Dt*: the contact stated the engine stalled suddenly without warning a total of four times. The vehicle was towed on each incident. The dealership replaced a module on the wiring harness and various other unknown parts, but the problem still persists. On one occasion while attempting to depress the brake, the pedal would not depress. After placing the vehicle in neutral, the brakes worked properly. Two months ago the shock on the passenger side fractured. A welding shop determined the problem was a bad weld joint.
2005 Ford F-350 SD engine complaints
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Dt*: the contact stated while driving on the interstate at 65 MPH and pulling a trailer the vehicle stalled and would not restart. The vehicle was maneuvered off the interstate without incident. The vehicle was towed to the dealership, who determined the high pressure oil pump failed and was replaced. Since the replacement of the high pressure oil pump there have been no additional problems. Updatedn 06/09/2006.
2005 ford diesel pickup bucks and jerks while under light load, I.e. Maintaining speed on an incline. (mountain pass). Dealership and ford is aware of problem for over a year. While driving on winter (icy) roads, truck began bucking and broke traction sending truck out of control. Luckily I was able to drive out of it without contacting the vehicle passing me or roadside obstructions.
I've had my 05 'f-350 diesel in the shop for more than a total of 10 weeks blown head gaskets blown heads and transmission problems which no one can seem to fix correctly I personally think for should have a recall on these trucks.
Dt: 2005 ford f350. The consumer stated at 1000 miles it blew the turbo hose. At 2800 miles it blew the head gaskets and ruined the heads. At 3000 miles the vehicle overheated. The dealership did put new items on the vehicle, but they were not sure whether or not it would fix the problem. At 5000 miles the engine locked and something was fixed, but ford stated they did not know whether it would fix the problem. The consumer stated the problem was not just with this vehicle. The consumer stated he owned the vehicle only 4 months and it has been in the shop 24 days. *ak the vehicle uses 2 quarts of oil every 1000 miles.
I have had my 2005 f-350 diesel towed to the dealer three times now for stalling and not starting back up. Each instance they show loss of oil pressure and blame me for not changing the oil every 3000 miles (recommended by ford every 5000 - 7000 miles) and getting bad gas. They replaced 4 cylinders the first time, 2 cylinders plus a fuel cup the second and they are now working on the third.
I bought my truck in february 2005 w/ less than 150 miles. My first major complaint with the truck is the awlful smell (exhaust) that enters that cabin when the truck is running. This is something that has been an ongoing problem. It has never had that "new" truck smell. The second major complaint with the truck, is the dead spot in the accelorator pedal. If you need to speed up quickly, it can't be done. You hit a dead spot in the accelorator where you have absolutely no power! If I needed to speed up to pass someone, etc., I can't do it. I am frustrated with my truck and I do not enjoy driving it.
Dt: caller says vehicle had no power, and was boiling all the coolant out of the engine. Dealer said they have done all they could and could not find wha was wrong with vehicle. Manufacturer said the same thing, and those they would give him another vehicle if he paid $5900.00.
First incident: engine will stop running when you hit a bump or let off the gas fast. Although intermittent this occurred numerous times. This causes vehicle to loose power steering, and power brakes. Took vehicle to local dealer for repair and per the ford motor company hotline they "remove batt. & air cleaner to acess wire harness to check for chafing none found at this time per hot line report # 5eye7001"
2005 ford f350 experienced solenoid transmission problems. *mr the solenoid transmission problem occurred 50 days after the purchase of the vehicle. The brake booster failed and the high pressure engine oil pump had broken down. *sc
When vehicle is not moving and the A/C,heater or defrost is on there is a very strong smell of exhaust coming thru the vents often times enough to make a person light headed and dizzy. I spoke to my local ford dealer and they said there is nothing they can do.
Pickup won't run smoothly.
2005 ford f350 6.0 diesel - strong exhaust type odor coming through the vents when either the air, heat, or defrost is on and the truck isn't moving. I read hundreds of internet posts regarding this problem and so far have yet to see anyone get the problem resolved, including myself. I'm fearful that this odor is a sever safety hazard.
Ford lariat f350 diesel dually truck 2005 hfcm drain valve problem. *bf the consumer also discovered thee was no heater cord to keep the engine warm. The dealer informed the consumer the engine block heater was an option. Upon inspecting the vehicle, the consumer there was indeed an engine heater element plug installed in the vehicle, but there was no wiring harness connected to the front of the vehicle in the position indicated in the owners manual. The consumer stated it was an option, but actually standard equipment on the vehicle. The consumer went to another dealer purchased the wiring harness and installed it himself.
Heavy diesel exhaust odor enter interior/passenger compartment through ventalation system. This occurs everytime we use the truck and it continues no matter if the heater is on or windows rolled up or down, though strong odor when heater is one. Ford looked at truck on 2/4; said they reprogramed PCM. Brought the truck in again on 3/2 and dealer service says nothing is wrong. Truck doesn't even have 3000 miles yet.
2005 ford super duty f-350 6.0 diesel truck. Heavy exhaust smell enters the interior/passenger compartment through ventelation system. This symptom occurs on a daily basis and continues no matter if heater is on or windows rolled up or down. Ford motor co has declined to repair symptom.
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