2004 Ford F-350 SD: sudden loss of power

Filed Nov 25, 2014 · Engine, Fuel system · 101,000 miles · TX

Getting on entrance ramp i35 north, f350 loss power no acceleration, semi truck almost ran over us, due to no power, white smoke coming out the pipe, then truck stalled and would not restart. Since then the truck has silver flaking in fuel line have replaced several things, still not functional. Having same problems now with f550 2006. Both with 6.0 engines and fault y gas tanks.

Filed Jul 27, 2010 · Engine · 30,000 miles · MN

My husband and I purchased a used 2004 ford f350 heavy duty truck in summer of 2006. I would say within the first 6-8 months of owning the truck we started having issues with the truck cutting out (no power). We had the truck into the shop on several occasions and they changed out a few hoses and did a few other things but the problem continued to occur. The truck was originally under warranty when the problem started and now they won't back the problem. We have had the truck in several times and they can't seem to find the problem and the truck continues to cut out (lose power). The truck loses power while driving down the road almost every other time we drive the truck. My husband and I have crossed major highways and had the truck lose power and almost got hit from oncoming traffic going 65-70mph. The defect of this truck is going to take mine or my husbands life along with innocent passengers. It's a danger to have on the road but ford can't find the defect and won't stand behind their product. I'm writing to you because the truck is going to take a life and it's going to be on the bloody hands of ford co. I have contacted ford several times they state it isn't their problem. I have contacted mn attorney general and they have written ford a letter with no results. I am also going to contact local tv stations and let them know the danger that ford has allowed on the roads. I'm hoping you can help. Thanks for your time,

Filed May 18, 2010 · Fuel system · 75,000 miles · TN

I have a 2004 f350 diesel truck. As I was traveling on i75, the vehicle had a sudden loss of power and speed dropped to below 30 MPH. This caused a problem as I was moving substantially slower than surrounding traffic which was a safety problem. Examination of fuel tank by a repair person showed a delamination of the tank. I have had the tank cleaned out but will have to replace the tank. In researching the problem on the internet this seems to be a common problem with 2004 and 2005 ford trucks.

Filed Mar 5, 2010 · Engine · 127,600 miles · KY

3 issues: 1) vehicle stopped at red lite, foot on the brake, engine RPM suddenly increase, last time 3/4/10. 2) vehicle dies, last time died 3 time on 3/1/10, took to ford dealership, ntf 3) sudden loss of power, 3/1/10, ntf, repeated on 3/2/10, vehicle goes to idle state.

Filed Sep 8, 2008 · Engine · 108,000 miles · MN

Tl*the contact owns a 2004 ford f-350 super duty. While driving 50 MPH, the engine lost power. The contact pulled the vehicle to the side of the road and the engine overheated. The vehicle shut off and could not be restarted. The vehicle was towed to the dealer and the contact was informed that the head gaskets and oil cooler needed to be replaced. A week prior to the failure, the engine overheated. The current and failure mileages were 108,000.

Filed Jul 9, 2008 · Transmission · 1,500 miles · ID

Tl*the contact owns a 2004 ford f350 super duty. While driving 70 MPH, the vehicle stalled and experienced a loss of power. The dealer diagnosed the vehicle on 17 occasions and replaced the 2004 turbo with a 2006; however, the failure continued to occur. The computer was also calibrated each time the dealer diagnosed it, but the vehicle continued to lose power. On june 19, 2008, the dealer stated that the low stall speed on the automatic transmission was the reason he was not receiving power. The manufacturer stated that they would call him with detailed information. The current mileage was approximately 46,900 and failure mileage was approximately 1,500.

Filed Feb 16, 2008 · Engine · 30,000 miles · CA

While traveling 60 MPH, the vehicle lost power but did not stall. Before turbo went out the vehicle had fire sparks coming from the exhaust pipe. The vehicle was taken to the dealership where the turbo was replaced. This occurred at least three more times and the dealership reattached the hose from the turbo to the engine. As of 02/13/06 the turbo hose to intake manifold continues to blow off causing loss of power and large amount of smoke emitted from exhaust pipe. Massive oil leak from engine and continued large amount of smoke from exhaust when pulling load.

Filed May 12, 2006 · Engine · 17,000 miles · WA

Dt*: the contact stated intermittently while traveling 60 MPH, the vehicle lost power but did not stall. The vehicle was taken to the dealership where the turbo was replaced. This occurred at least four more times and the dealership reattached the hose from the turbo to the engine. The vehicle has not been driven since that repair. 06/02/06 updated turbo hose to intake manifold continues to blow off causing loss of power and large amount of smoke emitted from exhaust pipe.

Filed Sep 23, 2005 · Electrical, Engine · 10,000 miles · CA

Dt: the caller says truck sometimes loses power. There is no warning that it is going to happen every time. The caller said that sometimes the engine light would come on, and then vehicle would lose power, and sometimes the light would not come on when he lost power. It happens at any speed and when sitting still. Truck has been to dealer 5 times and they could not find the cause of the problem. He recently had recall work done on the wiring harness. After 170 miles the truck continued to lose power. The caller had an appointment next tuesday with dealer. Manufacturer said to keep bringing it in. *ak the vehicle has been taken to the dealer eight times for the same problem. The last time it was there they replaced the turbo and reprogrammed the computer.

Filed Aug 3, 2005 · Electrical · NY

Dt: 2004 ford f350. The vehicle took off on it own and quit. The dealership had the vehicle for three weeks. They called the consumer, and told him to come and pick up vehicle because the recall has been cancelled, the remedy will not rectify the problem. Consumer contacted ford, they sent an engineer to the dealership, who could not find what was wrong with the vehicle. He was the second owner for this vehicle. Ford gave the first owner a new vehicle and resold the defective truck. The consumer stated none of the recalls were honored. There was no warning when the vehicle was not going to work properly. The vehicle lost power and black smoke came out of the tail pipe. The service department stated there was something wrong with the computer, and they could not fix it. The dealership knew the vehicle was not fixed, and they continued to put it back on the road.