2011 Ford F-350 SD: sudden loss of power

Filed Jun 2, 2017 · Electrical, Fuel system · 64,000 miles · TN

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 ford f-350 super duty the contact stated that the vehicle experienced a sudden loss of power and stalled intermittently. The warning indicator for the exhaust fluid illuminated, which meant the fluid was low. The contact was unable to determine the cause of the internal failure and stalling. The dealer (paramount ford hyundai of valdese 101 malcolm blvd, valdese, nc 28690 (828) 338-9348) diagnosed that the ECM needed to be replaced or the incorrect fuel may have been used. The dealer was unable to duplicate and diagnose the failure. The manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 64,000. Updated 07/18/17*lj

Filed Apr 5, 2017 · Fuel system · 107,000 miles · MI

We were traveling on us23 in wise virginia, down a mountain. A signal at the bottom turned red; when my husband applied the brakes, the engine experienced total failure. There was no advance indication from the vehicle safety system that anything was wrong. With no engine power, my husband had no brakes or power steering to control the vehicle. Due to driver skill and luck, we were able to bring the vehicle to a safe stop. The vehicle is now at freedom ford in wise, and their technician says the failure was due to excessive water in the fuel, and the fuel system is contaminated and needs to be completely replaced. This indicates to- various outside mechanics- that the water and fuel separator wasn't working; thus allowing the engine to become overwhelmed. This suggests faulty parts- a faulty separator-which should be covered under our warranty. However, ford is claiming that the fuel system failure is what caused the complete loss of power.

Filed Apr 11, 2016 · Engine · 59,800 miles · SC

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 ford f-350 sd. While driving 55 MPH, the vehicle lost power and stalled. The contact was able to restart the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to a dealer who was unable to diagnose or repair the vehicle. The failure persisted. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The contact was aware of the federal safety agency campaign number: 13v535000 (engine), but the VIN was not included. The failure mileage was 59,800.

Filed Apr 13, 2015 · Engine · 69,123 miles · AL

Mar.2,2015 was traveling west on hwy. 82 about 10 miles out of prattville,al. This is a heavily traveled hwy. By truck and auto. I was given the message stop safely now and 30 sec. Later lost power on a major highway going up hill. Truck was towed to ford dealer where I was told the truck had a recall, 14e03. I was told egt sensor #2 was replaced and the 14e03 recall was done but the two were not connected. I leaned this problem was addressed in a nov.2013 recall for ambulances but this was not addressed for the hundreds of thousands of privately owned trucks. Why? I leaned of the jan.2015 recall 14e03 when my truck was towed in to dealer. This is not only a costly but also dangerous game ford is playing with it's customers. I was blessed!

Filed Jan 19, 2015 · Engine · 500 miles · MI

Sensor did not fix the stalling problem which was monitored by fords box put in the truck. I had to hit the button for a signal to be sent to ford every time my engine lost power (went momentarily dead) finally ford installed a 2013 ECM to correct the problem, which it fixed it. I traded the truck for a 2014 f350 6.7l , no problems.

Filed Mar 20, 2014 · Engine · 62,363 miles · WA

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 ford f-350 sd. The contact stated that while driving approximately 60 MPH, there was a sudden loss of engine power as the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the diesel exhaust fluid pump needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure and current mileage was 62,363. Updated 04/29/14 ma updated 05/2/2014

Filed Oct 19, 2011 · Brakes, Fuel system · 35,000 miles · MI

I was driving the truck away from a traffic light. When the truck reached approximately 20 MPH. The engine shut down completely. I lost forward motion, steering control and braking power. I was able to wrestle the truck off the road and into a parking lot. This is a ford truck powered by a 6.7 ford diesel engine., the truck is generally used to tow a 13000 pound fifth wheel. If I had been towing the fifth wheel, the outcome would surely have been a disaster. Problem turned out to be a totally failed bosch cp4-2 high pressure fuel pump. The pump slowly fails. As the pump travels the path to total destruction, the operator has no warning that the engine will suddenly die. When the truck quits, the operator has lost power steering and power brakes on a 8,500 to 23,500 pound vehicle.