2001 Ford F-350 SD electrical problems

Filed Jun 14, 2016 · Electrical · 100,000 miles · OR

After the fact heads up regarding potentially catastrophic power loss. At about 10 years and 100,000 miles the vehicle started blowing the #19 5amp fuse, dashboard lights go out but the dangerous consequence is a loss of power, can't clear traffic in a left turn or go up hill, have to back down. Known problem online, some people just replace the fuse with a 10amp, the cause is a wire in the steering column was through it's insulation and shorts. Mine happened more frequently always after turning left. Ford service ignored the online info and told me I needed a new $700 fuel pump. That did not help and I demanded they open the steering column and fix the wire, no problems since, I am assuming this has never been reported since I had to google for the answer. I was lucky an never got hit by any oncoming or following traffic, particularly thrilling to back down a narrow steep street with limited visibility.

Filed Mar 11, 2011 · Electrical · 135,000 miles · OH · fire

Tl*the contact owns a 2001 ford f-350 diesel. The contact stated that after having the vehicle stored in a garage for 11 months he observed that it was engulfed in flames. The manufacturer was contacted and replied in a letter advising him that a recall notice 09v399000 (vehicle speed control) was mailed in november 2010; however, the contact never received the letter. A police report was filed. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was approximately 135,000.

Filed Dec 13, 2010 · Electrical · 150,000 miles · ID

I received a "recall" notice from ford about my f350 truck, the recall is not listed on your web site???? Last time I received a "recall" from ford I took my truck to the local dealer and they left all four battery connections loose which ruined my alternator, they denied having touched the battery connections yet their own service report had a check mark next to "battery connections inspected" now they sent me this recall about a speed control sensor and when I called the number provided they basically told me I have no recourse if the local dealer damages my truck again, and if I do not bring the truck in ford is not responsible for my injury or any loss associated with the "recall" help please!

Filed Nov 16, 2010 · Electrical · 170,000 miles · GA

2001 ford f350 sd 7.3 diesel automatic trans. Fuse keeps blowing when manually gearing down to second,sometimes all on its own. When this happens, the engine goes to idle, the throttle doesn't respond, the gauges go dead I'm dead in the water. Sense I can't push the truck, I have to get out and replace the fuse where it sets to get going again. Now my overdrive lock out is inoperative. My main concern is that the truck just stops moving, when the fuse blows right in the middle of a intersection! So how's that for a safety hazard? Can anyone spell lawsuit?

Filed Mar 27, 2010 · Electrical, Fuel system · 149,000 miles · NC

Truck began stalling out completely while driving after having cps replaced on a recall notice. Truck will run about 20 minutes and shut off while driving. After 15-20 mins, truck will restart. Occurs every 20-30 minutes while driving. 2 cps have been replaced by dealership, 3 fuel filters replaced, all oil and filter changes up to date. Only receipts for parts available, no actual parts.

Filed Nov 22, 2009 · Electrical · 119,000 miles · NH · fire

2001 f-350 sd pick up was on fire 5-6 hours after I got home and shut it off.

Filed Mar 21, 2008 · Electrical, Engine · 380,000 miles · MI · fire

2001 ford f-350 caught fire while parked. Authorities called the fire department to come extinguish the fire. *kb the consumer stated he previously had some wiring repairs made to the fuse box going to the rear lights, because the wiring had melted. (ohio traffic crash report # 10-0110-50)*jb sent in additional voq. *kb updated 04/14/08. *kb the consumer also stated the front wheel bearing had failed prior to the fire.

Filed Oct 2, 2007 · Electrical · 100,000 miles · FL

Tl*the contact owns a 2001 ford f350 super duty. While driving 35 MPH, the engine stalled and the vehicle lost all electrical power. The vehicle became extremely difficult to stop and steer. The failure resulted in a near crash. The dealer was unable to determine the cause of failure. The federal safety agency initiated an investigation (the federal safety agency action number pe06011). The VIN was unknown. The current and failure mileages were 100,000.

Filed Aug 15, 2007 · Electrical · 189,000 miles · FL · fire

Tl*the contact owns a 2001 ford f350 super duty. The contact noticed smoke rising from the hood while the vehicle was idling. He opened the hood and noticed flames coming from the wiring harness. The dealer stated that the speed control sensor may have caused the fire. His VIN was not included in recall number 06v286000 for the vehicle speed control because his vehicle has a diesel engine. The VIN was unavailable. The failure mileage was 189,000 and current mileage was 193,000.

Filed Apr 23, 2007 · Electrical, Engine · 78,000 miles · CA

The cps on my f-350 ford has gone out now two different times. This is a part that shouldn't be failing all the time. Both times I was towing trailers and had a hard time getting the truck to stop when the engine turned off.