2004 ford excursion: the engine fails during operation of the vehicle at various speeds which eliminates power brakes, steering. This is so dangerous, we were almost hit from behind by a 18 wheeler, the engine failed while exiting a ramp on I-95 at 55 MPH. I had to place the truck in nuetral, brake, turn and restart the truck without flipping over the edge of the ramp. The engine idles at different rpms, the vehicle will jerk forward while braking making it very dangerous in parking lots with pedestrians walking in front of the truck.I almost hit an elderly woman walking in front of the truck. It is not safe for children to be around this vehicle. This has happened since 04/2004. The dealer has attempted to repair the truck four times without success.they have replaced diff sensors and re-calibrated fuel computer.
2004 Ford F-250 engine complaints
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While driving/idling the exhaust fumes seep into the passenger compartment. As a result, the fumes irritate consumer's eyes.
While driving at any speed vehicle stalled. This caused loss of steering and brakes. Dealer inspected vehicle several times.
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.
While driving with the cruise control on, the engine and power steering failed. The dealer states it was a computer defect.
2004 f250 king ranch. I have had the truck since april 8. Around the middle of july it started hesitating and stalling. It would hesitate while going at any speed, at any time, whether going down the road or sitting still. While the motor is running, it will completely lose power, as if you had taken your foot completely off of the gas pedal. After a few seconds it will regain power, as if you put your foot back on the gas pedal. Several of these occurrences have been very close calls for crashes and could have been life threatening if not for other alert drivers. After "repairing" the truck the first time, I no more than got it home before it was doing the same thing again. After ordering some more parts and "repairing" the truck the second time, it started shaking violently after first starting and while idling. It also gained a loud scrubbing/thumping sound somewhere in the front half of the vehicle. It is now back in the shop for the third time in less than 1 month. I have had my truck for a total of 4 days out of the last 21 and am very afraid of having an accident if they "repair" the problem again.
While driving 60 MPH in an incline the driver heard a loud popping noise coming from the front. Suddenly the vehicle stalled and restarted on its own. Consumer contacted the dealer twice, and was informed that the problem could not be duplicated.
While driving 60 MPH vehicle shut down. As a result, power steering and brakes failed.
When driving at an undetermined speed vehicle stalled. This caused the driver to drift to the side of the road. Consumer was able to restart the vehicle, and drove it to the dealership for inspection. The consumer stated that vehicle had been to the dealer on four occasions, but problem recurred.
The vehicle stalled three times while going 55 MPH with the cruise control activated. The vehicle stalled once while being driven at 30 MPH with the overdrive turned off. The dealer attempted to repair the vehicle on four occasions, but was unsuccessful. *ak
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.
While driving 55 MPH, the vehicle stalled without warning. The consumer was unsuccessful at trying to restart the vehicle. The consumer took the vehicle to the mechanic, however the problem could not be duplicated.
Bought 2004 f250 crew king ranch diesel in jan. 04. Vehicle idles down and dies while driving at speed limit. With foot on brake at intersections or stop lights vehicle accelerates on it's own. While accelerating vehicle will die, then restart and lunge forward with acceleration. Has happened 5 times since purchase. Dealer has been unable to resolve. Ford motor has been uncooperative to any of my calls to consumer relations. Dealership is doing their best, ford will not admit problems with this engine and system. Truck has been with dealer 2 weeks without resolve.
While driving vehicle stalled. Consumer restarted vehicle and drove it to the dealer for inspection. Mechanic told consumer that the problem could not be duplicated. Consumer informed the mechanic that this problem occurred more than once, and had not been resolved.
Sudden and complete engine failure (followed by reduced steering and braking).
The vehicle's engine has shut down without warning four times. *mr the fuses and parking lights were replaced. The theft alarm was disabled. *sc
6.diesel engine shut down at highway speed.
Oil was leaking from the engine. Vehicle was taken to the dealer, where the mechanic replaced the rear main seal, but oil continued to leak.
When turning on the air conditioner or heater strong diesel fumes enter the passenger cabin. Dealer will replace the flex pipe on the back of the engine from the manifold.
Consumer purchased a 2004 ford f250 6.0 diesel truck in august 2003 and has had nothing but problems since then. Engine revs up while in gear at a stop and vehicle lurches into traffic.
While driving 30 MPH vehicle stalled. Consumer managed to pull over and restarted vehicle.
Consumer purchased a 2004 ford truck in november 2003, and had nothing but problems since then. This vehicle shut off while driving down the street/ on the highway or while being on a curb. Consumer took vehicle to dealer/mechanic shop 3 times, but problem was not resolved.
Vehicle stalled while driving at various speeds. Conditions forced driver to pull the vehicle off the road. Unable to restart until 30-60 -seconds later. Dealer inspected vehicle on several occasions, but was unable to resolve the problem.
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