While driving 5-70 MPH consumer lost power steering/braking. Consumer managed to pull over, and had the vehicle towed. Deaalership repaired the power steering and brake components, but the consumer was still having the same problems.
2000 Ford F-350: sudden loss of power
8 of the 304 complaints about the 2000 Ford F-350 describe sudden loss of power.
- owner complaints
- 8
- of this car's complaints
- 3%
- recalls
- 0
Is there a fix? 7 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below
Sudden loss of power by model year
What owners say
While driving at low speeds idler arm on serpentine belt loosened and the belt came off. This could have resulted in loss of power steering and brakes. *ak
While driving consumer heard a popping noise. Then, consumer smelled gas fumes, and vehicle lost power. Vehicle was taken to dealer, and dealer informed consumer that engine turbo-charger needed to be replaced.
Loss of power steering at low speed when applying the brakes. This makes it impossible to steer the truck when trying to brake and steer at the same time. My wife is not strong enough to steer the truck and I am just able to move the steering wheel slightly.
Tire failed on asphalt, no load, no warning. Total separation , only bead the tire tread left. No road hazard at time. Same as two previous firestones tires, not the same type or year. Electrical system: diesel would die out for a few seconds, then came back on by itself. Loss of steering and all power during lost power or curves and hills. Ford reprogrammed computer after several visits there.
Lose power steering assist at low speeds with brakes on. Difficult to steer and have come close to hitting other vehicles.
High pressure power steering hose rubbed against front driver's side shock bracket which caused a power steering fluid leak. Could have ultimately resulted in the failure of the hydro-boost pump which would have caused loss of power steering and power brakes. After much delay, part was replaced. *ak
A loss of power assist in steering will occur when driving in slow speeds less than 20 MPH and applying brakes.
Service bulletins that may apply
- Oil/dust film at cac connections
- Accessory drive belt squealing noise from the engine area when the engine fan clutch is engaged while...
- Rough idle and/or hesitation when acclerating on certain super duty vehicles equipped with a 5.4L or 6.8L...
- Engine-cylinder head deck LEAK-4.6 and 5.4L engines-new service-only gasket and cylinder head kits...
- Engine-light tick or rattle type noise from engine after cold start
- Some vehicles equipped with 4.2L, 4.6L and 5.4L engine may exhibit a lack of power condition
- Concerns with low power while in reverse
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Questions about the 2000 Ford F-350 loss of power
Is sudden loss of power a common problem on the 2000 Ford F-350?
8 of 304 owner complaints about the 2000 Ford F-350 (3%) mention sudden loss of power. The model year with the most reports is 2004.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 2000 Ford F-350?
There are 0 recalls and 7 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 2000 Ford F-350
Tire blowout 62Power steering loss 17Brake failure 10Stalling 10No deployment 9ABS 7Steering lock-up 6Fire or smoke 5
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