1993 Ford F-350 engine problems

Filed Feb 25, 2005 · Engine · 45,000 miles · NY

While driving the serpentine belt snapped off. This caused the vehicle to lose power and extended stopping distance. The dealership was notified, but did not resolve problem. The cause was not determined. Please provide more information.

Filed Dec 27, 2004 · Engine · 52,500 miles · CA

Exhaust fumes were leaking into the cab of the vehicle. Consumer contacted the dealer, who didn't think that this problem was important, and will not service vehicle in a timely manor. Also, consumer asked for manufacturer's telephone number, but the dealer refused to cooperate.

Filed Sep 20, 2004 · Engine · 179,000 miles · TX

Serpentine belt detaches from tension pulley and/or idler pulley. Detached belt causes damage to transmission cooler lines, radiator lines, and breaks idler pulley from bracket. Power steering and braking are lost making vehicle very difficult to control. Flying idler pulley may cause additional damage and/or falls to roadway as hazard. Damage to transmission lines may cause fire. Caused by uneven wear to the plastic belt tensioner pulley. Plastic pulley deforms in such a manner that the serpentine belt travels forward (toward fan) and off of pulley. A similar defect (the federal safety agency campaign number 96i003000) was remedied with a voluntary recall by ford in 1996. This particular vehicle was repaired to that standard. The standard appears to have been inadequate.

Filed Apr 13, 2004 · Engine · 111,000 miles · 00

When the vehicle idled consumer smelled and heard exhaust leaking. Dealer examined the vehicle, and found that the exhaust gas recirculation tube (egr) had a hole in it.

Filed Dec 11, 2002 · Engine · FL

When vehicle is being driven the belt tensioner keeps shredding serpentine belt, causing vehicles engine to died. In one case the belt tension shierd off, sending a metal bolt from engine that punctured radiator fan. Please provide any further information. Mr

Filed Aug 17, 2001 · Engine · RI

Vehicle would intermittently stall while driving. Vehicle been in dealer shop on two occasions, and the problem still reoccurring. Feel free to provide any further information on this matter.

Filed Aug 29, 1998 · Engine · PA

Engine check light came on. Vehicle pulled over and added 3 gallons of water after discovering that the water reservoir cracked. Also replaced head gaskets. Also smoke came from exhaust system into engine compartment.

Filed Jul 21, 1998 · Engine · GA

Serpentine belt continuously falls off.

Filed Jul 16, 1998 · Engine · GA

Serpentine belt disintegrates and falls off at highway speeds.

Filed Feb 18, 1998 · Engine · OR

While driving vehicle about 40-55mph lost control due to the stretching or detachment of the serpentine belt and tensioner pulley, causing loss of power steering/brakes.