2004 Ford F-250: check engine light

Filed Oct 6, 2016 · Fuel system · 195,000 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 ford f-250. While driving approximately 45 MPH, the vehicle stalled and the check engine warning indicator illuminated. The contact had to maneuver the vehicle to the shoulder. After approximately half an hour, the vehicle restarted, but stalled again six miles later. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. The vehicle was diagnosed by an independent mechanic who stated that the clogged injector pumps failed and needed replacement. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The VIN was invalid. The approximate failure mileage was 195,000.

Filed Apr 20, 2012 · Electrical, Engine · 159,000 miles · TN

Had miss fires in engine this truck has never shown check engine light while driving down road at 70 MPH the engine started missing check engine light never came on??? Took truck to shop .the engine melted the tip off a spark plug in side the cylinder ,it destroyed the cylinder wall have to replace engine.asked the tech what caused this he said engine was running to lean this truck has never showed check engine light and there was no trouble codes for tech to read??? Something is not right with the computer system in this truck.

Filed Nov 5, 2004 · Acceleration · OH

While driving vehicle stalled. When it shut down lost power at 35-45 MPH. Problem still recurred. *bf the vehicle would surge, would be given no warning, but the check engine light would come on.

Filed Sep 8, 2004 · Engine · CA

Vehicle was driving poorly while accelerating and hesitated. Consumer noticed the check engine light flashed on, then flashed off. Consumer drove vehicle to the dealer for inspection. The problem could not be duplicated.

Filed Jul 30, 2004 · Electrical · 14,000 miles · CA

2004 f-250 king ranch fx4 with 6.0l diesel engine, all stock condition as ordered and received on february 11, 2004. Dealer made programming change to the PCM on july 12, 2004, but vehicle has not run correctly since problematic symptoms began on 7/10/04. Symptoms include: (1) lack of power and studdering from 600 RPM to 1,200 RPM followed by a sudden and unprovoked increase in power. (2) rhythm tic increases and decreases (surging) of approximately 2,000 RPM in the turbocharger at cruise (even while on cruise control). (3) check engine light remains on. The continuous surging of the turbocharger will result in a premature failure of the turbine followed by fatigue and eventual failure of the transmission.

Filed Jul 23, 2004 · Engine · 2,202 miles · WA

Ford f250 engine stopped and vehicle lost power steering and brakes.*mr while driving down a steep hill with the cruise control set the vehicle stalled which resulted in no power steering or brakes. The driver managed to put the vehicle in neutral and restart it. The vehicle was taken to the dealer with the service dept was closed. The consumer spoke to the service manager who indicated that if the service engine light wasn't still illuminated that they couldn't determine the problem. Twelve days later the consumer experienced the same type of failure. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer and left there from 11 am to 5:30 pm. The dealer was unable to determine the problem although they did perform various other updates. The vehicle was taken to another dealer who was also unable to determine the caused. The technician call ford tech service who advised him that they were aware of the problem but currently had no solution or timer frame for resolving the problem. The consumer is requesting his money back since the dealer nor the manufacturer can provide a solution in a timely manner. *nm see odi 10067096 also.