2008 Ford F-350 SD: sudden loss of power

Filed Jul 15, 2016 · Steering · 110,000 miles · PA

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 ford f-350 sd. While driving various speeds, the brake pedal was depressed and the power steering lost power and became difficult to operate. The vehicle was diagnosed by an independent mechanic who stated that a bolt in the power steering mechanism fractured and needed to be repaired. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 110,000. Updated 09/06/16*lj updated 09/08/16.

Filed Oct 15, 2014 · Engine · 44,000 miles · VA

Exhaust temperature sensor will cause a crash that may end up killing someone. This is what failed on my wife who was pulling a 28' horse trailer with her show horse inside worth over $30,000 dollars. She merged to a one lane road on interstate 68 in maryland heading down hill when the check engine light came one soon to follow with a message of pull over safely. 20 seconds later, the engine shutoff. This caused her to lose power steering on a one lane road going over a bridge down hill pulling a horse trailer with a gross weight of over 10,000 pounds. She had no where to pull over safely when the truck shutdown on her. She had to get out of the truck in order to move the barrels blocking the right lane in order to try and get the truck and trailer out of the open lane. She had to block an exit in order to make room for the other vehicles. The truck went to the ford dealership in cumberland, md where it was diagnosed that it was the exhaust temperature sensor. This is a safety issue on this vehicle. At no time should a vehicle shutdown on someone driving it. Believe it a vehicle going into a limp mode but at least you can still drive it so you can get to a safe place. There needs to be an investigation into why this occurs and enforce ford to issue a recall to fix this problem before someone is injured or killed.

Filed Oct 15, 2014 · Engine · 44,000 miles · VA

I have submitted my request for a recall to be issued on all 2008 ford f350sd for the exhaust temperature sensor failure causing the vehicle to shutdown. Looks as though a recall was issued for 2012 ford 6.7l ambulance packages: f-350 engine recall number: 13v535000 recall date: 10/30/2013 problem summary: ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 f-350/450/550 ambulance package vehicles manufactured february 22, 2010, through october 19, 2012 and equipped with a 6.7l diesel engine. Due to an exhaust sensor problem, the vehicles may experience loss of power followed by an engine stall. Consequence: an unexpected engine stall increases the risk of a crash. Additionally, if this were to occur when the ambulance is transporting a patient, there is an increased risk of injury to the patient. Corrective action: ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the exhaust gas temperature sensor, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin by the end of november 2013. Owners may contact ford motor company customer relationship center at 1‑866‑436‑7332. Ford's recall campaign number is 13s10. Sure if a crash can result in the vehicle shutting down on a 6.7l, it could also occur on a 6.4l 2008 ford f350 super duty that is not an ambulance package. A crash is what almost happen when my wife's vehicle shutdown on her due to the sensor going out heading down hill with no power steering. Investigate this and have ford held accountable. I have emailed ford on several occassions and this is their latest response: our records indicate that you contacted the ford crc on 9/30/14, and our customer care representative advised you that we have documented your comments which will be forwarded to the appropriate department for review and consideration. Wow "for review and consideration".

Filed Apr 18, 2014 · Steering, Suspension · 75,000 miles · PA

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 ford f-350 sd. The contact stated that while driving approximately 40 MPH, the vehicle suddenly lost power steering assist and the wheel failed to turn. The vehicle was towed to the dealer who replaced the steering gear box. The manufacturer was notified of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 75,000. Updated 06/02/2014

Filed Jan 17, 2014 · Engine, Fuel system · 80,000 miles · MA

Was driving at approximately 40mp when the engine just stopped and lost power. This happened on 2 more occasions. Once while pulling out onto a busy street, and was almost hit by oncoming traffic. Cannot risk injury, so took it right to a reputable local diesel mechanic. Diesel mechanic states that entire fuel system must be replaced. Faulty hi pressure fuel pump disintegrated and sent metal thru fuel system. This will cost $8000 to fix. Was told this was the first year "bug" for a new design. Ford will not replace parts or warranty this. Common on this model, but definitely a safety hazard, as the truck may or may not stall when giving gas. It is unpredictable.

Filed Dec 5, 2013 · Engine · 39,500 miles · CA

While in tow/haul mode towing 40' 5th wheel, engine overheated quickly which resulted in loss of power. No leaks seen and coolant was spraying out of overflow cap only. No lights came on in dash. Seems fan is not kicking on when needed? When fan does kick on, engine cools immediately. This is only at low speeds under heavy towing. Truck runs great otherwise with no overheating problems. This has happened twice with this truck and I'm sure it is causing damage. Warranty just ran out of course. There is a coolant loss as well, but unknown where it is going. No milky oil, nothing on the ground, and no wet exhaust pipe.

Filed Dec 3, 2012 · Fuel system · 140,000 miles · TX

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 ford f-350 sd. The contact stated that while attempting to ascend an incline, the vehicle lost power, making it extremely difficult to accelerate uphill. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was determined that the fuel pressure regulator had failed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted about the issue. The failure mileage was 140,000 and the current mileage was 150,000.

Filed Aug 6, 2008 · Engine · 31,000 miles · MA · 1 injury

I leased a 2008 f350 6.4 liter it was smoking out of the tailpipe often so I called the dealer and they said it was normal over the next few months it got worse then I had the oil changed at the dealer and the smoke checked they said in the paper work it was undetermined 1 month later I lost all power and the truck died the oil cap was not put on and there was oil everywhere since then the smoke has gotten worse so I started to go to a small mechanic that works on my other trucks well since this incident the smoke is more often like two times a week for 10 min son I brought it to the dealer two weeks ago they had it for 3 days and then they called me and said I had to prove that I had the oil changes done to it I own four trucks and they all get oil changes so I brought the recites and they said because I paid cash for the oil changes the receipt form the mechanic where fake and it was a maintenance issue so I drove it down the street to another place since then its un drivable it smokes the hole time its running what do I do?

Filed Mar 12, 2008 · Transmission · 4,501 miles · FL

When truck goes into regeneration mode(on drive or reverse) it is sometimes very hard to keep it under control...it wants to accelerate--- normally it goes up to 1200 to 1300 RPM but on 2 or 3 times its gone up to 1500, 1 time it went up to 2300 RPM ( that's not save )--------2 times engine lost power while driving at 65-70 MPH...truck makes a loud metal to metal noise when you go from drive to reverse and when you start moving...