2004 Ford F-450 SD: sudden loss of power

Filed Nov 3, 2013 · Fuel system · VA

10/17/13 I was driving on the interstate with a load of cattle running fine and just lost power going on the interstate going from 65 to 10 miles an hour. Traffic zipping by. I thought it was the fuel filters but it done the same after I changed them. I took it to a garage and he said he the tank liner was coming apart now it messed up my injectors, and I think ford should have a recall on something like that before someone gets killed or severly hurt!!!! It is in the shop now and I think ford should pay something on this.

Filed Feb 21, 2012 · Fuel system · 80,000 miles · WA

At appx. 80,000 miles on our 2004 f450 sd fuel tank delaminated causing fuel system failure which resulted in sudden loss of power. We have always purchased high quality diesel from reputatable gas stations (chevron, shell). Vehicle repaired at ford and had contacted ford motor company regarding reimbursement of cost and was declined.

Filed Mar 16, 2010 · Engine, Fuel system · VA

Ltr fwd fm (va) re defect fuel injection and air induction system for a 2004 ford f-450 medium duty truck. *tgw the consumer stated a few months after purchasing the truck, he began having a recurring problem with the truck loosing power. The consumer believed the problem was associated with the fuel injection and air induction system for the turbo charger. On 4 occasions, while driving up a mountain, he experienced a sudden loss of power that was caused by the truck going from 65 MPH to less than 10 MPH in a matter of seconds.

Filed Oct 14, 2009 · Fuel system · 81,000 miles · KS

Our 2004 ford f450 diesel truck lost power when driving on the highway. We took it to ford and they told us the liner in the fuel tank was coming apart and they wanted $2100 to replace the tank. I saw on several web sites that this is a common problem that ford is well aware and refuses to take responsibility for. I saw over 1,000 blogs from people who have had the same problem and ford tells them it is the fuel they are getting and not a default in the tank design. I believe they should own up to their mistake and recall these tanks instead of making money off of replacing them.

Filed Dec 31, 2008 · Fuel system · IL

This complaint stems from problems experienced with my 2004 ford f-450 diesel powered truck. I purchased this 2004 ford new truck in late 2004. At present, the odometer reads approximately 63,000 miles. I experience loss of power at various intervals which causes the vehicle to slow down and power is limited to a few miles-per-hour. I have returned the truck to ford for repair numerous times and ford has not been able to repair the problem. Ford has replaced the turbo two times, the wiring harness, the egr and other parts in the attempt to repair the problem. I returned this truck to ford again on 12-26-2008. The service department removed the fuel filter and they found that the lamination or lining of the fuel tank has separated from the metal which makes up the fuel tank. This appears as a flaky silver substance which clogged the fuel filter and lines and is very expensive to repair. I have researched this failure on the internet and it appears that there are hundreds of complaints which point to the same failure of the ford fuel tank, especially on diesel powered vehicles. A sampling of the internet posts can be viewed at http://www.finishing.com/442/19.shtml. It appears that ford has taken the position that the problem is due to the fuel that is used in the normal operation of the vehicle. I do not believe this statement to be true. I believe there is a manufacturers defect in the application of this laminate or, that the laminate is not of correct material for the intended purpose. The bond which holds the laminate to the steel fuel tank is breaking down and causing the vehicle to malfunction. I urge you to investigate this matter immediately. I know your department is aware of this problem because I have read your response in numerous internet chat rooms and I urge you to act immediately to demand ford recall and make right these manufacturer defects. Thank you for your prompt attention to this matter.

Filed Oct 1, 2004 · Engine · 4,250 miles · NC

Purchased 2004 ford f-450 deisel truck 5/31/04 - first had at dale jarrett ford in monroe, nc in july regarding problem with turbo but have no documentation for first visit - 8/12/04 dale jarrett ford examined truck for loss of power and problem with turbo - result: operating to specs according to service dept. 8/27/04 examined by dale jarrett ford again for lack of power and problem with turbo - result: replaced turbo kit and core return, truck operating to specs according to service record 8/31/04 examined by harrelson ford, charlotte, nc for loss of power - result: PCM reprgrammed 9/2/04 harrelson ford examined truck for lack of power on acceleration, power comes back up to some extent after period of time has lapsed - result: replaced exhaust back pressure sensor and vgt control valve 9/21/04 exmained by harrelson ford for complete loss of power while driving, will restart after period of time has lapsed but happens continually - result: recorder/monitor install, replaced egr valve 9/24/04 consulted with harrelson ford service dept regarding same, continuous problem, has now become a safety issue because truck loses power on highway nexessitating pulling over into breakdown lane to wait for power to come back up enough to drive truck again, advised harrelson service dept that I would be researching lemon laws in nc to resolve problem - would like ford to purchase back and/or replace with 2005 model .