2001 Ford F-250 SD: sudden loss of power

Filed Nov 23, 2018 · Engine, Steering · 157,000 miles · TX

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 ford f-250 sd. While driving approximately 40 MPH, the vehicle lost power and the steering wheel seized. In addition, the check engine indicator illuminated. The dealer (tomball ford, 22702 tomball pkwy, tomball, tx 77375, (281) 378-3160) was contacted, but did not receive authorization from the contact to diagnose the vehicle. An independent mechanic diagnosed that the high volume oil pump needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified. The VIN was not available. The approximate failure mileage was 157,000.

Filed Jan 9, 2015 · Engine, Fuel system · 23,000 miles · MI · crash

The 2001 f250 I own has always stalled at any given time. Ford recalled the cam position sensor, I had already changed it just before recall then they did again. That never stopped it from stalling, it also doesn't read when you sometimes go to take off. I've changed (throttle switch) that did nothing. All of its mishaps has cased thousands of dollars in repair. Always broke down and can't make money when it's impossible to drive truck time after time. I have been in several close call accidents, when I lose powersteering and almost have crashed into cars. I figured out the fuel tank flaking off inside the tank could be the cause. The truck gets terrible fuel mileage when this happens costing a fortune in wasted diesel fumes. That have been know to cause brain cancer, also the amount of pollution from not running proper. I am no fan of ford's repair shop when they tell you in 1983 to my father that his almost brand new diesel needs new (spark plugs) when diesel do not even have them. I own this 2001 diesel for a long time now for a landscaping and snowplowing that is out of business. It is embarrassing for it to stall, rev up slipping transmission, harming whole drive train. Never knowing when I'm could be stranded in northern michigan. I have had one thing after another with the ford I own. I have seen a lot of same problems people are complaining about. Sounds like ford has done good at covering up problem by not telling us if they knew. I thought the fuel problem came from gas stations. Only thing helped me was mostly same newer station, and tried to keep it full helped. Can anyone help, these are dangerous situations when lives depend on them. I'm not sure what to do with the truck, I'd like to see it go to scrap at this time. With 277,000 not even rusted out much. It needs whole drive train again, I don't want the oily leaking, polluting junk on the road.

Filed Aug 21, 2013 · Engine · 110,000 miles · OH

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 ford f-250 sd. The contact stated that while driving 70 MPH, he heard a loud noise as the vehicle began to lose power. Upon further investigation he noticed that a spark plug had been expelled from the engine at a high rate of speed. He could also smell gasoline on the engine. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic for diagnosis and the contact was informed that there was not enough thread in the aluminum head to hold the spark plug. A heli coil was needed in order to add more threads. The contact stated that it was the second recurrence of the failure. The vehicle was repaired. The failure and current mileage was 110,000. Updated 10/17/13*lj the consumer has since sold the vehicle. Updated 10/22/13

Filed Jul 7, 2010 · Fuel system · 95,400 miles · CO

While driving home from work today during a rain storm in rush hour (I'm traveling at 10mph top), my engine suddenly lost power and sounded as if it had lost the muffler, except the sound was coming from the engine compartment. Because of the rain, it wasn't as loud as the last time it happened three years ago, but I knew what had happened thanks to my prior experience. I pulled over immediately and exited the highway. Once the rain stopped, I was sure what had happened. There is no reason for this occurring at all, but to have it happen twice! There is seriously something wrong with the design in ford's engines (mine is a 5.4 v8, f-250.) I see all the reports of the same problem on the internet and it mentions the fact that there is the possibility of engine compartment fires. When it happened to me the first time, I was told by the dealership I should be able to drive it in for service, so I did. And I did so again today, taking the backroads. Only later this evening, while researching the problem, did I discover the danger. Please apply pressure to ford to correct this problem before someone is seriously injured. And since this is a costly repair that I feel is caused by poor design, it should not be placed on the burden of ford customers who pay thousands of dollars for their vehicles in the first place.

Filed Mar 16, 2010 · Engine · 114,000 miles · IA

I own a 2001 ford f250 super duty with a 5.4l triton v-8 engine, automatic transmission, 2wd, 137 inch wheelbase, standard emission, with no aftermarket modifications and approximately 114,000 miles. I was driving at approximately 60mph when I heard a loud bang from under the hood, the engine lost power and sounded like the exhaust had come off the engine. Upon inspection, I discovered that the number 8 spark plug had blown completely out of the engine and damaged the ignition coil. The threads where the spark plug screw into the head were damaged, but repairable. I replaced the spark plug and coil. Even though there was no fire or injury in my particular case, the possibility for such is likely if this problem is systemic. When the spark plug blows out of the cylinder head, it can be done with a lot of force, which could cause injury/death, depending upon the proximity of people at the time. Also, when a spark plug comes out of the cylinder head, gas fumes released may become ignited by sparks from the coil or spark plug wires, resulting in a engine compartment fire. The old parts are available for inspection if necessary.

Filed Jan 9, 2010 · Engine, Fuel system · 58,274 miles · NJ

I was driving home friday january8th at 7:30 pm when my spark plug blew out of motor while driving, shooting fuel out of cylinder as coil was still connected and arcing on motor.I lost power and had to get to side of road I could not fix because threads of cylinder head were damaged when blowout occurred.fortunatly this happened within a couple mile of my home, if this were to occur on highway with traffic around the loss of power and potential for fire would have been very dangerous!

Filed Sep 16, 2008 · Engine · 94,500 miles · CO

On sunday, august 14, 2008 I was driving my 2001 ford f-250 with a 5.4 liter engine and I heard a loud pop which was followed by a loss of power and a noise that sounded like a large exhaust leak. When I opened the hood I noticed one of the spark plugs had blown out of the head and had broken the coil, ripped the spark plug boot and stripped the head. This is the second time in 1 1/2 years that I have had a spark plug blow out of the head. (these were two different spark plugs). This is a costly repair and many others have had the same problem. I contacted ford and they told me there was nothing they could do to help me and then tried to sell me a new vehicle instead of fixing the one I have.

Filed Sep 2, 2008 · Engine · 143,000 miles · GA

I have a 2001 ford f-250 with the triton 5.4l v8. The problem I have is the spark plugs blowing out I have had 3 total sense march. The first one happened at about 120,000 miles in march there is a slight "ticking" noise that comes from the engine then the boom from the spark plug blowing out with a sudden loss of power. The 1st to go was the number 7cylinder followed by number 1 and finally number 3 cylinders. The second and third happened about 200 miles from each other at the 143,000 mile mark this weekend. Friday august 29 the second one blew out on the interstate going normal speed with no indication of a problem. The truck was towed to wade ford in smyrna to be repaired. The truck was repaired with in several hours and I was on the road again $750 later. I was headed to florida at the time and still made the trip. On sunday the 31st the third plug blew out leaving me on the side of the road in alabama, again with no indication of a problem. This seems to be a repetitive problem that I have had, the truck has not been abused and has had regular maintenance. The engine has never been stressed or strained as tends to happen with superduty trucks. I have read a lot on the internet of the problem affecting many others around the country,many with the same order of plugs "blowing-out". The dealership does not seem to recognize the problem, and say they have never seen it happen. This is a ford problem that they are not dong anything about. Its a costly problem for the owners for a problem that they can not see coming or prevent. Is there anything that can be done?

Filed May 1, 2007 · Engine · 75,000 miles · TX

Concerning: 2001 ford f-250 7.3 diesel. Ford has pattern cam position sensor failure that causes engine to shut off while traveling at speed. This results in loss of brakes and steering. The cam position sensor in my truck failed with 75,00 miles. Ford is aware of this problem but has done nothing to rectify the cause of the failure. When the engine shuts down without warning. It's very unnerving and unsafe. Driving on a crowded roadway/freeway with sudden engine shutdown and loss of power, brakes, and steering is flat out scary and dangerous.

Filed Apr 21, 2007 · Electrical, Engine · 62,000 miles · FL

Cam shaft position sensor has failed 2 different times on a 2001 powerstroke ford f250. First time while driving through a parking lot. Second time on the road at highway speeds. Vehicle was difficult to stop and steer due to loss of power steering and power brakes.

Filed Mar 21, 2007 · Electrical · 87,000 miles · PA

I have had multiple cps failures and each time the truck died while I was driving losing power steering brakes etc. It is very dangerous and a new part should be deisgned. The part number is f7tz-12k073-a. I have replaced this sensor mutliple times and every time it is replaced the engine starts right back up.

Filed Feb 21, 2007 · Electrical, Engine · 58,000 miles · TX

I have a 2001 f250 7.3 diesel that has stalled or died usually at low speeds while trying to stop or turn a corner. Resulting in a loss of power steering and power brakes. The check engine light has never come on. I have taken it to a mechanic and was told if the check engine light was not on he could not check for a trouble code. He also said it most likely is a camshaft position sensor. I checked with ford,they want over $500.00 to replace it. The truck is now out of warranty and I don't want to spend $500.00 and that not fix the problem.