2003 Ford E550: sudden loss of power

Filed Sep 25, 2007 · Fuel system · PA

In reference to our 2003 ford f-550 diesel dump truck. The first documented occurrence the problem of loss of power while on the road and running was back in 2005. The problem was finally properly diagnosed on 9/13/07 by mccafferty ford. The problem was that the lining of the fuel tank was flaking away and clogging the fuel lines, fuel pump and filter. Ford's reason for this happening was that 5% or more of biodiesel was used in the tank. After much research we have found that just about all of our fuel purchased for this vehicle was manufactured by either exxon or sunoco. We have been able to obtain statements from both exxon and sunoco that determine undeniably that there is no chance any biodiesel was purchased from them. Beyond those statements, sunoco has offered to not only test the fuel we saved from the tank, but will also run tests on every station we purchased from and go to their board and attorneys on our behalf with this issue. Mccafferty ford has also shown their support of us, just in order to keep us happy as their customer, has credited us back half of the repair costs. These tanks are obviously faulty for some reason other than the use of biodiesel in them. Customer care specialist in the escalated department told us that mccafferty ford stated that there was proof of the fact that there was 5% or more of bio diesel used and that was the sole basis of ford?s denial. No one at mccafferty made that statement to anyone. Nor is there any proof of such. And, mccafferty stated that they have addressed this same issue with ford 6 or 7 times prior to our issue and that ford has been ?very uncooperative?. We can substantiate the fact that no biodiesel was ever put in this truck and she has the ability to account for, support the make-up of, and obtain documentation on every drop of fuel ever put in this truck.

Filed Oct 31, 2005 · Engine · 38,500 miles · WA

The cold air tube to the turbo blew loose on a uphill pull. I experienced a severe loss of power and lots of black smoke. I am pulling a 5th wheel trailer and had this been on a mountain pass I feel I could have lost control, thus resulting in a deadly accident. Country ford at las vegas re-attached the hose b ut gave no guarantee that it would not happen again. I believe ford should re-engineer the tube with a more severe flange that could be better secured.

Filed Jul 25, 2005 · Electrical, Fuel system · VA

Two years of repairs including the loss of power, brake issues, injectors repalced on these trucks, stalling while in operation, electrical problems,oil pressure problems,water in gas in all trucks several times, replacing batteries on a constant basis,won't start,relay issues, blown headgaskits and when repaired the truck continued to leak oil and darlington raceway ford said the head was warpped.

Filed Nov 15, 2004 · Engine · 41,500 miles · SC

2003 ford f250 6.0 diesel, the hose between the tubro and the intercooler is blowing off. This results in a loss of power and if the clamp cuts the belt it will result in the failure in the power steering and power braking systems. Ford has a upgrade hose kit (5c3z*6c646*aa) for $100.00 if the truck has more than 36000 miles.mine has 41000. The hose failed on interstate 26 as I was pulling my 29' travel trailer up a 6% grade at the saluda mountains, after the hose failure I was only able to proceed at 20mph, not good on a interstate with trucks going by at 60-70mph. Ford motor co. Customer assistance dept. Stated this problem was a engineering problem not a warranty issue.both the dealers, the dealer that sold me the truck and the one which repaired it said it was a common problem with the 6.0 engine) , therefore there is no recall, only a upgrade kit after failure. I feel I should have been notified of this problem before failure and the part should have been replace at no charge. During regular service, I have 41000 miles on my truck.the selling dealer is the only servicer. This sudden loss of power in high speed traffic can cause someone pulling a loaded truck to be rear ended, would be bad in my case with a 29' trailer and a f-250 truck scattered on the interstate.

Filed Feb 2, 2004 · Electrical · 14,400 miles · OH

11/20/03 and 01/28/04. Ford f150. 4.6l engine. Total lost of engine power over a period of several seconds after 3 - 8 miles of driving after startup. Speed was approximately 35-40 MPH. Idle drops to 500 RPM, recovers, drops, recovers and all is again well. No diagnostic codes created.

Filed Sep 22, 2003 · Fuel system · 2,500 miles · LA

Fuel injection problems with ford 6.0 power stroke diesel engine, defective injectors installed on early production models prior to 05/03, injectors leak, break, bad o-rings. Ford pulled from inventory, but built hundreds, or thousands of vehicles with the defective parts. Mine broke at 2500 miles, leaked over 7 quarts diesel fuel into oil, seized turbo charger, vehicle lost power in traffic without warning. Ford only replaced one injector, the remaining injectors are of the same design, and will ultimately fail, I am afraid to drive away from home. I purchased truck, 2003 f-250 for cross country trips. This is a massive cover-up by ford, the ford technicians don't know what to tell customers. There are new injectors in ford inventory, but they won't replace until it breaks,or engine seizes, or your warranty expires and you are stuck with a $3,000 repair bill or more. Please help. I have researched internet. Www.flatratetech.com is ford technician website, they know what is going on, but ford won't help. Thank you.

Filed Aug 9, 2003 · Engine, Tires · 18,300 miles · NY

Since may 2nd, 2003 have had farm truck, f550 6.0 liter diesel 4x4 cab & chassis, into dealer six (6) times for a problem with 6.0 liter diesel motor, have asked twice to fix leaking transmission/transfer case and have complained once about severe front end shake (to which no responce was made and after discovering ford had installed drive position only tires on front axle, replacement was made with proper steering tires). Truck used for long distance transportation of hay, straw, cattle and machinery. Engine since having 2,000 miles has rough idle, excessive smoking, engine miss (skip) under load or idling, poor fuel economy. On august 1st, 2003 the engine lost power, a short while later stalled, while under load and on a major interstate. This caused significant loss of braking capacity on the pulling unit, with a heavier load or on a grade this could have been serious. Able to get on shoulder, truck re-started proceeded with caution to next ramp engine stalled again coming down ramp same braking problem. This time it appears that a number of fuel injectors failed dumping fuel into crank case, 11 extra quarts, metal shavings in pan and destroying the turbo. (drop down menu for vehicle information only shows option of e550 this is a f550.)