Ford F-450 SD won't start problems

Filed Jan 26, 2016 · Fuel system · 119,688 miles · DC

"delamination of fuel tank" after only having the vehicle for shortly over four months, the truck would not crank. The truck was parked on a city street in washington, dc where I racked up 2 parking tickets. I had it towed to the dealer and they said that the tank is corroding. I've had issues with the truck since I purchased it. The gas gauge would go out periodically along with the power. I called the dealer and had it checked out, and they said they couldn't find any issues. Now that the 90 day warranty is over, the goes out completely in 120 days. It took the dealer a month to deliver the truck to me after I purchased it.

Filed Sep 17, 2014 · Engine · CO

2008 ford f-450 based type I ambulance. Contact alleges that improper manufacturing of 6.4l powerstroke diesel engine cylinder number 8 resulted in reduced compression and excessive blow by of combustion gases and particulate matter. Reported consequence includes engine stall, reduced power, no start condition, exhaust gas temperature sensor contamination and catastrophic turbocharger damage. Engine problems had negative impact on delivery of ambulance services.

Filed Apr 11, 2014 · Electrical, Engine · 12,680 miles · OH

This 2006 ford e450 super duty with a 6.0l engine has been trouble right from the start. The first thing to go wrong was the turbo that went out on 09/18/2007 with only 12,000 miles. Next at 15,000 miles the vehicle had starting and running problems and the dealer replaced several parts on top of motor. From this time forward up to 29000 miles the squad was towed several times for more engine repairs and replacement parts. From 29,000 to 53,000 things got worse. The vehicle was towed in again for egr cooler problems, injector problem and radiator failed. Two of these times was when we had a patient and had to call for a back up unit to respond. From 53,000 miles to 62,000 miles we had several more times of no start and no power problem that left the squad only able to go 35 MPH. We had more engine parts replaced and computers. The last event was when we had fuel getting into the coolant and found both heads cracked and egr cooler bad again. We had engine repaired with all after market parts costing over $9000. In one year squad was out of service for over 2 months with engine problems. Squad has been out of service for about 12 months since new. All problems have been engine related.

Filed Apr 3, 2014 · Electrical, Engine · 64,075 miles · TN

Vehicle lost complete power while driving on interstate at cruising speed. There were absolutely no warnings, the engine just quit, disabling the vehicle in high speed traffic. The dealer repair was to replace wiring harness for high pressure fuel pump due to wires shorting the engine after the insulation was chafed by internal contact with other engine parts, which was a known issue with this engine for builds prior to august 20, 2007, according to a ford tsb: 07-26-2. This part is completely internal and not subject to inspection until failure. My family and I were extremely fortunate that we were able to get safely to the shoulder of the interstate with many semi's and cars around us when the failure occurred. Also, since engine wouldn't start at all, we were subjected to extreme cold weather conditions while waiting for tow vehicle, over 2 hours. This is a potential life-threatening defect!! Losing all power in seconds without warning in high-speed traffic is unacceptable, ford!

Filed Dec 12, 2012 · Fuel system · 23,000 miles · NC

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 ford f-450. While the vehicle was parked it would not start. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The technician stated the fuel filter had to be replaced. The technician stated the failure was caused by bad fuel. After the vehicle was repaired the failure continued to occur. The contact drained the diesel fuel tank and noticed flakes in the fuel. The contact stated the fuel tank was delaminating causing silver flakes to enter the fuel system and clog the fuel filter. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but did not provide assistance. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 23,000.

Filed Aug 24, 2010 · Fuel system · 43,000 miles · VA

Sept. 9, 2008 - truck started missing changed fuel filter when in shop for normal service march 18, 2009 - truck stalled and would not start, towed to shop, did diagnostics , regular service, and put on fuel regulator oct. 12, 2009 - truck missing and overheating, replace fuel filter and radiator tank aug. 11,2010 - truck missing again would not start , smoking, towed to cauthorns,, then to ford garage. Warranty work completed on truck, they thought head gaskets blown, replaced egr cooler and oil cooler, cleaned turbo, , replace fuel filter and replaced battery. Aug. 17, 2010- vehicle towed to cauthornes auto from ford garage to have fuel tank replaced due to peeling and slivers in tank. Seeing as how this is the third truck we have had to have the fuel tank replaced on we have saved the old fuel tank and have it on hand at our shop for inspection.

Filed Aug 24, 2010 · Fuel system · 49,791 miles · VA

Sept. 30, 2008 - vehicle engine started missing - taken to shop fuel filter changed along with regular service of engine. July 19, 2010 - vehicle missing and smoking, taken to repair shop , diagnostics were done, showed injector problem, injector problem covered under warranty transferred to ford garage. Checked codes and inspect test cylinder balance compression fuel tet code po281, code paa9u replaced # 7 fuel injector, bleed , road tested after completion, returned to repair shop replaced fuel filter at repair shop during state inspection. Ticket closed and returned truck to us on july 19, 2010. Aug. 12, 2010 - truck started missing again and stalled would not start, towed to a different ford garage. Checked and advised to change injector # 1 and # 5, test drove to verify repair, key on engine off check, key on engine off self test, fuel contamination check, electric fuel pump pressure test, diesel hard start/ no start- diagnostic / pin point test , fuel injector or nozzle for injection pump, remove and replace, aug. 18, 2010 vehicle was towed from ford garage to repair shop to replace fuel tanks due to peeling and slivers inside of the fuel tank . This is the 4th vehicle that we have had to replace the fuel tank on among other repairs that this problem has caused my company. The fuel tank is stored at my shop and available for inspection upon request.

Filed Aug 23, 2010 · Fuel system · 60,351 miles · VA

Jan 23, 2007-the truck was taken to the shop due to missing while driving and stalling out. Diagnostics were done, changed the fuel filter and replace cam shaft sensor. Feb. 12, 2007 - same issues missing in engine and stalled out. Taken to auto repair shop . Cleaned all cables and charged batteries. March 2, 2007 - missing in engine and stalls out. Diagnostics time 60 or 65 no power . Replace air filter and unstick turbo july 9, 2007- missing in engine and stalling out. Taken to shop. Diagnostics done. Replaced wire assembly and gasket. Sept. 12, 2007 - still missing replaced fuel filter whining in shop for state inspection. Sept. 24, 2007 - engine missing , while in shop to replace transmission added can of carb cleaner nov. 21, 2008 - missing, stalled on road, would not start towed to the shop , diagnostics done. Repair shop did research and found out about problems with fuel tanks peeling and slivering inside which would get in injectors and cause missing and stalling of engine. Diagnostics were done. Removed and drained fuel tank, replaced fuel tank added carb cleaner, replaced fuel filter, cleaned fuel pick up filter and lines .

Filed Oct 22, 2007 · Engine · 130,000 miles · AR

99 ford f450 was stalling on freeway, wouldn't start, very shaky. Replaced cam position sensor worked for awhile, having problems again.

Filed Jan 18, 2007 · Engine, Fuel system · SC

Won't start this is an ambulance and on repeated occasions it has failed to start. The failure to start puts the public safety and welfare at risk. Failure to respond with an ambulance when called can lead to the death of citizens.