2003 Ford F-250: gas smell in the cabin

Filed Feb 3, 2022 · Engine · TX

I have been trying to get the exhaust manifold bolts replaced by several machine shops and did my own checking on the Ford F-250 Web site and everyone tells me the same thing! Ford knows about the problem but is doing nothing to correct! I have finally found a shop that will fix the broken exhaust manifold blots ! But I would like to know what ford truly knows about this problem . To get it fixed they have to replace all the bolts do to the bolts being so rusted ! Now I only have 121, + miles on my2003 and with the bolts broken it starts admitting gas fumes into the cab . I did check your site and could only find but 1 complaint , so if this is an issue with the exhaust manifold bolts braking and all the ford forums are full of complaints where are they being filed at on your site ? And I do believe it is an issue because I have spoken to 5 different shoppes and 1 ford dealer , they all say the same thing SORRY but it is your problem ! ford knows but will not do anything about it ! I am having mine put in the shop for repairs on the week of 7 Feb 2022 , now that I found someone I could afford! I had quotes from I will not do the work because it is a V10 to $1000.00 per bolt please address this ! It won’t help me but maybe it will hold ford accountable for the product !

Filed Sep 30, 2015 · Engine · 91,000 miles · PA

The truck had what sounded like valve tap going on when it was started. I thought nothing of this since truck is a 2003 but this was a change from earlier trip. I proceeded to drive the truck since no warning lights were on and power seemed fine. Going 35-40 MPH about 1 mile from home I heard what sounded like a shotgun going off and the truck began to run badly and I limped it home with windows down because of gas smell. The next day I opened the hood to see what was going on and I found cylinder #2 had blown apart the coil pack and had also ejected the spark plug from the cylinder head. Following that I took removed all other coils and plugs to find that 5 of the 8 were loose and working their way out of the threads. I believe that the only thing that prevented an engine fire was the fact that the spark plug had shorted itself out. This is a serious problem. I have since found that the problem seems to be on many years and models and is due to faulty cylinder heads that were made of aluminum that was to soft. The spark plugs had been replaced once and I checked them after I bought the truck used, I tightened to correct specs with a torque wrench.

Filed Sep 12, 2011 · Engine · 75,000 miles · NJ

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 ford f-250. While driving 55 MPH, the contact heard a loud thump and began to smell gasoline fumes entering the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to a private mechanic who diagnosed the vehicle with a blown spark plug. The dealer was unaware of the failure and advised him to bring the vehicle in for diagnostic testing. The manufacturer was aware of the failure. No repairs were performed. The current and failure mileages were 75,000.

Filed Mar 13, 2011 · Engine · 152,000 miles · MN

Have a 2003 ford f-250 with the 5.4l triton engine I have owned the truck approx. 6months and in a matter of 1000 miles I have blown 2 spark plugs and inserts out, this repair has cost me $300 each time and $150 in towing fees,I am waiting to see when the other ones will blow, this problem is well known by all mechanics and make the repairs often, if this problem is so well known maybe ford should address this issue and demand a recall of all vehicles with this well known issue, this problem also causes other issues, like engine fires due to the fuel fumes escaping from where the spark plug should be, when I try to research this problem I see that there is a website dedicated to this truck and problem so apparently ford is waiting for an engine blowup to kill someone before they take this seriously.

Filed Apr 20, 2004 · Engine · 11,600 miles · VT

While driving consumer smelled gas fumes coming from inside the vehicle. Dealership tried to repair the problem, but did not resolve it.

Filed Mar 17, 2004 · Engine · 7,700 miles · OK

When the heater or air conditioner was engaged the exhaust fumes seeped through the ventilation. *ak it took one week to have this repaired because the exhaust pipe was on national back order.

Filed Dec 24, 2003 · Engine · 10,000 miles · AZ

While driving at various speeds, the consumer smelled strong exhaust fumes. The dealer inspected the vehicle and could not duplicate or correct the problem, however they suggested turning the air conditioner on max to neutralize the exhaust fumes. *ak the consumer stated the fumes were noticeable even when the heat was on. The consumer was told this was a common problem.