2004 Ford F-350 SD fuel system problems

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 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 Nov 18, 2013 · Acceleration, Electrical · 104,000 miles · GA

Truck with 6.0l diesel engine experiences stalling without warning while driving and may or may not restart this has happened on several occasions.

Filed Jun 19, 2012 · Engine, Fuel system · 31,412 miles · MI

We purchased this truck new to tow our 5th wheel. At 16,000 miles the turbo was replaced under warranty. Now at 31,412 miles, again, the turbo had to be replaced but this time at our expense. This second turbo rusted and was not repairable. Our truck has had all of the recommended maintenance done at the appropriate time/mileage. It has never had any after market equipment used on it or has it been abused in any way. This problem exists because of the poorly engineered and designed engine/egr system. It puts moisture into the turbo without a method to remove it. Ford needs to step up and stand behind this engine that they contracted international to engineer, design, and build for them. We implore the federal safety agency to step up and hold ford responsible to their customers and their product with recalls to fix the inherent problems that this engine and vehicle present.

Filed May 22, 2012 · Fuel system · 146,000 miles · MI

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 ford f-350 super duty. The contact was traveling 40 MPH when the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact coasted the vehicle to the side of the road and was able to restart the engine. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer for diagnosis and was informed that there was a loss of communication to the fuel injection control module. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 146,000.

Filed Jun 29, 2011 · Fuel system · 95,000 miles · NV

Vehicle losses power and drops in fuel mileage. I was informed that the fuel tank needed to be replaced due to delamination.

Filed Jun 22, 2011 · Fuel system · 160,000 miles · AL

Truck started running a little sluggish first two days and then began running rough and sluggish at time of acceleration and then blow big puff of black smoke out and take off with allot more power than normal.. It is at ford dealership being repaired now having injectors, fuel pump and fuel tank recoated because they say ford has a national back order on these tanks and will take 6 months to get. This tells me along with the problems I am finding other people are having online that this is a big problem.

Filed Apr 20, 2011 · Electrical, Fuel system · 120,000 miles · AL

Tl*the contact owns a 2004 ford f-350 sd diesel. The contact was driving approximately 60-70 MPH with a camper in tow as the vehicle stalled with the ABS warning light illuminated. The dashboard also became abnormally dim. After inspecting the vehicle, the contact discovered that the vehicle battery was dead and replaced it with the camper battery. The vehicle was taken to a local repair shop where they performed a diagnostic, but, they were unable to determine the cause of the failure. The vehicle battery was recharged and the failure did not recur for another four months. The vehicle was then taken to the same local mechanic where the mechanic replaced the fuel injector. The computer was removed from the vehicle and taken to an authorized dealer for a reset flash. The vehicle performed as normal until the failure recurred one year later. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the contact was awaiting the replacement of the fuel injector. The contact referenced recall 05v270000 (electrical system:wiring) but did not confirm if the vehicle was included in the recall. The approximate failure mileage was 120,000 and the current mileage was approximately 150,000.

Filed Mar 16, 2011 · Fuel system · 152,000 miles · GA

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 ford f-350 sd. While the contact was driving approximately 70 MPH, the vehicle suddenly decelerated to 40 MPH and would not increase in speed. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who replaced the fuel filters and engine injectors. Within 1,500 miles, the identical failure recurred. The vehicle was taken back to an independent mechanic; and the fuel tank liner was cleaned and the fuel pump was also replaced. The failure mileage was approximately 152,000. Updated 1/13/2012 *ln

Filed Jan 18, 2011 · Fuel system · 178,000 miles · MD

Tl*the contact owns a 2004 ford f350. While the vehicle was parked the contact turned the key in the ignition and the vehicle would not start. The vehicle was towed to the dealer. The technicians stated that the fuel injection control module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer stated that there was a recall on the 2004 ford f450 for the same failure but not for the f350. The approximate failure mileage was 178,000.