2004 Ford F-250 electrical problems

Filed Jun 2, 2025 · Electrical · 100,000 miles · WA

The contact owns a 2004 Ford F-250. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed and attempting to accelerate, the vehicle jerked and briefly lost motive power before the vehicle stalled. No warning lights were illuminated. After several attempts, the vehicle restarted. The vehicle returned to normal functionality, but the failure became a regular occurrence. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic; however, no cause for the failure was found. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The contact related the failure to the federal safety agency Campaign Number 05V270000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM); however, the VIN was not included. The failure mileage was approximately 100,000.

Filed Aug 6, 2023 · Electrical, Engine · WA

I purchased this truck in January 2023. Drove just fine for 2 months and started having this issue. While driving my 2004 f250 sd 6.0l turbodiesel 4x4, (egr deleted, bulletproofed and studded engine, cold air intake, oil cooler, sct x4 tuner) a "fizzle" noise was heard more on passenger side; acting like fuel wasn't reaching engine; and truck stalled right after noise was heard. Wouldn't restart on a hot engine. Crank-no start. Drained both batteries attempting to restart. Restarted after cold engine but would stalled out and not be able to restart while hot engine. Replaced both fuel filters, fuel pump, some module in front bumper relating to fuel system. A friend that knows diesel engines has been trying to find out why its operating the way it is. I treated the gas tank to (2) SEAFOAM for trucks and had valvoline in Ferndale, WA do an oil change after purchasing it. Recalls say that they've been done, but could this issue be caused by the FICM recall?

Filed Mar 22, 2022 · Electrical, Fuel system · ID

I was driving in nampa around 5pm when my truck lost power my fuel peddle had 0 response tried to pull off the road almost had an accident because truck died losing steering power and brakes was hard to push truck had lost the voltage board in the ficm. Upon going over forums this is a major common issue amongst many ford owners. I also have a ground short from unknown location not sure as to what has caused this but assuming it has to do with the wiring harnesses to the ficm. I feel Ford should be in repair of this due to the large amount of issues across the nation of 6.0 owners but this is a very dangerous situation for owners. Not having steering control in such a large truck is extremely dangers. Previous owner had same issue and replaced the ficm and said it shouldn’t ever be an issue I feel there is a wiring issue that needs to be addressed.

Filed Jan 12, 2021 · Electrical, Fuel system · 200,000 miles · AZ

Vehicle loses all power-stalls and loses function when idling. Has occurred when exiting freeway way and in a regular neighborhood streets. Need to restart after stall.

Filed Oct 28, 2019 · Electrical, Fuel system · 136,000 miles · CA

Reduced powered under a grade/load. Reduced acceleration. Bogs down, cannot reach speeds higher than 40-45 MPH, up hill.

Filed May 31, 2019 · Electrical, Engine · 150,000 miles · CO

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 ford f-250. While driving 40 MPH, the vehicle stalled and it took numerous attempts to restart. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The dealer was not notified. An independent mechanic diagnosed the vehicle, but was not able to locate the cause of the failure. The manufacturer was notified. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that the failure was similar to what was listed in the federal safety agency campaign number: 05v270000 (electrical system). The failure mileage was 150,000. *bf* 'parts of this document have been redacted to protect personally identifiable information pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).'

Filed May 17, 2019 · Electrical, Engine · 156,000 miles · TX

Experience stalling without warning while driving and may or may not restart. It will also stall after letting off the throttle when approaching a stop and occasionally while while stopped at a light. Rpm's will also drop to 500 and I have no throttle response, if it doesn't stall completely. This may occur 4 or more times a day, then may not occur again for a few days or weeks. There is absolutely no telling when it will occur, it is to random to identify the problem. Now my horn and cruise control have stopped working as well, when I replace the fuse it blows immediately. I have replaced the ficm, ebp sensor and wiring, fuel pump and still have not resolved the problem. My truck is not safe to drive. This has been happening since shortly after buying the truck in 2018, but seems to be getting worse as the temperature warms up. The following recall number 05v270000 sounds exactly like what I am experiencing, but does not show a recall for my truck.

Filed May 2, 2016 · Electrical · 151,000 miles · AZ

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 ford f-250. The contact stated that the gauges on the dashboard became inoperative. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 151,000. The VIN was not available.

Filed Nov 12, 2015 · Electrical · 225,000 miles · VA

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 ford f-250. While driving 50 MPH without warning, the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing. The contact was informed that the vehicle was under recall. The vehicle was previously repaired under the federal safety agency campaign number: 05v270000 (electrical system) however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 225,000. Updated 1/21/2016 *ss

Filed Oct 5, 2015 · Brakes, Electrical · 180,000 miles · OH

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 ford f-250. The contact stated that the fuel lines were severely corroded and were leaking. As a result, the transmission failed while driving at 40 MPH, causing the contact to use excessive force in order to drive the vehicle. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact replaced the power steering fuel line, one brake line, and one transmission fuel line. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 180,000. Update 01/13/16 ma