2005 Ford F-250 engine complaints

Filed Jul 23, 2008 · Engine · 108,000 miles · AR · fire

Tl*the contact owns a 2005 ford f-250. The contact stated that she smelled a burning odor and noticed that there was no water in the radiator unit. She took the vehicle to the dealer and they replaced the egr cooling unit at the cost of $1,100. The technician stated that on this particular model vehicle he makes at least two repairs a day in reference to this component. Immediately after the repair, the contact smelled an odor identical to antifreeze fluid, and noticed that the radiator did not have any water in it once again. She is in the process of having the vehicle re-inspected. The contact emailed the manufacturer and a representative responded by denouncing any responsibility for her failure. The representative also stated that it was not a manufacturer defect. The failure and current mileages were 108,000.

Filed Jul 24, 2007 · Engine · IL

2005 ford f250 truck that shut down while driving at highway speed **cc the consumer stated that on two separate occasions the truck has shut down while driving at highway speeds losing power steering and brakes. The consumer stated there was no indication that the truck was losing power. The consumer took the vehicle to the dealer and the dealer stated there were no indicators while performing test on the truck.

Filed Jun 28, 2007 · Engine · FL

Tl*the contact owns a 2005 ford f-250. The contact stated that the RPM fluctuates while idling at a traffic light. When he depresses the brake pedal, the vehicle accelerates. The contact also stated that the vehicle loses power and shuts off when driving 65 MPH. The instrument panel indicates that it is at 5,000 RPM, but will not accelerate. The vehicle is at the dealer where they have been unable to duplicate the failure or determine the cause. The current mileage is 40,000 and the failure mileage was unknown.