Ford F Super Duty loss of power problems

Filed Dec 2, 2015 · Electrical, Transmission · 69,699 miles · CA

Randomly and without warning a green wrench light came on my dashboard while I was driving on a busy highway. Date was 12/1/2015. I lost power and had to pull over on the side of the highway. There was no power when I tried to accelerate. There was no response when I would step on the gas pedal. It was idling very rough, I turned off the truck waited a couple of minutes then tried to turn the truck on again and the wrench light cleared. It went back to "normal" and I was able to drive off the highway. I've read and also talked to other ford owners and they have said the same thing, it is the (PCM) powertrain control module. This could be very dangerous when you are driving on a busy highway. Note: I had my whole family with me.

Filed Jul 2, 2015 · Electrical, Engine · 65,477 miles · NC

During the course of driving down the road the engine shut off and the truck lost all power. Required steering off the highway and stopping with the loss of all power steering and brake assist. In traffic. Truck would not restart once was pulled off onto side of highway. If truck had been towing down a steep grade it would have been impossible to stop. Upon having truck repaired it was diagnosed as a bad exhaust gas temperature sensor.

Filed Feb 20, 2015 · Engine · 88,000 miles · IL

Traveling on a busy highway at 65 MPH; the spark plug on my 5.4l v8 triton blew out of its socket. (any mechanic will tell you everything you want to know about this) this caused an immediate bang and very rough running condition. As soon as it happened; there was an immediate loss of power which in turn; caused a rapid reduction in vehicle speed. Not to mention, the distraction that occurred that caused the lack of focus on surrounding vehicles and other possible hazards. This is the second occurrence of a separate spark plug blowing out of its socket on the same motor. This will cost several thousand in repairs after all is said and done. On top of the money spent repairing the last incident. There is a documented history of this situation with the more extreme having fire issues. The fire is because atomized fuel is sprayed into the engine compartment due to there being a hole where the spark plug is supposed to be. There was no crash, fire or injury in this case. However, it was close to having all three.

Filed Dec 6, 2014 · Fuel system · 98,623 miles · CA

Fuel injectors plugged resulting in loss of power. Happened repeatedly over the years. Now it appears to be delaminating fuel tank liner. Appears to be a widespread problem. Ford won't take responsibility.

Filed Sep 1, 2014 · Engine · 96,000 miles · NM

Spark plug blew out while traveling on narrow mountain road causing engine to stall losing power steering. Steered into the mountain side to prevent head on collision. There have been several engine fires due to plug blowing out of cylinder head and fuel not properly burning.

Filed Apr 13, 2014 · Electrical, Engine · 78,000 miles · FL

On april 5, I was in he process of stopping for a stop sign, when the engine stopped running. I was able to restart the truck. I drove less than 2 miles, turned the truck off and it would not restart. I had truck towed to autonation ford in st. Petersburg fl. Mechanic not on duty, but monday (april 7, 2014), service department called and said nothing showed up on their computer check, and was starting fine after a minor adjustment. I picked up the truck, drove less than 2 miles, when it stalled as I was in the process of coming to a stop, while my speed was about 30 MPH. Lost power steering but was able to maintain control. I was able to restart truck and returned to dealer. Told them I did not think I should have to pay for a second diagnostic test, since they had failed to find or fix the problem. On april 10, dealer called said they could not reproduce the problem and said it could be egr dirty or turbo boost. Since I had noticed turbo was not kicking in properly during acceleration from a stop, I told them to do both but to take off the $155 they had charged me for diagnosis. They agreed and my truck was returned to me on april 12, 2014. On april 13, the truck stalled when coming to a stop for a traffic signal. Lost power steering but was able to maintain control. Less than a mile later when slowing to make a turn, engine shutdown and I lost power steering. I was barely able to miss striking a house at the intersection. Truck stalled twice during the next 2 mile trip. I think this is a very dangerous problem and it is not being addressed by ford or it's dealer. Please investigate. *tr updated 10/2/2014

Filed Mar 11, 2014 · Brakes, Electrical · 60,000 miles · FL

This truck has been an issue from the time we bought it. We have contacted ford multiple times and their response is "keep your receipts just in case." we have replaced the turbos both high and low end twice and they are starting to act up again. Traveling 60 MPH down the road you lose all turbo pressure causing you to lose power. You have to pull over shut the truck off and re-crank it. The truck shuts off while driving without throwing a check engine light. The belt tensioner has separated coming down the highway shutting off complete power at 60 MPH. About every 3rd time of filling up with diesel fuel we have to drain the water separator. When the regen system kicks in tremendous amount of diesel fumes come in to the truck causing headaches with extreme lose of power. White smoke coming out of the tail pipe. The stock rim split on the driver front tire and the dealership wanted $1300.00 for one rim when a whole set of aftermarket rims are hundreds of dollars cheaper. Both front calipers have locked up at different occasions towing 1,000 lb trailer and one just driving down the road.all seals are leaking. Radiator is leaking. Rocker arms are tapping and cost $1700 to replace coming from a certified ford mechanic. We have had 3 dealerships tell us they don't want the truck and refuse to go look at it because of the motor. Its ashame the truck was a $55,000 truck brand new. 2 years old it valued at $40,000 and 2 years after its at $17,000 resale. Steering is all over the place when hitting seems or ruts in the road making the truck hard to control and very unsafe. This is by far the worst vehicle we have ever owned. Ford should be ashamed of putting such a unsafe vehicle on the road and not doing anything to help the customers that have wasted $55,000. Would you trust your kids in this vehicle? There has been 5 ford dealers tell us they don't even want it. 6.4l=junk.

Filed Nov 27, 2013 · Electrical, Engine · 71,000 miles · CA

Vehicle engine (6.0 diesel) unexpectedly and suddenly died while climbing a narrow mountain state highway, just in between switchbacks that had no shoulders; had enough speed to just clear road onto a shoulder. No warning lights, no check engine light had ever displayed previously to this incident. Vehicle would not start, towed to local ford dealer. Engine teardown revealed loss of high pressure oil; and ficm failure and glow plug module fault by obd and check engine light that now's continuously illuminated. Stc fitting replaced, declined ficm and gpm repairs due to cost and vehicle able to run to get it home. Check engine light remains illuminated. Research on the internet reveals these 3 parts, among others on the 6.0 engine, have extremely high failure rates, all resulting in an immediate loss of power and potential stranding. The manufacturer and dealer were contacted without satisfaction. The federal safety agency needs to investigate this as a safety and inherent defective design or manufacturing issue (and cost!!!). It may also be an emissions control issue as these parts fail and are not repaired or are removed. This vehicle is factory stock and dealer maintained, had 6 year, 75,000 mile ford extended warranty.

Filed Oct 2, 2013 · Acceleration, Engine · 13,000 miles · TX

Almost total loss of engine power while attempting to pass another vehicle in the rain, twice! Also violent engine shaking right after start up. Shaking stopped after engine was turned off and restarted.

Filed Jul 29, 2013 · Electrical · 34,958 miles · NJ

While towing a 13000 pound fifth wheel trailer with my truck (2004 f250 6.0l diesel engine) the engine shut off. I lost power steering and power brakes as a result. I was able to slow down and pull over to shoulder lane. After collecting my breath I tried to restart the vehicle. It started, but the engine light came on. The engine ran very erratic,RPM varied while sitting and as I attempted to drive it. I stopped again. Started again and nursed it home. Checked the code reader when I got home and found the code to be p2285, injection control pressure sensor low voltage.