2004 Ford F-350 SD: engine failure

Filed Jan 21, 2015 · Engine, Fuel system · 109,000 miles · OH

The truck started to stall on several occasions as I was attempting to get up to road speed of 55 MPH. The truck was losing speed, jerking and black smoke coming out of the exhaust. There were no indications of engine failure to warn me of any problems, ie. Engine light. This occurred on more than once, causing potential traffic hazard. The cam sensor and fuel injection control module needed to be replaced. The repair costs involved were high thank goodness there were no injuries or accidents due to the stalling. Thank you,

Filed Sep 2, 2010 · Engine · 115,000 miles · MN

Tl*the contact owns a 2004 ford f-350 superduty. The contact stated that the nozzle on the fuel injector separated from the body of the injector which caused progressive engine damage. The contact noticed the failure when the vehicle began emitting black smoke and "running rough". The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealership where the contact was informed that the engine needed to be replaced. Another dealer installed the new engine which was also defective and had to be replaced due to oil mixing with the antifreeze. The contact called the manufacturer who offered no assistance. The current mileage was approximately 115,800. The failure mileage was approximately 115,000. Updated 01/11/2011*lj updated 02/23/11

Filed May 8, 2010 · Engine · 128,000 miles · KY

Engine dies and/or looses power. Happens at random times. The following items have been changed:ficm, , engine oil (thought problem due to oil pump), fuel filters, cam sensor switch, cleaned egr valve and all passages, replaced injector pressure controller, replaced egr valve. Last trip to dealer was may 3, 2010. No problems until today when pulling out of a side road onto main road engine died with vehicle blocking both lanes of traffic-push time--accident avoided only because no traffic. The basic problem with trying to get this vehicle repaired is no codes are set. After months of fails, it set a "bad ficm" code, changed ficm, no change in problem, repeated trips to dealer, finally get a "bad cam sensor" code, changed cam sensor, no change in problem. Dealer looked at egr, parameters determined to be out of limits, cleaned egr & all associated passages, ran fine for 10 days, failed 3 days in a row, old dealer out of business, new dealer changed both ipc & egr at my direction since they reported to me both items could cause the problem, ran fine from may 3 to may 8, 2010. Multiple failures today with one leaving me blocking both lanes of traffic at us25 & double culvert, georgetown, ky. Get vehicle out of harm's way, get it restarted, fails multiple times, then decides to run ok.

Filed Feb 24, 2010 · Acceleration · 47,100 miles · CO

Toyota vehicles are not the only ones which exhibit unintended acceleration. I own a 2004 ford f-350 heavy duty truck which has periodically surged 500-1000 RPM since about 5k odometer miles. This now occurs about one out of two times I drive the vehicle for an hour or so. I have had it into three different dealerships, numerous times, and they have been unable to identify the cause of the problem. I have been told that they 'can't just throw parts at it' in order to fix it. Unfortunately, the time (5 years) portion of the warranty has lapsed, though the truck only has 48k miles, with warranty being 100k miles or 5 years. On another occasion, the engine died after surging while navigating through a turn, causing power steering failure and nearly resulted in my hitting a telephone pole. The following account describes only one incident of many I've experienced in this vehicle'I'd be glad to detail others. One month ago, the truck suddenly lurched forward while I was stopped at a light, and I was unable to halt it until I had reached the other side of the intersection. There was a pedestrian who had already crossed in front of the truck, who would have been seriously injured or killed had the timing been different. Had there been a vehicle stopped in front of me, or cross-traffic vehicles, there would have certainly been a collision. This incident took place one-half block from a school zone for an elementary school. As a retired educator and former marine, I consider myself able to respond appropriately in precarious situations. Yet I drive this vehicle only when I must, and never when weather conditions are at all questionable, even though it's my 4 x 4 for winter weather'my wife and son no longer drive it, ever. I would like your help in convincing ford that this issue is one of safety, and should be covered under warranty until it is resolved. I undoubtedly was not 'forceful and demanding' enough in my numerous previous trips to the dealerships.

Filed Jan 17, 2007 · Engine · 130,000 miles · CA

Failure of egr cooler and engine head gaskets caused failure of engine. Ford is installing a complete new engine with redesigned parts at my expense. Engine is available at car dealership.

Filed Sep 2, 2005 · Engine · 75,955 miles · GA

We purchased 4, 2004 f-350 ford diesel 6.0 liter ambulance conversions. All 4 vehicles are having reoccurring engine failures. The problems began on some of the vehicles at low mileage. The dealer continues to "patch" the engine problem. I have communicated with several other ambulance services and have found that they are having the same problems. The failure of these engines while transporting critical patients creats a very risky and dangerous situation for the patients and a hugh liability issue for the paramedics and our company.last night another engine failed while transporting an 18 year old with a broken neck to a higher level hospital. The delivery of the patient was delayed unnecessarily because another ambulance service had to be called and waited on to get to my crew to transport the patient. This happens almost each time I sent one of these ambulances on a trip. Not only is the patient placed in danger, but my company is quickly getting an unfavorably reputation because of these breakdowns. This is costing us business. My paramedics are refusing to drive these vehicles because of the risk of liability that they may have knowing the mechanical history of these vehicles. All of the trucks are still under the 100,000 mile warranty. Ford has shown no interest in helping us with this issue. Even if the engines make it to 100,000 miles , I know that they will not last much past that. Please look into this. We are paying good money out each month for vehicles that will not do the job . The georgia lemon law does not apply to us . Help!