2003 Ford F-250 SD electrical problems

Filed Jun 1, 2016 · Electrical · 160,000 miles · KY · fire

I have had several problems with the spark plugs blowing out of motor and breaking coil causing it too leak fuel vapors out possibly causing a fire this has happened several times. Three different certified mechanics have advised this is caused to defect in the aluminum heads from factory not having enough threads causing the spark plug to blow out. Possibly causing injury or fire. This issue needs addressed as it is a safety concern. We had a small engine fire causing slight damage to engine compartment that had to be repaired.

Filed Sep 20, 2011 · Electrical, Transmission · 160,000 miles · KS

Truck began blowing fuse #45, resulting in a loss of instruments and no throttle activation available. Seems to occur most often when turning left, and/or when shifting from park or reverse into drive, or drive into reverse or park. Has resulted in a loss of power in all of the above situations, with the engine only idling. If this occurs while heading uphill, vehicle will not move. Internet search reveals this seems to be a fairly common problem, and is due to insulation being rubbed off part of the wiring harness that runs through the steering column. Same research indicates ford changed the routing of the wiring harness in late 2003. I believe this situation should be repaired free of charge by ford.

Filed Aug 7, 2009 · Electrical, Engine · 61,000 miles · TX

Tl*the contact owns a 2003 ford f250 super duty. While driving 15 MPH, the check engine light illuminated in the vehicle. Shortly after, he noticed that the vehicle barely accelerated while pulling out of a parking space. The vehicle would also stall at low speeds. Once he restarted the engine, the vehicle would operate normally. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer and they stated that they would diagnose the failure. The dealer stated that the vehicle needed a new injection control pressure sensor module (icp) installed in the vehicle. Through research, he found the federal safety agency campaign id number 05v270000, the federal safety agency action number ea05003 (electrical system:wiring). In 2004, a 2004 engine was placed in the vehicle. He believes that the vehicle was experiencing the same defect because it had a 2004 engine. The manufacturer stated that his VIN was not included in the recall. The VIN was unknown. The current and failure mileages were 61,000. Updated 08/31/09 *bf updated 09/03/09.

Filed Jun 3, 2006 · Electrical, Engine · 67,000 miles · MD

Failed cps (cam position sensor).

Filed May 16, 2006 · Electrical · NC

Cps failure on a ford f250 7.3 l truck truck started cutting off while driving with no warning.

Filed Mar 21, 2006 · Electrical, Engine · 53,000 miles · MD

I own a 2003 ford f-250 super duty with a 7.3 litre diesel engine. I came over a hill and was faced with stopped traffic. I had a load in the truck bed making the truck heavier. The truck stalled and my power braking was lost. I had to steer into the medium curb in order to stop the vehicle. I came very close to hitting the rear of a small car in front of me, and she had a baby in the car. I have replaced the camshaft position sensor and the truck no longer stalls. Another name for the part is a diesel cam sensor. Many people that I know have the same problem with the same truck.

Filed Feb 28, 2005 · Electrical · AL · fire

F250 ford diesel caught fire while parked. I contacted the ford dealership and have not heard back from them as of date. The vehicle was taken to the ford dealership in tuscaloosa, al in january for repair. The dealership checked for a burning smell and said it was the fuel filter. They replaced fuel filter and a month later the truck caught fire.

Filed Jul 30, 2004 · Electrical · 50,000 miles · ID · fire

Consumer entered the vehicle but it would not start, called aaa, they arrived, opened the hood, and saw vehicle was smoking. The vehicle burned up. Manufacturer was being notified.

Filed Mar 24, 2004 · Electrical, Fuel system · 18,000 miles · MO

Extremely poor fuel economy on ford 7.3 l diesel engine. Bought vehicle new approx 1 year ago, vehicle was getting 18 miles per gallon until dec. 2003. As of jan. 2004 the vehicle mileage has been 9 miles be gallon. Vehicle has loss of power and has been in the dealer repair shop for this problem. Ford diagnostic say there is not a problem with the engine. If anything, a diesel engine should get better mileage as it is broken in. Current vehicle mileage is approx. 25500 miles. This vehicle has been regularly serviced, oil change, filter, air filter, fuel filter every 3000 to 4000 miles and has been to the same dealership for the same complaint two times before without correction.

Filed Jan 15, 2004 · Electrical · 7,800 miles · MN · fire

Went to start truck , starter turned slowly, truck would not start. Tried again, same results, but with the smell of an electrical fire accompanied by a fair amount of smoke emanating from under the hood at the rear on the passenger side. Further investigation found that the fire it self extinguished. Damage unknown at this time. Truck towed to dealer.