Ford F-350 hesitation problems

Filed Jun 16, 2014 · Engine · 100,000 miles · VA

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 ford f-350. The contact stated while driving various speeds the vehicle would suddenly hesitate and the speed would decelerate. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who diagnosed that the injector control pressure sensor was faulty. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 100,000.

Filed Jan 26, 2012 · Electrical, Engine · 89,000 miles · UT

My 2004 ford f-350 6.0 diesel. Hesitate or surges while driving, and/or the engine may stall while driving at all speeds including highway speed, will lose power steering and brakes and when at a stop it will lunge forward. The engine may or may not restart after stall. I feel that this is a great safety concern I have almost lost control of my vehicle on a few occasions while towing my boat and going around corners. I have heard of other people having the same problems with their 2004 6.0 diesels. Please help!

Filed Aug 23, 2011 · Transmission · 1,500 miles · TX

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 ford f-350. When attempting to shift between gears the vehicle would hesitate. The vehicle would also down shift into neutral gear while the rpms increased but the accelerator pedal did not respond. The failure occurred intermittently since the vehicle was purchased in august 2010. The dealer made two attempts to duplicate the failure. The performance was monitored by the dvr system; however, the system could not detect any codes. The manufacturer was aware of the failure; however, they did not offer any assistance. The vehicle was not repaired. The current mileage was 31,000. The approximate failure mileage was 1,500.

Filed Sep 23, 2008 · Engine · 53,000 miles · VA

Tl*the contact owns a 2008 ford f-350. While driving approximately 55 MPH, pressure was applied to the accelerator pedal without power assistance. The contact noticed excessive smoke coming from the exhaust pipe. In addition, the vehicle hesitated and idled roughly. There were no warning lights illuminated on the instrument panel. The contact pulled over to the side of the road an turned off the engine. After five minutes, the engine was able to be restarted. The contact observed that the failure occurred more frequently in rainy weather conditions and at any given speed. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for a diagnostic, but no failures were found. However, the computerized system was reprogrammed and the motor was replaced at 53,000 miles. On 12 separate occasions, the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for identical failures, but there were no resolutions. The vehicle has not been repaired. The failure mileage was 33,000 and current mileage was 73,400. Updated 10-29-08 *bf updated 10/30/08.

Filed Oct 28, 2005 · Acceleration · NC

Dt: the contact stated when pressing the gas pedal the vehicle hesitated. The vehicle has been to the dealer five times. The dealer replaced the exhaust sensor, the turbo, and reprogrammed the computer three times. The replacement of these parts had not corrected the problem. It recurred intermittently. At times, it seemed as if the engine was not receiving a fuel supply. Indicator lights did not illuminate on the dashboard.

Filed Aug 30, 2005 · Acceleration · LA

2005 ford f350 hesitated during acceleration.*mr

Filed Aug 30, 2005 · Engine · TX

Consumer request for reimbursement for engine replacement in the 2003 ford f350.*mr the consumer had a multitude of problems with the vehicle lacking power and blowing out white smoke, at times the vehicle would hesitate on start up, it jerked when the consumer attempted to accelerate, there was a rattling noise when the consumers foot was released from the accelerator. The intake manifold had popped lose. The consumer was told because an after market chip was installed in the vehicle, the engine would not be covered under warranty.

Filed Jul 14, 2005 · Electrical, Engine · 1,000 miles · VA

Dt: under acceleration between 25 and 45 MPH the vehicle loses power. There is hesitation when vehicle accelerates. It is as though it bogs down and can not gain any speed. Also, a large amount of black smoke was expelled from the exhaust. When this occurs the truck comes to crawl in middle of traffic, and happens mostly in stop and go traffic, as well as on interstate. Took vehicle to a dealer 4 times for this problem within 28,000 miles. Dealership could not find anything wrong, but did trouble shooting repairs to the computer, and then replaced the turbo. Dealer admitted they did not know how to fix or diagnose this problem. Consumer has not contacted the manufacturer at this time. No other repairs were done or issues outside of this probekm occurred.

Filed May 27, 2005 · Engine · 11,000 miles · CA

Incident occurred in the afternoon, the temp was about 70 degrees. The truck was loaded with my family (5 including myself); we were traveling over a hill at about 50 MPH. A sign indicated a 6 percent grade. On the way up the hill, at about 2000rpm and about 45 MPH we noticed a large amount of black smoke being expelled from the tailpipe. There was no hesitation on power output at that time, then coasting down the other side of the hill the engine shut down. Fortunately we were able to narrowly avoid the traffic ahead with what little brake action I could apply. When the engine was started again, the "check engine" light came on. After being taken to the dealer the sensors were replaced on the turbocharger and other undisclosed work was done to the engine. Lately the truck has been mimicking these symptoms.

Filed Apr 28, 2005 · Transmission · 55,000 miles · MI

While driving transmission hesitated when it switched gears ,and when you would reverse it hesitated so you could back up. Metal flakes were found in the transmission fluid from in the pan. Ford dealer was aware of the problem, and transmission has to be rebuilt. Other transmissions with similar serial #'s were under recall by ford motor company, but ours wasn't recalled ,and they were unwilling to rebuild it.