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U3003 on FORD FUSION

Severity
Medium
NHTSA Reports
3
Most Affected
2010, 2013, 2014

What U3003 Means on Your FORD FUSION

Real FORD FUSION Owner Reports (Source: NHTSA Complaints Database)

"The electric power steering stopped working in august 2014 while i was driving the vehicle. self test showed codes c1277, u3003, b1c83, b10af, p0606b, c100b. i had to pay to have it replaced at the ford dealership."

— 2010 FORD FUSION owner • STEERING • Filed 08/13/2014

"The engine makes a very loud ticking and whirring sound, there are also quite a few electrical components that will not communicate with the PCM causing errors on the vehicle code such as a switch component failure U2002-96 Battery voltage circuit below and above threshold U3003-16 and U3003-17, ele"

— 2013 FORD FUSION owner • POWER TRAIN,ENGINE,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE • Filed 02/06/2024

"Complete electrical power failure due to persistent drain on battery. after jumpstart, car was operational; however, there is intermittent failure when the car is not in use for 24 hours. intermittent hard fault with dtc p0887 in sobdmc (secondary on board diagnostics model c)."

— 2014 FORD FUSION owner • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM • Filed 12/13/2016

Data from NHTSA Vehicle Complaints Database. All reports are filed by vehicle owners directly with the U.S. Department of Transportation.

Common Causes of U3003 on FORD FUSION

33.3%
33.3%
33.3%

Percentages based on NHTSA complaint component analysis for this vehicle.

Complaint Trend by Year

2010
1
2013
1
2014
1

What To Do Next

  1. 1
    Check for recalls on YOUR VIN

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  2. 2
    Get a proper diagnosis

    A code alone doesn't tell you the exact failed part. A diagnostic at a shop ($50-$150) pinpoints the root cause before you spend money on parts.

  3. 3
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U3003 on Other Vehicles

Data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (U.S. Department of Transportation) and the SAE J2012 OBD-II standard. Code definitions follow the SAE J2012 / ISO 15031-6 standard. Owner reports are filed directly with NHTSA by vehicle owners. This information is provided for educational purposes only and should not replace professional automotive diagnosis. Always consult a qualified mechanic for vehicle repair decisions.

Last updated: March 2026