2004 Ford F-250: jerking or lurching

5 of the 154 complaints about the 2004 Ford F-250 describe jerking or lurching.

owner complaints: 5
of this car's complaints: 3%
recalls: 0

Is there a fix? 18 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below

Jerking or lurching by model year

2014
2
2012
4
2011
2
2009
2
2008
4
2007
1
2006
3
2005
7
2004
5
2001
2
2000
4
1999
4
1997
4
1995
3
1993
2

What owners say

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 Dec 7, 2004 · Engine · 3,000 miles · FL

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.

Filed Jul 14, 2004 · Acceleration · 7,400 miles · FL

Vehicle surges forward with no pressure on gas pedal. While stopped vehicle jumper forward then stalled. Dealer was unable to duplicate without error code and returned vehicle. At highway speed of 55 and 1200 rpms vehicle lurched forward. Vehicle then began to lurch and stall weekly. Unable to duplicate at dealership. After dealership drove vehicle over 100 miles they think its the wiring harness and advised to have it replaced. They had no previous knowledge of any such incidents.

Filed Feb 2, 2004 · Acceleration, Engine · CA

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.

Filed Jan 21, 2004 · Acceleration · 500 miles · TX

While at a complete stop vehicle lurched forward into traffic.