2004 Ford F-250 SD: jerking or lurching

10 of the 254 complaints about the 2004 Ford F-250 SD describe jerking or lurching.

owner complaints: 10
of this car's complaints: 4%
typical mileage: 10,700
recalls: 0

Is there a fix? 16 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below

Jerking or lurching by model year

2024
2
2022
8
2021
2
2020
14
2019
16
2018
7
2017
16
2015
5
2014
1
2011
2
2010
1
2008
2
2007
1
2006
3
2005
3
2004
10
2003
4
2001
4
2000
2
1999
1
1997
1

What owners say

Filed Apr 11, 2014 · Engine · 80,000 miles · OH

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 ford f-250 sd. The contact stated that while driving various speeds, the vehicle jerked violently. The failure occurred intermittently when the vehicle was idling or coming to a stop. Additionally, the engine stalled but was able to restart seconds later. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer and they were unable to locate a problem. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 80,000.

Filed Jul 6, 2011 · Electrical · 81,240 miles · NV

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 ford f-250 super duty. The contact stated that the fuel injection control module was malfunctioning, causing the vehicle to jerk abruptly when initially started. After starting, the vehicle would sporadically stall. The dealer was contacted and advised that that vehicle was not included in the federal safety agency campaign id number: 05v270000 (electrical system: wiring). The manufacturer was contacted but offered no assistance. The failure mileage was 81,240.

Filed Aug 25, 2007 · Engine · 48,600 miles · FL · crash

Engine surges and will increase speed by 700 rpms with no contact to pedal. Taken to dealership several times numerous recalls and repairs to wireharness and erg valve have not cured problem. Vehicle lurched forward while being parked bumper striking light pole minor damage.

Filed Sep 20, 2005 · Acceleration, Engine · 9,000 miles · CA

1.) we were driving in the pet smart parking lot and the vehicle lurched forward on it"s own and almost ran over a lady and her little dog! I had to slam on the brakes and shut it off! 2.) vehicle will stall and accelerate without warning. Very scary and dangerous!! 3.) three trips to the dealer and it still has not been repaired.

Filed Aug 12, 2005 · Electrical · MA · crash

Dt: the contact owns a 2004 ford f250 super duty diesel. While sitting in a drive trough vehicle lurched forward and it hit a building and the car in front with three small children in the back, doing excessive damage to the vehicle. The contact received the federal safety agency recall 05v27000. The vehicle was taken to the dealership for repairs the day before the accident and they did not have the parts available to do recall repairs.they told him to come back in about a week. In the recall letter it stated that these vehicles were unsafe to drive and they will provide a rental car if needed. At the dealership they never mentioned to the contact anything about a rental car.

Filed May 16, 2005 · Acceleration, Engine · 1,500 miles · CA

Dt; ever since consumer bought ford f250 it jerks or bucks forward when at a stop or driving slow. Dealer basically say if they can't duplicate the problem it is hard for them to fix it. This happens intermittently. It may do this and stop then it will begin again. The most recent episode was last week. Consumer called service dept as it was happening, and was told to bring the vehicle in and they would take care of it. Actually had to put in neutral for safety because it does this as if the vehicle were stalling and lurches forward even with foot on brake.

Filed Apr 14, 2005 · Fuel system · 10,700 miles · TX

My 2004 ford f250 super duty crew-cab truck accelerates and decelerates spontaneously on its own while I am driving at a uniform speed. This can persist for a number of miles before abating. The engine just begins to rev up and then down for no apparent reason. When stopped at a traffic light, with my foot only on the brake, the truck suddenly accelerates and lurches forward. I tried putting it in park while at the traffic light, but it died when I did so. The truck is used for trail fcor two large horses, and should it spontaneously accelerate or completely stop while trailering on the freeway, the results could be disastrous. This significant safety issue is what prompts my complaint to the federal safety agency. We took the truck to our ford dealership mechanic, and he said that ford has had a number of similar complaints.

Filed Feb 16, 2005 · Engine · TX

2004 ford truck f super duty pk, notice of claim (dtpa). *bf the truck does not idle consistently. When the engine is hot the truck lurches forward. The truck has been taken to the dealer. The dealer indicated that there have been significant problem with the engine on that model and that the bugs are still not worked out.

Filed Jan 13, 2005 · Engine · 4,000 miles · TX

Engine revs up at idle and bogging while in motion and when stopping and making turns. Also, the vehicle intermittently lurches (jumps) forward at idle over powering the brakes. Then the vehicle will die completely, leaving me stuck in an intersection. This is a serious safety issue, could cause a major accident! I have had it in the ford dealers service department 3 different times and the dealer was unable to duplicate the problem.

Filed Nov 2, 2004 · Acceleration, Engine · 2,000 miles · FL

The vehicle stalled at various speeds of 0-15 MPH. This condition occurred during stopping or making turns. The vehicle has been to the dealer on four separate occasions. On each occasion the dealer was unable to duplicate the problem. Also, intermittently the vehicle commenced to lurch forward at high speed while the brakes were being applied. The dealer was unable to duplicate this issue as well.