2003 Ford F-350 SD transmission problems

Filed Oct 22, 2018 · Engine, Transmission · 56,000 miles · NY

While preparing for a camping trip this pass summer, I went to check the oil level. When I went to remove the oil dipstick, the dipstick tube broke, due to corrosion. This is the first time in my 25 years of owning a vehicle for that to happen. It would be alright, but in order to replace the tube, it is required to remove the exhaust manifold to properly replace it. In turn it cost more money to replace a product that should not break. I was fueling my truck and wanted to check all my fluids.

Filed Jun 22, 2011 · Transmission · 120,000 miles · MO

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 ford f-350 sd. The contact would shift the vehicle into park, but instead the vehicle would shift into reverse. The contact stated that the gear shift would read properly, but perform in inaccurately. The manufacturer nor dealer were notified. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 120,000.

Filed Sep 8, 2009 · Electrical, Fuel system · 100,000 miles · OH

Tl*the contact owns a 2003 ford f-350 sd. While driving approximately 40 MPH on normal road conditions, the engine stalled without warning. The contact was able to restart the vehicle and resumed normal operation; although, the failure recurred intermittently. An authorized technician stated that the failure was contributed to the injection control pump (icp); injection pressure regulator (ipr) and the wiring harness which were replaced on two occasions. The vehicle was also towed to an authorized dealer to have the transmission replaced. The cost to repair the vehicle was 3,400. The following day the alternator failed and the vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer. The contact had concerns of the safety risk involved. The failure mileage was 100,000 and the current mileage was 132,000.

Filed May 27, 2009 · Engine, Fuel system · NM

2003 ford f350 has problems with the fuel injectors, transmission and an oil leak. *nj the consumer stated the vehicle lost power and white smoke emitted from the tailpipe. He also noticed a delay of engagement from drive to reverse and the fuel gauge was stuck. The number 8 injector had failed, the transmission needed a new part and the fuel gauge needed a new sensor. In the fall of 2008, the vehicle developed an oil leak. It was discovered that the icp sensor (injector control pressure) was the problem. In march 2009, while towing a tractor, the truck lost power and again it emitted smoke and there was a harsh jerk. It was determined that the engine failed again. The number 1 and number 3 injector had failed and there was a new oil leak.

Filed Oct 20, 2008 · Transmission · 50,000 miles · FL

Clutches, lots of them, when they fail its hard to stop truck, not from abuse failing from defective parts this has been ongoing for a year, ford wont stand behind it, also have had lots of clutch master cylinders, when this goes there is no stopping, am I the only one having this problem? Check online seems like across the board clutch problems at ford.

Filed Dec 13, 2006 · Transmission · 35,000 miles · OH

Sales of a vehicle with supporting VIN data not matched to actual equipment received. This mismatched data has caused the wrongful ordering and installing of a replacement rear gear ratio that does not match up with the front ratio while in four wheel drive. This mismatch causes a bind on the transfer case which could explode and cause personal injury. Of course this might be a one time problem, but more than likely under modern manufacturing processes there could be an entire series of truck produced.

Filed Feb 27, 2006 · Transmission · 21,000 miles · MS

Dt*: the contact stated while shifting from reverse to park, there is a very loud clanking, metal to metal noise. There is a metallic sound that occurs all the time, but is very noticeable while shifting from reverse to park. The vehicle has been to three different dealerships. All three dealerships were unable to determine the source of the problem.

Filed Mar 10, 2005 · Acceleration, Transmission · 5,719 miles · FL

When the accelerate pedal was depressed vehicle hesitated before accelerating. It will jerk into gear. Dealership indicated the engine wanted to stall with acceleration when running. Repairs, PCM reprogramming.

Filed Aug 13, 2004 · Transmission · 7,344 miles · CA

7344 miles, there is a clank sound from the rear of the pickup. It happens on occasion still. Freedom ford was unable to detectn a problem, but it still happens a few times a month just after starting.

Filed Jul 12, 2004 · Engine, Transmission · 28,330 miles · WV

Transmission failure, no events leading up to the failure. Backed truck up and then went to pull forward truck would not move. Replaced oil pump, gears, filter & gasket. 28,330 miles on truck.