Ford F-250 Complaints (2004)

408 consumer complaints on file.

#10114913March 10, 2005
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL
VEHICLE EXPERIENCED SUDDEN ACCELERATION. WHEN DRIVING AND COMING TO A STOP VEHICLE WILL STALL WITH A ROUGH IDLE, AND THE RPMS WILL INCREASE TO 2500 RPMS, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO SURGE FORWARD. DRIVER MUST APPLY THE BRAKES, AND THE VEHICLE WILL SHUT DOWN COMPLETELY. OWNER TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER. HOWEVER, THE PROBLEM WOULD NOT DUPLICATE ITSELF. *AK
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#10113922March 10, 2005
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
LOW IDLE SURGING AND STALLING WITH LOSS OF POWER STEERING. *AK
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#10111524March 1, 2005
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION, FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY
WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED VEHICLE STALLED. CONSUMER HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED. DEALERSHIP WAS NOTIFIED, BUT DID NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. *AK THE CONSUMER MULTIPLE FAILURES DUE TO REMOTE START, FUEL SENSORS, AND FUEL COMPONENTS. THE CONSUMER STATED THAT WHEN THE VEHICLE STALLS IT LOOSES ALL POWER. *TC
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#10112077February 23, 2005
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE, POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
PURCHASED A FORD F250 CREW CAB 4X4 WITH 6.0 PSD IN SEPTEMBER 04. IN THE FIRST PART OF NOVEMBER 04 USED ELECTRONIC ON THE FLY SHIFT TO PLACE IN 4 WHEEL DRIVE, VEHICLE MADE A LOAD POP. WHEN I TRIED TO REMOVE FROM 4X4 IT WOULD NOT RELEASE. THE TRUCK ALSO HAD A LOAD POPPING NOISE FROM THE LEFT FRONT WHEEL AREA. TOOK TRUCK TO DEALER, HE WAS SUPPOSE TO REPLACE BOTH HUBS PER SERVICE PAPERWORK. ALONG WITH HAVING TO DO A FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT( I HAD NOT RAN INTO OR HIT NOTHING). RECEIVED TRUCK BACK, STILL HAD POPPING NOISE IN LEFT FRONT WHEEL AREA,CALLED DEALER WAS TOLD NOTHING TO WORRY ABOUT. WENT TO TENNESSEE ON VACATION, 4X4 LOCKED IN 4X4 AGAIN, HAD TO DRIVE IT BACK FROM TENNESSEE THAT WAY. OCNE AGAIN WHEN TURNING LEFT OR RIGHT TRUCK MADE A AWEFUL NOISE, ALONG WITH THE POPPING THAT WAS THERE BEFORE. TOOK BACK TO DEALER, AGAIN SAID HUBS REPLACED. GOT TRUCK BACK AGAIN NO NOISE WHEN TURNING BUT STILL HAS POPPING ON STARTS AND STOPS, ALSO WHEN THE TRANMISSION SHIFTS GEARS THERES A KLUCKING NOISE. TOOK TRUCK BACK AGAIN, WAS TOLD THEY COULD NOT FIND ANYTHING WRONG. THIS CONTINUED TILL IT GOT REAL BAD, CALLED DEALER, DEALER HAD FACTORY REP ON HAND TO RIDE WITH ME IN THE TRUCK, THE REP HEARD THE NOISE AND FELT IT, TOLD DEALER TO LOOK INTO DRIVELINE PROBLEM, TRUCK WAS KEPT BY DEALER RECIEVED IT BACK TWO DAY LATER, DEALER AGAIN SAID WE CAN'T FIND ANYTHING. TRUCK IS STILL MAKING THE SAME NOISE BUT NOW HAS STARTED TO GET LOUDER, TRUCK ALSO NOW AFTER THE DEALER UPDATE THE FLASH HAS NO POWER, AND IS HARD TO START. I PAID A LOT OF MONEY FOR THIS TRUCK THAT I AM WORRY ABOUT DRIVING BECAUSE OF NOT KNOWING WHEN OR IF IT WELL BREAK DOWN.*AK
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#10111880February 21, 2005
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL
COMPLAINED OF EXHAUST ODOR INSIDE VEHICLE. OIL IS LEAKING FROM THE GLOW PLUGS ONTO THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD. SERIOUS FIRE HAZARD. I'VE TAKEN THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER TO BE "FIXED" AND THIS IS MY THIRD TRIP.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#10110749February 18, 2005
TIRES:TEMPORARY/EMERGENCY SPARE TIRE, EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL
FORD FULL SIZE PICKUP TRUCKS (150/250/350 ETC) SPARE TIRE HELD BY CABLE, CABLE WEARS AND BRAKES W/OUT WARNING. SPARE TIRE HELD UP BY CABLE UNDER TRUCKS COMES LOOSE ON HIGHWAY @ SPEED !*AK
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#10107322February 18, 2005
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
THE VEHICLE STALLS UNEXPECTEDLY AT VARIOUS SPEEDS. TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR THE FIFTH TIME, BUT THE CAUSE IS STILL UNDETERMINED. *NM *NM THE CONSUMER STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER 8 TIMES BECAUSE OF THE SHUTTING OFF AND THE SURGING. *TC
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#10111675February 17, 2005
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
THE VEHICLE WAS ON THE ROAD WHEN ALL OF A SUDDEN IT WENT FROM DRIVE TO NEUTRAL ON ITS OWN. OWNER WILL TAKE TO DEALER FOR CHECKUP. *NM
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#10110728February 17, 2005
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
TRANSMISSION ON 04 F 250 SUDDENLY WENT INTO NEUTRAL IN TRAFFIC. I WAS ALMOST REAR ENDED BY A LOADED DUMP TRUCK. THE TRUCK IS AT THE DEALER SHIP NOW AND THEY ARE TELLING ME A RECALLED PART CAUSED THE PROBLEM. I HAVE HEARD OF NO RECALLS. FORD CUSTOMER RELATIONS TELLS ME THAT THE PROGRAM HAS BEEN OUT FOR TWO WEEKS . DOES SOMEONE HAVE TO DIE FIRST COME ON PLEASE HELP!!!!!!!! *JB
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#10114981February 16, 2005
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
2004 FORD TRUCK F SUPER DUTY PK, NOTICE OF CLAIM (DTPA). *BF THE TRUCK DOES NOT IDLE CONSISTENTLY. WHEN THE ENGINE IS HOT THE TRUCK LURCHES FORWARD. THE TRUCK HAS BEEN TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE DEALER INDICATED THAT THERE HAVE BEEN SIGNIFICANT PROBLEM WITH THE ENGINE ON THAT MODEL AND THAT THE BUGS ARE STILL NOT WORKED OUT. *NM
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#10110527February 14, 2005
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES, VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL
I WORK FOR SECURITY AT A NUCLEAR PLANT. WE HAVE TWO 2004 FORD, F250 PICKUPS. I AND SEVERAL OTHER PEOPLE HAVE HAD A PROBLEM WITH THE BRAKE PEDAL AND ACCELERATOR PEDAL. WE WEAR MILITARY STYLE BOOTS, IF YOU MOVE YOUR FOOT FROM THE ACCELERATOR TO THE BRAKE AND STILL HAVE YOUR FOOT PARTIALLY OVER THE ACCELERATOR YOUR SHOE WILL COME IN CONTACT WITH THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL BEFORE THE BRAKE PEDAL IS DEPRESSED FAR ENOUGH TO APPLY THE BRAKE. MYSELF AND SEVERAL OTHER PEOPLE HAVE HAD A NEAR MISS BECAUSE OF THE VEHICLE LUNGING FORWARD BEFORE THE BRAKE ENGAGES.*AK
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#10108783January 24, 2005
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
THE DRIVER WAS PARKING THE VEHICLE AND WITHOUT WARNING THE VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE FROM THE ENGINE. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS CALLED OUT TO EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE. THE DRIVER SUSTAINED INJURIES TO BOTH LEGS AND WAS TRANSPORTED BY AMBULANCE TO THE HOSPITAL. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED AND TOTALED BY THE INSURANCE COMPANY. PLEASE PROVIDE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. *JB
Crash:
No
Fire:
Yes
Injuries:
1
Deaths:
0
#10107498January 18, 2005
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
WHILE DRIVING IN THE MOUNTAINS AT 25 MPH, RAINY CONDITIONS, THE VEHICLE LOST TRACTION, STRUCK THE MOUNTAIN SIDE AND ROLLED OVER. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED. *JB
Crash:
Yes
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#10106252January 13, 2005
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
ENGINE REVS UP AT IDLE AND BOGGING WHILE IN MOTION AND WHEN STOPPING AND MAKING TURNS. ALSO, THE VEHICLE INTERMITTENTLY LURCHES (JUMPS) FORWARD AT IDLE OVER POWERING THE BRAKES. THEN THE VEHICLE WILL DIE COMPLETELY, LEAVING ME STUCK IN AN INTERSECTION. THIS IS A SERIOUS SAFETY ISSUE, COULD CAUSE A MAJOR ACCIDENT! I HAVE HAD IT IN THE FORD DEALERS SERVICE DEPARTMENT 3 DIFFERENT TIMES AND THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. *NM
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#10106288January 13, 2005
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR, POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING, ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL
BOUGHT 2004 F-250 DIESEL 4 DOOR LARIET IN MAY. WE HAVE HAD NOTHING BUT TROUBLE. FIRST IT WAS TAKEN IN FOUR TIMES FOR A RATTLE HAD TO REPLACE DOOR LATCH. NEXT THE TRANSMISSION WAS SLIPPING WAS PUT ON COMPUTER AND WAS TOLD NOTHING THEY COULD DO UNTIL IT TOTALLY BROKE DOWN. THEN THE TRUCK WOULD DIE AND I WOULD LOOSE STEERING AND BRAKES HAD TO REPLACE ELECTRICAL HARNESS. THE BEST ONE IS THE ODOR COMING OUT THE VENTS. HAS BEEN TO 3 DIFFERENT SHOPS IN TEXAS STILL NOT FIXED.ODOR HAS GOT SO STRONG THAT MY CHILD HAS TO TAKE MIGRAINE PILLS IF SHE IS IN THE TRUCK MORE THAN 30 MIN. I LEND UP HAVING HEADACHES,SLEEPY,SORE THROAT AND VOMITING. WAS TOLD NOT TO RUN THE A/C BUT TO RUN ON MAX A/C NO HELP FROM FORD COMPANY. PLEASE HELP US. WILL IT TAKE SOMEONE TO DIE BEFORE THEY DO SOMETHING ABOUT IT. *JB
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#10111184January 12, 2005
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
THE CONSUMER EXPERIENCED SUDDEN ACCELERATION AND ABOUT 30% OF THE TIME THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT SLOW DOWN ONCE THE CONSUMER'S FOOT WAS REMOVED FORM THE ACCELERATOR. *NM
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#10106967January 6, 2005
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE STALLED. CONSUMER RESTARTED THE VEHICLE, AND DROVE IT HOME. CONSUMER WILL CONTACT THE DEALER FOR AN APPOINTMENT. *AK
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#10106973January 6, 2005
SUSPENSION:FRONT
WHILE TURNING RIGHT OR LEFT CONSUMER HEARD A LOUD POPPING NOISE COMING FROM THE FRONT. SUDDENLY, THE VEHICLE VIBRATED UNCONTROLLABLY. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION, BUT MECHANIC WAS UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. *AK
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#10105412December 28, 2004
STRUCTURE, CHILD SEAT
THE CONSUMER WAS DRIVING THROUGH A PATCH OF BLACK ICE, LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND ROLLED OVER 6 TIMES. THE DRIVER ALSO HAD A CHILD STRAPPED INTO AN EVENFLO CHILD SAFETY SEAT. DURING THE ROLL OVER, THE CHILD WAS EJECTED FROM THE CHILD SEAT EVEN THOUGH THE SEAT WAS PROPERLY RESTRAINED. NO INJURIES WERE REPORTED. PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS. *JB
Crash:
Yes
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#10105442December 28, 2004
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
THE ENGINE STALLED UNEXPECTEDLY AT DIFFERENT SPEEDS. THE CONSUMER TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER 3 TIMES, BUT RESULTS SHOWED THE CAUSE WAS UNDETERMINED. *JB....*AK
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0

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