 vin# [[redacted]] . from a private party in the state of michigan, im am being refused insurance because the van is coming up as incomplete , the van was sent and finished by Elk automotive Inc , on [[redacted]] MPV #[[redacted]] they company that manufactured it ,gave it the same vin # [[redacted]] with completion date as [[redacted]] the identification sticker from Elk automotive is on the door jam and has been dot approved, i have...
Read the full complaint
the michigan title in my name , it says nothing about incomplete on title, but NHTSA website keeps popping up incomplete and my insurance provider wont insure it please contact me or help please. my name is [[redacted]] , [[redacted]] or by phone is [[redacted]] or, my email is : [[redacted]] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
Mobilityworks Ford E150: every year compared
All Ford E150 yearsQuestions about the 2003 Mobilityworks Ford E150
Does the 2003 Mobilityworks Ford E150 have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2003 Mobilityworks Ford E150: equipment adaptive / mobility (November 2004); roof and pillars (May 2004). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
How many complaints has the 2003 Mobilityworks Ford E150 had?
1 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on February 12, 2025 and the latest on February 12, 2025. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 2003 Mobilityworks Ford E150 a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 44 out of 100 (grade C: about as many problems as a typical Mobilityworks Ford E150 year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
What should I do if my 2003 Mobilityworks Ford E150 has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data