Dt: there was a problem with the wiring that caused the vehicle to stall while the consumer was driving. The brakes and the steering failed because of this. The first time this problem occurred was on 7-1-05. The consumer took vehicle to a dealer for repairs, and they replaced a blown fuse. This problem occurred again about 36 miles after he picked it up from the dealer. The consumer took it to a different dealership. They told him that this was a common problem with his type of vehicle. He was told that there was a recall on the 2004 models for the same problem. The second dealership repaired the wiring harness. Also, they told him that the problem occurred because of chaffing or rubbing of the wires. So far this has fixed the problem.
2003 Ford F-350 SD electrical complaints
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Dt: consumer has previously filed a complaint for the same problem on october 22, 2004, at that time he spoke with frank boris and steve chan. The vehicle cuts off while driving, and steering/ brakes go out. The consumer was transporting a 11000 pound boat, the brakes on the trailer actually stopped the vehicle. Consumer was concerned because ford has refused to fix the problem until warranty expired. The last time norris ford worked on it, after warranty expired, they said it needed 8 new injections ,and would cost $2500. Consumer 's vehicle crashed into a ditch because of this problem. After the vehicle stalled this last time,he had to have it towed. The vehicle currently won't start, and hasn't started since the problem occurred. The problem started within the last 5,000 miles.
The vehicle was parked. Consumer plugged the front vehicle heater in and went into the house. Later, the dog started to bark. Consumer looked out, and the vehicle was on fire. Vehicle was totaled.
Took truck in to get computer updates (132000 mi). Dealer discovered 12 quarts of fuel in crankcase. Had to get injector seals replaced ($1200). I know of at least 4 other owners of this model to have this problem. In august 2004 had to have front end rebuilt even though I had done required maintenance ($450)vehicle lost power (12/20/04)(182000 mi). Stopped to check for problem. Engine restarted. I shut it off and tried to restart. It would turn over but not start. Had towed to dealer. They had 20 different codes come up on computer diagnostic. As of 12/28/04 it still will not start and dealer still has no idea why. Most recent estimate for this repair at least $1200 an have not been able to work since breakdown.
2003 f350 6.0l diesel - sudden loss of power.display lights come on but won't start, does not crank over at all. Has happened three times. Only have 5124 miles on it. First breakdown happened at 900 miles, sitting still. 2nd breakdown happened at low speed. Third breakdown happened today 10/12/03 at 75 MPH. Stuck in high speed traffic with family waiting for tow.given different reason at each repair by different dealerships. Each dealership said ford is aware of the problem but can't find a fix.this is the first year that these 6.0 liter engines came out. Multiple complaints for same problem listed on "thedieselstop.com" web site. Many people are stuck with these unsafe vehicles. Ford is aware of this problem but has not recalled these trucks, maybe you can force them to do something.
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