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11V352000 Jul 13, 2011 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS

FORD IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 RANGER TRUCKS BUILT FROM JANUARY 25, 2011, THROUGH APRIL 25, 2011 AT THE TWIN CITIES ASSEMBLY PLANT, AND SERVICE PARTS DISTRIBUTED TO DEALERS FOR CERTAIN 2004...

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Dec 6, 2018 Engine Crash 250,000 mi

IMPROPER PROTECTION OF THE OIL PAN TO ELEMENTS CAUSES METAL PAN TO ROT PREMATURELY GEAR BOX FOR STEEERING NOT DESIGNED PROPERLY FOR THE WEIGHT CLASS OF TRUCK CONSTANTLY BREAKING CAUSING SLOPPY STEERING AND LOSS OF CONTROL 2 LEAF SPRINGS ON FRONT END ARE ONLY RATED TO A WEIGHT OF 1950LBS FOR A...

Dec 6, 2018 Steering Crash 250,000 mi

IMPROPER PROTECTION OF THE OIL PAN TO ELEMENTS CAUSES METAL PAN TO ROT PREMATURELY GEAR BOX FOR STEEERING NOT DESIGNED PROPERLY FOR THE WEIGHT CLASS OF TRUCK CONSTANTLY BREAKING CAUSING SLOPPY STEERING AND LOSS OF CONTROL 2 LEAF SPRINGS ON FRONT END ARE ONLY RATED TO A WEIGHT OF 1950LBS FOR A...

Dec 6, 2018 Suspension Crash 250,000 mi

IMPROPER PROTECTION OF THE OIL PAN TO ELEMENTS CAUSES METAL PAN TO ROT PREMATURELY GEAR BOX FOR STEEERING NOT DESIGNED PROPERLY FOR THE WEIGHT CLASS OF TRUCK CONSTANTLY BREAKING CAUSING SLOPPY STEERING AND LOSS OF CONTROL 2 LEAF SPRINGS ON FRONT END ARE ONLY RATED TO A WEIGHT OF 1950LBS FOR A...

Dec 6, 2018 Engine Crash 250,000 mi

IMPROPER PROTECTION OF THE OIL PAN TO ELEMENTS CAUSES METAL PAN TO ROT PREMATURELY GEAR BOX FOR STEEERING NOT DESIGNED PROPERLY FOR THE WEIGHT CLASS OF TRUCK CONSTANTLY BREAKING CAUSING SLOPPY STEERING AND LOSS OF CONTROL 2 LEAF SPRINGS ON FRONT END ARE ONLY RATED TO A WEIGHT OF 1950LBS FOR A...

Dec 6, 2018 Steering Crash 250,000 mi

IMPROPER PROTECTION OF THE OIL PAN TO ELEMENTS CAUSES METAL PAN TO ROT PREMATURELY GEAR BOX FOR STEEERING NOT DESIGNED PROPERLY FOR THE WEIGHT CLASS OF TRUCK CONSTANTLY BREAKING CAUSING SLOPPY STEERING AND LOSS OF CONTROL 2 LEAF SPRINGS ON FRONT END ARE ONLY RATED TO A WEIGHT OF 1950LBS FOR A...

Dec 6, 2018 Suspension Crash 250,000 mi

IMPROPER PROTECTION OF THE OIL PAN TO ELEMENTS CAUSES METAL PAN TO ROT PREMATURELY GEAR BOX FOR STEEERING NOT DESIGNED PROPERLY FOR THE WEIGHT CLASS OF TRUCK CONSTANTLY BREAKING CAUSING SLOPPY STEERING AND LOSS OF CONTROL 2 LEAF SPRINGS ON FRONT END ARE ONLY RATED TO A WEIGHT OF 1950LBS FOR A...

May 11, 2017 Electrical System 142,000 mi

VSM HAS FAILED THIS CONTROLS THE DOOR AJAR AND POWER LOCKS. POWER LOCKS FAIL TO FUNCTION OR ARE HYPER ACTIVE (LOCKING AND UNLOCKING BY THEMSELVES). DOOR AJAR LIGHT FLASHING AND EMITTING A SOUND INDICATION A VEHICLE'S DOOR IS NOT SECURE WHILE DRIVING AFTER VEHICLE HAS WARMED UP.

May 11, 2017 Electrical System 142,000 mi

VSM HAS FAILED THIS CONTROLS THE DOOR AJAR AND POWER LOCKS. POWER LOCKS FAIL TO FUNCTION OR ARE HYPER ACTIVE (LOCKING AND UNLOCKING BY THEMSELVES). DOOR AJAR LIGHT FLASHING AND EMITTING A SOUND INDICATION A VEHICLE'S DOOR IS NOT SECURE WHILE DRIVING AFTER VEHICLE HAS WARMED UP.

Mar 29, 2017 Vehicle Speed Control 134,000 mi

PERIODICALLY, WHEN SETTING THE CRUISE CONTROL AT DIFFERENT SPEEDS, IT WON'T IMMEDIATELY ENGAGE, WHICH MEANS THAT THERE IS A LOSS OF SPEED OF AROUND 5 MPH. THEN IT WILL ENGAGE, KICK DOWN A GEAR, AND ACCELERATE SUPER QUICK. SCARY IF YOU ARE NOT PREPARED.

Mar 29, 2017 Vehicle Speed Control 134,000 mi

PERIODICALLY, WHEN SETTING THE CRUISE CONTROL AT DIFFERENT SPEEDS, IT WON'T IMMEDIATELY ENGAGE, WHICH MEANS THAT THERE IS A LOSS OF SPEED OF AROUND 5 MPH. THEN IT WILL ENGAGE, KICK DOWN A GEAR, AND ACCELERATE SUPER QUICK. SCARY IF YOU ARE NOT PREPARED.

Sep 23, 2016 Tires 119,500 mi

TRAVELING WESTBOUND ON INTERSTATE 8 JUST WEST OF CA/AZ BORDER AT 3PM PDT. WEATHER IS SUNNY WITH AMB TEMP APPROX 105 DEGREES. WITHOUT WARNING AN EXPLOSION / COMPLETE TIRE FAILURE. 2-3 SECONDS AFTER EXPLOSION TREAD COMPLETELY SEPARATES FROM TIRE. DAMAGE TO LR BODY PANEL, WHEEL WELL AND ASSOCIATED PART...

Sep 23, 2016 Tires 119,500 mi

AFTER EXPERIENCING TIRE FAILURE / TREAD SEPARATION ON LR TIRE, INSPECTION OF REMAINING TIRES PERFORMED FOR SIGNS OF TREAD SEPARATION. CRACKS NOTED IN TIRE ON RR WHICH WAS PURCHASED AT THE SAME TIME AS LR BETWEEN TREAD AND SIDEWALL.

Sep 23, 2016 Tires 119,500 mi

TRAVELING WESTBOUND ON INTERSTATE 8 JUST WEST OF CA/AZ BORDER AT 3PM PDT. WEATHER IS SUNNY WITH AMB TEMP APPROX 105 DEGREES. WITHOUT WARNING AN EXPLOSION / COMPLETE TIRE FAILURE. 2-3 SECONDS AFTER EXPLOSION TREAD COMPLETELY SEPARATES FROM TIRE. DAMAGE TO LR BODY PANEL, WHEEL WELL AND ASSOCIATED PART...

Sep 23, 2016 Tires 119,500 mi

AFTER EXPERIENCING TIRE FAILURE / TREAD SEPARATION ON LR TIRE, INSPECTION OF REMAINING TIRES PERFORMED FOR SIGNS OF TREAD SEPARATION. CRACKS NOTED IN TIRE ON RR WHICH WAS PURCHASED AT THE SAME TIME AS LR BETWEEN TREAD AND SIDEWALL.

Apr 20, 2015 Seat Belts 120,000 mi

THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT BUCKLE RELEASES UNEXPECTEDLY. WHEN I BEGAN TO RESEARCH HOW TO REPLACE THIS COMPONENT, I DISCOVERED THAT THERE WAS AN NHTSA RECALL#01V227001, FORD RECALL# 01S21 ISSUED FOR THE SAME HAZARD. MY TRUCK WAS ASSEMBLED IN 2001 AT THE KENTUCKY PLANT BUT WHEN I CONTACTED FORD THEY EXP...

Apr 20, 2015 Seat Belts 120,000 mi

THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT BUCKLE RELEASES UNEXPECTEDLY. WHEN I BEGAN TO RESEARCH HOW TO REPLACE THIS COMPONENT, I DISCOVERED THAT THERE WAS AN NHTSA RECALL#01V227001, FORD RECALL# 01S21 ISSUED FOR THE SAME HAZARD. MY TRUCK WAS ASSEMBLED IN 2001 AT THE KENTUCKY PLANT BUT WHEN I CONTACTED FORD THEY EXP...

Jun 27, 2014 Steering 198,000 mi

THE TIE ROD END AT THE PITMAN ARM SHEARED OFF SUDDENLY AT THE POINT WHERE THE BALL MEETS THE SHAFT OF THE TIE ROD CAUSING A COMPLETE LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL. THIS IS NOT A WEAR POINT AND IS NOT SOMETHING THAT COULD HAVE BEEN INSPECTED SINCE IT IS COVERED WITH A RUBBER BOOT, THE STEEL LOOKS AS IF IT...

Jun 27, 2014 Steering 198,000 mi

THE TIE ROD END AT THE PITMAN ARM SHEARED OFF SUDDENLY AT THE POINT WHERE THE BALL MEETS THE SHAFT OF THE TIE ROD CAUSING A COMPLETE LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL. THIS IS NOT A WEAR POINT AND IS NOT SOMETHING THAT COULD HAVE BEEN INSPECTED SINCE IT IS COVERED WITH A RUBBER BOOT, THE STEEL LOOKS AS IF IT...

May 12, 2014 Structure Crash 114,254 mi

LEFT FRONT TIRE THREAD SEPARATED WHILE TRAVELING NORTHBOUND ON I75 AT MILE MARKER 311. SEPARATION CAUSED TRUCK TO VEER LEFT INTO THE MEDIAN GUARD RAIL AT HIGH RATE OF SPEED AND CONTINUE ALONG GUARD RAIL UNTIL STOPPED. 911 CALLED WHICH BROUGHT EMS AND FHP. AAA CALLED WHICH BROUGHT WRECKER. DRIVER...

May 12, 2014 Steering Crash 114,254 mi

LEFT FRONT TIRE THREAD SEPARATED WHILE TRAVELING NORTHBOUND ON I75 AT MILE MARKER 311. SEPARATION CAUSED TRUCK TO VEER LEFT INTO THE MEDIAN GUARD RAIL AT HIGH RATE OF SPEED AND CONTINUE ALONG GUARD RAIL UNTIL STOPPED. 911 CALLED WHICH BROUGHT EMS AND FHP. AAA CALLED WHICH BROUGHT WRECKER. DRIVER...

May 12, 2014 Wheels Crash 114,254 mi

LEFT FRONT TIRE THREAD SEPARATED WHILE TRAVELING NORTHBOUND ON I75 AT MILE MARKER 311. SEPARATION CAUSED TRUCK TO VEER LEFT INTO THE MEDIAN GUARD RAIL AT HIGH RATE OF SPEED AND CONTINUE ALONG GUARD RAIL UNTIL STOPPED. 911 CALLED WHICH BROUGHT EMS AND FHP. AAA CALLED WHICH BROUGHT WRECKER. DRIVER...

May 12, 2014 Structure Crash 114,254 mi

LEFT FRONT TIRE THREAD SEPARATED WHILE TRAVELING NORTHBOUND ON I75 AT MILE MARKER 311. SEPARATION CAUSED TRUCK TO VEER LEFT INTO THE MEDIAN GUARD RAIL AT HIGH RATE OF SPEED AND CONTINUE ALONG GUARD RAIL UNTIL STOPPED. 911 CALLED WHICH BROUGHT EMS AND FHP. AAA CALLED WHICH BROUGHT WRECKER. DRIVER...

May 12, 2014 Steering Crash 114,254 mi

LEFT FRONT TIRE THREAD SEPARATED WHILE TRAVELING NORTHBOUND ON I75 AT MILE MARKER 311. SEPARATION CAUSED TRUCK TO VEER LEFT INTO THE MEDIAN GUARD RAIL AT HIGH RATE OF SPEED AND CONTINUE ALONG GUARD RAIL UNTIL STOPPED. 911 CALLED WHICH BROUGHT EMS AND FHP. AAA CALLED WHICH BROUGHT WRECKER. DRIVER...

May 12, 2014 Wheels Crash 114,254 mi

LEFT FRONT TIRE THREAD SEPARATED WHILE TRAVELING NORTHBOUND ON I75 AT MILE MARKER 311. SEPARATION CAUSED TRUCK TO VEER LEFT INTO THE MEDIAN GUARD RAIL AT HIGH RATE OF SPEED AND CONTINUE ALONG GUARD RAIL UNTIL STOPPED. 911 CALLED WHICH BROUGHT EMS AND FHP. AAA CALLED WHICH BROUGHT WRECKER. DRIVER...

Sep 4, 2013 Tires

THIS SPECTOR TIRE JUST BLEW UP. THE TIRE SEPARATED AT THE TREAD AND SPLIT OPEN 6-8 INCHES. *JB

Sep 4, 2013 Suspension 256,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD F-350 SD. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DECELERATING, A LOUD BANG WAS HEARD FROM THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT LATER DISCOVERED THAT THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE LEAF SPRING WAS FRACTURED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A MECHANIC BUT WAS REPAIRED BY THE CONTACT...

Sep 4, 2013 Tires

THIS SPECTOR TIRE JUST BLEW UP. THE TIRE SEPARATED AT THE TREAD AND SPLIT OPEN 6-8 INCHES. *JB

Sep 4, 2013 Suspension 256,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD F-350 SD. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DECELERATING, A LOUD BANG WAS HEARD FROM THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT LATER DISCOVERED THAT THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE LEAF SPRING WAS FRACTURED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A MECHANIC BUT WAS REPAIRED BY THE CONTACT...

Jun 3, 2013 Tires 105,500 mi

ALL FOUR TIRES HAVE A CONTINUOUS CUT ALL THE WAY AROUND THE SIDEWALL. BF GOODRICH LT285/75R16. *TR

Jun 3, 2013 Tires 105,500 mi

ALL FOUR TIRES HAVE A CONTINUOUS CUT ALL THE WAY AROUND THE SIDEWALL. BF GOODRICH LT285/75R16. *TR

Mar 25, 2013 Engine Fire 150,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD F-350 SD. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE PLUGGED AN ENGINE BLOCK WARMER UP FOR APPROXIMATELY 1.5 HOURS. THE CONTACT LATER HEARD A LOUD EXPLOSION AND FOUND THAT THE VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE. THE POLICE AND FIRE DEPARTMENT WERE CONTACTED. THE VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED BY AN INDE...

Mar 25, 2013 Engine Fire 150,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD F-350 SD. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE PLUGGED AN ENGINE BLOCK WARMER UP FOR APPROXIMATELY 1.5 HOURS. THE CONTACT LATER HEARD A LOUD EXPLOSION AND FOUND THAT THE VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE. THE POLICE AND FIRE DEPARTMENT WERE CONTACTED. THE VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED BY AN INDE...

Dec 15, 2012 Engine 69,000 mi

I HAVE HAD THIS TRUCK FOR ABOUT ONE YEAR AND HAVE BLOWN FOUR SPARK PLUGS SO FAR. *TR

Dec 15, 2012 Engine 69,000 mi

I HAVE HAD THIS TRUCK FOR ABOUT ONE YEAR AND HAVE BLOWN FOUR SPARK PLUGS SO FAR. *TR

Jul 17, 2012 Fuel System, Diesel 417,247 mi

2002 FORD F-350, 7.3 LTR DIESEL DISPLAYED LOSS OF POWER AND SEVERE SHAKING AT LOWER RPM'S WITH A CHECK ENGINE LIGHT. TOOK TO FORD DEALER AND WAS TOLD IT WAS A DELAMINATE PROBLEM INSIDE THE FUEL TANK AND I WAS TOLD THAT THIS WOULD COST IN EXCESS OF $2800 TO REPAIR. THIS IS A SERIOUS SAFETY PROBLEM ON...

Jul 17, 2012 Fuel System, Diesel 417,247 mi

2002 FORD F-350, 7.3 LTR DIESEL DISPLAYED LOSS OF POWER AND SEVERE SHAKING AT LOWER RPM'S WITH A CHECK ENGINE LIGHT. TOOK TO FORD DEALER AND WAS TOLD IT WAS A DELAMINATE PROBLEM INSIDE THE FUEL TANK AND I WAS TOLD THAT THIS WOULD COST IN EXCESS OF $2800 TO REPAIR. THIS IS A SERIOUS SAFETY PROBLEM ON...

Oct 21, 2011 Exterior Lighting 189,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD F-350 SD. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKE LIGHTS AND TURN SIGNALS BECAME INOPERATIVE. THE CONTACT IDENTIFIED NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 11V352000 (EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS) AND NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 11V352000 (EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS) RECALLS; HOWE...

Oct 21, 2011 Exterior Lighting 189,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD F-350 SD. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKE LIGHTS AND TURN SIGNALS BECAME INOPERATIVE. THE CONTACT IDENTIFIED NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 11V352000 (EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS) AND NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 11V352000 (EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS) RECALLS; HOWE...

Aug 2, 2011 Exterior Lighting 151,818 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD F-350 SD. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE EXTERIOR LIGHTING WAS DEFECTIVE AND WOULD NOT OPERATE WHEN THE TURN SIGNALS, BLINKERS OR BRAKES WERE ENGAGED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER BUT THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED ...

Aug 2, 2011 Exterior Lighting 151,818 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD F-350 SD. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE EXTERIOR LIGHTING WAS DEFECTIVE AND WOULD NOT OPERATE WHEN THE TURN SIGNALS, BLINKERS OR BRAKES WERE ENGAGED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER BUT THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED ...

Jul 20, 2011 Fuel System, Diesel

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD F-350. THE CONTACT STATED RUST IN THE FUEL TANK BUILT UP CAUSING HER VEHICLE TO CONTINUE ACCELERATING AFTER IT CAME TO A COMPLETE STOP. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A MECHANIC AND THE FAILURE WAS DIAGNOSED AS DELAMANINATION OF THE FUEL TANK. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED; HOW...

Jul 20, 2011 Fuel System, Diesel

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD F-350. THE CONTACT STATED RUST IN THE FUEL TANK BUILT UP CAUSING HER VEHICLE TO CONTINUE ACCELERATING AFTER IT CAME TO A COMPLETE STOP. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A MECHANIC AND THE FAILURE WAS DIAGNOSED AS DELAMANINATION OF THE FUEL TANK. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED; HOW...

Jul 2, 2011 Electrical System 88,000 mi

RE: FORD TRUCK 4X4 F350 DIESEL. THIS IS MY 2ND COMPLAINT TO YOU IN ABOUT A YEAR FOR THE SAME PROBLEM. THERE ARE NO WARNING SIGNS, JUST FAILURE OF THE ALTERNATOR. WE HAVE A 2002 FORD F350 SUPER DUTY DIESEL, CREW CAB, 7.3L ENGINE. TODAY, WE ARE INSTALLING THE 5TH OR 6TH (WE'VE STOPPED COUNTING, BUT H...

Jul 2, 2011 Electrical System 88,000 mi

RE: FORD TRUCK 4X4 F350 DIESEL. THIS IS MY 2ND COMPLAINT TO YOU IN ABOUT A YEAR FOR THE SAME PROBLEM. THERE ARE NO WARNING SIGNS, JUST FAILURE OF THE ALTERNATOR. WE HAVE A 2002 FORD F350 SUPER DUTY DIESEL, CREW CAB, 7.3L ENGINE. TODAY, WE ARE INSTALLING THE 5TH OR 6TH (WE'VE STOPPED COUNTING, BUT H...

May 7, 2011 Electrical System Fire 160,000 mi

I HAVE A 2002 F350 FORD TRUCK, I WAS DRIVING ALONG WHEN I HEARD THIS BIG POP NOISE WITH SHAKING I STOP AND SMELLED GAS ,I SHUT IT OFF OPEN THE HOOD AND THE MOTOR WAS STARTING TO CATCH ON FIRE,NEEDLESS TO SAY THE SPARK PLUG BLEW OUT HIT THE COIL AND FUEL LINE WHICH RUPTURED IT AND CAUSED THE FIRE. IF...

May 7, 2011 Electrical System Fire 160,000 mi

I HAVE A 2002 F350 FORD TRUCK, I WAS DRIVING ALONG WHEN I HEARD THIS BIG POP NOISE WITH SHAKING I STOP AND SMELLED GAS ,I SHUT IT OFF OPEN THE HOOD AND THE MOTOR WAS STARTING TO CATCH ON FIRE,NEEDLESS TO SAY THE SPARK PLUG BLEW OUT HIT THE COIL AND FUEL LINE WHICH RUPTURED IT AND CAUSED THE FIRE. IF...

Apr 14, 2011 Fuel System, Diesel 145,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD F-350 SD DIESEL. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS LEAKING FUEL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A LOCAL REPAIR SHOP WHERE THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE INJECTOR CUP WAS FRACTURED AND WOULD NEED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE CONTACT CALLED THE ...

Apr 14, 2011 Fuel System, Diesel 145,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD F-350 SD DIESEL. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS LEAKING FUEL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A LOCAL REPAIR SHOP WHERE THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE INJECTOR CUP WAS FRACTURED AND WOULD NEED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE CONTACT CALLED THE ...

Mar 10, 2011 Fuel System, Diesel 200,000 mi

I HAVE BEEN STRANDED ON TWO OCCASIONS WITH FUEL FLOW PROBLEMS. AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS OF 50MPH TO 65 MPH THE TRUCK BEGINS TO BOG DOWN AND LOOSE SPEED. IT IS IMPERATIVE THAT YOU ATTEMPT TO GET TO THE SHOLDER BECOUSE THE TRUCKS ENGINE IS STARVED FOR FUEL AND WILL COMPLEATLY STALL IF YOU ATTEMPT TO CONTIN...

Mar 10, 2011 Fuel System, Diesel 200,000 mi

I HAVE BEEN STRANDED ON TWO OCCASIONS WITH FUEL FLOW PROBLEMS. AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS OF 50MPH TO 65 MPH THE TRUCK BEGINS TO BOG DOWN AND LOOSE SPEED. IT IS IMPERATIVE THAT YOU ATTEMPT TO GET TO THE SHOLDER BECOUSE THE TRUCKS ENGINE IS STARVED FOR FUEL AND WILL COMPLEATLY STALL IF YOU ATTEMPT TO CONTIN...

Feb 22, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire 160,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD F350 SUPERDUTY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD STALL INTERMITTENTLY AND WHEN THAT FAILURE OCCURRED, HE WOULD NOTICE SMOKE COMING FROM THE ENGINE. THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 164...

Feb 22, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire 160,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD F350 SUPERDUTY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD STALL INTERMITTENTLY AND WHEN THAT FAILURE OCCURRED, HE WOULD NOTICE SMOKE COMING FROM THE ENGINE. THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 164...

Sep 15, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control 170,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD F350SD . WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH UP A HILL, THE VEHICLE WOULD PERFORM AS IF IT WERE IN NEUTRAL. THE CONTACT WOULD PRESS ON THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL AND THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT ACCELERATE. WHEN THE VEHICLE FINALLY REACHED THE TOP OF THE HILL AND IS ON A FLA...

Sep 15, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control 170,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD F350SD . WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH UP A HILL, THE VEHICLE WOULD PERFORM AS IF IT WERE IN NEUTRAL. THE CONTACT WOULD PRESS ON THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL AND THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT ACCELERATE. WHEN THE VEHICLE FINALLY REACHED THE TOP OF THE HILL AND IS ON A FLA...

Aug 6, 2010 Fuel System, Diesel 39,246 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD F350 SD. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO LOSE POWER. THE CONTACT SHUT OFF THE VEHICLE AND RESTARTED. AFTER DRIVING A VERY SHORT DISTANCE, THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT ACCELERATE PAST 5 MPH. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DE...

Aug 6, 2010 Fuel System, Diesel 39,246 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD F350 SD. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO LOSE POWER. THE CONTACT SHUT OFF THE VEHICLE AND RESTARTED. AFTER DRIVING A VERY SHORT DISTANCE, THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT ACCELERATE PAST 5 MPH. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DE...

Jun 6, 2010 Tires 104,000 mi

I AM WRITING TO REPORT A TIRE DEFECT AND A RESULTANT ACCIDENT, ALTHOUGH THERE WAS NO BODILY INJURY TO MYSELF OR TWO YOUNG GRANDSONS I HAD APPROXIMATELY $2,000 DOLLARS WORTH OF DAMAGE TO MY VEHICLE. THANKFULLY I HAD THE PRESENCE OF MIND TO SAFELY NAVIGATE THE VEHICLE TO THE SIDE OF THE INTERSTATE. *...

Jun 6, 2010 Tires 104,000 mi

I AM WRITING TO REPORT A TIRE DEFECT AND A RESULTANT ACCIDENT, ALTHOUGH THERE WAS NO BODILY INJURY TO MYSELF OR TWO YOUNG GRANDSONS I HAD APPROXIMATELY $2,000 DOLLARS WORTH OF DAMAGE TO MY VEHICLE. THANKFULLY I HAD THE PRESENCE OF MIND TO SAFELY NAVIGATE THE VEHICLE TO THE SIDE OF THE INTERSTATE. *...

Apr 19, 2010 Steering 60,400 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD F-350 SD. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 5 MPH IN REVERSE WITH A FIFTH WHEEL ATTACHED TO THE VEHICLE. THE POWER STEERING HOSE RUPTURED CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO LOOSE POWER STEERING AND BRAKE FAILURE. THE GEAR SELECTOR WAS SHIFTED INTO NEUTRAL, AND THEN INTO THE P...

Apr 19, 2010 Steering 60,400 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD F-350 SD. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 5 MPH IN REVERSE WITH A FIFTH WHEEL ATTACHED TO THE VEHICLE. THE POWER STEERING HOSE RUPTURED CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO LOOSE POWER STEERING AND BRAKE FAILURE. THE GEAR SELECTOR WAS SHIFTED INTO NEUTRAL, AND THEN INTO THE P...

Mar 8, 2010 Unknown Or Other

2002 FORD F350. CONSUMER REQUEST ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ON COMPLAINTS FOR VEHICLE IN REGARDS TO MOVING SPONTANEOUSLY FROM PARK TO REVERSE. *TGW

Mar 8, 2010 Unknown Or Other

2002 FORD F350. CONSUMER REQUEST ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ON COMPLAINTS FOR VEHICLE IN REGARDS TO MOVING SPONTANEOUSLY FROM PARK TO REVERSE. *TGW

Feb 23, 2010 Engine And Engine Cooling 100,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD F350 SD. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE CAM SHAFT SENSOR HAS FAILED THREE TIMES AFTER BEING REPLACED. THE ENGINE REMAINED IDLE BUT THERE WAS NO POWER AND THE VEHICLE FAILED TO MOVE FORWARD. AFTER THE SENSOR WAS REPLACED THE VEHICLE FUNCTIONED NORMALLY FOR AT LEAST SEVEN ...

Feb 23, 2010 Engine And Engine Cooling 100,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD F350 SD. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE CAM SHAFT SENSOR HAS FAILED THREE TIMES AFTER BEING REPLACED. THE ENGINE REMAINED IDLE BUT THERE WAS NO POWER AND THE VEHICLE FAILED TO MOVE FORWARD. AFTER THE SENSOR WAS REPLACED THE VEHICLE FUNCTIONED NORMALLY FOR AT LEAST SEVEN ...

Jan 22, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 64,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD F350 DIESEL ENGINE VEHICLE. HE STATED THAT THE REAR BRAKES WOULD NOT LOCK BUT WOULD STICK WHILE BRAKING AT 40 MPH. HE ALSO STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD FEEL AS IF IT WERE PULLING FROM SIDE TO SIDE. THE DEALER REPLACED THE REAR AND FRONTAL DISC BRAKES. THE CONTACT MAD...

Jan 22, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 64,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD F350 DIESEL ENGINE VEHICLE. HE STATED THAT THE REAR BRAKES WOULD NOT LOCK BUT WOULD STICK WHILE BRAKING AT 40 MPH. HE ALSO STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD FEEL AS IF IT WERE PULLING FROM SIDE TO SIDE. THE DEALER REPLACED THE REAR AND FRONTAL DISC BRAKES. THE CONTACT MAD...

Jan 20, 2010 Engine And Engine Cooling 170,000 mi

I HAVE A 2002 FOR F350 SUPERDUTY, I FIRST HAD A SPARK PLUG BLOW OUT ALMOST A YEAR AGO ON CYLINDER 1 IT WAS A LOUD POP THEN FLUTTERING SOUND WITH REDUCED POWER, A SMELL LIKE BURNING OIL- GAS, I WAS GOING DOWN THE HIGH WAY WHEN IT HAPPENED & WAS UNABLE TO STOP IMMEDIATELY, BUT WHEN I DID GO UNDER THE ...

Jan 20, 2010 Engine And Engine Cooling 170,000 mi

I HAVE A 2002 FOR F350 SUPERDUTY, I FIRST HAD A SPARK PLUG BLOW OUT ALMOST A YEAR AGO ON CYLINDER 1 IT WAS A LOUD POP THEN FLUTTERING SOUND WITH REDUCED POWER, A SMELL LIKE BURNING OIL- GAS, I WAS GOING DOWN THE HIGH WAY WHEN IT HAPPENED & WAS UNABLE TO STOP IMMEDIATELY, BUT WHEN I DID GO UNDER THE ...

Dec 15, 2009 Fuel System, Diesel 226,000 mi

THE CONTACT HAS A 2005 FORD F-350 THAT HAS A 40 GALLON TANK. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE PLACTIC LINER PLACED IN THE TANK HAS BEEN EATIN THROUGH BY THE DEISEL FUEL PLACED IN THE TANK. THIS IS THE SECOND TIME THE CONTACT HAS HAD TO REPLACE THE FEUL TANK AND THE CONTACT WAS TOLD THIS IS A CHRONIC PROB...

Dec 15, 2009 Fuel System, Diesel 226,000 mi

THE CONTACT HAS A 2005 FORD F-350 THAT HAS A 40 GALLON TANK. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE PLACTIC LINER PLACED IN THE TANK HAS BEEN EATIN THROUGH BY THE DEISEL FUEL PLACED IN THE TANK. THIS IS THE SECOND TIME THE CONTACT HAS HAD TO REPLACE THE FEUL TANK AND THE CONTACT WAS TOLD THIS IS A CHRONIC PROB...

Oct 29, 2009 Suspension 90,000 mi

MY TRUCK WOBBLES BETWEEN 40MPH-45MPH. REPLACED TIRES, REPLACED SHOCKS. HAD TRUCK CHECKED OUT AND PEP BOYS SAID EVERYTHING IS FINE. THE SAID I COULD REPLACE APPROXIMATELY 1300.00 IN PARTS AND LABORS BUT NO GUARANTEE IT WILL STOP SHAKING. *TR

Oct 29, 2009 Suspension 90,000 mi

MY TRUCK WOBBLES BETWEEN 40MPH-45MPH. REPLACED TIRES, REPLACED SHOCKS. HAD TRUCK CHECKED OUT AND PEP BOYS SAID EVERYTHING IS FINE. THE SAID I COULD REPLACE APPROXIMATELY 1300.00 IN PARTS AND LABORS BUT NO GUARANTEE IT WILL STOP SHAKING. *TR

Sep 12, 2009 Electrical System 898,934 mi

FUSE #48 WILL BLOW WHEN ENGAGING OVERDRIVE BUTTON ON GEAR SHIFT LEVER. WITH BLOWN FUSE VEHICLE WILL ONLY IDLE, LEAVING VEHICLE POWERLESS ON HIGHWAY. OCCURS PERIODICALLY, DEPENDING ON USAGE OF OVERDRIVE BUTTON. TO DATE THE SOURCE OF PROBLEM CAUSING THE FUSE TO BLOW HAS NOT BEEN LOCATED. *TR

Sep 12, 2009 Electrical System 898,934 mi

FUSE #48 WILL BLOW WHEN ENGAGING OVERDRIVE BUTTON ON GEAR SHIFT LEVER. WITH BLOWN FUSE VEHICLE WILL ONLY IDLE, LEAVING VEHICLE POWERLESS ON HIGHWAY. OCCURS PERIODICALLY, DEPENDING ON USAGE OF OVERDRIVE BUTTON. TO DATE THE SOURCE OF PROBLEM CAUSING THE FUSE TO BLOW HAS NOT BEEN LOCATED. *TR

Sep 7, 2009 Steering 80,000 mi

I HIT A BUMP WITH A 2002 FORD F-350 YOU COULD BARELY KEEP THE TRUCK ON THE ROAD, DARTING BACK AND FORTH, VERY DANGEROUS HAD TO PULL OVER SEVERAL TIMES TILL IT STRAIGHT OUT THIS HAS HAPPEN A FEW TIMES. I HAVE SEEN MANY COMPLAINT ABOUT THIS FORD SHOULD DO SOMETHING BEFORE SOMEONE GETS KILLED. *TR

Sep 7, 2009 Steering 80,000 mi

I HIT A BUMP WITH A 2002 FORD F-350 YOU COULD BARELY KEEP THE TRUCK ON THE ROAD, DARTING BACK AND FORTH, VERY DANGEROUS HAD TO PULL OVER SEVERAL TIMES TILL IT STRAIGHT OUT THIS HAS HAPPEN A FEW TIMES. I HAVE SEEN MANY COMPLAINT ABOUT THIS FORD SHOULD DO SOMETHING BEFORE SOMEONE GETS KILLED. *TR

Aug 9, 2009 Tires 9,800 mi

MY RIGHT FRONT TIRE RUPTURED WHILE TRAVELING NORTH, ON I-15 ABOUT 5 TO 10 MILES SOUTH OF PAYSON, UTAH. THE TRUCK WAS A 2002 FORD F350 SUPERDUTY AND THESE WERE THE ORIGINAL TIRES. I WAS GOING ABOUT 65-70 MPH WHEN THE TIRE BURST AND WAS LUCKY TO KEEP CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. THE TIRE TORE APART AND ...

Aug 9, 2009 Tires 9,800 mi

MY RIGHT FRONT TIRE RUPTURED WHILE TRAVELING NORTH, ON I-15 ABOUT 5 TO 10 MILES SOUTH OF PAYSON, UTAH. THE TRUCK WAS A 2002 FORD F350 SUPERDUTY AND THESE WERE THE ORIGINAL TIRES. I WAS GOING ABOUT 65-70 MPH WHEN THE TIRE BURST AND WAS LUCKY TO KEEP CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. THE TIRE TORE APART AND ...

Mar 12, 2009 Air Bags Crash 140,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD F-350 SD. WHILE DRIVING BETWEEN 60-70 MPH ON NORMAL ROAD CONDITIONS, THE CONTACT DEPRESSED THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL AND THE VEHICLE VIBRATED VIOLENTLY. THE AIR BAG WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL AND REMAINED LIT UNTIL THE ENGINE WAS TURNED OFF. ...

Mar 12, 2009 Unknown Or Other Crash 140,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD F-350 SD. WHILE DRIVING BETWEEN 60-70 MPH ON NORMAL ROAD CONDITIONS, THE CONTACT DEPRESSED THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL AND THE VEHICLE VIBRATED VIOLENTLY. THE AIR BAG WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL AND REMAINED LIT UNTIL THE ENGINE WAS TURNED OFF. ...

Mar 12, 2009 Air Bags Crash 140,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD F-350 SD. WHILE DRIVING BETWEEN 60-70 MPH ON NORMAL ROAD CONDITIONS, THE CONTACT DEPRESSED THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL AND THE VEHICLE VIBRATED VIOLENTLY. THE AIR BAG WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL AND REMAINED LIT UNTIL THE ENGINE WAS TURNED OFF. ...

Mar 12, 2009 Unknown Or Other Crash 140,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD F-350 SD. WHILE DRIVING BETWEEN 60-70 MPH ON NORMAL ROAD CONDITIONS, THE CONTACT DEPRESSED THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL AND THE VEHICLE VIBRATED VIOLENTLY. THE AIR BAG WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL AND REMAINED LIT UNTIL THE ENGINE WAS TURNED OFF. ...

Dec 24, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling

TRUCK WAS LOSING POWER- THEN OIL BEGAN TO LEAK- OIL LEAK BECAME WORSE. TOOK TO MECHANIC. NEEDED TO REPLACE O RING AND TURBO!! *TR

Dec 24, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling

TRUCK WAS LOSING POWER- THEN OIL BEGAN TO LEAK- OIL LEAK BECAME WORSE. TOOK TO MECHANIC. NEEDED TO REPLACE O RING AND TURBO!! *TR

Dec 18, 2008 Fuel System, Diesel 68,000 mi

MY FORD F350 POWERSTROKE DIESEL TRUCK BEGAN HAVING PROBLEMS IN MARCH 2008. THERE WAS LOSS OF POWER, HESITATION AND STALLING. FUEL FILTER WAS REPLACED TWICE AND FUEL PUMP WAS REPLACED. FUEL PUMP STILL SCREAMS LIKE IT IS STARVING FOR FUEL WHEN THIS PROBLEM OCCURS. THE TRUCK LETS OUT THICK WHITE S...

Dec 18, 2008 Fuel System, Diesel 68,000 mi

MY FORD F350 POWERSTROKE DIESEL TRUCK BEGAN HAVING PROBLEMS IN MARCH 2008. THERE WAS LOSS OF POWER, HESITATION AND STALLING. FUEL FILTER WAS REPLACED TWICE AND FUEL PUMP WAS REPLACED. FUEL PUMP STILL SCREAMS LIKE IT IS STARVING FOR FUEL WHEN THIS PROBLEM OCCURS. THE TRUCK LETS OUT THICK WHITE S...

Dec 5, 2008 Electrical System 41,385 mi

SHIFTING THE TRANSMISSION, FUSE BLOWN, EVERY TIME TRUCK WAS DRIVEN,LOOSE INSTRUMENT PANEL, TACK, SPEEDOMETER, GAS PEDAL VEHICLE WILL NOT MOVE, REPLACED SHIFT LEVER AND WIRING HARNESS. I ASKED FOR THE OLD PARTS, THEY HAD THROWN THEM AWAY. *TR

Dec 5, 2008 Electrical System 41,385 mi

SHIFTING THE TRANSMISSION, FUSE BLOWN, EVERY TIME TRUCK WAS DRIVEN,LOOSE INSTRUMENT PANEL, TACK, SPEEDOMETER, GAS PEDAL VEHICLE WILL NOT MOVE, REPLACED SHIFT LEVER AND WIRING HARNESS. I ASKED FOR THE OLD PARTS, THEY HAD THROWN THEM AWAY. *TR

Aug 19, 2008 Tires 154,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD F350 SUPER DUTY. THE VEHICLE HAS FIRESTONE LT26575R16 TIRES. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 70 MPH, THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE TIRE EXPLODED AND SHATTERED INTO PIECES WITHOUT WARNING. THE DRIVER WAS INJURED AND A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VIN WAS UNKNOWN. THE CURREN...

Aug 19, 2008 Tires 154,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD F350 SUPER DUTY. THE VEHICLE HAS FIRESTONE LT26575R16 TIRES. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 70 MPH, THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE TIRE EXPLODED AND SHATTERED INTO PIECES WITHOUT WARNING. THE DRIVER WAS INJURED AND A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VIN WAS UNKNOWN. THE CURREN...

Aug 14, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire 43,000 mi

2002 FORD F350 SUPER DUTY QUAD CAB LE 7.3L DIESEL PARKED IN MY BACK YARD WITH THE ENGINE BLOCK HEATER PLUGGED IN. I HEARD AN EXPLOSION AND LOOKED OUT THE WINDOW. MY TRUCK WAS BURNING FROM UNDER THE HOOD. THE WHOLE FRONT END WAS ON FIRE. THE GRILL, BUMPER RUBBER, HEADLIGHTS AND INTERCOOLER BURNED AW...

Aug 14, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire 43,000 mi

2002 FORD F350 SUPER DUTY QUAD CAB LE 7.3L DIESEL PARKED IN MY BACK YARD WITH THE ENGINE BLOCK HEATER PLUGGED IN. I HEARD AN EXPLOSION AND LOOKED OUT THE WINDOW. MY TRUCK WAS BURNING FROM UNDER THE HOOD. THE WHOLE FRONT END WAS ON FIRE. THE GRILL, BUMPER RUBBER, HEADLIGHTS AND INTERCOOLER BURNED AW...

Jul 25, 2008 Vehicle Speed Control 50,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD F350 SUPER DUTY. WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED, THE VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL WILL ACTIVATE ON ITS OWN. THE ONLY WAY TO DEACTIVATE THE CRUISE CONTROL IS TO STAND ON THE BRAKE PEDAL AND PRESS THE OFF SWITCH. THE FAILURE OCCURRED INTERMITTENTLY, WHICH ALMOST CAUSED A CRASH....

Jul 25, 2008 Vehicle Speed Control 50,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD F350 SUPER DUTY. WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED, THE VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL WILL ACTIVATE ON ITS OWN. THE ONLY WAY TO DEACTIVATE THE CRUISE CONTROL IS TO STAND ON THE BRAKE PEDAL AND PRESS THE OFF SWITCH. THE FAILURE OCCURRED INTERMITTENTLY, WHICH ALMOST CAUSED A CRASH....

Jul 3, 2008 Tires 30,000 mi

ON JUNE 12, 2008 WE WERE DRIVING UP ROUTE 301 NORTH JUST AFTER THE RT. 50 SPLIT WHEN THERE WAS A BLOW OUT ON THE LEFT FRONT TIRE ON OUR TRUCK. IT WAS FRIGHTENING AND I WAS BARELY ABLE TO CONTROL THE TRUCK AND GET TO THE BREAK DOWN LANE. I OBSERVED A PORTION OF THE TIRE FLYING OFF TO MY LEFT. WE C...

Jul 3, 2008 Tires 30,000 mi

ON JUNE 12, 2008 WE WERE DRIVING UP ROUTE 301 NORTH JUST AFTER THE RT. 50 SPLIT WHEN THERE WAS A BLOW OUT ON THE LEFT FRONT TIRE ON OUR TRUCK. IT WAS FRIGHTENING AND I WAS BARELY ABLE TO CONTROL THE TRUCK AND GET TO THE BREAK DOWN LANE. I OBSERVED A PORTION OF THE TIRE FLYING OFF TO MY LEFT. WE C...

Jun 29, 2008 Seat Belts 83,000 mi

THE SHORT END OF MY DRIVER SIDE SEAT BELT BROKE. *TR

Jun 29, 2008 Seat Belts 83,000 mi

THE SHORT END OF MY DRIVER SIDE SEAT BELT BROKE. *TR

May 27, 2008 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 185,992 mi

OUR 2002 F-350 CRUISE CONTROL ENGAGED ITSELF AND WENT TO FULL THROTTLE WHILE WE WERE STOPPED. A FOUR CAR FENDER BENDER WAS THE RESULT. HAD THIS HAPPENED AT HIGHER SPEED, IT COULD HAVE BEEN CONSIDERABLY MORE SERIOUS. THE CRUISE CONTROL TOOK OVER CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE!! *TR

May 27, 2008 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 185,992 mi

OUR 2002 F-350 CRUISE CONTROL ENGAGED ITSELF AND WENT TO FULL THROTTLE WHILE WE WERE STOPPED. A FOUR CAR FENDER BENDER WAS THE RESULT. HAD THIS HAPPENED AT HIGHER SPEED, IT COULD HAVE BEEN CONSIDERABLY MORE SERIOUS. THE CRUISE CONTROL TOOK OVER CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE!! *TR

May 5, 2008 Unknown Or Other 60,000 mi

RUSTED OIL PAN ON A 1995 FORD F-150, SO I TRADED IT AND BOUGHT A F-350 2002 AND IT HAS THE SAME PROBLEM? ALONG WITH PLENTY OF OTHERS? AT THIS TIME NOTHING HAS BEEN DONE TO FIX THE PROBLEM, WORKING ON THAT

May 5, 2008 Unknown Or Other 60,000 mi

RUSTED OIL PAN ON A 1995 FORD F-150, SO I TRADED IT AND BOUGHT A F-350 2002 AND IT HAS THE SAME PROBLEM? ALONG WITH PLENTY OF OTHERS? AT THIS TIME NOTHING HAS BEEN DONE TO FIX THE PROBLEM, WORKING ON THAT

Mar 23, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire 60,000 mi

ON THE MORNING OF SATURDAY MARCH 22, 2008. MY 2002 FORD F350 SUPER DUTY ENGINE CAUGHT ON FIRE WHILE SITTING IN MY DRIVEWAY. IT WAS SITTING FOR ROUGHLY 10 HRS. WHEN IT STARTED ON FIRE. VEHICLE IS DESTROYED AND DID SOME DAMAGE TO MY HOUSE, BUT THANKFULLY NO ONE WAS HURT. *TR

Mar 23, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire 60,000 mi

ON THE MORNING OF SATURDAY MARCH 22, 2008. MY 2002 FORD F350 SUPER DUTY ENGINE CAUGHT ON FIRE WHILE SITTING IN MY DRIVEWAY. IT WAS SITTING FOR ROUGHLY 10 HRS. WHEN IT STARTED ON FIRE. VEHICLE IS DESTROYED AND DID SOME DAMAGE TO MY HOUSE, BUT THANKFULLY NO ONE WAS HURT. *TR

Mar 17, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD F-350 SD. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR THE ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING: ENGINE: DIESEL (NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID 07V553000). THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THEY WOULD NOT REIMBURSE THE COST TO HAVE THE VEHICLE SHIPPIED TO THE DEALER. THE CONTACT FEL...

Mar 17, 2008 Tires

I FIRST BOUGHT PRO COMP TIRES A COUPLE OF YEARS A GO. WITHIN TEN THOUSAND MILES I HAD A BULGE ON ONE TIRE AND A VIBRATION AT 55 MPH AND OVER. I TOOK THE TRUCK INTO 4WHEEL PARTS AS THAT IS WHERE THEY WERE PURCHASED. I HAD TWO BAD TIRES ACCORDING TO THEM AND THEY REPLACED THEM WHICH COST ME APPROXI...

Mar 17, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD F-350 SD. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR THE ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING: ENGINE: DIESEL (NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID 07V553000). THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THEY WOULD NOT REIMBURSE THE COST TO HAVE THE VEHICLE SHIPPIED TO THE DEALER. THE CONTACT FEL...

Mar 17, 2008 Tires

I FIRST BOUGHT PRO COMP TIRES A COUPLE OF YEARS A GO. WITHIN TEN THOUSAND MILES I HAD A BULGE ON ONE TIRE AND A VIBRATION AT 55 MPH AND OVER. I TOOK THE TRUCK INTO 4WHEEL PARTS AS THAT IS WHERE THEY WERE PURCHASED. I HAD TWO BAD TIRES ACCORDING TO THEM AND THEY REPLACED THEM WHICH COST ME APPROXI...

Mar 13, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 40,000 mi

MY HUSBAND AND I BOUGHT A NEW F350 FORD LARIAT TRUCK IN THE FALL OF 2002 FOR $42,000. WE STILL HAD IT IN THE SUMMER OF 2007 WHEN IT SUDDENLY STOPPED DEAD IN THE MIDDLE OF THE HIGHWAY, STALLED ON A REMOTE STRETCH OF ROAD. MY HUSBAND WAS ALONE AT THE TIME, AND HE WAS ABOUT 8 MILES FROM ANY HOUSE OR S...

Mar 13, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 40,000 mi

MY HUSBAND AND I BOUGHT A NEW F350 FORD LARIAT TRUCK IN THE FALL OF 2002 FOR $42,000. WE STILL HAD IT IN THE SUMMER OF 2007 WHEN IT SUDDENLY STOPPED DEAD IN THE MIDDLE OF THE HIGHWAY, STALLED ON A REMOTE STRETCH OF ROAD. MY HUSBAND WAS ALONE AT THE TIME, AND HE WAS ABOUT 8 MILES FROM ANY HOUSE OR S...

Mar 6, 2008 Electrical System Fire 43,000 mi

MY FORD F350 SUPERDUTY QUAD CAB LARIAT LE DIESEL HAD BEEN SITTING IN MY BACK YARD FOR ABOUT 5 HOURS WITH THE BLOCK HEATER PLUGGED IN. I HEARD AN EXPLOSION AND LOOKED OUT THE WINDOW. THE FRONT OF MY TRUCK WAS ON FIRE. THE FIRE CONSUMED THE INTERCOOLER, AIR CONDITIONER EVAPORATOR AND ALL THE HEADLIG...

Mar 6, 2008 Electrical System Fire 43,000 mi

MY FORD F350 SUPERDUTY QUAD CAB LARIAT LE DIESEL HAD BEEN SITTING IN MY BACK YARD FOR ABOUT 5 HOURS WITH THE BLOCK HEATER PLUGGED IN. I HEARD AN EXPLOSION AND LOOKED OUT THE WINDOW. THE FRONT OF MY TRUCK WAS ON FIRE. THE FIRE CONSUMED THE INTERCOOLER, AIR CONDITIONER EVAPORATOR AND ALL THE HEADLIG...

Jan 9, 2008 Tires

IN NOVEMBER 2007 MY RIGHT FRONT TIRE EXPLODED WITHOUT WARNING. TWO YEARS AGO THE LEFT FRONT TIRE EXPLODED. THANK FULLY THERE WAS NO TRAFFIC ON THE HIGHWAY EITHER TIME, WHICH PREVENTED AN ACCIDENT AND DAMAGE TO OTHERS. MY TRUCK DAMAGE TOTALED ABOUT $ 3500 TO $ 4000 FOR EACH EVENT. THE FENDER AND ...

Jan 9, 2008 Tires

IN NOVEMBER 2007 MY RIGHT FRONT TIRE EXPLODED WITHOUT WARNING. TWO YEARS AGO THE LEFT FRONT TIRE EXPLODED. THANK FULLY THERE WAS NO TRAFFIC ON THE HIGHWAY EITHER TIME, WHICH PREVENTED AN ACCIDENT AND DAMAGE TO OTHERS. MY TRUCK DAMAGE TOTALED ABOUT $ 3500 TO $ 4000 FOR EACH EVENT. THE FENDER AND ...

Dec 18, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE KEEPS CUTTING OUT. ENGINE SPLUTTERS AND JERKS, ALL THE LIGHTS BLINK ON THE DASH BOARD, AND ENGINE QUITS. IT HAS LET ME STANDED IN TRAFFIC FIVE OR SIX TIMES. IT CAN HAPPEN JUST GOING DOWN THE ROAD OR WHEN YOU ARE PULLING OUT FROM A STOP, THERE IS NEVER ANY WARNING. IN 7 MILES I HAD TO ...

Dec 18, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE KEEPS CUTTING OUT. ENGINE SPLUTTERS AND JERKS, ALL THE LIGHTS BLINK ON THE DASH BOARD, AND ENGINE QUITS. IT HAS LET ME STANDED IN TRAFFIC FIVE OR SIX TIMES. IT CAN HAPPEN JUST GOING DOWN THE ROAD OR WHEN YOU ARE PULLING OUT FROM A STOP, THERE IS NEVER ANY WARNING. IN 7 MILES I HAD TO ...

Dec 14, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling 58,347 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD F350 SUPER DUTY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER TO HAVE A SAFETY RECALL REPAIRED. AT THAT TIME, THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE VEHICLE NEEDED TO HAVE AN OIL CHANGE. ALSO, THE OIL PAN NEEDED TO BE CHANGED BECAUSE IT WAS RUSTING AND PITTING. THE COST TO REPL...

Dec 14, 2007 Structure 58,347 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD F350 SUPER DUTY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER TO HAVE A SAFETY RECALL REPAIRED. AT THAT TIME, THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE VEHICLE NEEDED TO HAVE AN OIL CHANGE. ALSO, THE OIL PAN NEEDED TO BE CHANGED BECAUSE IT WAS RUSTING AND PITTING. THE COST TO REPL...

Dec 14, 2007 Power Train 58,347 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD F350 SUPER DUTY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER TO HAVE A SAFETY RECALL REPAIRED. AT THAT TIME, THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE VEHICLE NEEDED TO HAVE AN OIL CHANGE. ALSO, THE OIL PAN NEEDED TO BE CHANGED BECAUSE IT WAS RUSTING AND PITTING. THE COST TO REPL...

Dec 14, 2007 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 58,347 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD F350 SUPER DUTY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER TO HAVE A SAFETY RECALL REPAIRED. AT THAT TIME, THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE VEHICLE NEEDED TO HAVE AN OIL CHANGE. ALSO, THE OIL PAN NEEDED TO BE CHANGED BECAUSE IT WAS RUSTING AND PITTING. THE COST TO REPL...

Dec 14, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling 58,347 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD F350 SUPER DUTY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER TO HAVE A SAFETY RECALL REPAIRED. AT THAT TIME, THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE VEHICLE NEEDED TO HAVE AN OIL CHANGE. ALSO, THE OIL PAN NEEDED TO BE CHANGED BECAUSE IT WAS RUSTING AND PITTING. THE COST TO REPL...

Dec 14, 2007 Structure 58,347 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD F350 SUPER DUTY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER TO HAVE A SAFETY RECALL REPAIRED. AT THAT TIME, THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE VEHICLE NEEDED TO HAVE AN OIL CHANGE. ALSO, THE OIL PAN NEEDED TO BE CHANGED BECAUSE IT WAS RUSTING AND PITTING. THE COST TO REPL...

Dec 14, 2007 Power Train 58,347 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD F350 SUPER DUTY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER TO HAVE A SAFETY RECALL REPAIRED. AT THAT TIME, THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE VEHICLE NEEDED TO HAVE AN OIL CHANGE. ALSO, THE OIL PAN NEEDED TO BE CHANGED BECAUSE IT WAS RUSTING AND PITTING. THE COST TO REPL...

Dec 14, 2007 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 58,347 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD F350 SUPER DUTY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER TO HAVE A SAFETY RECALL REPAIRED. AT THAT TIME, THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE VEHICLE NEEDED TO HAVE AN OIL CHANGE. ALSO, THE OIL PAN NEEDED TO BE CHANGED BECAUSE IT WAS RUSTING AND PITTING. THE COST TO REPL...

Oct 29, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling 56,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD F-350 SD. WHILE DRIVING 5 MPH, THE CONTACT HEARD A LOUD POPPING NOISE. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS PRESENT. THE VEHICLE WAS PULLED OVER AND LATER DRIVEN TO THE DEALER. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE SPARK PLUG BECAME DETACHED AND THE CYLINDER HEAD FOR THE PASSENG...

Oct 29, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling 56,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD F-350 SD. WHILE DRIVING 5 MPH, THE CONTACT HEARD A LOUD POPPING NOISE. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS PRESENT. THE VEHICLE WAS PULLED OVER AND LATER DRIVEN TO THE DEALER. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE SPARK PLUG BECAME DETACHED AND THE CYLINDER HEAD FOR THE PASSENG...

Oct 3, 2007 Electrical System Fire 80,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD F350 SUPER DUTY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT SMOKE AND FLAMES BILLOWED FROM THE HOOD OF THE VEHICLE. THE WIRING FROM THE ALTERNATOR WAS COMPLETELY BURNT. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE WIRING FAILED AND THEY MADE REPAIRS, HOWEVER, THE FIRE RECURRED. THE CURRENT AND FAILU...

Oct 3, 2007 Electrical System Fire 80,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD F350 SUPER DUTY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT SMOKE AND FLAMES BILLOWED FROM THE HOOD OF THE VEHICLE. THE WIRING FROM THE ALTERNATOR WAS COMPLETELY BURNT. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE WIRING FAILED AND THEY MADE REPAIRS, HOWEVER, THE FIRE RECURRED. THE CURRENT AND FAILU...

Aug 27, 2007 Tires 27,600 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD F350 SUPER DUTY. THE VEHICLE HAS CONTINENTAL GENERAL AMERI, SIZE 235/85/R16 TIRES. WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH, THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO SHAKE. THE CONTACT PULLED OVER AND DISCOVERED THAT THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE TIRE BLEW OUT AND DAMAGED THE REAR FENDER. UPON INSPECTION OF T...

Aug 27, 2007 Tires 27,600 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD F350 SUPER DUTY. THE VEHICLE HAS CONTINENTAL GENERAL AMERI, SIZE 235/85/R16 TIRES. WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH, THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO SHAKE. THE CONTACT PULLED OVER AND DISCOVERED THAT THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE TIRE BLEW OUT AND DAMAGED THE REAR FENDER. UPON INSPECTION OF T...

Aug 3, 2007 Tires

SIDEWALL BLOWOUT ON GENERAL-GRABBERTR 235/85-R16---- GOOD TREAD ONLY 24203 MILES ON THEM-- CAME AS STANDARD EQUIPMENT ON 2002 FORD F350---AFTER CLOSE INSPECTION OF OTHER 5 TIRES --THERE ARE SIDEWALL SEPARATION DEFECTS (BUMPS) IN ALL OF THEM --THANKS TO THE GRACE OF GOD AND MY HUSBANDS PHYSICAL STREN...

Aug 3, 2007 Tires

SIDEWALL BLOWOUT ON GENERAL-GRABBERTR 235/85-R16---- GOOD TREAD ONLY 24203 MILES ON THEM-- CAME AS STANDARD EQUIPMENT ON 2002 FORD F350---AFTER CLOSE INSPECTION OF OTHER 5 TIRES --THERE ARE SIDEWALL SEPARATION DEFECTS (BUMPS) IN ALL OF THEM --THANKS TO THE GRACE OF GOD AND MY HUSBANDS PHYSICAL STREN...

Jul 30, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling 124,000 mi

CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR FAILED ON MY '02 FORD F-350 POWER STOKE DIESEL. *TR

Jul 30, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling 124,000 mi

CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR FAILED ON MY '02 FORD F-350 POWER STOKE DIESEL. *TR

Jul 26, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling

I OWN A 2002 F350 FORD DIESEL TRUCK. I JUST HAD TO PAY $2221.70 TO REPLACE A RUSTED OUT OIL PAN. THIS SHOULD HAVE BEEN A SIMPLE, LOW COST JOB BUT SINCE FORD USED DEFECTIVE METAL IN THEIR OIL PANS CAUSING THEM TO RUST OUT AND THE CROSS MEMBER BETWEEN THE FRAME, THE WHOLE ENGINE HAS TO BE REMOVED TO C...

Jul 26, 2007 Equipment

I OWN A 2002 F350 FORD DIESEL TRUCK. I JUST HAD TO PAY $2221.70 TO REPLACE A RUSTED OUT OIL PAN. THIS SHOULD HAVE BEEN A SIMPLE, LOW COST JOB BUT SINCE FORD USED DEFECTIVE METAL IN THEIR OIL PANS CAUSING THEM TO RUST OUT AND THE CROSS MEMBER BETWEEN THE FRAME, THE WHOLE ENGINE HAS TO BE REMOVED TO C...

Jul 26, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling

I OWN A 2002 F350 FORD DIESEL TRUCK. I JUST HAD TO PAY $2221.70 TO REPLACE A RUSTED OUT OIL PAN. THIS SHOULD HAVE BEEN A SIMPLE, LOW COST JOB BUT SINCE FORD USED DEFECTIVE METAL IN THEIR OIL PANS CAUSING THEM TO RUST OUT AND THE CROSS MEMBER BETWEEN THE FRAME, THE WHOLE ENGINE HAS TO BE REMOVED TO C...

Jul 26, 2007 Equipment

I OWN A 2002 F350 FORD DIESEL TRUCK. I JUST HAD TO PAY $2221.70 TO REPLACE A RUSTED OUT OIL PAN. THIS SHOULD HAVE BEEN A SIMPLE, LOW COST JOB BUT SINCE FORD USED DEFECTIVE METAL IN THEIR OIL PANS CAUSING THEM TO RUST OUT AND THE CROSS MEMBER BETWEEN THE FRAME, THE WHOLE ENGINE HAS TO BE REMOVED TO C...

Jun 21, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling 60,000 mi

CAMSHSFT POSITION SENSOR (CPS) FAILED ON MY FORD F-350, 2002 MODEL, 7.3 LITER DIESEL ENGINE. THE FAILURE OCCURRED GRADUALLY, WITH SIX UNINTENDED ENGINE SHUTDOWNS. THREE SHUTDOWNS WERE AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS, THREE WHILE PARKED. DATE IS APPROXIMATED; ODOMETER READING APPROXIMATELY 60000 MILES. I WILL ...

Jun 21, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling 60,000 mi

CAMSHSFT POSITION SENSOR (CPS) FAILED ON MY FORD F-350, 2002 MODEL, 7.3 LITER DIESEL ENGINE. THE FAILURE OCCURRED GRADUALLY, WITH SIX UNINTENDED ENGINE SHUTDOWNS. THREE SHUTDOWNS WERE AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS, THREE WHILE PARKED. DATE IS APPROXIMATED; ODOMETER READING APPROXIMATELY 60000 MILES. I WILL ...

Jun 10, 2007 Electrical System 99,000 mi

7.3 L DIESEL ENGINE IN MY 2002 FORD F-350 WOULD JUST STOP DEAD AT NUMEROUS RANDOM TIMES, SOMETIMES WHILE JUST SITTING STILL AND IDLING, OTHERS WHILE DRIVING IN TRAFFIC. AFTER TURNING IGNITION OFF, ENGINE WOULD RESTART AND RUN NORMALLY. DEALER REPLACED THE CAM POSITION SENSOR (CPS), WHICH SOLVED TH...

Jun 10, 2007 Electrical System 99,000 mi

7.3 L DIESEL ENGINE IN MY 2002 FORD F-350 WOULD JUST STOP DEAD AT NUMEROUS RANDOM TIMES, SOMETIMES WHILE JUST SITTING STILL AND IDLING, OTHERS WHILE DRIVING IN TRAFFIC. AFTER TURNING IGNITION OFF, ENGINE WOULD RESTART AND RUN NORMALLY. DEALER REPLACED THE CAM POSITION SENSOR (CPS), WHICH SOLVED TH...

Jun 1, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling 86,400 mi

VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING AND WOULD NOT RESTART. FORTUNATELY, FAILURE HAPPENED JUST BEFORE I PULLED OUT OF A PARKING LOT OTHERWISE I WOULD HAVE BEEN STUCK LENGTHWISE ACROSS ROAD IN THE MIDDLE OF A LEFT TURN. PART THAT FAILED WAS THE CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR. DON'T KNOW IF I STILL HAVE THE OR...

Jun 1, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling 86,400 mi

VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING AND WOULD NOT RESTART. FORTUNATELY, FAILURE HAPPENED JUST BEFORE I PULLED OUT OF A PARKING LOT OTHERWISE I WOULD HAVE BEEN STUCK LENGTHWISE ACROSS ROAD IN THE MIDDLE OF A LEFT TURN. PART THAT FAILED WAS THE CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR. DON'T KNOW IF I STILL HAVE THE OR...

May 15, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling 92,880 mi

I WAS DRIVING MY 2002 FORD F-350 DIESEL WHEN THE ENGINE SUDDENLY SHUT DOWN. THERE WAS A DUMP TRUCK BEHIND ME WHICH WAS FORCED OFF OF THE ROAD IN ORDER TO AVOID HITTING MY VEHICLE. I WAS ABLE TO RESTART THE VEHICLE ONLY TO HAVE IT STALL AGAIN. AFTER RESEARCHING THE PROBLEM I FOUND THAT THE CAUSE W...

May 15, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling 92,880 mi

I WAS DRIVING MY 2002 FORD F-350 DIESEL WHEN THE ENGINE SUDDENLY SHUT DOWN. THERE WAS A DUMP TRUCK BEHIND ME WHICH WAS FORCED OFF OF THE ROAD IN ORDER TO AVOID HITTING MY VEHICLE. I WAS ABLE TO RESTART THE VEHICLE ONLY TO HAVE IT STALL AGAIN. AFTER RESEARCHING THE PROBLEM I FOUND THAT THE CAUSE W...

May 14, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling 100,000 mi

CAM POSITION SENSOR FAILURE AND ENGINE STALLED,REPLACED PARTS AT EXCESSIVE PRICE. *AK

May 14, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling 100,000 mi

CAM POSITION SENSOR FAILURE AND ENGINE STALLED,REPLACED PARTS AT EXCESSIVE PRICE. *AK

May 10, 2007 Electrical System 65,000 mi

CPS SENSOR FAILED WHILE DRIVING ON FEDERAL HIGHWAY IN WASHINGTON. AS I HEADED TO WORK AROUND 7:30 PM IN THE 2002 FORD F350 TURBO DIESEL AND WHILE MOVING AT A PACE OF 61-65 MPH EVERYTHING CUT OUT: ENGINE, BRAKES, ETC. I HAD TO MOVE TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AS QUICKLY AND CAREFULLY AS POSSIBLE TO A...

May 10, 2007 Electrical System 65,000 mi

CPS SENSOR FAILED WHILE DRIVING ON FEDERAL HIGHWAY IN WASHINGTON. AS I HEADED TO WORK AROUND 7:30 PM IN THE 2002 FORD F350 TURBO DIESEL AND WHILE MOVING AT A PACE OF 61-65 MPH EVERYTHING CUT OUT: ENGINE, BRAKES, ETC. I HAD TO MOVE TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AS QUICKLY AND CAREFULLY AS POSSIBLE TO A...

May 1, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling 67,400 mi

DEFECTIVE CAM POSITION SENSOR CAUSED VEHICLE TO STALL ON FREEWAY. REPLACED CPS. *TR

May 1, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling 67,400 mi

DEFECTIVE CAM POSITION SENSOR CAUSED VEHICLE TO STALL ON FREEWAY. REPLACED CPS. *TR

Apr 27, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling 64,000 mi

2002 FORD F-350, WITH 7.3L POWER STROKE DIESEL .FAILURE OF THE "CPS". *JB

Apr 27, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling 64,000 mi

2002 FORD F-350, WITH 7.3L POWER STROKE DIESEL .FAILURE OF THE "CPS". *JB

Apr 23, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling 79,000 mi

2002 FORD SUPER DUTY - 7.3L POWERSTROKE TURBO DIESEL. STARTED OUT WITH INTERMITTENT SPUTTERING. WOULD NOT START ONE TIME - DEALER ASSURED US IT WAS JUST LOW ON FUEL. SAT FOR A WHILE AND THEY ADDED A COUPLE GALLONS OF FUEL. IT RESTARTED OK. STALLED A WEEK OR SO LATER AND TURNED ON THE CHECK ENGI...

Apr 23, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling 26,000 mi

MOTOR DIED IN MIDDLE OF INTERSECTION. *JB

Apr 23, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling 79,000 mi

2002 FORD SUPER DUTY - 7.3L POWERSTROKE TURBO DIESEL. STARTED OUT WITH INTERMITTENT SPUTTERING. WOULD NOT START ONE TIME - DEALER ASSURED US IT WAS JUST LOW ON FUEL. SAT FOR A WHILE AND THEY ADDED A COUPLE GALLONS OF FUEL. IT RESTARTED OK. STALLED A WEEK OR SO LATER AND TURNED ON THE CHECK ENGI...

Apr 23, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling 26,000 mi

MOTOR DIED IN MIDDLE OF INTERSECTION. *JB

Apr 22, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling 143,000 mi

DRIVING MY 2002 FORD SUPERDUTY F350, NO WARNING, DRIVING IN TRAFFIC AND TRUCK DIED IN A TUNNEL. RESULT WAS CAM POSITION SENSOR. OVER $400 IN PARTS, LABOR AND TOWING BILL. CAUSED TRAFFIC TO SLOW DOWN AND GO AROUND ME. *TR

Apr 22, 2007 Electrical System 143,000 mi

DRIVING MY 2002 FORD SUPERDUTY F350, NO WARNING, DRIVING IN TRAFFIC AND TRUCK DIED IN A TUNNEL. RESULT WAS CAM POSITION SENSOR. OVER $400 IN PARTS, LABOR AND TOWING BILL. CAUSED TRAFFIC TO SLOW DOWN AND GO AROUND ME. *TR

Apr 22, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling 35,587 mi

LOSS OF THE CPS SENSOR ON MY 02 FORD F350. THE SENSOR WENT OUT WHILE I WAS TRAVELING DOWN I87. I WAS ABLE TO PULL OFF THE ROAD BUT THE FAILURE LEFT ME STRANDED WITH NO CELL SERVICE IN THE MIDDLE OF A NORTHEASTER ON 4/16/07. *TR

Apr 22, 2007 Electrical System 35,587 mi

LOSS OF THE CPS SENSOR ON MY 02 FORD F350. THE SENSOR WENT OUT WHILE I WAS TRAVELING DOWN I87. I WAS ABLE TO PULL OFF THE ROAD BUT THE FAILURE LEFT ME STRANDED WITH NO CELL SERVICE IN THE MIDDLE OF A NORTHEASTER ON 4/16/07. *TR

Apr 22, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling

TRUCK WOULD PICKUP EVERY ONCE IN A WHILE THEN FINALLY I WAS GETTING OFF THE INTERSTATE AND IT DIED. THE CPS HAD FAILED I PUT A NEW ONE IN AND IT RUNS FINE. *TR

Apr 22, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling 57,500 mi

CPS (CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR) FAILURE ON 2002 FORD SUPERDUTY POWERSTROKE. I NOTICED MY ENGINE CUTTING OUT SLIGHTLY AT TIMES. THEN MY CPS FAILED LEAVING MY VEHICLE DEAD AT MULTIPLE TRAFFIC LIGHTS BEFORE I COULD FINALLY CHANGE THE PART. *TR

Apr 22, 2007 Electrical System 57,500 mi

CPS (CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR) FAILURE ON 2002 FORD SUPERDUTY POWERSTROKE. I NOTICED MY ENGINE CUTTING OUT SLIGHTLY AT TIMES. THEN MY CPS FAILED LEAVING MY VEHICLE DEAD AT MULTIPLE TRAFFIC LIGHTS BEFORE I COULD FINALLY CHANGE THE PART. *TR

Apr 22, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling 99,673 mi

I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY AND MY TRUCK DIED GOING 55 MPH AND IT IS HARD TO STEER AND STOP AND F-350 WHEN THE MOTOR IS DEAD. THE FIX WAS REPLACE THE CAM SHAFT POSITION SENSOR. I KNOW OF THREE OTHER FRIENDS THE SAME THING HAPPEN TO, LUCKILY NO ONE GOT HURT WHEN THERE TRUCK DIED GOING DOWN THE HIG...

Apr 22, 2007 Unknown Or Other 99,673 mi

I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY AND MY TRUCK DIED GOING 55 MPH AND IT IS HARD TO STEER AND STOP AND F-350 WHEN THE MOTOR IS DEAD. THE FIX WAS REPLACE THE CAM SHAFT POSITION SENSOR. I KNOW OF THREE OTHER FRIENDS THE SAME THING HAPPEN TO, LUCKILY NO ONE GOT HURT WHEN THERE TRUCK DIED GOING DOWN THE HIG...

Apr 22, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling 143,000 mi

DRIVING MY 2002 FORD SUPERDUTY F350, NO WARNING, DRIVING IN TRAFFIC AND TRUCK DIED IN A TUNNEL. RESULT WAS CAM POSITION SENSOR. OVER $400 IN PARTS, LABOR AND TOWING BILL. CAUSED TRAFFIC TO SLOW DOWN AND GO AROUND ME. *TR

Apr 22, 2007 Electrical System 143,000 mi

DRIVING MY 2002 FORD SUPERDUTY F350, NO WARNING, DRIVING IN TRAFFIC AND TRUCK DIED IN A TUNNEL. RESULT WAS CAM POSITION SENSOR. OVER $400 IN PARTS, LABOR AND TOWING BILL. CAUSED TRAFFIC TO SLOW DOWN AND GO AROUND ME. *TR

Apr 22, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling 35,587 mi

LOSS OF THE CPS SENSOR ON MY 02 FORD F350. THE SENSOR WENT OUT WHILE I WAS TRAVELING DOWN I87. I WAS ABLE TO PULL OFF THE ROAD BUT THE FAILURE LEFT ME STRANDED WITH NO CELL SERVICE IN THE MIDDLE OF A NORTHEASTER ON 4/16/07. *TR

Apr 22, 2007 Electrical System 35,587 mi

LOSS OF THE CPS SENSOR ON MY 02 FORD F350. THE SENSOR WENT OUT WHILE I WAS TRAVELING DOWN I87. I WAS ABLE TO PULL OFF THE ROAD BUT THE FAILURE LEFT ME STRANDED WITH NO CELL SERVICE IN THE MIDDLE OF A NORTHEASTER ON 4/16/07. *TR

Apr 22, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling

TRUCK WOULD PICKUP EVERY ONCE IN A WHILE THEN FINALLY I WAS GETTING OFF THE INTERSTATE AND IT DIED. THE CPS HAD FAILED I PUT A NEW ONE IN AND IT RUNS FINE. *TR

Apr 22, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling 57,500 mi

CPS (CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR) FAILURE ON 2002 FORD SUPERDUTY POWERSTROKE. I NOTICED MY ENGINE CUTTING OUT SLIGHTLY AT TIMES. THEN MY CPS FAILED LEAVING MY VEHICLE DEAD AT MULTIPLE TRAFFIC LIGHTS BEFORE I COULD FINALLY CHANGE THE PART. *TR

Apr 22, 2007 Electrical System 57,500 mi

CPS (CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR) FAILURE ON 2002 FORD SUPERDUTY POWERSTROKE. I NOTICED MY ENGINE CUTTING OUT SLIGHTLY AT TIMES. THEN MY CPS FAILED LEAVING MY VEHICLE DEAD AT MULTIPLE TRAFFIC LIGHTS BEFORE I COULD FINALLY CHANGE THE PART. *TR

Apr 22, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling 99,673 mi

I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY AND MY TRUCK DIED GOING 55 MPH AND IT IS HARD TO STEER AND STOP AND F-350 WHEN THE MOTOR IS DEAD. THE FIX WAS REPLACE THE CAM SHAFT POSITION SENSOR. I KNOW OF THREE OTHER FRIENDS THE SAME THING HAPPEN TO, LUCKILY NO ONE GOT HURT WHEN THERE TRUCK DIED GOING DOWN THE HIG...

Apr 22, 2007 Unknown Or Other 99,673 mi

I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY AND MY TRUCK DIED GOING 55 MPH AND IT IS HARD TO STEER AND STOP AND F-350 WHEN THE MOTOR IS DEAD. THE FIX WAS REPLACE THE CAM SHAFT POSITION SENSOR. I KNOW OF THREE OTHER FRIENDS THE SAME THING HAPPEN TO, LUCKILY NO ONE GOT HURT WHEN THERE TRUCK DIED GOING DOWN THE HIG...

Apr 13, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling 60,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD F-350 SD. THE VEHICLE STALLED FOUR TIMES IN ONE DAY WHILE IN MOTION. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO RESTART THE VEHICLE AFTER EACH OCCURRENCE. NO WARNING INDICATORS WERE PRESENT. THE MANUFACTURER REPLACED A SENSOR A FEW MONTHS AGO BECAUSE THE VEHICLE WAS STALLING. THE F...

Apr 13, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling 60,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD F-350 SD. THE VEHICLE STALLED FOUR TIMES IN ONE DAY WHILE IN MOTION. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO RESTART THE VEHICLE AFTER EACH OCCURRENCE. NO WARNING INDICATORS WERE PRESENT. THE MANUFACTURER REPLACED A SENSOR A FEW MONTHS AGO BECAUSE THE VEHICLE WAS STALLING. THE F...

Apr 11, 2007 Tires 43,000 mi

TL*- THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD F350. WHILE DRIVING AT 70 MPH THE GENERAL AMERI-TRAC TIRE BLEW OUT ON THE FRONT PASSENGER'S SIDE. THERE WERE APPROXIMATELY 38,000 MILES ON THE TIRE AT THE TIME OF THE BLOWOUT. THE TIRE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO PROVIDE AN EXPLANATION FOR THE BLOWOUT. APPROXIMATELY ONE YE...

Apr 11, 2007 Tires 43,000 mi

TL*- THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD F350. WHILE DRIVING AT 70 MPH THE GENERAL AMERI-TRAC TIRE BLEW OUT ON THE FRONT PASSENGER'S SIDE. THERE WERE APPROXIMATELY 38,000 MILES ON THE TIRE AT THE TIME OF THE BLOWOUT. THE TIRE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO PROVIDE AN EXPLANATION FOR THE BLOWOUT. APPROXIMATELY ONE YE...

Apr 5, 2007 Tires 51,700 mi

I AM NOT HAPPY WITH THE ORIGINAL OEM TIRES , WHICH WERE CONTINENTAL SPORT LT/SUV, LT235/85R16E, WHICH ACCORDING TO THE FORD DEALER I PURCHASED THE TRUCK FROM, WAS INSTALLED ON F350 FROM THE FACTORY.*AK ON FRIDAY MARCH 23, 2007 I EXPERIENCED A TIRE SEPARATION ON THE RIGHT FRONT TIRE OF MY TRUCK....

Apr 5, 2007 Tires 51,700 mi

I AM NOT HAPPY WITH THE ORIGINAL OEM TIRES , WHICH WERE CONTINENTAL SPORT LT/SUV, LT235/85R16E, WHICH ACCORDING TO THE FORD DEALER I PURCHASED THE TRUCK FROM, WAS INSTALLED ON F350 FROM THE FACTORY.*AK ON FRIDAY MARCH 23, 2007 I EXPERIENCED A TIRE SEPARATION ON THE RIGHT FRONT TIRE OF MY TRUCK....

Jan 26, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling 60,360 mi

ON MORE THAN ONE OCCASION FORD 4.6L 5.4L ENGINES HAVE HAD A SPARK PLUG LITERALLY COME OUT OF THE ENGINE BLOCK WHILE DRIVING. THIS INSTANTLY MAKES THE VEHICLE A GROSS EMISSIONS POLLUTER. THE VEHICLE IS UNSAFE TO DRIVE, CONSIDERING THE POTENTIAL FOR FIRE. *JB

Jan 26, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling 60,360 mi

ON MORE THAN ONE OCCASION FORD 4.6L 5.4L ENGINES HAVE HAD A SPARK PLUG LITERALLY COME OUT OF THE ENGINE BLOCK WHILE DRIVING. THIS INSTANTLY MAKES THE VEHICLE A GROSS EMISSIONS POLLUTER. THE VEHICLE IS UNSAFE TO DRIVE, CONSIDERING THE POTENTIAL FOR FIRE. *JB

Jan 23, 2007 Electrical System Fire 73,000 mi

DIESEL TRUCK- PLUGGED IN AT NIGHT, FACTORY WIRING FAULTY AND CAUSED TRUCK TO CATCH FIRE TRUCK WAS TOTALED. *JB

Jan 23, 2007 Electrical System Fire 73,000 mi

DIESEL TRUCK- PLUGGED IN AT NIGHT, FACTORY WIRING FAULTY AND CAUSED TRUCK TO CATCH FIRE TRUCK WAS TOTALED. *JB

Nov 13, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling 63,050 mi

I HAVE 63000 MILES ON MY 2002 F350 SUPER DUTY PICK-UP (7.3L DIESEL). MY TRUCK STALLED 3 TIMES WHILE DRIVING, ONCE WHILE TURNING ACROSS TRAFFIC. THE FAULT CODES INDICATED AN INTERMITTENT CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR. I REPLACED THE SENSOR MYSELF, AND THE PROBLEM HAS BEEN CORRECTED. I HAVE THE OLD SEN...

Nov 13, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling 63,050 mi

I HAVE 63000 MILES ON MY 2002 F350 SUPER DUTY PICK-UP (7.3L DIESEL). MY TRUCK STALLED 3 TIMES WHILE DRIVING, ONCE WHILE TURNING ACROSS TRAFFIC. THE FAULT CODES INDICATED AN INTERMITTENT CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR. I REPLACED THE SENSOR MYSELF, AND THE PROBLEM HAS BEEN CORRECTED. I HAVE THE OLD SEN...

Sep 23, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling 82,230 mi

MY 20002 FORD F-350 V10 PICKUP TRUCK BLEW OUT A SPARK PLUG. THE FIRST TIME I THOUGHT NOTHING OF IT, I REPLACED IT AND THE COIL FOR $120.00. TWO DAYS LATER IT BLEW OUT AGAIN THIS TIME WHILE I WAS TRAVELING ON A MAIN ROAD, THE TRUCK DIED IN THE STREET FROM 40 MPH TO ZERO IN NO TIME AT ALL. I WAS ALM...

Sep 23, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling 82,230 mi

MY 20002 FORD F-350 V10 PICKUP TRUCK BLEW OUT A SPARK PLUG. THE FIRST TIME I THOUGHT NOTHING OF IT, I REPLACED IT AND THE COIL FOR $120.00. TWO DAYS LATER IT BLEW OUT AGAIN THIS TIME WHILE I WAS TRAVELING ON A MAIN ROAD, THE TRUCK DIED IN THE STREET FROM 40 MPH TO ZERO IN NO TIME AT ALL. I WAS ALM...

Sep 22, 2006 Suspension 410,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH, THE ABS LIGHT ILLUMINATED. A PRIVATE REPAIR SHOP WAS CONSULTED, AND INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE ABS SYSTEM WAS NOT WORKING PROPERLY. THE ABS LIGHT CONTINUED TO ILLUMINATE CONSTANTLY FOR THE NEXT 4 DAYS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A SERVICE DEALER, WHO...

Sep 22, 2006 Suspension 410,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH, THE ABS LIGHT ILLUMINATED. A PRIVATE REPAIR SHOP WAS CONSULTED, AND INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE ABS SYSTEM WAS NOT WORKING PROPERLY. THE ABS LIGHT CONTINUED TO ILLUMINATE CONSTANTLY FOR THE NEXT 4 DAYS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A SERVICE DEALER, WHO...

Jul 27, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling 91,326 mi

I HAVE A 2002 FORD F350 WITH TRITON V10 ENGINE. ON 07/27/06 THE SPARK PLUG BLEW OUT CAUSING LACK OF POWER TO MY VEHICLE AND A DAMAGED COIL. *JB

Jul 27, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling 91,326 mi

I HAVE A 2002 FORD F350 WITH TRITON V10 ENGINE. ON 07/27/06 THE SPARK PLUG BLEW OUT CAUSING LACK OF POWER TO MY VEHICLE AND A DAMAGED COIL. *JB

Jul 18, 2006 Tires 70,680 mi

TREAD SEPARATION OF FIRESTONE STEELTEX A/T TIRE 265/75R16 LOAD RANGE E TIRE CAUSING DAMAGE TO VEHICLE. *NM

Jul 18, 2006 Tires 70,680 mi

TREAD SEPARATION OF FIRESTONE STEELTEX A/T TIRE 265/75R16 LOAD RANGE E TIRE CAUSING DAMAGE TO VEHICLE. *NM

Jul 13, 2006 Electrical System 46,000 mi

OUT OF STATE ON VACATION. SHUT VEHICLE OFF AND THEN IT WOULDN'T START. CALLED FORD WARRANTY - ONLY FORD DEALER IN AREA COULDN'T GET IT IN UNTIL THE FOLLOWING WEEK. TALKED TO FRIEND THAT IS A DIESEL MECHANIC WHO ADVISED THAT THE CPS ALWAYS GOES BAD IN 7.3'S AND TO REPLACE IT. LOCATED ONE AT NAPA ...

Jul 13, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling 46,000 mi

OUT OF STATE ON VACATION. SHUT VEHICLE OFF AND THEN IT WOULDN'T START. CALLED FORD WARRANTY - ONLY FORD DEALER IN AREA COULDN'T GET IT IN UNTIL THE FOLLOWING WEEK. TALKED TO FRIEND THAT IS A DIESEL MECHANIC WHO ADVISED THAT THE CPS ALWAYS GOES BAD IN 7.3'S AND TO REPLACE IT. LOCATED ONE AT NAPA ...

Jul 13, 2006 Electrical System 46,000 mi

OUT OF STATE ON VACATION. SHUT VEHICLE OFF AND THEN IT WOULDN'T START. CALLED FORD WARRANTY - ONLY FORD DEALER IN AREA COULDN'T GET IT IN UNTIL THE FOLLOWING WEEK. TALKED TO FRIEND THAT IS A DIESEL MECHANIC WHO ADVISED THAT THE CPS ALWAYS GOES BAD IN 7.3'S AND TO REPLACE IT. LOCATED ONE AT NAPA ...

Jul 13, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling 46,000 mi

OUT OF STATE ON VACATION. SHUT VEHICLE OFF AND THEN IT WOULDN'T START. CALLED FORD WARRANTY - ONLY FORD DEALER IN AREA COULDN'T GET IT IN UNTIL THE FOLLOWING WEEK. TALKED TO FRIEND THAT IS A DIESEL MECHANIC WHO ADVISED THAT THE CPS ALWAYS GOES BAD IN 7.3'S AND TO REPLACE IT. LOCATED ONE AT NAPA ...

Jun 26, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling 98,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING HEARD A LOUD POPPING NOISE AND TRUCK BEGAN RUNNING ROUGH AND LOST SOME POWER. PULLED TO SIDE OF HIGHWAY, OPENED HOOD AND SAW THAT I LOST #9 SPARK PLUG. WAS OFFERED THROUGH FORD TO EITHER REPLACE THE HEAD FOR $3400.00 OR REPLACE ENTIRE MOTOR FOR $6200.00. NO OTHER OPTIONS. FORD DOES...

Jun 26, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling 98,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING HEARD A LOUD POPPING NOISE AND TRUCK BEGAN RUNNING ROUGH AND LOST SOME POWER. PULLED TO SIDE OF HIGHWAY, OPENED HOOD AND SAW THAT I LOST #9 SPARK PLUG. WAS OFFERED THROUGH FORD TO EITHER REPLACE THE HEAD FOR $3400.00 OR REPLACE ENTIRE MOTOR FOR $6200.00. NO OTHER OPTIONS. FORD DOES...

Apr 27, 2006 Power Train 112,746 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 40MPH, THERE WAS A VIBRATION FROM THE REAR SUSPENSION FOLLOWED BY A NOISE FROM THE DRIVELINE. THE VEHICLE WAS SEEN BY AN INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP. THE MECHANIC REPLACED THE REAR UNIVERSAL JOINT, BUT THE PROBLEM PERSISTED. THE VEHICLE WAS RETURNED TO THE REPAI...

Apr 27, 2006 Power Train 112,746 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 40MPH, THERE WAS A VIBRATION FROM THE REAR SUSPENSION FOLLOWED BY A NOISE FROM THE DRIVELINE. THE VEHICLE WAS SEEN BY AN INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP. THE MECHANIC REPLACED THE REAR UNIVERSAL JOINT, BUT THE PROBLEM PERSISTED. THE VEHICLE WAS RETURNED TO THE REPAI...

Mar 21, 2006 Vehicle Speed Control 90,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE APPLYING PRESSURE TO THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL AT LOW SPEEDS THE VEHICLE ACCELERATES. ALTHOUGH THE DEALER WAS ALERTED NO APPOINTMENT FOR INSPECTION WAS MADE.

Mar 21, 2006 Vehicle Speed Control 90,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE APPLYING PRESSURE TO THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL AT LOW SPEEDS THE VEHICLE ACCELERATES. ALTHOUGH THE DEALER WAS ALERTED NO APPOINTMENT FOR INSPECTION WAS MADE.

Mar 13, 2006 Tires 20,000 mi

I HAVE A 2002 FORD F-350 SUPER DUTY WITH DUAL REARS. THE TRUCK CAME WITH SEVEN GENERAL TIRES, 23585R16. OF THE SEVEN TIRES, FOUR HAVE FAILED SUDDENLY AND UNEXPECTEDLY WITH TREAD/PLY SEPARATION AND BLOWOUTS. THE MOST SERIOUS WAS A LEFT FRONT THAT SUDDENLY BLEW OUT IN VERY HEAVY TRAFFIC ON I-35 JUST S...

Mar 13, 2006 Tires 20,000 mi

I HAVE A 2002 FORD F-350 SUPER DUTY WITH DUAL REARS. THE TRUCK CAME WITH SEVEN GENERAL TIRES, 23585R16. OF THE SEVEN TIRES, FOUR HAVE FAILED SUDDENLY AND UNEXPECTEDLY WITH TREAD/PLY SEPARATION AND BLOWOUTS. THE MOST SERIOUS WAS A LEFT FRONT THAT SUDDENLY BLEW OUT IN VERY HEAVY TRAFFIC ON I-35 JUST S...

Jan 18, 2006 Electrical System 24,000 mi

THIS HAPPENED SEVERAL MONTHS AGO, BUT MY F-350 POWER STROKE HAD THE DREADED CAM POSITION FAILURE. MY DAUGHTER WAS STUCK AT AN INTERSECTION IN 5 O'CLOCK TRAFFIC AND THE TRUCK WAS DEAD. I CARRIED A SPARE SENSOR IN THE GLOVE BOX KNOWING THAT THIS IS A VERY COMMON FAILURE. IMAGINE BEING IN THE LEFT L...

Jan 18, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling 24,000 mi

THIS HAPPENED SEVERAL MONTHS AGO, BUT MY F-350 POWER STROKE HAD THE DREADED CAM POSITION FAILURE. MY DAUGHTER WAS STUCK AT AN INTERSECTION IN 5 O'CLOCK TRAFFIC AND THE TRUCK WAS DEAD. I CARRIED A SPARE SENSOR IN THE GLOVE BOX KNOWING THAT THIS IS A VERY COMMON FAILURE. IMAGINE BEING IN THE LEFT L...

Jan 18, 2006 Electrical System 24,000 mi

THIS HAPPENED SEVERAL MONTHS AGO, BUT MY F-350 POWER STROKE HAD THE DREADED CAM POSITION FAILURE. MY DAUGHTER WAS STUCK AT AN INTERSECTION IN 5 O'CLOCK TRAFFIC AND THE TRUCK WAS DEAD. I CARRIED A SPARE SENSOR IN THE GLOVE BOX KNOWING THAT THIS IS A VERY COMMON FAILURE. IMAGINE BEING IN THE LEFT L...

Jan 18, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling 24,000 mi

THIS HAPPENED SEVERAL MONTHS AGO, BUT MY F-350 POWER STROKE HAD THE DREADED CAM POSITION FAILURE. MY DAUGHTER WAS STUCK AT AN INTERSECTION IN 5 O'CLOCK TRAFFIC AND THE TRUCK WAS DEAD. I CARRIED A SPARE SENSOR IN THE GLOVE BOX KNOWING THAT THIS IS A VERY COMMON FAILURE. IMAGINE BEING IN THE LEFT L...

Nov 19, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 43,350 mi

AT 43,350 THE SPARK PLUG BLEW OUT OF THE CYLINDER REQUIRING THE RIGHT HEAD TO BE REPLACED. *JB

Nov 19, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 43,350 mi

AT 43,350 THE SPARK PLUG BLEW OUT OF THE CYLINDER REQUIRING THE RIGHT HEAD TO BE REPLACED. *JB

Nov 14, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 59,833 mi

MY VEHICLE IS A 2002 FORD F-350 XLT 4X4 POWER STROKE DIESEL...AUTO TRANS. THE DIESEL ENGINE UNEXPECTEDLY SHUT DOWN DUE TO A DEFECTIVE " SYNCHRONIZER " ( CAM POSITION SENSOR OR " CPS" ) WHILE TOWING A HEAVY BOAT & TRAILER ( 9,800 LBS ), THE ENGINE SUDDENLY AND UNEXPECTEDLY SHUT OFF FOR NO APPA...

Nov 14, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 59,833 mi

MY VEHICLE IS A 2002 FORD F-350 XLT 4X4 POWER STROKE DIESEL...AUTO TRANS. THE DIESEL ENGINE UNEXPECTEDLY SHUT DOWN DUE TO A DEFECTIVE " SYNCHRONIZER " ( CAM POSITION SENSOR OR " CPS" ) WHILE TOWING A HEAVY BOAT & TRAILER ( 9,800 LBS ), THE ENGINE SUDDENLY AND UNEXPECTEDLY SHUT OFF FOR NO APPA...

Oct 21, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 93,000 mi

2002 F350 DIESEL, I BOUGHT THIS VEHICLE NEW IN AUGUST 2003 AND HAVE PRESENTLY 93,000 MILES. THE OIL PAN TO THE MOTOR HAS RUSTED THROUGH. I FEEL THIS ITEM SHOULD LAST THE LIFE OF THE VEHICLE. I HAVE BEEN IN TOUCH WITH A COUPLE OF FORD DEALERS AND THEY BOTH SAID THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH THIS TRUC...

Oct 21, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 93,000 mi

2002 F350 DIESEL, I BOUGHT THIS VEHICLE NEW IN AUGUST 2003 AND HAVE PRESENTLY 93,000 MILES. THE OIL PAN TO THE MOTOR HAS RUSTED THROUGH. I FEEL THIS ITEM SHOULD LAST THE LIFE OF THE VEHICLE. I HAVE BEEN IN TOUCH WITH A COUPLE OF FORD DEALERS AND THEY BOTH SAID THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH THIS TRUC...

Aug 30, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 78,000 mi

DT: CONTACT HAD A 2004 FORD F-350 SUPER DUTY TRUCK AND THE STUDS TO THE MANIFOLD RUSTED. CONSUMER NOTICED THIS ABOUT 3 WEEKS AGO ON 7-8-05. THE DEALER STATED THIS WAS NORMAL WEAR. THE TRUCK HAD 78,000 MILES ON IT. THIS IS THE FIRST TIME SHE HAD PROBLEMS WITH THE MANIFOLD. THE DEALER STATED CONS...

Aug 30, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 78,000 mi

DT: CONTACT HAD A 2004 FORD F-350 SUPER DUTY TRUCK AND THE STUDS TO THE MANIFOLD RUSTED. CONSUMER NOTICED THIS ABOUT 3 WEEKS AGO ON 7-8-05. THE DEALER STATED THIS WAS NORMAL WEAR. THE TRUCK HAD 78,000 MILES ON IT. THIS IS THE FIRST TIME SHE HAD PROBLEMS WITH THE MANIFOLD. THE DEALER STATED CONS...

Aug 4, 2005 Tires 18,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING MY F-350 ON I-95, THERE WAS A SUDDEN EXPLOSION AND CAUSED THE TRUCK TO SWERVE VIOLENTLY AND AS I SLOWED TO VEER INTO THE EMERGENCY LANE A LOUD HAMMERING SOUND CAME FROM UNDER TRUCK. AFTER STOPPING AND CHECKING I FOUND THE RIGHT INNER DUALLY WHEEL HAD COME APART AND OVER HALF THE TREAD ...

Aug 4, 2005 Tires 18,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING MY F-350 ON I-95, THERE WAS A SUDDEN EXPLOSION AND CAUSED THE TRUCK TO SWERVE VIOLENTLY AND AS I SLOWED TO VEER INTO THE EMERGENCY LANE A LOUD HAMMERING SOUND CAME FROM UNDER TRUCK. AFTER STOPPING AND CHECKING I FOUND THE RIGHT INNER DUALLY WHEEL HAD COME APART AND OVER HALF THE TREAD ...

Aug 3, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling

2002 FORD 350 DEVELOPED PROBLEMS WITH THE BRAKING SYSTEM.*MR THE CONSUMER STATED EVEN UNDER MODERATE BRAKING THE FRONT ROTORS WARPED WHICH CAUSED BRAKE AND HANDLING PROBLEMS. THE BRAKES HAVE BEEN AN ONGOING PROBLEM. THE BELT TENSIONER AND BATTERY WAS REPLACED. THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED.*...

Aug 3, 2005 Electrical System

2002 FORD 350 DEVELOPED PROBLEMS WITH THE BRAKING SYSTEM.*MR THE CONSUMER STATED EVEN UNDER MODERATE BRAKING THE FRONT ROTORS WARPED WHICH CAUSED BRAKE AND HANDLING PROBLEMS. THE BRAKES HAVE BEEN AN ONGOING PROBLEM. THE BELT TENSIONER AND BATTERY WAS REPLACED. THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED.*...

Aug 3, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

2002 FORD 350 DEVELOPED PROBLEMS WITH THE BRAKING SYSTEM.*MR THE CONSUMER STATED EVEN UNDER MODERATE BRAKING THE FRONT ROTORS WARPED WHICH CAUSED BRAKE AND HANDLING PROBLEMS. THE BRAKES HAVE BEEN AN ONGOING PROBLEM. THE BELT TENSIONER AND BATTERY WAS REPLACED. THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED.*...

Aug 3, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling

2002 FORD 350 DEVELOPED PROBLEMS WITH THE BRAKING SYSTEM.*MR THE CONSUMER STATED EVEN UNDER MODERATE BRAKING THE FRONT ROTORS WARPED WHICH CAUSED BRAKE AND HANDLING PROBLEMS. THE BRAKES HAVE BEEN AN ONGOING PROBLEM. THE BELT TENSIONER AND BATTERY WAS REPLACED. THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED.*...

Aug 3, 2005 Electrical System

2002 FORD 350 DEVELOPED PROBLEMS WITH THE BRAKING SYSTEM.*MR THE CONSUMER STATED EVEN UNDER MODERATE BRAKING THE FRONT ROTORS WARPED WHICH CAUSED BRAKE AND HANDLING PROBLEMS. THE BRAKES HAVE BEEN AN ONGOING PROBLEM. THE BELT TENSIONER AND BATTERY WAS REPLACED. THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED.*...

Aug 3, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

2002 FORD 350 DEVELOPED PROBLEMS WITH THE BRAKING SYSTEM.*MR THE CONSUMER STATED EVEN UNDER MODERATE BRAKING THE FRONT ROTORS WARPED WHICH CAUSED BRAKE AND HANDLING PROBLEMS. THE BRAKES HAVE BEEN AN ONGOING PROBLEM. THE BELT TENSIONER AND BATTERY WAS REPLACED. THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED.*...

Aug 1, 2005 Tires 29,096 mi

COMING HOME FROM SHAWNEE ABOUT 40 MILES FROM HOME,AND AT ABOUT 20 MILES FROM BEING HOME FELT A BAD VIBRATION IN STEERING WHEEL PULLED OVER TO CHECK TIRES,FELT ALL AROUND THEM NOTICED THAT THERE WHERE INDENTATIONS IN SIDE WALLS,LATER FOUND OUT THAT THESE ARE CALLED LEMMONING MARKS,GOT BACK IN TRUCK A...

Aug 1, 2005 Tires 29,096 mi

COMING HOME FROM SHAWNEE ABOUT 40 MILES FROM HOME,AND AT ABOUT 20 MILES FROM BEING HOME FELT A BAD VIBRATION IN STEERING WHEEL PULLED OVER TO CHECK TIRES,FELT ALL AROUND THEM NOTICED THAT THERE WHERE INDENTATIONS IN SIDE WALLS,LATER FOUND OUT THAT THESE ARE CALLED LEMMONING MARKS,GOT BACK IN TRUCK A...

Jul 27, 2005 Tires 49,000 mi

DRIVING ON I-10 WEST ABOUT 65 MPH WHEN THE RUBBER PEALED OFF THE RIGHT REAR TIRE CAUSING $3400.00 DAMAGE TO F-350 FORD QUARTER PANEL,BED,TAIL LIGHT,END GATE AND BUMPER.

Jul 27, 2005 Unknown Or Other 26,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING THE 2002 F350 SUPER DUTY PICK-UP TRUCK WE PURCHASED ON 7/15/05, WITH ONLY 26,000 MILES ON IT, THE THROTTLE QUITS WORKING. THE ENGINE STAYS RUNNING, SO WE DO NOT LOOSE THE POWER STEERING ETC, BUT WHEN TURNING LEFT IT WENT OUT & WE COULD NOT GET OUT OF THE WAY OF THE ONCOMING TRAFFIC. TH...

Jul 27, 2005 Tires 49,000 mi

DRIVING ON I-10 WEST ABOUT 65 MPH WHEN THE RUBBER PEALED OFF THE RIGHT REAR TIRE CAUSING $3400.00 DAMAGE TO F-350 FORD QUARTER PANEL,BED,TAIL LIGHT,END GATE AND BUMPER.

Jul 27, 2005 Unknown Or Other 26,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING THE 2002 F350 SUPER DUTY PICK-UP TRUCK WE PURCHASED ON 7/15/05, WITH ONLY 26,000 MILES ON IT, THE THROTTLE QUITS WORKING. THE ENGINE STAYS RUNNING, SO WE DO NOT LOOSE THE POWER STEERING ETC, BUT WHEN TURNING LEFT IT WENT OUT & WE COULD NOT GET OUT OF THE WAY OF THE ONCOMING TRAFFIC. TH...

Jun 9, 2005 Tires 37,000 mi

LEFT FOR TRIP FROM PHOENIX TO TEXAS. STOP TO FUEL FOR THE TRIP. CHECK TIRE AIR PRESSURE AND FUELD UP. DROVE TO TEXAS. LEFT FOR PHOENIX AND STOPPED FOR FUEL AND CHECKED TIRE PRESSURE. AROUND 11PM JUST OUTSIDE TUCSON I HEARD A LOUD THUMP AND MY FRONT END STARTED SHAKING VIOLANTLY. I WAS TRAVELLING 75M...

Jun 9, 2005 Tires 37,000 mi

LEFT FOR TRIP FROM PHOENIX TO TEXAS. STOP TO FUEL FOR THE TRIP. CHECK TIRE AIR PRESSURE AND FUELD UP. DROVE TO TEXAS. LEFT FOR PHOENIX AND STOPPED FOR FUEL AND CHECKED TIRE PRESSURE. AROUND 11PM JUST OUTSIDE TUCSON I HEARD A LOUD THUMP AND MY FRONT END STARTED SHAKING VIOLANTLY. I WAS TRAVELLING 75M...

Mar 21, 2005 Tires 21,700 mi

I HAVE A 2002 F350 DUALLY TRUCK WITH GENERAL GRABBER AW M + S LT235/85R16 TIRES WITH 21,700 MILES ON THEM. I HAD A TREAD SEPERATION AND BLOW OUT ON HIGHWAY. I AM VERY UNHAPPY WITH THIS TIRE. THE TREAD ON TIRES IS GOOD NOT SURE WHY IT SEPERATED/BLEW OUT.*AK

Mar 21, 2005 Tires 21,700 mi

I HAVE A 2002 F350 DUALLY TRUCK WITH GENERAL GRABBER AW M + S LT235/85R16 TIRES WITH 21,700 MILES ON THEM. I HAD A TREAD SEPERATION AND BLOW OUT ON HIGHWAY. I AM VERY UNHAPPY WITH THIS TIRE. THE TREAD ON TIRES IS GOOD NOT SURE WHY IT SEPERATED/BLEW OUT.*AK

Nov 12, 2004 Fuel System, Diesel 500 mi

FUEL GAUGE SHOWS EMPTY WHEN FULL. VEHICLES ARE AMBULANCES AND FUEL AMOUNTS ARE CRITICAL TO PATIENT CARE AND DESTINATIONS. THIS IS OCCURRING ON ALL 4 OF RECENTLY PURCHASED AMBULANCES. FORD SAYS PROBLEM IS DUE TO FILLING WHILE RUNNING BUT SAME PROBLEM OCCURS WHEN SHUT DOWN. *JB

Nov 12, 2004 Fuel System, Diesel 500 mi

FUEL GAUGE SHOWS EMPTY WHEN FULL. VEHICLES ARE AMBULANCES AND FUEL AMOUNTS ARE CRITICAL TO PATIENT CARE AND DESTINATIONS. THIS IS OCCURRING ON ALL 4 OF RECENTLY PURCHASED AMBULANCES. FORD SAYS PROBLEM IS DUE TO FILLING WHILE RUNNING BUT SAME PROBLEM OCCURS WHEN SHUT DOWN. *JB

Sep 29, 2004 Tires 27,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE RIGHT FRONT PASSENGER SIDE TIRE BLEW OUT.. THERE WAS ALSO A SPLIT IN THE LEFT FRONT TIRE. THE TIRE(S) SIDEWALL WAS DEFECTIVE.*AK

Sep 29, 2004 Tires 27,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE RIGHT FRONT PASSENGER SIDE TIRE BLEW OUT.. THERE WAS ALSO A SPLIT IN THE LEFT FRONT TIRE. THE TIRE(S) SIDEWALL WAS DEFECTIVE.*AK

Apr 9, 2004 Power Train

I HAVE A 2002 F350 SUPER DUTY DIESEL TRUCK. SEVERAL TIMES (6-8 TIMES) THIS VEHICLE HAS SPONTANEOUSLY MOVED FROM PARK TO REVERSE. SO FAR NO INJURIES OR DAMAGE TO VEHICLE HAS OCCURRED AS A RESULT OF THIS FAILURE. A CO-WORKER OF MINE HAS REPORTED THE SAME PROBLEM WITH HIS 2004 FORD F250 SUPERDUTY DI...

Apr 9, 2004 Power Train

I HAVE A 2002 F350 SUPER DUTY DIESEL TRUCK. SEVERAL TIMES (6-8 TIMES) THIS VEHICLE HAS SPONTANEOUSLY MOVED FROM PARK TO REVERSE. SO FAR NO INJURIES OR DAMAGE TO VEHICLE HAS OCCURRED AS A RESULT OF THIS FAILURE. A CO-WORKER OF MINE HAS REPORTED THE SAME PROBLEM WITH HIS 2004 FORD F250 SUPERDUTY DI...

Feb 29, 2004 Tires 35,925 mi

FIRESTONE STEELTEX R4S LT265/R75-16 LEFT REAR TIRE BLEW OUT ON RTE 95 IN S. CAROLINA, 36500 MILES ON TRUCK AT TIME OF BLOWOUT. THE TREAD SEPARATED FROM THE TIRE, WITH NO WARNING. FIRESTONE DEALER OFFERED 25% DISCOUNT ON TWO NEW TIRES, I SAID NO THANKS I HAVE A 2002 FORD F-350 SUPER CREW I WAS C...

Feb 29, 2004 Tires 35,925 mi

FIRESTONE STEELTEX R4S LT265/R75-16 LEFT REAR TIRE BLEW OUT ON RTE 95 IN S. CAROLINA, 36500 MILES ON TRUCK AT TIME OF BLOWOUT. THE TREAD SEPARATED FROM THE TIRE, WITH NO WARNING. FIRESTONE DEALER OFFERED 25% DISCOUNT ON TWO NEW TIRES, I SAID NO THANKS I HAVE A 2002 FORD F-350 SUPER CREW I WAS C...

Feb 20, 2004 Fuel System, Other Crash 35,000 mi

ACCELERATOR PEDAL JUST QUIT WORKING, BOTH ON TAKE OFF AND STEADY MPH GOING DOWN THE ROAD. THIS TIME IT QUIT JUST AFTER TAKING OFF FROM A RED LIGHT AND A MINI VAN REARENDED US. HAD TO HAVE A WRECKER LIFT THE MINI VAN OFF OUR TRAILER HITCH. NO DAMAGE TO US BUT PLENTY TO THE MINI VAN. I HAD A SORE LOW...

Feb 20, 2004 Fuel System, Other Crash 35,000 mi

ACCELERATOR PEDAL JUST QUIT WORKING, BOTH ON TAKE OFF AND STEADY MPH GOING DOWN THE ROAD. THIS TIME IT QUIT JUST AFTER TAKING OFF FROM A RED LIGHT AND A MINI VAN REARENDED US. HAD TO HAVE A WRECKER LIFT THE MINI VAN OFF OUR TRAILER HITCH. NO DAMAGE TO US BUT PLENTY TO THE MINI VAN. I HAD A SORE LOW...

Jan 2, 2004 Power Train Crash 1 mi

2002 FORD SUPER DUTY POWERSTROKE DIESELS WITH 4 WHEEL DRIVE. THE 4 WHEEL DRIVE SYSTEM ON THESE TRUCKS IS CALLED, "ELECTONIC SHIFT ON THE FLY" ... THERE IS A DASH MOUNTED KNOB ON THE DASH. THE NOB HAS WRITTEN, "4X2"-4X4 AND 4X4 LO". THIS PAST SNOW STORM IN NORTHERN NEVADA HAD CHAINS OR SNOW TIRE REST...

Jan 2, 2004 Power Train Crash 1 mi

2002 FORD SUPER DUTY POWERSTROKE DIESELS WITH 4 WHEEL DRIVE. THE 4 WHEEL DRIVE SYSTEM ON THESE TRUCKS IS CALLED, "ELECTONIC SHIFT ON THE FLY" ... THERE IS A DASH MOUNTED KNOB ON THE DASH. THE NOB HAS WRITTEN, "4X2"-4X4 AND 4X4 LO". THIS PAST SNOW STORM IN NORTHERN NEVADA HAD CHAINS OR SNOW TIRE REST...

Dec 26, 2003 Tires 47,000 mi

I HAD JUST PULLED ONTO THE THE INTERSTATE AFTER FILLING UP WITH GAS. I WAS DRIVING MY 2002 F-350 AND PULLING AN 18 FOOT FEATHERLITE HORSE TRAILURE. THE TRAILURE WAS EMPTY. AT THE TIME I WAS TRAVELING ABOUT 65 MPH. ALL OF A SUDDEN I HEARD AN EXTREMELY LOAD ROAR. AT THE TIME I THOUGHT IT WAS THE...

Dec 26, 2003 Tires 47,000 mi

I HAD JUST PULLED ONTO THE THE INTERSTATE AFTER FILLING UP WITH GAS. I WAS DRIVING MY 2002 F-350 AND PULLING AN 18 FOOT FEATHERLITE HORSE TRAILURE. THE TRAILURE WAS EMPTY. AT THE TIME I WAS TRAVELING ABOUT 65 MPH. ALL OF A SUDDEN I HEARD AN EXTREMELY LOAD ROAR. AT THE TIME I THOUGHT IT WAS THE...

Dec 2, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 28,838 mi

WITH TRUCK IN PARK I WOULD START ENGINE AND TRUCK WOULD INSTANTLY GO TO 5,000 RPM BY ITSELF AND STAY THERE. I COULD TURN IGNITION OFF PULL OUT KEY AND TRUCK WOULD RUN BY ITSELF FOR 10-30 SECOND AND THEN DIE. I WOULD HATE FOR THIS TO HAPPEN TO SOMEONE ON THE HIGHWAY AND NOT BE ABLE TO TURN TRUCK OFF...

Dec 2, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 28,838 mi

WITH TRUCK IN PARK I WOULD START ENGINE AND TRUCK WOULD INSTANTLY GO TO 5,000 RPM BY ITSELF AND STAY THERE. I COULD TURN IGNITION OFF PULL OUT KEY AND TRUCK WOULD RUN BY ITSELF FOR 10-30 SECOND AND THEN DIE. I WOULD HATE FOR THIS TO HAPPEN TO SOMEONE ON THE HIGHWAY AND NOT BE ABLE TO TURN TRUCK OFF...

Nov 30, 2003 Steering 230 mi

FORD F-350SD 2002 4X4 DIESEL. WHEN BREAKS ARE APPLIED YOU CANT TURN THE STEARING WHEEL. REVING UP THE ENGIN DOES NOT HELP. THE TRUCK IS STOCK.*AK

Nov 30, 2003 Steering 230 mi

FORD F-350SD 2002 4X4 DIESEL. WHEN BREAKS ARE APPLIED YOU CANT TURN THE STEARING WHEEL. REVING UP THE ENGIN DOES NOT HELP. THE TRUCK IS STOCK.*AK

Oct 9, 2003 Tires 42,000 mi

I NOW HAVE BOUGHT 2 SETS OF PARNELLI JONES DIRT GRIP TIRES. I HAVE HAD 2 INSIDE SIDEWALL BLOWOUTS WITH THESE TIRES IN THE LAST YEAR. BOTH TIMES, I HAVE HAD A LARGE LOAD ON THE TIRES, CARRYING A CAMPER AND DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. BOTH TIMES IT HAS BEEN A REAR TIRE. THE FIRST TIME THE MANUFA...

Oct 9, 2003 Tires 42,000 mi

I NOW HAVE BOUGHT 2 SETS OF PARNELLI JONES DIRT GRIP TIRES. I HAVE HAD 2 INSIDE SIDEWALL BLOWOUTS WITH THESE TIRES IN THE LAST YEAR. BOTH TIMES, I HAVE HAD A LARGE LOAD ON THE TIRES, CARRYING A CAMPER AND DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. BOTH TIMES IT HAS BEEN A REAR TIRE. THE FIRST TIME THE MANUFA...

Aug 12, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 30,000 mi

I HAVE A FORD F-350 DIESEL THAT AND I HAVE EXPERIENCED AND EXTREME LOSS OF FUEL ECONOMY. I HAVE GONE FROM 15 MPGTO 8MPG. FORD SAID THAT THEY CANNOT FIND ANY PROBLEMS WITH THE ENGINE. THE ENGINE ALSO OVERHEATS WHILE PULING A LIGHT TRAILER. THE "WAIT TO START LIGHT" ALSO STAYS ON. THE DEALER SAID THEY...

Aug 12, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 30,000 mi

I HAVE A FORD F-350 DIESEL THAT AND I HAVE EXPERIENCED AND EXTREME LOSS OF FUEL ECONOMY. I HAVE GONE FROM 15 MPGTO 8MPG. FORD SAID THAT THEY CANNOT FIND ANY PROBLEMS WITH THE ENGINE. THE ENGINE ALSO OVERHEATS WHILE PULING A LIGHT TRAILER. THE "WAIT TO START LIGHT" ALSO STAYS ON. THE DEALER SAID THEY...

Jul 22, 2003 Structure Crash 41,500 mi

WE HAVE A 2000 FORD F350 VEHICLE THAT WAS RECENTLY IN AN ACCIDENT AND THE BODY SHOP FOUND THAT IT HAD PRIOR DAMAGE. IT IS IOWA LAW THAT THE DEALER MUST ASK THE PREVIOUS OWNER ABOUT ANY PRIOR DAMAGE AND WHEN WE PURCHASED THIS TRUCK FROM MID STATES FORD IN DES MOINES/WAUKEE, IOWA THEY DID NOT NOTIFY ...

Jul 22, 2003 Seat Belts Crash 41,500 mi

WE HAVE A 2000 FORD F350 VEHICLE THAT WAS RECENTLY IN AN ACCIDENT AND THE BODY SHOP FOUND THAT IT HAD PRIOR DAMAGE. IT IS IOWA LAW THAT THE DEALER MUST ASK THE PREVIOUS OWNER ABOUT ANY PRIOR DAMAGE AND WHEN WE PURCHASED THIS TRUCK FROM MID STATES FORD IN DES MOINES/WAUKEE, IOWA THEY DID NOT NOTIFY ...

Jul 22, 2003 Structure Crash 41,500 mi

WE HAVE A 2000 FORD F350 VEHICLE THAT WAS RECENTLY IN AN ACCIDENT AND THE BODY SHOP FOUND THAT IT HAD PRIOR DAMAGE. IT IS IOWA LAW THAT THE DEALER MUST ASK THE PREVIOUS OWNER ABOUT ANY PRIOR DAMAGE AND WHEN WE PURCHASED THIS TRUCK FROM MID STATES FORD IN DES MOINES/WAUKEE, IOWA THEY DID NOT NOTIFY ...

Jul 22, 2003 Seat Belts Crash 41,500 mi

WE HAVE A 2000 FORD F350 VEHICLE THAT WAS RECENTLY IN AN ACCIDENT AND THE BODY SHOP FOUND THAT IT HAD PRIOR DAMAGE. IT IS IOWA LAW THAT THE DEALER MUST ASK THE PREVIOUS OWNER ABOUT ANY PRIOR DAMAGE AND WHEN WE PURCHASED THIS TRUCK FROM MID STATES FORD IN DES MOINES/WAUKEE, IOWA THEY DID NOT NOTIFY ...

Jul 4, 2003 Power Train 37,525 mi

WHEN COMING TO A STOP OR SHIFTING THE CLUTCH WILL NOT DISENGAGE, AND PEDAL STAYS ON THE FLOOR. *AK

Jul 4, 2003 Power Train 38,341 mi

WHEN COMING TO A STOP OR SHIFTING THE CLUTCH WILL NOT DISENGAGE, AND THE PEDAL STAYS ON THE FLOOR -- MULTIPLE INCIDENTS. *AK

Jul 4, 2003 Power Train 38,341 mi

WHEN COMING TO A STOP OR SHIFTING THE CLUTCH WILL NOT DISENGAGE, AND THE PEDAL STAYS ON THE FLOOR -- MULTIPLE INCIDENTS. *AK

Jul 4, 2003 Power Train 40,441 mi

WHEN COMING TO A STOP OR SHIFTING THE CLUTCH WILL NOT DISENGAGE, AND THE PEDAL STAYS ON THE FLOOR -- MULTIPLE INCIDENTS. *AK

Jul 4, 2003 Power Train 40,441 mi

WHEN COMING TO A STOP OR SHIFTING THE CLUTCH WILL NOT DISENGAGE, AND THE PEDAL STAYS ON THE FLOOR -- MULTIPLE INCIDENTS. *AK

Jul 4, 2003 Power Train 37,525 mi

WHEN COMING TO A STOP OR SHIFTING THE CLUTCH WILL NOT DISENGAGE, AND PEDAL STAYS ON THE FLOOR. *AK

Jul 4, 2003 Power Train 38,341 mi

WHEN COMING TO A STOP OR SHIFTING THE CLUTCH WILL NOT DISENGAGE, AND THE PEDAL STAYS ON THE FLOOR -- MULTIPLE INCIDENTS. *AK

Jul 4, 2003 Power Train 38,341 mi

WHEN COMING TO A STOP OR SHIFTING THE CLUTCH WILL NOT DISENGAGE, AND THE PEDAL STAYS ON THE FLOOR -- MULTIPLE INCIDENTS. *AK

Jul 4, 2003 Power Train 40,441 mi

WHEN COMING TO A STOP OR SHIFTING THE CLUTCH WILL NOT DISENGAGE, AND THE PEDAL STAYS ON THE FLOOR -- MULTIPLE INCIDENTS. *AK

Jul 4, 2003 Power Train 40,441 mi

WHEN COMING TO A STOP OR SHIFTING THE CLUTCH WILL NOT DISENGAGE, AND THE PEDAL STAYS ON THE FLOOR -- MULTIPLE INCIDENTS. *AK

Jun 20, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THIS COMPLAINT INVOLVES 2 FORD F350 SUPER DUTY TRUCKS. ONE WAS A 1999 AND THE OTHER IS MY PRESENT 2002. BOTH VEHICLES SHOWED SIGNS OF DEFECTIVE ROTORS....PROBABLY WARPING. THE 1999 NEEDED TO HAVE THE ROTORS TURNED AT APPROXIMATELY 19,000 MILES. I TRADED THAT TRUCK IN FOR MY PRESENT 2002 F350 SUP...

Jun 20, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THIS COMPLAINT INVOLVES 2 FORD F350 SUPER DUTY TRUCKS. ONE WAS A 1999 AND THE OTHER IS MY PRESENT 2002. BOTH VEHICLES SHOWED SIGNS OF DEFECTIVE ROTORS....PROBABLY WARPING. THE 1999 NEEDED TO HAVE THE ROTORS TURNED AT APPROXIMATELY 19,000 MILES. I TRADED THAT TRUCK IN FOR MY PRESENT 2002 F350 SUP...

Apr 8, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 16,500 mi

READ BOTTOM TO GET SAFETY CONCERN: CALLED FORD THIS MORNING, AND VERBALLY INFORMED THEM OF THE PROBLEM WITH THE ROTORS ON MY F350, AND THEY SAID THAT THEY WOULD CALL BACK THE NEXT DAY. RECEIVED A CALL IN 2 HOURS AND WAS INFORMED THAT THE ONLY THING THAT FORD CAN DO IS RESURFACE WARPED ROTORS UNLES...

Apr 8, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 16,500 mi

READ BOTTOM TO GET SAFETY CONCERN: CALLED FORD THIS MORNING, AND VERBALLY INFORMED THEM OF THE PROBLEM WITH THE ROTORS ON MY F350, AND THEY SAID THAT THEY WOULD CALL BACK THE NEXT DAY. RECEIVED A CALL IN 2 HOURS AND WAS INFORMED THAT THE ONLY THING THAT FORD CAN DO IS RESURFACE WARPED ROTORS UNLES...

Mar 10, 2003 Steering 12,072 mi

THE STEERING WAS HARD TO TURN WHEN THE BRAKES WERE APPLIED. THERE WAS PLAY IN STEERING WHEEL. CAN BE MOVED UP AND DOWN. DEALER FOUND SOME PLAY IN THE TILT LATCH AND ADJUSTED THE FLUID LEVEL. HOWEVER NO PROBLEM FOUND. CONSUMER WAS AFRAID CAMPER COULD BE KNOCKED OFF JACKS WHEN BACKING TRUCK UP TO 3...

Mar 10, 2003 Exterior Lighting 12,072 mi

THE STEERING WAS HARD TO TURN WHEN THE BRAKES WERE APPLIED. THERE WAS PLAY IN STEERING WHEEL. CAN BE MOVED UP AND DOWN. DEALER FOUND SOME PLAY IN THE TILT LATCH AND ADJUSTED THE FLUID LEVEL. HOWEVER NO PROBLEM FOUND. CONSUMER WAS AFRAID CAMPER COULD BE KNOCKED OFF JACKS WHEN BACKING TRUCK UP TO 3...

Mar 10, 2003 Steering 12,072 mi

THE STEERING WAS HARD TO TURN WHEN THE BRAKES WERE APPLIED. THERE WAS PLAY IN STEERING WHEEL. CAN BE MOVED UP AND DOWN. DEALER FOUND SOME PLAY IN THE TILT LATCH AND ADJUSTED THE FLUID LEVEL. HOWEVER NO PROBLEM FOUND. CONSUMER WAS AFRAID CAMPER COULD BE KNOCKED OFF JACKS WHEN BACKING TRUCK UP TO 3...

Mar 10, 2003 Exterior Lighting 12,072 mi

THE STEERING WAS HARD TO TURN WHEN THE BRAKES WERE APPLIED. THERE WAS PLAY IN STEERING WHEEL. CAN BE MOVED UP AND DOWN. DEALER FOUND SOME PLAY IN THE TILT LATCH AND ADJUSTED THE FLUID LEVEL. HOWEVER NO PROBLEM FOUND. CONSUMER WAS AFRAID CAMPER COULD BE KNOCKED OFF JACKS WHEN BACKING TRUCK UP TO 3...

Feb 28, 2003 Fuel System, Diesel 16,519 mi

LOSS OF POWER MOTOR TO GAS PEDAL, WILL NOT WORK WHEN DRIVING. *JB

Feb 28, 2003 Fuel System, Diesel 16,519 mi

LOSS OF POWER MOTOR TO GAS PEDAL, WILL NOT WORK WHEN DRIVING. *JB

Feb 28, 2003 Fuel System, Diesel 16,519 mi

LOSS OF POWER MOTOR TO GAS PEDAL, WILL NOT WORK WHEN DRIVING. *JB

Feb 28, 2003 Fuel System, Diesel 16,519 mi

LOSS OF POWER MOTOR TO GAS PEDAL, WILL NOT WORK WHEN DRIVING. *JB

Feb 12, 2003 Tires 6,101 mi

I WAS DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY GOING ABOUT 75 MPH WHEN MY REAR TIRE BLEW OUT. FORD SAID IT'S MY PROBLEM. THE TRUCK HAS 6000MILES ON IT, WHICH MEANS THE TIRES HAVE 6000 MILES ON THEM. I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW HOW YOU GET A BLOW OUT WITH THAT LITTLE MILES. AFTER READING EVERYONE ELSE'S COMPLAINTS I THIN...

Feb 12, 2003 Tires 6,101 mi

I WAS DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY GOING ABOUT 75 MPH WHEN MY REAR TIRE BLEW OUT. FORD SAID IT'S MY PROBLEM. THE TRUCK HAS 6000MILES ON IT, WHICH MEANS THE TIRES HAVE 6000 MILES ON THEM. I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW HOW YOU GET A BLOW OUT WITH THAT LITTLE MILES. AFTER READING EVERYONE ELSE'S COMPLAINTS I THIN...

Jan 5, 2003 Tires

FIRESTONE STEELTEX AT TREAD SEPARATION IN JANUARY 2003 ON FORD F350 PICKUP RIGHT FRONT

Jan 5, 2003 Tires

FIRESTONE STEELTEX AT TREAD SEPARATION IN JANUARY 2003 ON FORD F350 PICKUP RIGHT FRONT