Ford F-250 hesitation problems

Filed Sep 16, 2019 · Engine · 44,649 miles · CA

The check engine light turns on ad there is a lack of power at freeway speeds. There is also a coolant leak at the center of the engine. The vehicle has a surge hesitation feeling and alack of power on acceleration. There is a noise coming from the transmission that has an odd shift.

Filed Mar 21, 2019 · Acceleration, Engine · 52,500 miles · WA

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 ford f-250. While driving various speeds, the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact mentioned that the vehicle was able to restart on some occasions. The failure recurred numerous times. In addition, the vehicle was accelerating independently. When the brake pedal was depressed, the vehicle hesitated to accelerate. The vehicle was taken to west hills ford (1100 oyster bay ave s, bremerton, wa 98312) where it was diagnosed that the throttle body needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 52,500.

Filed Mar 4, 2016 · Brakes · 32,000 miles · OH

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 ford f-250. The contact stated that while driving approximately 30 MPH, the brake pedal was depressed and hesitated to respond without warning. The contact mentioned that the brake pedal had to be depressed to the floorboard for the vehicle to be stopped. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 32,000. Updated 04/20/16

Filed May 1, 2012 · Engine · 127,000 miles · MS

Upon acceleration, from stop at a red light, vehicle hesitated (stalled) to accelerate. Upon acceleration, after several seconds, thick cloud of black smoke appeared from exhaust pipe, and white smoke discharged from engine oil (fill) tube. Vehicle continued with described problem(s) for the rest of the trip, which was approximately ten (10) minutes, and has continued with described performance problems for many days since. This problem arose after spending over $2000 to have similar engine problems fixed, at ford authorized dealership. Upon contacting ford motor company, directly (for financial assistance on fixing the problem for the second time), I was informed that there would be no such assistance granted. Period.

Filed Aug 16, 2011 · Fuel system · 55,079 miles · AZ

The problem began in july 2011. I own and bought new, a 2004 f-250 super duty crew cab four-wheel drive truck with a 6.0 liter engine. The problem started with hard cold starts. When it did start after three to four attempts, the engine ran extremely rough. After a few minutes, it would eventually level off. Throughout the day, the engine would start and stop without any problems. But after being parked overnight, the truck would be hard to start. This continued for several weeks. On the evening of august 11, 2011, after the engine was off for only three hours, it was hard to start. The engine would lope, it would not level off for a few minutes and blew black smoke out the exhaust. Eventually, it did level off and drove home. I did not attempt to start it up again until the morning of august fifteen. It would not start. When I turned the key, it cranked, acted like it was going to start, then back to just cranking. I attempted seven times and stopped concerned I would drain the battery, damage the starter, or some other part. I contacted the dealer. It had to be towed to their service center. They ran diagnostics and determined it was the ficm (fuel injector control module) and was going to cost me $1,300 to fix. This is our only source of transportation, so I reluctantly gave them the go ahead to fix it. The day it went in for service it only had 55,079 miles. I don't understand. This truck is only seven years old. I hesitated in switching to diesel, but after researching and listening to friends and relatives about the lower fuel costs, lower maintenence, higher performance, I switched. I am disappointed that in only seven years, I'm having to spend over a thousand dollars to replace a part that cannot be repaired. Poor design or poor quality? American made cars and trucks used to be built to outlast their owners. This event has questioned my trust in the "built ford tough" statement. Recall should be the word for this situation.

Filed Apr 29, 2011 · Transmission · 200 miles · GA

Tl*the contact owns a 2011 ford f-250. While attempting to merge onto the interstate the vehicle hesitated and the gear would not shift into second or third gear causing the transmission to shift with greater force, and the rear wheels to lock. The vehicle was taken to the dealer numerous times for the failure. The dealers diagnostic test indicated that the transmission was sending incorrect signals. The transmission computer was reprogrammed several times. The failure was not corrected and the vehicle continued to hesitate while attempting to shift gears. The manufacturer filed a report. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 200 and the current mileage was 9,500.

Filed Apr 26, 2011 · 162,709 miles · TX · fire

While driving down the highway the engine hesitated then seized up. The driver pulled over and turned off the engine at which point the vehicle was in flames. The vehicle was a total loss. It is not known if this vehicle had a recalled cruise control switch and available information varies as to if this make/model was included. Also the dealer who sold us this vehicle approximately 14 months prior to the fire did not check for recalls prior to reselling the vehicle.

Filed Sep 8, 2009 · Transmission · 165,000 miles · IN

Tl*the contact owns a 2004 ford f250. After approaching a stop sign, the contact attempted to accelerate and the vehicle failed to move; however, she was able to drive in reverse and then forward without any hesitation. The vehicle has not been diagnosed by the dealer. There were no prior warning signs. The current and failure mileages were 165000.

Filed Jul 9, 2009 · Engine · 16,000 miles · AZ

Tl*the contact owns a 2008 ford f-250. While driving various speeds, the vehicle hesitates when the accelerator pedal is depressed. The failure has been occurring ever since the dealer changed the computer in the internal engine. The contact received a notice stating that it needed to be changed. The dealer stated that the vehicle was fine, although it has been in the repair shop approximately three times for this same issue. The failure is due to the computer module, which has caused the vehicle to have poor fuel mileage. The dealer acknowledges the failure and the contact believes it is a safety issue. The failure mileage was 16,000 and current mileage was 23,000. Updated 8/10/09 *cn updated 08/13/09.

Filed Apr 7, 2005 · Acceleration · 43,000 miles · OR

When accelerating to 60 MPH vehicle hesitates then decelerates to 30 MPH.