2003 ford f250 super duty 6.0l power stroke. I have had this truck for 2 years it just seems to be a never ending issue. I have had the computer reflashed 3 times, 3 fuel injectors replaced ect ect ect. Most recently I have had problems with the coolant blowing out of the tank it has broke my air restriction gauge 2 times, after repeated complaints to the dealer of this issue they return the truck to me saying there is not any problems with the coolant system, then why is there a stain under my hood from coolant? This happens more often during towing however it is only a 7000lb trailer? My egt's are not high? Now this week the truck has started to surge idle up to 1200-1300 rpms for no reason and sometimes stall? What are my options! Its an expensive truck and I cant keep sending it to the shop every few months for problems. 100 dollar deductibles get expensive!!!! Will someone please help I know its not the ford mechanics faults they are more than likely sick off this truck also, thanks.
2003 Ford F-250 SD engine complaints
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Dt: a shift cable broke on june 5, 2005. Contacted the dealer, they fixed it. Had several issues with the truck but this one was the bad one. The dealer gave no idication why it broke. Also, they had to pull out the motor because of an oil leak. Took the vehicle to dealer again because an emergcey light came on. Spoke with the service manager all he could say was that it happened to a couple of them.
My computer was "re-flashed" in january by a local ford dealership (mike fitzpatrick). Since then my truck has very little power during the first few minutes of start-up. This is the most noticable during the first start-up of the day, but does happen periodically throughout the day. The ford dealership has done very little to correct the issues. I have contacted ford directly and they did respond, but the local service manager told them it was fixed and have heard no follow-up from ford. A ford engineer has been requested to insepct the problem, but for 7 months no ford engineer has looked at my truck!
The vehicle would lose power steering when applying the brakes. The power steering would return after letting off the brakes. The vehicle had been to the dealer on three separate occasions. The dealer changed various parts and the problem recurred. *ak the hydro boost was not operating properly and the engine had an oil leak due to the glow plug boss bar orings. *sc
2003 f-250 super duty 4x4 gas. 46,000 miles. Found 2 broken exhaust manifold studs on passenger side of engine. While investigating exhaust leak also found 2 front ball joints bad. Ford states that it is out of warranty and that it is normal wear and tear. I find this unacceptable. This vehicle was purchased less than 3 years ago. Most of the miles are traveling between texas and pa. This is a 3/4 ton super duty truck. Ford needs to stand behind their product.
Ford f 250 safety issue. *bf the pedal displayed a dead pedal when the vehicle was first started, there would be a three second pause condition. Ford was unable to fix this condition. *sc
Purchased 2003 f-250 sd with 6.0l diesel engine in june 2003. To date, vehicle has been to ford service six (6) times -- all related to the engine. The first time, we were travelling down interstate at 70 MPH when truck hesitated and died. We were unable to restart the truck and had to coast to next exit and into a service station. We were told the PCM (power control module - brains of the engine) failed. Since then, the truck's service engine soon light has come on and each time ford service attributes the problem to different parts of the engine - go figure. This has all taken place before even having the truck for one year!!
Pilot injection deactivated without prior concent.
Power booster for power steering coolant leaks, blown turbo charger.
I paid cash for a 2003 6.0 ltr f250, and I have had it in the shop 7 times. I is having performance problems, starting problems, and getting poor gas mileage. The dealership and ford will not take the truck back. This truck is a danger on the road. It needs to be recalled, and taken off the street until ford fixes the problem.
Truck running rough. Has problems starting. Gets poor gas mileage.
I purchashed the 6 liter 2003 250 truck in may of 2003, and nothing but a nightmare ever since. It has already had a cracked exhaust manifold which was causing poisonous fumes to enter the cab, the dealer fixed it and said it happens. Well it only had 5,918 miles on it. I bought this new truck so I wouldn't have to be taking it to be fixed all the time. Well since that day in may the truck has been in the shop 3 times for no power, poor gas milage, surging and bucking while in the tow / haul feature. And all they do is re-program it and say that is the problem. Well I disagree and I feel this truck is unsafe and is a time bomb waiting to happen. I feel that someone needs to start a class action lawsuit against ford or they need to step up and stand behind their supposed quality and make the customers happy and safe. Henry ford would be disgusted if he were alive today,that whoever is the careless individuals in charge are allowing this truck to remain on the road. Does ford need another firestone on their hands before they see what is going on . I sure hope that someone doesn't lose a family member before something is done. I can say that I will never purchase a new ford vehicle again please someone help us, before its to late. Thank you.
Intermittently while driving at any speed and without any warning vehicle suddenly accelerated. Also, had brake problems. Dealership inspected vehicle several times, but could not duplicate or correct the problem. *ak erratic acceleration and surging, oil on bell housing and smoking. Vehicle acts like it doesn't know when to accelerate or shift gears. Consumer met with an engineer from ford and said that they're aware of the problem, and informed the consumer that they're working on a new software to remedy the problem. When vehicle made another sudden acceleration, dealer said that it was the egr valve and oil was coming from the cam position sensor. Cam sensor and egr valve were replaced. However, vehicle still posses problem with acceleration on vehicle.
I have had rough idle problems since I bought the truck new. This was the first diesel vehicle I have ever owned so in the beginning I thought it was normal, but it kept getting worse. I purchased the truck in april 2003. I have had hard shifting since I bought it. When I back the truck up and then shift into drive it will slam into gear as a vehicle with no transmission fluid reacts. There was a dangerous hesitation when crossing traffic and sometimes the truck would have a 3-5 second stall. It has blown white smoke more recently and would not kick down into passing gear on the freeway. I have had the truck in for service several times and the last time they told me that they had no fix at that time. I just got off the phone with a customer service manager and she tells me that the fix will raise the noise level up 5 decibels. This will make the truck louder than it was when it was sold to me. I purchased this truck because of the power and how quiet it was. Now it will get louder? I requested that ford buy the vehicle back and they want to fix the problem first! Even though it will be louder. This is not acceptable but I have no choice. I have my receipts but didn't find out how much the repairs have cost all together, but ford has not charged me anything... Yet
On going problems will stall at highway speeds can't pull across intersection loss of power trans will shift or not steering all over road smokes baddly when started
Oil leak
Oil leak.
When the consumer first starts the vehicle, during the first few miles the vehicle is very sluggish. The vehicle had several near misses due to this sluggishness. This has happened on many occasions while driving at any speed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who informed the consumer that the sluggishness was normal. The manufacturer is aware of the problem.
The truck stalls without warning while driving. When this occur, the truck loses all power, including brakes and steering. This has resulted in two accidents. In one of the accidents, the truck went into a ditch and the air bags failed to deploy upon impact. The occupants sustained minor injuries. The dealership performed a diagnostic test, but no failure code was found. The manufacture is providing no assistance in this matter.
Vehicle's motor stopped running in traffic, causing loss of power assist on steering and brakes.
Vehicle sometimes surges at a stop light by 250-300 RPM. Vehicle stalls on road and bucks at 55 and 70 mile area before this happens. One day vehicle sounded like all the lifters were stuck. Sounded like metal parts flying together coming from engine. Rough idle and smokes at times. Gas gauge sometimes sticks on full for 50-60 miles then falls to 3/4 or less. Sometimes no power and then at times with power. Mileage fell from 16.9 city to 12.5 to 13.2. Rpm needle 1,500 to 2,500 without engine surging. This vehicle has been in the shop 7 times with only 5,000 miles. Engineer drove it 50 miles and said "no problems."
When turning in either direction vehicle stalled without warning. The cause of the problem has not been determined.
I recently purchased a 2003 ford super duty with a 6.0l diesel, I now have 6100 miles on it, I took the unit to my dealer at 1,100 and complained of erratic idle, low fuel mileage, 18 on the highway, 15 in town, cold start hesitation while accelerating and the air filter indicator was broken, they had my truck for 6 hours, which wasn't the problem, I was told there is some software issues in the PCM, and they were working on it, I called ford cac (customer assistance center), I was told the same, I was advised if it was a component issue that ford would extend the warranty on that part, I said no way, I wanted the part changed even if there was after a problem if my truck was out of warranty. I then received a phone call from the district rep up in north carolina, I told him what was going on, he said he was a policy/complaint person and was not in the technical side of things, I now have 6100 miles on the truck and still no change, I sent a email to the ford cac, 5 days ago with no response. I'm going to call the cac again and the dealer. If this is fords idea of customer service they should re-think it.
I own a new 2003 ford f-250 with a 6.0 liter diesel engine. On intermittent and unpredictable occasions, the engine will not accelerate when the accelerator pedal is pushed down. These occasions are totally unpredictable, and have almost caused me to be in a number of accidents. Repeated attempts by ford motor company to fix the problem have been unsuccessful. I have repeatedly been told by ford motor company customer service that they are fully aware of the problem, and have their engineers "working around the clock" on the matter. They have refused to provide me with another comparable vehicle, or reimburse me for the loss of use of the vehicle. This vehicle is an accident waiting to happen, and ford will do nothing about it, except to tell me that they are working on it.
Driving 70mph truck dies . Engine has less than 10000 miles . Frequently pull 8000 lb trailer,boat and other equipment . Serios concerns about losing power bakes and power steering with engine dying.dealer has changed icp sensor twice in a 300 mile span.have read about this beeing a widespread problem with the new 6.0 powerstroke engine.
Purchased a 2003 f250 super duty 6.0 l diesel in april 2003. It has been in the shop 4 times in which fuel injectors were replaced and reprogrammed. We have been told by the dealer they do not have any fixes for the rough idle, loss of power, occasional acceleration (for no reason). Our truck is used on a ranch. We are often hauling horse, pulling water tanks over a wide variety of terrain. The problems are becoming life threatening to my husband as well as our livestock. We depend on this truck for our livelihood. Regardless of how bad it runs we can not let it sit in the shop- cattle will starve. Complained to the ford customer relations, they had the regional rep call, she ask if we would accept a goodwill $ in the amount of 1 month payment and said we could expect a fix july 31,2003. I told her I would accept $ as long as she understood it was not shut up $ and the truck would be fixed. She said it was $ to compensate for some of the problems we have already experienced in time lost. The dealer still has no new information to fix the truck but told us to bring it back in and they would look at it again. In the mean time I have been trying to get back in touch with ford regional rep, andre chidder(not sure about the spelling) no luck, ford customer relations said they could not contact her again on my behalf because they have done that once and can;t reopen my case. (no one told me my case was closed) I found a number for her in the internet and will try again. This truck is dangerous and should be recalled ...now failure are daily, dates vary since purchase date.
My truck is a 2003 ford f250 with the 6.0 diesel and a 6 speed manual transmission. The problem is in starting out from a dead stop. The truck is so sluggish I have been almost hit in crossroads many times!!!! You don't know from time to time if you will have enough power to pull out!!!!!!! There are days I could push it through an intersection faster than I will move under it's own power. Also when pulling my camper there was 2 occasions where I had to put the truck in 4 wheel drive low to start the load up an exit ramp and then stop at the top to take it out of low range to gain speed thus hindering traffic!!! Please look into this! There are many names I can give you from folks having the same problem all have the 6.0 diesel.
New 2003 f-250 6.0 diesel ford with 412 miles just lost power on the freeway at 70mph...very dangerous situation with no steering or power brakes...from all the webs site about these truck I can see that I am not the only one with this problem...act now before someone is killed driving this truck...
At high altitudes the 6.0 liter diesel will need 15-20 minutes to warm up before it will go anywhere. If I try to drive truck before that, it will spit sputter and die. I hope I am never in a hurry or have an emergency. Temperature does not seem to affect this, it happens daily no matter what temp is. No fatalities yet, I work construction, if someone on my job gets hurt they may die waiting for truck to warm up.
The valve that measures restriction on the air intake prior to the air filter has broken apart twice. This was spontaneous while driving.(air filter restriction gauge).
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