Vehicle shut down while in motion on highway which caused for brakes and steering to fail. Vehicle was towed to sun state ford dealership where they did a diagnosis. They found excessive amounts of metal in the high pressure fuel system. They had to replace the entire fuel system plus replaced all injectors which now has an open invoice of $15,923.97. After research we found out that there is a recall on the cp4 which is the manufactire recall number 24s78 and the federal safety agency recall number 24v957. Ford is not willing to cover the cost of the recall repairs and the dealership is not cooperating as well. This is a company vehicle losing the company $3k per day.
Ford F-450 SD stalling problems
55 of the 465 owner complaints about the Ford F-450 SD describe engine stalls while driving, most of them for the 2005 model year.
- owner complaints
- 55
- worst model year
- 2005
- typical mileage
- 71,000
Is there a fix? There are 3 recalls for this area of the car. See below
By model year
Often reported together
Fuel pump 13Won't start 5Loss of power 2Check engine light 2Whining noise 1Warning lights 1Transmission failure 1Overheating 1
What owners say
on 6/7/24, while driving around the Baltimore beltway towing a 44' RV in rush-hour traffic a battery warning light appeared. Within 1 min, the vehicle dashboard information went out and the engine stalled. I immediately put the vehicle in neutral and was able to coast to the shoulder without advantage of turn signals on either the RV or truck as a result. Once there I popped the hood and was able to get out to open it, however, there was a fire and my fingers were singed. After opening the hood, I noticed a full engine fire. I yelled for my wife to get out ASAP. I was able to extinguish the fire (thanks to the RV extinguisher), however, a secondary fire started, and a Samaritan help extinguish that fire. A fire department truck appeared, and they cut the batter cable since it seemed to have started the fire. The vehicle was towed back to the dealership where it was purchased. The insurance agent stated a mechanic had informed him; they believe it was the battery that was the cause. All vehicle maintenance was conducted by the dealership due to warranty AND an extended vehicle maintenance plan purchased at the time of sale. Ford has failed to acknowledge any problems with the vehicle and refused to honor the warranty.
The contact owned a 2022 Ford F-450. The contact stated that while her driver was driving at an undisclosed speed, her driver smelled a burning odor and noticed smoke at the hood of the vehicle. The contact then stated that the driver then stopped and exit the vehicle when the vehicle suddenly inflamed. No injuries were sustained. A fire department was notified however, the vehicle had burned. A fire report was filed. Additionally, the contact stated that on several occasions, she attempted to start the vehicle however, the engine failed to engage. The contact also stated that prior to the failure, while driving at undisclosed speeds the vehicle stalled without warning. The undisclosed dealer was notified of the failure and an appointment was scheduled for the following week. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was towed to a tow lot and deemed a total loss by the insurance company. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and the contact was advised to contact her insurance company. The failure mileage was approximately 17,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford f-450. The contact stated that while driving approximately 55 MPH, the vehicle stalled and the dashboard illuminated. The vehicle was towed to an unknown dealer in nevada where a diagnostic test was performed. The technician stated that the engine needed to the repaired. A complete diagnosis of the failure was not provided. The vehicle was then taken to another independent mechanic who kept the vehicle for a week and repaired an unknown failure. The vehicle lost power when it was started and then had to restarted. The vehicle was taken to a third independent mechanic who replaced eight injectors. The vehicle operated as intended for a while however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was not repaired another time. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximate 125,000. The VIN was not available.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 ford f-450 sd. While driving 50 MPH, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was able to restart after various attempts; however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. In, addition the contact stated that there was no fuel coming through the fuel filter. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 41,768.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 ford f-450. While driving 40 MPH, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was able to be restarted after the contact removed and reconnected the battery. The failure recurred intermittently. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the exhaust fuel recirculation valve failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the remedy failed. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.
Engine will shut off while driving and not restart or just not start.
We are original owners.truck only used to haul drinking water. That is why the mileage is low. In march we smelled gasoline in drive but we have several cars and couldn't pinpoint problem or see gas on ground. We had filled up the truck and thought maybe some gas had spilled. After that we had several incidences of driving down road 40-60 MPH and truck slowed to 20mph. It stalled and came toa complete stop on a few occasions. We were able to restart it. Local shop ran diagnostic check and nothing was evident. Took it to ford dealer today and mechanic says the gas tank has imploded due to crack and dirt got in and fuel pump is clogged. We have never had any incidence of damage to our vehicle and no incident that would cause the fuel tank to split. We found on the internet a class action lawsuit in 2012 for the same problem and model of vehicle we have.we were never notified of a recall or potential problem. This is a safety issue as the vehicle suddenly loses power and it is difficult to steer to the berm.
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 ford f-450 sd. While driving at any speed, the vehicle stalled without warning and the service engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was able to restart. The failure recurred numerous times. The dealer diagnosed that the turbo needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred a week later. The vehicle was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 10v659000 (structure). The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 77,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford f-450 sd. While driving 35 MPH, the engine stalled. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed that the fuel injection and motor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 34,772.
Related recalls
Engine
- What is wrong
- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2019 Ford F-150 and 2017-2019 Ford F-250 Super Duty, F-350 Super Duty, F-450 Super Duty, and F-550 Super Duty pick-up trucks equipped with an engine block heater and previously remedied under recall 18V894. During the previous repair, the block heater cable's splice connector may have been damaged.
- Risk
- A damaged cable could cause a resistive short, increasing the risk of overheated or melted wiring, increasing the risk of a fire.
- Remedy
- Ford will notify owners, and dealers will disable the engine block heater from being used. When replacement cables become available, a second notice will be mailed and dealers will replace the engine block heater cord, free of charge. The recall began May 31, 2019. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1‑866‑436‑7332. Ford's number for this recall is 19S11.
Recall number 19V278000 · Recall details
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline
- What is wrong
- J.C. Madigan, Inc. (J.C. Madigan) is recalling one model year 2011 Ford F-550, and one model year 2013 Ford F-450 chassis with a 6.8L gasoline engine dump trucks equipped with certain PTO Assembly Pressure Switches, part number 30T37594, manufactured June 2009 through June 2013, used in power take off (PTO) assemblies. The switch may begin leaking oil.
- Risk
- The leaking oil may soak into the thermal blanket covering the exhaust, which when combined with heat from exhaust, may result in an increased risk of fire.
- Remedy
- J.C. Madigan will notify owners, and dealers will install a new pressure switch kit that moves the switch away from the exhaust system, free of charge. The recall began in September 2014. Owners may contact J.C. Madigan customer service at 1‑978‑847‑2900.
Recall number 14V411000 · Recall details
Engine and engine cooling: engine: diesel
- What is wrong
- On certain heavy duty trucks equipped with 7.3l diesel engines, the camshaft position sensor located on the engine of the vehicle may function intermittently, possibly resulting in an engine stall.
- Risk
- In the event of an engine stall, a crash could result without warning.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect the sensor and replace it with an improved camshaft position sensor free of charge. The recall began on december 29, 2007. Owners may contact ford at 1‑866‑436‑7332.
Recall number 07V553000 · Recall details
Questions about the Ford F-450 SD stalling
Which Ford F-450 SD years have engine stalls while driving problems?
The model years with the most reports are 2005 (12 complaints), 2004 (9 complaints) and 2006 (7 complaints).
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