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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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Apr 1, 2025 Air Bags Crash 228,000 mi

The contact owns a 2005 Ford F-350. The contact stated while driving approximately 60-65 MPH and coming up to a bridge, the contact stated that the roadway was a bit wet from ice and rain, and the contact stated that the vehicle ahead entered the bridge and started skidding, so the contact let up of...

Apr 1, 2025 Air Bags Crash 228,000 mi

The contact owns a 2005 Ford F-350. The contact stated while driving approximately 60-65 MPH and coming up to a bridge, the contact stated that the roadway was a bit wet from ice and rain, and the contact stated that the vehicle ahead entered the bridge and started skidding, so the contact let up of...

Jun 14, 2024 Electrical System

Vehicle stalls while driving and wont start again suddenly while operating. Fuel injectors won’t feed fuel line to restart or operate. Occasional start but then stalls continuously until battery dies from trying. Will start when priming the carburetor however will not stay running and stalls out.

Jun 14, 2024 Electrical System

Vehicle stalls while driving and wont start again suddenly while operating. Fuel injectors won’t feed fuel line to restart or operate. Occasional start but then stalls continuously until battery dies from trying. Will start when priming the carburetor however will not stay running and stalls out.

Feb 29, 2024 Steering

Twice today, traveling at 75mph on highway [XXX] (northbound and then several hours later southbound) just north of Ardmore OK, I experienced a violent shaking of the steering wheel/front wheel shimmy. The vehicle was difficult to control due to the violent shaking that did not stop until the vehic...

Feb 29, 2024 Suspension

Twice today, traveling at 75mph on highway [XXX] (northbound and then several hours later southbound) just north of Ardmore OK, I experienced a violent shaking of the steering wheel/front wheel shimmy. The vehicle was difficult to control due to the violent shaking that did not stop until the vehic...

Feb 29, 2024 Steering

Twice today, traveling at 75mph on highway [XXX] (northbound and then several hours later southbound) just north of Ardmore OK, I experienced a violent shaking of the steering wheel/front wheel shimmy. The vehicle was difficult to control due to the violent shaking that did not stop until the vehic...

Feb 29, 2024 Suspension

Twice today, traveling at 75mph on highway [XXX] (northbound and then several hours later southbound) just north of Ardmore OK, I experienced a violent shaking of the steering wheel/front wheel shimmy. The vehicle was difficult to control due to the violent shaking that did not stop until the vehic...

Jul 4, 2023 Steering

My 2005 F350 Diesel Pick up has suffered from the Ford death wobble on and off for the last 15 years. While navigating a left hand corner at speeds over 40 it begins to shake uncontrollably after hitting a small bump or pot hole until speed is reduced to 30mph or less. I have replaced bearings, up...

Jul 4, 2023 Suspension

My 2005 F350 Diesel Pick up has suffered from the Ford death wobble on and off for the last 15 years. While navigating a left hand corner at speeds over 40 it begins to shake uncontrollably after hitting a small bump or pot hole until speed is reduced to 30mph or less. I have replaced bearings, up...

Jul 4, 2023 Steering

My 2005 F350 Diesel Pick up has suffered from the Ford death wobble on and off for the last 15 years. While navigating a left hand corner at speeds over 40 it begins to shake uncontrollably after hitting a small bump or pot hole until speed is reduced to 30mph or less. I have replaced bearings, up...

Jul 4, 2023 Suspension

My 2005 F350 Diesel Pick up has suffered from the Ford death wobble on and off for the last 15 years. While navigating a left hand corner at speeds over 40 it begins to shake uncontrollably after hitting a small bump or pot hole until speed is reduced to 30mph or less. I have replaced bearings, up...

May 30, 2022 Suspension

Multiple times driving the truck at speed limit and hit small bump or a little bumpy part of road triggers the death wobble. Have to almost come to complete stop on highway to stop wobble.

May 30, 2022 Steering

Multiple times driving the truck at speed limit and hit small bump or a little bumpy part of road triggers the death wobble. Have to almost come to complete stop on highway to stop wobble.

May 30, 2022 Suspension

Multiple times driving the truck at speed limit and hit small bump or a little bumpy part of road triggers the death wobble. Have to almost come to complete stop on highway to stop wobble.

May 30, 2022 Steering

Multiple times driving the truck at speed limit and hit small bump or a little bumpy part of road triggers the death wobble. Have to almost come to complete stop on highway to stop wobble.

May 12, 2022 Steering

The contact owns a 2005 Ford F-350. The contact stated while driving approximately 50 MPH, the vehicle started to shimmy. The contact stated that at the time of failure the steering wheel was very difficult to turn. The contact stated that after slowing down the vehicle operated normally. The contac...

May 12, 2022 Suspension

The contact owns a 2005 Ford F-350. The contact stated while driving approximately 50 MPH, the vehicle started to shimmy. The contact stated that at the time of failure the steering wheel was very difficult to turn. The contact stated that after slowing down the vehicle operated normally. The contac...

May 12, 2022 Steering

The contact owns a 2005 Ford F-350. The contact stated while driving approximately 50 MPH, the vehicle started to shimmy. The contact stated that at the time of failure the steering wheel was very difficult to turn. The contact stated that after slowing down the vehicle operated normally. The contac...

May 12, 2022 Suspension

The contact owns a 2005 Ford F-350. The contact stated while driving approximately 50 MPH, the vehicle started to shimmy. The contact stated that at the time of failure the steering wheel was very difficult to turn. The contact stated that after slowing down the vehicle operated normally. The contac...

Apr 29, 2022 Engine

The all very common issues with the year f350 and the 6.0 l. Engines, are as such. The malfunctioning FICM. THE high and low oil coolers, the inter coolers and head studs. Also leaking break fluid .

Apr 29, 2022 Electrical System

The all very common issues with the year f350 and the 6.0 l. Engines, are as such. The malfunctioning FICM. THE high and low oil coolers, the inter coolers and head studs. Also leaking break fluid .

Apr 29, 2022 Fuel/propulsion System

The all very common issues with the year f350 and the 6.0 l. Engines, are as such. The malfunctioning FICM. THE high and low oil coolers, the inter coolers and head studs. Also leaking break fluid .

Apr 29, 2022 Engine

The all very common issues with the year f350 and the 6.0 l. Engines, are as such. The malfunctioning FICM. THE high and low oil coolers, the inter coolers and head studs. Also leaking break fluid .

Apr 29, 2022 Electrical System

The all very common issues with the year f350 and the 6.0 l. Engines, are as such. The malfunctioning FICM. THE high and low oil coolers, the inter coolers and head studs. Also leaking break fluid .

Apr 29, 2022 Fuel/propulsion System

The all very common issues with the year f350 and the 6.0 l. Engines, are as such. The malfunctioning FICM. THE high and low oil coolers, the inter coolers and head studs. Also leaking break fluid .

Jan 11, 2022 Unknown Or Other

Oil leaking from more than 4 parts of the engine and was told it’s normal for this model. Also, when driving over a bump or uneven pavement the trucks steering and suspension drives out of control.

Jan 11, 2022 Unknown Or Other

Oil leaking from more than 4 parts of the engine and was told it’s normal for this model. Also, when driving over a bump or uneven pavement the trucks steering and suspension drives out of control.

Dec 21, 2021 Unknown Or Other

Once I get up to 55-60 mph it just shakes really bad, I have had ball joints replaced bought new tires and it still shakes

Dec 21, 2021 Unknown Or Other

Once I get up to 55-60 mph it just shakes really bad, I have had ball joints replaced bought new tires and it still shakes

Oct 17, 2021 Power Train Crash Fire

[XXX] who performs automotive work out of his residence [XXX] and [XXX] of [XXX] have worked on this vehicle to spite the customer and to gouge the customer in unnecessary fraudulent repairs. They have deliberately set this vehicle up to fail with the braking system, the 6.0 engine being rebuilt to ...

Oct 17, 2021 Suspension Crash Fire

[XXX] who performs automotive work out of his residence [XXX] and [XXX] of [XXX] have worked on this vehicle to spite the customer and to gouge the customer in unnecessary fraudulent repairs. They have deliberately set this vehicle up to fail with the braking system, the 6.0 engine being rebuilt to ...

Oct 17, 2021 Service Brakes Crash Fire

[XXX] who performs automotive work out of his residence [XXX] and [XXX] of [XXX] have worked on this vehicle to spite the customer and to gouge the customer in unnecessary fraudulent repairs. They have deliberately set this vehicle up to fail with the braking system, the 6.0 engine being rebuilt to ...

Oct 17, 2021 Engine Crash Fire

[XXX], [XXX] approx age 40 lives and works at [XXX].[XXX] can also control the computers to cancel out and delete the use of catalytic converters, delete the use of DEF intake, delete the use of DPF particulate filters, and not react to controls such as manual braking or acceleration because the com...

Oct 17, 2021 Electrical System Crash Fire

[XXX], [XXX] approx age 40 lives and works at [XXX].[XXX] can also control the computers to cancel out and delete the use of catalytic converters, delete the use of DEF intake, delete the use of DPF particulate filters, and not react to controls such as manual braking or acceleration because the com...

Oct 17, 2021 Service Brakes Crash Fire

[XXX], [XXX] approx age 40 lives and works at [XXX].[XXX] can also control the computers to cancel out and delete the use of catalytic converters, delete the use of DEF intake, delete the use of DPF particulate filters, and not react to controls such as manual braking or acceleration because the com...

Oct 17, 2021 Power Train Crash Fire

[XXX] who performs automotive work out of his residence [XXX] and [XXX] of [XXX] have worked on this vehicle to spite the customer and to gouge the customer in unnecessary fraudulent repairs. They have deliberately set this vehicle up to fail with the braking system, the 6.0 engine being rebuilt to ...

Oct 17, 2021 Suspension Crash Fire

[XXX] who performs automotive work out of his residence [XXX] and [XXX] of [XXX] have worked on this vehicle to spite the customer and to gouge the customer in unnecessary fraudulent repairs. They have deliberately set this vehicle up to fail with the braking system, the 6.0 engine being rebuilt to ...

Oct 17, 2021 Service Brakes Crash Fire

[XXX] who performs automotive work out of his residence [XXX] and [XXX] of [XXX] have worked on this vehicle to spite the customer and to gouge the customer in unnecessary fraudulent repairs. They have deliberately set this vehicle up to fail with the braking system, the 6.0 engine being rebuilt to ...

Oct 17, 2021 Engine Crash Fire

[XXX], [XXX] approx age 40 lives and works at [XXX].[XXX] can also control the computers to cancel out and delete the use of catalytic converters, delete the use of DEF intake, delete the use of DPF particulate filters, and not react to controls such as manual braking or acceleration because the com...

Oct 17, 2021 Electrical System Crash Fire

[XXX], [XXX] approx age 40 lives and works at [XXX].[XXX] can also control the computers to cancel out and delete the use of catalytic converters, delete the use of DEF intake, delete the use of DPF particulate filters, and not react to controls such as manual braking or acceleration because the com...

Oct 17, 2021 Service Brakes Crash Fire

[XXX], [XXX] approx age 40 lives and works at [XXX].[XXX] can also control the computers to cancel out and delete the use of catalytic converters, delete the use of DEF intake, delete the use of DPF particulate filters, and not react to controls such as manual braking or acceleration because the com...

Aug 9, 2021 Steering

When driving 50 mph or above and hitting a bump in the road such as a bridge apron the truck develops an uncontrollable shimmy in the front end. It requires a firm grip from both hands to control the steering and lasts until the truck is slowed to under 20 mph and often until it is completely sto...

Aug 9, 2021 Steering

When driving 50 mph or above and hitting a bump in the road such as a bridge apron the truck develops an uncontrollable shimmy in the front end. It requires a firm grip from both hands to control the steering and lasts until the truck is slowed to under 20 mph and often until it is completely sto...

Mar 30, 2020 Steering 220,000 mi

DEATH WOBBLE. TRUCK SHAKES VIOLENTLY WHEN TRAVELING +50 MPH, EMPTY, OR TOWING OR HAULING LOAD IN TRUCK BED. DOWNHILL BRAKING IS EXTREMELY DANGEROUS. TURNING WHILE BRAKING IS THE WORST.

Mar 30, 2020 Suspension 220,000 mi

DEATH WOBBLE. TRUCK SHAKES VIOLENTLY WHEN TRAVELING +50 MPH, EMPTY, OR TOWING OR HAULING LOAD IN TRUCK BED. DOWNHILL BRAKING IS EXTREMELY DANGEROUS. TURNING WHILE BRAKING IS THE WORST.

Mar 30, 2020 Steering 220,000 mi

DEATH WOBBLE. TRUCK SHAKES VIOLENTLY WHEN TRAVELING +50 MPH, EMPTY, OR TOWING OR HAULING LOAD IN TRUCK BED. DOWNHILL BRAKING IS EXTREMELY DANGEROUS. TURNING WHILE BRAKING IS THE WORST.

Mar 30, 2020 Suspension 220,000 mi

DEATH WOBBLE. TRUCK SHAKES VIOLENTLY WHEN TRAVELING +50 MPH, EMPTY, OR TOWING OR HAULING LOAD IN TRUCK BED. DOWNHILL BRAKING IS EXTREMELY DANGEROUS. TURNING WHILE BRAKING IS THE WORST.

Nov 25, 2019 Engine 63,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FORD F-350. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE MISFIRED AND CAUSED THE STEERING WHEEL TO SEIZE. ALSO, WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED, BUT THE VEHICLE FAILED TO IMMEDIATELY STOP. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO FORMULA FORD LINCOLN (4318 MIDDLE RD, R...

Nov 25, 2019 Engine 63,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FORD F-350. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE MISFIRED AND CAUSED THE STEERING WHEEL TO SEIZE. ALSO, WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED, BUT THE VEHICLE FAILED TO IMMEDIATELY STOP. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO FORMULA FORD LINCOLN (4318 MIDDLE RD, R...

Jul 3, 2019 Electrical System 135,504 mi

WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY(45-55MPH) VEHICLE DASH LIGHTS, RADIO, WINDOWS ALL STOP WORKING. THEY COME BACK ON RANDOMLY. NO CHANGE TO LITTLE CHANGE WHEN RE-STARTING. VEHICLE ALSO LOSES POWER AND THE ENGINE SEEMS TO PAUSE AND GO, OVER AND OVER LIKE IT'S STRUGGLING. I'VE TAKEN IT TO SEVERAL FORD CER...

Jul 3, 2019 Fuel/propulsion System 135,504 mi

WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY(45-55MPH) VEHICLE DASH LIGHTS, RADIO, WINDOWS ALL STOP WORKING. THEY COME BACK ON RANDOMLY. NO CHANGE TO LITTLE CHANGE WHEN RE-STARTING. VEHICLE ALSO LOSES POWER AND THE ENGINE SEEMS TO PAUSE AND GO, OVER AND OVER LIKE IT'S STRUGGLING. I'VE TAKEN IT TO SEVERAL FORD CER...

Jul 3, 2019 Exterior Lighting 135,504 mi

WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY(45-55MPH) VEHICLE DASH LIGHTS, RADIO, WINDOWS ALL STOP WORKING. THEY COME BACK ON RANDOMLY. NO CHANGE TO LITTLE CHANGE WHEN RE-STARTING. VEHICLE ALSO LOSES POWER AND THE ENGINE SEEMS TO PAUSE AND GO, OVER AND OVER LIKE IT'S STRUGGLING. I'VE TAKEN IT TO SEVERAL FORD CER...

Jul 3, 2019 Electrical System 135,504 mi

WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY(45-55MPH) VEHICLE DASH LIGHTS, RADIO, WINDOWS ALL STOP WORKING. THEY COME BACK ON RANDOMLY. NO CHANGE TO LITTLE CHANGE WHEN RE-STARTING. VEHICLE ALSO LOSES POWER AND THE ENGINE SEEMS TO PAUSE AND GO, OVER AND OVER LIKE IT'S STRUGGLING. I'VE TAKEN IT TO SEVERAL FORD CER...

Jul 3, 2019 Fuel/propulsion System 135,504 mi

WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY(45-55MPH) VEHICLE DASH LIGHTS, RADIO, WINDOWS ALL STOP WORKING. THEY COME BACK ON RANDOMLY. NO CHANGE TO LITTLE CHANGE WHEN RE-STARTING. VEHICLE ALSO LOSES POWER AND THE ENGINE SEEMS TO PAUSE AND GO, OVER AND OVER LIKE IT'S STRUGGLING. I'VE TAKEN IT TO SEVERAL FORD CER...

Jul 3, 2019 Exterior Lighting 135,504 mi

WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY(45-55MPH) VEHICLE DASH LIGHTS, RADIO, WINDOWS ALL STOP WORKING. THEY COME BACK ON RANDOMLY. NO CHANGE TO LITTLE CHANGE WHEN RE-STARTING. VEHICLE ALSO LOSES POWER AND THE ENGINE SEEMS TO PAUSE AND GO, OVER AND OVER LIKE IT'S STRUGGLING. I'VE TAKEN IT TO SEVERAL FORD CER...

Apr 5, 2019 Suspension 36,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FORD F-350. WHILE DRIVING OVER A BUMP IN THE ROAD, THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED THE DEATH WOBBLE. THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE SHOOK UNCONTROLLABLY AND WOULD NOT STOP. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO MOUNTAIN VIEW FORD (301 E 20TH ST, CHA...

Apr 5, 2019 Suspension 36,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FORD F-350. WHILE DRIVING OVER A BUMP IN THE ROAD, THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED THE DEATH WOBBLE. THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE SHOOK UNCONTROLLABLY AND WOULD NOT STOP. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO MOUNTAIN VIEW FORD (301 E 20TH ST, CHA...

Apr 2, 2019 Engine 130,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FORD F-350. WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED AND THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT COASTED THE VEHICLE TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND POWERED OFF THE ENGINE. THE VEHICLE WAS RESTARTED AND WAS ABLE TO DRIVE NORMALLY. LATER, THE VEHICLE STALL...

Apr 2, 2019 Engine 130,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FORD F-350. WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED AND THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT COASTED THE VEHICLE TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND POWERED OFF THE ENGINE. THE VEHICLE WAS RESTARTED AND WAS ABLE TO DRIVE NORMALLY. LATER, THE VEHICLE STALL...

Sep 17, 2018 Engine 76,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FORD F-150. WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO RESTART THE VEHICLE, BUT WAS UNSUCCESSFUL. THE CONTACT HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED TO HIS HOME. A DIAGNOSTIC APPOINTMENT WAS SCHEDULED WITH GUESS FORD (457 STEUBENVILLE RD SE, CARROL...

Sep 17, 2018 Engine 76,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FORD F-150. WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO RESTART THE VEHICLE, BUT WAS UNSUCCESSFUL. THE CONTACT HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED TO HIS HOME. A DIAGNOSTIC APPOINTMENT WAS SCHEDULED WITH GUESS FORD (457 STEUBENVILLE RD SE, CARROL...

Aug 3, 2018 Electrical System 45,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FORD F-350. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY STALLED. AFTER, RESTARTING THE ENGINE, THE VEHICLE OPERATED NORMALLY; HOWEVER, THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE LOCAL DEALER (MATTHEWS FORD, 1101 WEST SW. EXPRESS DR., BROKEN ARROW, OK)...

Aug 3, 2018 Electronic Stability Control (esc)

FICM AND ICP SENSOR. I WOULD BE DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD AND MY VEHICLE WOULD CUT OFF ON ME WHILE ON THE STREET. IT WOULD TAKE ABOUT FIFTEEN MINUTES OR MORE TO START BACK UP(HOT START). I'VE ONLY HAD THE VEHICLE FOR A YEAR.

Aug 3, 2018 Fuel/propulsion System

FICM AND ICP SENSOR. I WOULD BE DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD AND MY VEHICLE WOULD CUT OFF ON ME WHILE ON THE STREET. IT WOULD TAKE ABOUT FIFTEEN MINUTES OR MORE TO START BACK UP(HOT START). I'VE ONLY HAD THE VEHICLE FOR A YEAR.

Aug 3, 2018 Electrical System 45,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FORD F-350. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY STALLED. AFTER, RESTARTING THE ENGINE, THE VEHICLE OPERATED NORMALLY; HOWEVER, THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE LOCAL DEALER (MATTHEWS FORD, 1101 WEST SW. EXPRESS DR., BROKEN ARROW, OK)...

Aug 3, 2018 Electronic Stability Control (esc)

FICM AND ICP SENSOR. I WOULD BE DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD AND MY VEHICLE WOULD CUT OFF ON ME WHILE ON THE STREET. IT WOULD TAKE ABOUT FIFTEEN MINUTES OR MORE TO START BACK UP(HOT START). I'VE ONLY HAD THE VEHICLE FOR A YEAR.

Aug 3, 2018 Fuel/propulsion System

FICM AND ICP SENSOR. I WOULD BE DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD AND MY VEHICLE WOULD CUT OFF ON ME WHILE ON THE STREET. IT WOULD TAKE ABOUT FIFTEEN MINUTES OR MORE TO START BACK UP(HOT START). I'VE ONLY HAD THE VEHICLE FOR A YEAR.

May 23, 2018 Electrical System 125,000 mi

THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER AND RADIO CUT OUT FREQUENTLY WHILE THE VEHICLE IS RUNNING. THIS CAUSES THE SPEEDOMETER, TACHOMETER, FUEL GAUGE, THERMOSTATS, AND ODOMETER TO SHOW THERE IS NO POWER TO THEM AND THE NEEDLES RESTS AS THEY DO WHEN THE VEHICLE IS OFF. THE RADIO ALSO CUTS OUT DURING THIS TIME. THI...

May 23, 2018 Electrical System 125,000 mi

THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER AND RADIO CUT OUT FREQUENTLY WHILE THE VEHICLE IS RUNNING. THIS CAUSES THE SPEEDOMETER, TACHOMETER, FUEL GAUGE, THERMOSTATS, AND ODOMETER TO SHOW THERE IS NO POWER TO THEM AND THE NEEDLES RESTS AS THEY DO WHEN THE VEHICLE IS OFF. THE RADIO ALSO CUTS OUT DURING THIS TIME. THI...

Sep 8, 2017 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 120,000 mi

THE GAS TANK HAS A DEFECT IT EPOXY LINER IN GAS TANK CORRODES AND PLUGS UP THE FILTER EJECTOR AND SHUT TRUCK DOWN AND RUST OUT FILTERS. THE TRUCK WAS BEEN DRIVEN WHEN IT SHUT DOWN , TOOK TRUCK TO FORD DEALER, WAS TOLD GAS TANK IS ERODED AND HAS PLUG UP SYSTEM INCLUDING INJECTORS, WILL BE $8000.0...

Sep 8, 2017 Engine 120,000 mi

THE GAS TANK HAS A DEFECT IT EPOXY LINER IN GAS TANK CORRODES AND PLUGS UP THE FILTER EJECTOR AND SHUT TRUCK DOWN AND RUST OUT FILTERS. THE TRUCK WAS BEEN DRIVEN WHEN IT SHUT DOWN , TOOK TRUCK TO FORD DEALER, WAS TOLD GAS TANK IS ERODED AND HAS PLUG UP SYSTEM INCLUDING INJECTORS, WILL BE $8000.0...

Sep 8, 2017 Fuel/propulsion System 120,000 mi

THE GAS TANK HAS A DEFECT IT EPOXY LINER IN GAS TANK CORRODES AND PLUGS UP THE FILTER EJECTOR AND SHUT TRUCK DOWN AND RUST OUT FILTERS. THE TRUCK WAS BEEN DRIVEN WHEN IT SHUT DOWN , TOOK TRUCK TO FORD DEALER, WAS TOLD GAS TANK IS ERODED AND HAS PLUG UP SYSTEM INCLUDING INJECTORS, WILL BE $8000.0...

Sep 8, 2017 Fuel/propulsion System 120,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FORD F-350. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH, THE ENGINE SEIZED WITHOUT WARNING. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO LEIF JOHNSON FORD (501 E KOENIG LN #1, AUSTIN, TX 78751 (512) 454-3711) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE FUEL LINER IN ...

Sep 8, 2017 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 120,000 mi

THE GAS TANK HAS A DEFECT IT EPOXY LINER IN GAS TANK CORRODES AND PLUGS UP THE FILTER EJECTOR AND SHUT TRUCK DOWN AND RUST OUT FILTERS. THE TRUCK WAS BEEN DRIVEN WHEN IT SHUT DOWN , TOOK TRUCK TO FORD DEALER, WAS TOLD GAS TANK IS ERODED AND HAS PLUG UP SYSTEM INCLUDING INJECTORS, WILL BE $8000.0...

Sep 8, 2017 Engine 120,000 mi

THE GAS TANK HAS A DEFECT IT EPOXY LINER IN GAS TANK CORRODES AND PLUGS UP THE FILTER EJECTOR AND SHUT TRUCK DOWN AND RUST OUT FILTERS. THE TRUCK WAS BEEN DRIVEN WHEN IT SHUT DOWN , TOOK TRUCK TO FORD DEALER, WAS TOLD GAS TANK IS ERODED AND HAS PLUG UP SYSTEM INCLUDING INJECTORS, WILL BE $8000.0...

Sep 8, 2017 Fuel/propulsion System 120,000 mi

THE GAS TANK HAS A DEFECT IT EPOXY LINER IN GAS TANK CORRODES AND PLUGS UP THE FILTER EJECTOR AND SHUT TRUCK DOWN AND RUST OUT FILTERS. THE TRUCK WAS BEEN DRIVEN WHEN IT SHUT DOWN , TOOK TRUCK TO FORD DEALER, WAS TOLD GAS TANK IS ERODED AND HAS PLUG UP SYSTEM INCLUDING INJECTORS, WILL BE $8000.0...

Sep 8, 2017 Fuel/propulsion System 120,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FORD F-350. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH, THE ENGINE SEIZED WITHOUT WARNING. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO LEIF JOHNSON FORD (501 E KOENIG LN #1, AUSTIN, TX 78751 (512) 454-3711) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE FUEL LINER IN ...

Aug 3, 2017 Electrical System 120,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FORD F-350. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO START THE VEHICLE, IT FAILED TO START. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE FUEL INJECTION CONTROL MODULE, SENSOR, AND TURBO HOSES FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. A DEALER WAS N...

Aug 3, 2017 Fuel/propulsion System 120,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FORD F-350. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO START THE VEHICLE, IT FAILED TO START. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE FUEL INJECTION CONTROL MODULE, SENSOR, AND TURBO HOSES FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. A DEALER WAS N...

Aug 3, 2017 Electrical System 120,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FORD F-350. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO START THE VEHICLE, IT FAILED TO START. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE FUEL INJECTION CONTROL MODULE, SENSOR, AND TURBO HOSES FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. A DEALER WAS N...

Aug 3, 2017 Fuel/propulsion System 120,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FORD F-350. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO START THE VEHICLE, IT FAILED TO START. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE FUEL INJECTION CONTROL MODULE, SENSOR, AND TURBO HOSES FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. A DEALER WAS N...

May 30, 2017 Engine 120,000 mi

CAME UP WITH A CODE TO REPLACE T.P.S. I REPLACED TPS NOW VEHICLE IS HAVING PROBLEMS IDLING . I CONTACTED FORD EXPLAINED TO THEM MY SITUATION. I WAS TOLD BY 3 DIFFERENT PEOPLE THAT WHENEVER PEOPLE WITH A 6.8 V10 HAVE THE CODE TO REPLACE T.P.S THEY END UP REPLACING THE WHOLE E.T.B. IS THERE A RECAL...

May 30, 2017 Fuel/propulsion System 120,000 mi

CAME UP WITH A CODE TO REPLACE T.P.S. I REPLACED TPS NOW VEHICLE IS HAVING PROBLEMS IDLING . I CONTACTED FORD EXPLAINED TO THEM MY SITUATION. I WAS TOLD BY 3 DIFFERENT PEOPLE THAT WHENEVER PEOPLE WITH A 6.8 V10 HAVE THE CODE TO REPLACE T.P.S THEY END UP REPLACING THE WHOLE E.T.B. IS THERE A RECAL...

May 30, 2017 Engine 120,000 mi

CAME UP WITH A CODE TO REPLACE T.P.S. I REPLACED TPS NOW VEHICLE IS HAVING PROBLEMS IDLING . I CONTACTED FORD EXPLAINED TO THEM MY SITUATION. I WAS TOLD BY 3 DIFFERENT PEOPLE THAT WHENEVER PEOPLE WITH A 6.8 V10 HAVE THE CODE TO REPLACE T.P.S THEY END UP REPLACING THE WHOLE E.T.B. IS THERE A RECAL...

May 30, 2017 Fuel/propulsion System 120,000 mi

CAME UP WITH A CODE TO REPLACE T.P.S. I REPLACED TPS NOW VEHICLE IS HAVING PROBLEMS IDLING . I CONTACTED FORD EXPLAINED TO THEM MY SITUATION. I WAS TOLD BY 3 DIFFERENT PEOPLE THAT WHENEVER PEOPLE WITH A 6.8 V10 HAVE THE CODE TO REPLACE T.P.S THEY END UP REPLACING THE WHOLE E.T.B. IS THERE A RECAL...

Jan 26, 2017 Electrical System 123,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FORD F-350. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 70 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING AND FAILED TO RESTART. THE CONTACT HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER NOR WAS IT DIAGNOSED AND REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND INFO...

Jan 26, 2017 Electrical System 123,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FORD F-350. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 70 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING AND FAILED TO RESTART. THE CONTACT HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER NOR WAS IT DIAGNOSED AND REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND INFO...

Dec 1, 2016 Fuel/propulsion System 174,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FORD F-350. WHILE WALKING TOWARDS THE PARKED VEHICLE, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE REAR PORTION OF THE FUEL TANK WAS SEPARATED FROM THE FRAME DUE TO A RUSTED FUEL TANK STRAP. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VI...

Dec 1, 2016 Fuel/propulsion System 174,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FORD F-350. WHILE WALKING TOWARDS THE PARKED VEHICLE, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE REAR PORTION OF THE FUEL TANK WAS SEPARATED FROM THE FRAME DUE TO A RUSTED FUEL TANK STRAP. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VI...

Sep 4, 2016 Exterior Lighting 48,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING ON THE INTERSTATE IN THE EVENING WITH OUR HEADLIGHTS ON, WE HAD TO BE PULLED OVER BY THE STATE POLICE TO INFORM US WE HAD ABSOLUTELY NO REAR RUNNING LIGHTS. UPON TROUBLESHOOTING THE PROBLEM I FOUND IT IS MOST LIKELY THE SAME AS RECALL NO. 11C18 MULTI-FUNCTION SWITCH. OUR MECHANIC ALSO...

Sep 4, 2016 Steering 35,000 mi

DEATH WOBBLE. 1ST TIME IT HAPPENED WAS ENTERING THE HIGHWAY OFF THE RAMP AND ACCELERATING TO MERGE INTO TRAFFIC AND GOING OVER THE OVERPASS THE BRIDGES IN MASS. ARE A MESS, ANY WAY, WHEN I DROVE THOSE SERIES OF BUMPS AT ABOUT 60-65 MPH IN A TRUCK IT GETS BUMPY ANYWAY BUT ALL OF A SUDDEN THE STEERING...

Sep 4, 2016 Suspension 35,000 mi

DEATH WOBBLE. 1ST TIME IT HAPPENED WAS ENTERING THE HIGHWAY OFF THE RAMP AND ACCELERATING TO MERGE INTO TRAFFIC AND GOING OVER THE OVERPASS THE BRIDGES IN MASS. ARE A MESS, ANY WAY, WHEN I DROVE THOSE SERIES OF BUMPS AT ABOUT 60-65 MPH IN A TRUCK IT GETS BUMPY ANYWAY BUT ALL OF A SUDDEN THE STEERING...

Sep 4, 2016 Wheels 35,000 mi

DEATH WOBBLE. 1ST TIME IT HAPPENED WAS ENTERING THE HIGHWAY OFF THE RAMP AND ACCELERATING TO MERGE INTO TRAFFIC AND GOING OVER THE OVERPASS THE BRIDGES IN MASS. ARE A MESS, ANY WAY, WHEN I DROVE THOSE SERIES OF BUMPS AT ABOUT 60-65 MPH IN A TRUCK IT GETS BUMPY ANYWAY BUT ALL OF A SUDDEN THE STEERING...

Sep 4, 2016 Exterior Lighting 48,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING ON THE INTERSTATE IN THE EVENING WITH OUR HEADLIGHTS ON, WE HAD TO BE PULLED OVER BY THE STATE POLICE TO INFORM US WE HAD ABSOLUTELY NO REAR RUNNING LIGHTS. UPON TROUBLESHOOTING THE PROBLEM I FOUND IT IS MOST LIKELY THE SAME AS RECALL NO. 11C18 MULTI-FUNCTION SWITCH. OUR MECHANIC ALSO...

Sep 4, 2016 Steering 35,000 mi

DEATH WOBBLE. 1ST TIME IT HAPPENED WAS ENTERING THE HIGHWAY OFF THE RAMP AND ACCELERATING TO MERGE INTO TRAFFIC AND GOING OVER THE OVERPASS THE BRIDGES IN MASS. ARE A MESS, ANY WAY, WHEN I DROVE THOSE SERIES OF BUMPS AT ABOUT 60-65 MPH IN A TRUCK IT GETS BUMPY ANYWAY BUT ALL OF A SUDDEN THE STEERING...

Sep 4, 2016 Suspension 35,000 mi

DEATH WOBBLE. 1ST TIME IT HAPPENED WAS ENTERING THE HIGHWAY OFF THE RAMP AND ACCELERATING TO MERGE INTO TRAFFIC AND GOING OVER THE OVERPASS THE BRIDGES IN MASS. ARE A MESS, ANY WAY, WHEN I DROVE THOSE SERIES OF BUMPS AT ABOUT 60-65 MPH IN A TRUCK IT GETS BUMPY ANYWAY BUT ALL OF A SUDDEN THE STEERING...

Sep 4, 2016 Wheels 35,000 mi

DEATH WOBBLE. 1ST TIME IT HAPPENED WAS ENTERING THE HIGHWAY OFF THE RAMP AND ACCELERATING TO MERGE INTO TRAFFIC AND GOING OVER THE OVERPASS THE BRIDGES IN MASS. ARE A MESS, ANY WAY, WHEN I DROVE THOSE SERIES OF BUMPS AT ABOUT 60-65 MPH IN A TRUCK IT GETS BUMPY ANYWAY BUT ALL OF A SUDDEN THE STEERING...

Aug 10, 2016 Fuel/propulsion System 98,000 mi

POWER SURGE. STOPPED WAITING AT LIGHT FELT LIKE I WAS HIT FROM BEHIND, VERY QUICK UNEXPECTED SURGE FORWARD, IT ALSO OCCRURES WHILE DRIVING BUT THE EFFECT IS NOT STRONG, MORE NOTICEABLE WHEN BACKING.

Aug 10, 2016 Fuel/propulsion System 98,000 mi

POWER SURGE. STOPPED WAITING AT LIGHT FELT LIKE I WAS HIT FROM BEHIND, VERY QUICK UNEXPECTED SURGE FORWARD, IT ALSO OCCRURES WHILE DRIVING BUT THE EFFECT IS NOT STRONG, MORE NOTICEABLE WHEN BACKING.

May 5, 2016 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 127,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FORD F-350. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH, THE VEHICLE VIOLENTLY SHOOK. THE FAILURE OCCURRED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THE VEHICLE HAD A FRONT END OSCILLATION AND THAT TRACK BAR, STABIL...

May 5, 2016 Suspension 127,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FORD F-350. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH, THE VEHICLE VIOLENTLY SHOOK. THE FAILURE OCCURRED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THE VEHICLE HAD A FRONT END OSCILLATION AND THAT TRACK BAR, STABIL...

May 5, 2016 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 127,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FORD F-350. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH, THE VEHICLE VIOLENTLY SHOOK. THE FAILURE OCCURRED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THE VEHICLE HAD A FRONT END OSCILLATION AND THAT TRACK BAR, STABIL...

May 5, 2016 Suspension 127,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FORD F-350. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH, THE VEHICLE VIOLENTLY SHOOK. THE FAILURE OCCURRED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THE VEHICLE HAD A FRONT END OSCILLATION AND THAT TRACK BAR, STABIL...

Feb 9, 2016 Steering 250 mi

MY 2005 HAS A VIOLENT FRONT END WOBBLE IF I HIT A BUMP WHILE TURNING RIGHT. WHEN I TOOK IT TO THE DEALER, I WAS TOLD TO OVER INFLATE MY TIRES. HE ALSO SAID THAT IT WAS A COMMON COMPLAINT WITH THIS MODEL. THE DEALER CALLED IT A " DEATH WOBBLE " AND TOLD ME TO MAKE SURE THAT I WAS HOLDING THE STEER...

Feb 9, 2016 Steering 250 mi

MY 2005 HAS A VIOLENT FRONT END WOBBLE IF I HIT A BUMP WHILE TURNING RIGHT. WHEN I TOOK IT TO THE DEALER, I WAS TOLD TO OVER INFLATE MY TIRES. HE ALSO SAID THAT IT WAS A COMMON COMPLAINT WITH THIS MODEL. THE DEALER CALLED IT A " DEATH WOBBLE " AND TOLD ME TO MAKE SURE THAT I WAS HOLDING THE STEER...

Feb 2, 2016 Fuel System, Diesel

CPSC: 2005 F-350. CONSUMER STATED THE 6.0 DIESEL MOTOR IS NO LONGER WORKING DUE TO A BUILDUP IN THE GAS TANK, OR OIL SYSTEM. *SS THE CONSUMER STATED AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS FIXED, IT BROKE DOWN AGAIN. *JB

Feb 2, 2016 Engine And Engine Cooling

CPSC: 2005 F-350. CONSUMER STATED THE 6.0 DIESEL MOTOR IS NO LONGER WORKING DUE TO A BUILDUP IN THE GAS TANK, OR OIL SYSTEM. *SS THE CONSUMER STATED AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS FIXED, IT BROKE DOWN AGAIN. *JB

Feb 2, 2016 Fuel System, Diesel

CPSC: 2005 F-350. CONSUMER STATED THE 6.0 DIESEL MOTOR IS NO LONGER WORKING DUE TO A BUILDUP IN THE GAS TANK, OR OIL SYSTEM. *SS THE CONSUMER STATED AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS FIXED, IT BROKE DOWN AGAIN. *JB

Feb 2, 2016 Engine And Engine Cooling

CPSC: 2005 F-350. CONSUMER STATED THE 6.0 DIESEL MOTOR IS NO LONGER WORKING DUE TO A BUILDUP IN THE GAS TANK, OR OIL SYSTEM. *SS THE CONSUMER STATED AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS FIXED, IT BROKE DOWN AGAIN. *JB

Jan 12, 2016 Engine 102,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FORD F-350. WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH, THE VEHICLE WOBBLED. THE STEERING VEERED TO THE LEFT WHEN THE WHEEL WAS TURNED TO THE RIGHT AND VICE VERSA. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE FRONT TIE RODS, FRONT STABILIZER BARS, GEAR BOX, AND MULTI...

Jan 12, 2016 Steering 102,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FORD F-350. WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH, THE VEHICLE WOBBLED. THE STEERING VEERED TO THE LEFT WHEN THE WHEEL WAS TURNED TO THE RIGHT AND VICE VERSA. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE FRONT TIE RODS, FRONT STABILIZER BARS, GEAR BOX, AND MULTI...

Jan 12, 2016 Suspension 102,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FORD F-350. WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH, THE VEHICLE WOBBLED. THE STEERING VEERED TO THE LEFT WHEN THE WHEEL WAS TURNED TO THE RIGHT AND VICE VERSA. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE FRONT TIE RODS, FRONT STABILIZER BARS, GEAR BOX, AND MULTI...

Jan 12, 2016 Engine 102,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FORD F-350. WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH, THE VEHICLE WOBBLED. THE STEERING VEERED TO THE LEFT WHEN THE WHEEL WAS TURNED TO THE RIGHT AND VICE VERSA. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE FRONT TIE RODS, FRONT STABILIZER BARS, GEAR BOX, AND MULTI...

Jan 12, 2016 Steering 102,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FORD F-350. WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH, THE VEHICLE WOBBLED. THE STEERING VEERED TO THE LEFT WHEN THE WHEEL WAS TURNED TO THE RIGHT AND VICE VERSA. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE FRONT TIE RODS, FRONT STABILIZER BARS, GEAR BOX, AND MULTI...

Jan 12, 2016 Suspension 102,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FORD F-350. WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH, THE VEHICLE WOBBLED. THE STEERING VEERED TO THE LEFT WHEN THE WHEEL WAS TURNED TO THE RIGHT AND VICE VERSA. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE FRONT TIE RODS, FRONT STABILIZER BARS, GEAR BOX, AND MULTI...

Mar 17, 2015 Steering 275,000 mi

WHEN EVER THIS TRUCK HITS A BUMPY PART OF ROAD (E.G. POT HOLE, CRACK IN PAVEMENT, OR DEBRIS) THE VEHICLE (AND STEERING WHEEL) WILL SHAKE VIOLENTLY BACK AND FORTH FOR SEVERAL SECONDS (4 TO 5 SECONDS) OR UNTIL I SLOW TO SPEEDS AROUND 35MPH OR BELOW. THIS HAPPENS ON A REGULAR BASIS AND HAS HAPPENED SI...

Mar 17, 2015 Steering 275,000 mi

WHEN EVER THIS TRUCK HITS A BUMPY PART OF ROAD (E.G. POT HOLE, CRACK IN PAVEMENT, OR DEBRIS) THE VEHICLE (AND STEERING WHEEL) WILL SHAKE VIOLENTLY BACK AND FORTH FOR SEVERAL SECONDS (4 TO 5 SECONDS) OR UNTIL I SLOW TO SPEEDS AROUND 35MPH OR BELOW. THIS HAPPENS ON A REGULAR BASIS AND HAS HAPPENED SI...

Mar 5, 2015 Engine 75,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FORD F-350. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH, THE ENGINE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT MANAGED TO COAST TO AN EMERGENCY LANE. THE VEHICLE WAS RESTARTED. HOWEVER, THE FAILURE RECURRED MULTIPLE TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR A...

Mar 5, 2015 Engine 75,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FORD F-350. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH, THE ENGINE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT MANAGED TO COAST TO AN EMERGENCY LANE. THE VEHICLE WAS RESTARTED. HOWEVER, THE FAILURE RECURRED MULTIPLE TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR A...

Feb 2, 2015 Engine 170,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FORD F-350. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 74 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE FAILURE RECURRED ON MULTIPLE OCCASIONS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC, WHO DIAGNOSED THAT FOUR INJECTORS FRACTURED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT...

Feb 2, 2015 Engine 170,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FORD F-350. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 74 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE FAILURE RECURRED ON MULTIPLE OCCASIONS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC, WHO DIAGNOSED THAT FOUR INJECTORS FRACTURED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT...

Jan 21, 2015 Engine 89,000 mi

THE TRUCK WOULD SHUT OFF WHILE DRIVING. NOTHING WILL WARN THE DRIVER WHEN THIS HAPPENS. I HAVE SPENT MORE THAN $1500 AT A FORD DEALERSHIP AND IT STILL HAS THE SAME PROBLEM. THIS IS A VERY DANGEROUS PROBLEM BECAUSE THE POWER STEERING AND BRAKES WILL NOT FUNCTION WHEN THE ENGINE SHUTS OFF. *TR

Jan 21, 2015 Engine 89,000 mi

THE TRUCK WOULD SHUT OFF WHILE DRIVING. NOTHING WILL WARN THE DRIVER WHEN THIS HAPPENS. I HAVE SPENT MORE THAN $1500 AT A FORD DEALERSHIP AND IT STILL HAS THE SAME PROBLEM. THIS IS A VERY DANGEROUS PROBLEM BECAUSE THE POWER STEERING AND BRAKES WILL NOT FUNCTION WHEN THE ENGINE SHUTS OFF. *TR

Jan 17, 2015 Fuel System, Diesel 50,000 mi

I HAVE A 2005 FORD F350 DIESEL POWERSTROKE THAT HAS THE FUEL TANK LINING FALLING OFF AND ITS GOTTEN TO MY FUEL LINES AND FUEL PUMP CAUSING THE TRUCK TO COME TO A COMPLETE STOP WHILE I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE FREEWAY HAULING A 12FT TRAILER WITH A 10000 LBS TRACTOR ON IT. I HAD TO GET IT TOWED TO A SHOP ...

Jan 17, 2015 Engine 50,000 mi

I HAVE A 2005 FORD F350 DIESEL POWERSTROKE THAT HAS THE FUEL TANK LINING FALLING OFF AND ITS GOTTEN TO MY FUEL LINES AND FUEL PUMP CAUSING THE TRUCK TO COME TO A COMPLETE STOP WHILE I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE FREEWAY HAULING A 12FT TRAILER WITH A 10000 LBS TRACTOR ON IT. I HAD TO GET IT TOWED TO A SHOP ...

Jan 17, 2015 Power Train 50,000 mi

I HAVE A 2005 FORD F350 DIESEL POWERSTROKE THAT HAS THE FUEL TANK LINING FALLING OFF AND ITS GOTTEN TO MY FUEL LINES AND FUEL PUMP CAUSING THE TRUCK TO COME TO A COMPLETE STOP WHILE I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE FREEWAY HAULING A 12FT TRAILER WITH A 10000 LBS TRACTOR ON IT. I HAD TO GET IT TOWED TO A SHOP ...

Jan 17, 2015 Fuel System, Diesel 50,000 mi

I HAVE A 2005 FORD F350 DIESEL POWERSTROKE THAT HAS THE FUEL TANK LINING FALLING OFF AND ITS GOTTEN TO MY FUEL LINES AND FUEL PUMP CAUSING THE TRUCK TO COME TO A COMPLETE STOP WHILE I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE FREEWAY HAULING A 12FT TRAILER WITH A 10000 LBS TRACTOR ON IT. I HAD TO GET IT TOWED TO A SHOP ...

Jan 17, 2015 Engine 50,000 mi

I HAVE A 2005 FORD F350 DIESEL POWERSTROKE THAT HAS THE FUEL TANK LINING FALLING OFF AND ITS GOTTEN TO MY FUEL LINES AND FUEL PUMP CAUSING THE TRUCK TO COME TO A COMPLETE STOP WHILE I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE FREEWAY HAULING A 12FT TRAILER WITH A 10000 LBS TRACTOR ON IT. I HAD TO GET IT TOWED TO A SHOP ...

Jan 17, 2015 Power Train 50,000 mi

I HAVE A 2005 FORD F350 DIESEL POWERSTROKE THAT HAS THE FUEL TANK LINING FALLING OFF AND ITS GOTTEN TO MY FUEL LINES AND FUEL PUMP CAUSING THE TRUCK TO COME TO A COMPLETE STOP WHILE I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE FREEWAY HAULING A 12FT TRAILER WITH A 10000 LBS TRACTOR ON IT. I HAD TO GET IT TOWED TO A SHOP ...

Jan 5, 2015 Fuel/propulsion System 125,900 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FORD F-350. WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH, THE VEHICLE DECELERATED ON ITS OWN. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE FUEL SYSTEM NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 125,900.

Jan 5, 2015 Fuel/propulsion System 125,900 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FORD F-350. WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH, THE VEHICLE DECELERATED ON ITS OWN. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE FUEL SYSTEM NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 125,900.

Oct 10, 2014 Fuel System, Other 92,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FORD F-350. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 30 MPH, THE ENGINE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE FAILURE OCCURRED ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE MOTOR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WA...

Oct 10, 2014 Fuel System, Diesel 92,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FORD F-350. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 30 MPH, THE ENGINE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE FAILURE OCCURRED ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE MOTOR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WA...

Oct 10, 2014 Fuel System, Other 92,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FORD F-350. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 30 MPH, THE ENGINE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE FAILURE OCCURRED ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE MOTOR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WA...

Oct 10, 2014 Fuel System, Diesel 92,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FORD F-350. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 30 MPH, THE ENGINE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE FAILURE OCCURRED ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE MOTOR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WA...

Sep 24, 2014 Electrical System 88,000 mi

AUG 1, 2014 FUEL INJECTION FAILURE, DUE TO FUEL INJECTION WIRE HARNESS CHAFING. SEPT 15 FUEL INJECTION FAILURE DUE TO FICM FAILURE RESULTING IN SEVERE LOSS OF POWER. VEHICLE BARELY MOVES, STRONG POSSIBILITY OF CRASH DUE TO VEHICLES UNEXPECTED SUDDEN LOSS OF POWER AND INABILITY TO MOVE. INCIDENT...

Sep 24, 2014 Electrical System 88,000 mi

AUG 1, 2014 FUEL INJECTION FAILURE, DUE TO FUEL INJECTION WIRE HARNESS CHAFING. SEPT 15 FUEL INJECTION FAILURE DUE TO FICM FAILURE RESULTING IN SEVERE LOSS OF POWER. VEHICLE BARELY MOVES, STRONG POSSIBILITY OF CRASH DUE TO VEHICLES UNEXPECTED SUDDEN LOSS OF POWER AND INABILITY TO MOVE. INCIDENT...

Jun 2, 2014 Engine 157,000 mi

I HAVE A 40 FT TOY HAULER I PULL WITH THE F350, GOING UP HILL AND ALL SYSTEMS FAIL. BUT LEFT ON THE SIDE OF THE MOUNTAIN RD I WAS TRAVELING. A FUEL RAIL IS DISCOVED GONE BAD, BILLOWS OF WHITE SOME PRIOR TO SYSTEM SHUT DOWN. $2800.00 REPAIR. TWO WEEKS LATER ANOTHER MOUNTAIN PASS TRUCK OVER HEATS CA...

Jun 2, 2014 Fuel/propulsion System 157,000 mi

I HAVE A 40 FT TOY HAULER I PULL WITH THE F350, GOING UP HILL AND ALL SYSTEMS FAIL. BUT LEFT ON THE SIDE OF THE MOUNTAIN RD I WAS TRAVELING. A FUEL RAIL IS DISCOVED GONE BAD, BILLOWS OF WHITE SOME PRIOR TO SYSTEM SHUT DOWN. $2800.00 REPAIR. TWO WEEKS LATER ANOTHER MOUNTAIN PASS TRUCK OVER HEATS CA...

Jun 2, 2014 Engine 157,000 mi

I HAVE A 40 FT TOY HAULER I PULL WITH THE F350, GOING UP HILL AND ALL SYSTEMS FAIL. BUT LEFT ON THE SIDE OF THE MOUNTAIN RD I WAS TRAVELING. A FUEL RAIL IS DISCOVED GONE BAD, BILLOWS OF WHITE SOME PRIOR TO SYSTEM SHUT DOWN. $2800.00 REPAIR. TWO WEEKS LATER ANOTHER MOUNTAIN PASS TRUCK OVER HEATS CA...

Jun 2, 2014 Fuel/propulsion System 157,000 mi

I HAVE A 40 FT TOY HAULER I PULL WITH THE F350, GOING UP HILL AND ALL SYSTEMS FAIL. BUT LEFT ON THE SIDE OF THE MOUNTAIN RD I WAS TRAVELING. A FUEL RAIL IS DISCOVED GONE BAD, BILLOWS OF WHITE SOME PRIOR TO SYSTEM SHUT DOWN. $2800.00 REPAIR. TWO WEEKS LATER ANOTHER MOUNTAIN PASS TRUCK OVER HEATS CA...

May 22, 2014 Electrical System 137,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FORD F-350. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE VEHICLE FAILED TO RESTART AFTER STALLING. THE FAILURE OCCURRED ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC, WHO WAS UNABLE TO...

May 22, 2014 Electrical System 137,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FORD F-350. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE VEHICLE FAILED TO RESTART AFTER STALLING. THE FAILURE OCCURRED ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC, WHO WAS UNABLE TO...

May 18, 2014 Engine 145,000 mi

TOWING UP A GRADE AT ABOUT 35 MPH LOSS ALL POWER. UPDATED 11/24/2014 *JS

May 18, 2014 Engine 145,000 mi

TOWING UP A GRADE AT ABOUT 35 MPH LOSS ALL POWER. UPDATED 11/24/2014 *JS

Jan 16, 2014 Steering 50,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FORD F-350. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH, THE VEHICLE STARTED TO JERK VIOLENTLY WITHOUT ANY WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE WAS 50,000 AND THE CURRE...

Jan 16, 2014 Steering 50,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FORD F-350. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH, THE VEHICLE STARTED TO JERK VIOLENTLY WITHOUT ANY WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE WAS 50,000 AND THE CURRE...

Dec 10, 2013 Fuel System, Diesel 55,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FORD F350. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION WHERE THEY STATED THAT THE FUEL FILTER NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE MANUFACTUR...

Dec 10, 2013 Fuel System, Diesel 55,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FORD F350. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION WHERE THEY STATED THAT THE FUEL FILTER NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE MANUFACTUR...

Oct 10, 2013 Fuel/propulsion System 172,456 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FORD F-350 SUPER DUTY. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE AT A STOP LIGHT THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE CONTACT DID NOT TAKE THE VEHICLE TO A DEALER OR A LOCAL MECHANIC. THE CONTACT CALLED THE MANUFACTURER REGARDING THE NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER 05V266000 (FUEL SYSTEM); HOWEVER, THEY STATED...

Oct 10, 2013 Fuel/propulsion System 172,456 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FORD F-350 SUPER DUTY. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE AT A STOP LIGHT THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE CONTACT DID NOT TAKE THE VEHICLE TO A DEALER OR A LOCAL MECHANIC. THE CONTACT CALLED THE MANUFACTURER REGARDING THE NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER 05V266000 (FUEL SYSTEM); HOWEVER, THEY STATED...

Aug 14, 2013 Engine 73,233 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FORD F-350. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH, THE ENGINE OVERHEATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSIS. THE TECHNICIAN STATED THAT THE HEAD GASKET, OIL COOLER, AND EGR COOLER WOULD HAVE TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AW...

Aug 14, 2013 Engine 73,233 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FORD F-350. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH, THE ENGINE OVERHEATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSIS. THE TECHNICIAN STATED THAT THE HEAD GASKET, OIL COOLER, AND EGR COOLER WOULD HAVE TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AW...

Aug 9, 2013 Fuel System, Diesel 76,667 mi

MERGED ON TO MCFARLAND BLVD. WITH SOUTH BOUND TRAFFIC TRUCK LOST POWER COULD NOT CONTROL VEHICLE OTHER TRAFFIC ALMOST RAN INTO THE TRUCK.HAD TRUCK TOWED TO DIESEL SHOP.COLUMBUS DIESEL SERVICE FOUND PAINT CHIPS IN FILTER REMOVED FUEL TANK ,COATING OF THE TANK WAS COMING OFF AND ENTERING THE FUEL SYS...

Aug 9, 2013 Fuel System, Diesel 76,667 mi

MERGED ON TO MCFARLAND BLVD. WITH SOUTH BOUND TRAFFIC TRUCK LOST POWER COULD NOT CONTROL VEHICLE OTHER TRAFFIC ALMOST RAN INTO THE TRUCK.HAD TRUCK TOWED TO DIESEL SHOP.COLUMBUS DIESEL SERVICE FOUND PAINT CHIPS IN FILTER REMOVED FUEL TANK ,COATING OF THE TANK WAS COMING OFF AND ENTERING THE FUEL SYS...

Aug 2, 2013 Electrical System 1,900,000 mi

MY HUSBAND WAS DRIVING THE TRUCK AFTER SEVERAL REPAIRS AND TURNED ONTO THE HIGHWAY AND THE TRUCK ELECTRICAL SYSTEM JUST SHUT DOWN! WE CONTACTED THE DEALERSHIP THEY DIDN'T HELP WE HAVE PUT OUR OWN MONEY IN THIS TRUCK TO FIX IT AND WAS TOLD THIS TRUCK SHOULDN'T HAVE BEEN SOLD TO US THAT IT WAS A LEMON...

Aug 2, 2013 Electrical System 1,900,000 mi

MY HUSBAND WAS DRIVING THE TRUCK AFTER SEVERAL REPAIRS AND TURNED ONTO THE HIGHWAY AND THE TRUCK ELECTRICAL SYSTEM JUST SHUT DOWN! WE CONTACTED THE DEALERSHIP THEY DIDN'T HELP WE HAVE PUT OUR OWN MONEY IN THIS TRUCK TO FIX IT AND WAS TOLD THIS TRUCK SHOULDN'T HAVE BEEN SOLD TO US THAT IT WAS A LEMON...

May 21, 2013 Electrical System 212,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FORD F-350SD. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING AND COULD NOT BE RESTARTED. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER AND WAS TOLD THAT THE FUEL INJECTOR CONTROL MODULE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE CONTACT WAS ALSO ADVISED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT...

May 21, 2013 Electrical System 212,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FORD F-350SD. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING AND COULD NOT BE RESTARTED. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER AND WAS TOLD THAT THE FUEL INJECTOR CONTROL MODULE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE CONTACT WAS ALSO ADVISED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT...

Apr 5, 2013 Engine 99,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FORD F-350. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE FAILURE RECURRED NUMEROUS TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER FOR DIAGNOSIS BUT THE CONTACT WAS TOLD THAT NO CAUSE FOR THE FAILURE WAS FOUND. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED BUT OF...

Apr 5, 2013 Engine 99,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FORD F-350. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE FAILURE RECURRED NUMEROUS TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER FOR DIAGNOSIS BUT THE CONTACT WAS TOLD THAT NO CAUSE FOR THE FAILURE WAS FOUND. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED BUT OF...

Dec 4, 2012 Power Train 150,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FORD F-350. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS LEAKING TRANSMISSION FLUID FROM A SEAL IN THE TORQUE CONVERTER. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE TECHNICIAN ADVISED THE CONTACT THAT THE TRANSMISSION NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE...

Dec 4, 2012 Power Train 150,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FORD F-350. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS LEAKING TRANSMISSION FLUID FROM A SEAL IN THE TORQUE CONVERTER. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE TECHNICIAN ADVISED THE CONTACT THAT THE TRANSMISSION NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE...

Oct 31, 2012 Tires 147,000 mi

TIRE BELT INSIDE FELL APART AND CAUSED FLAT TIRE. TIRES BOUNCE EVEN AFTER BEING BALANCED OVER AND OVER SHOWS TIRES ARE BALANCED BUT TIRES BOUNCE ON ROAD. *TR

Oct 31, 2012 Tires 147,000 mi

TIRE BELT INSIDE FELL APART AND CAUSED FLAT TIRE. TIRES BOUNCE EVEN AFTER BEING BALANCED OVER AND OVER SHOWS TIRES ARE BALANCED BUT TIRES BOUNCE ON ROAD. *TR

Oct 16, 2012 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 20,000 mi

THIS VEHICLE HAS HAD NUMEROUS ENGINE FAILURES WHICH I WILL LIST BELOW. I SPEND ALOT OF TIME IN RURAL LOCATIONS BETWEEN 50 AND 100 MILES FROM ANY SERVICE FACILITIES IN ALL KINDS OF WEATHER. USUALLY THERE IS NOT ANY CELL SERVICE AVAILABLE. IT IS ONLY A MATTER OF TIME BEFORE I OR SOMEONE IS STRANDED IN...

Oct 16, 2012 Engine 20,000 mi

THIS VEHICLE HAS HAD NUMEROUS ENGINE FAILURES WHICH I WILL LIST BELOW. I SPEND ALOT OF TIME IN RURAL LOCATIONS BETWEEN 50 AND 100 MILES FROM ANY SERVICE FACILITIES IN ALL KINDS OF WEATHER. USUALLY THERE IS NOT ANY CELL SERVICE AVAILABLE. IT IS ONLY A MATTER OF TIME BEFORE I OR SOMEONE IS STRANDED IN...

Oct 16, 2012 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 20,000 mi

THIS VEHICLE HAS HAD NUMEROUS ENGINE FAILURES WHICH I WILL LIST BELOW. I SPEND ALOT OF TIME IN RURAL LOCATIONS BETWEEN 50 AND 100 MILES FROM ANY SERVICE FACILITIES IN ALL KINDS OF WEATHER. USUALLY THERE IS NOT ANY CELL SERVICE AVAILABLE. IT IS ONLY A MATTER OF TIME BEFORE I OR SOMEONE IS STRANDED IN...

Oct 16, 2012 Engine 20,000 mi

THIS VEHICLE HAS HAD NUMEROUS ENGINE FAILURES WHICH I WILL LIST BELOW. I SPEND ALOT OF TIME IN RURAL LOCATIONS BETWEEN 50 AND 100 MILES FROM ANY SERVICE FACILITIES IN ALL KINDS OF WEATHER. USUALLY THERE IS NOT ANY CELL SERVICE AVAILABLE. IT IS ONLY A MATTER OF TIME BEFORE I OR SOMEONE IS STRANDED IN...

Jul 16, 2012 Electrical System 9,368 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FORD F350 SUPER DUTY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE STALLED NUMEROUS TIMES WITHOUT WARNING WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER NUMEROUS TIMES FOR THE FAILURE. THE DEALER REPLACED THE FUEL INJECTORS, THE TURBO CHARGER WAS REPLACED FOUR TIM...

Jul 16, 2012 Engine And Engine Cooling 9,368 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FORD F350 SUPER DUTY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE STALLED NUMEROUS TIMES WITHOUT WARNING WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER NUMEROUS TIMES FOR THE FAILURE. THE DEALER REPLACED THE FUEL INJECTORS, THE TURBO CHARGER WAS REPLACED FOUR TIM...

Jul 16, 2012 Fuel System, Diesel 9,368 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FORD F350 SUPER DUTY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE STALLED NUMEROUS TIMES WITHOUT WARNING WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER NUMEROUS TIMES FOR THE FAILURE. THE DEALER REPLACED THE FUEL INJECTORS, THE TURBO CHARGER WAS REPLACED FOUR TIM...

Jul 16, 2012 Power Train 9,368 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FORD F350 SUPER DUTY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE STALLED NUMEROUS TIMES WITHOUT WARNING WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER NUMEROUS TIMES FOR THE FAILURE. THE DEALER REPLACED THE FUEL INJECTORS, THE TURBO CHARGER WAS REPLACED FOUR TIM...

Jul 16, 2012 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 9,368 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FORD F350 SUPER DUTY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE STALLED NUMEROUS TIMES WITHOUT WARNING WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER NUMEROUS TIMES FOR THE FAILURE. THE DEALER REPLACED THE FUEL INJECTORS, THE TURBO CHARGER WAS REPLACED FOUR TIM...

Jul 16, 2012 Electrical System 9,368 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FORD F350 SUPER DUTY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE STALLED NUMEROUS TIMES WITHOUT WARNING WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER NUMEROUS TIMES FOR THE FAILURE. THE DEALER REPLACED THE FUEL INJECTORS, THE TURBO CHARGER WAS REPLACED FOUR TIM...

Jul 16, 2012 Engine And Engine Cooling 9,368 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FORD F350 SUPER DUTY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE STALLED NUMEROUS TIMES WITHOUT WARNING WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER NUMEROUS TIMES FOR THE FAILURE. THE DEALER REPLACED THE FUEL INJECTORS, THE TURBO CHARGER WAS REPLACED FOUR TIM...

Jul 16, 2012 Fuel System, Diesel 9,368 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FORD F350 SUPER DUTY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE STALLED NUMEROUS TIMES WITHOUT WARNING WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER NUMEROUS TIMES FOR THE FAILURE. THE DEALER REPLACED THE FUEL INJECTORS, THE TURBO CHARGER WAS REPLACED FOUR TIM...

Jul 16, 2012 Power Train 9,368 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FORD F350 SUPER DUTY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE STALLED NUMEROUS TIMES WITHOUT WARNING WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER NUMEROUS TIMES FOR THE FAILURE. THE DEALER REPLACED THE FUEL INJECTORS, THE TURBO CHARGER WAS REPLACED FOUR TIM...

Jul 16, 2012 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 9,368 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FORD F350 SUPER DUTY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE STALLED NUMEROUS TIMES WITHOUT WARNING WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER NUMEROUS TIMES FOR THE FAILURE. THE DEALER REPLACED THE FUEL INJECTORS, THE TURBO CHARGER WAS REPLACED FOUR TIM...

Jul 6, 2012 Steering 52,000 mi

WHILE TRAVELING ON THE HIGHWAY AT 65-70 MPH MY VEHICLE WILL GO INTO A VIOLENT SHIMMY IF IT HITS ANY SORT OF ROAD BUMP (SUCH AS BRIDGE EXPANSION). THIS HAPPENS EVERYDAY IN THIS VEHICLE. IT WILL NOT GO AWAY UNTIL I SLOW THE VEHICLE DOWN TO 45 MPH. *TR

Jul 6, 2012 Suspension 52,000 mi

WHILE TRAVELING ON THE HIGHWAY AT 65-70 MPH MY VEHICLE WILL GO INTO A VIOLENT SHIMMY IF IT HITS ANY SORT OF ROAD BUMP (SUCH AS BRIDGE EXPANSION). THIS HAPPENS EVERYDAY IN THIS VEHICLE. IT WILL NOT GO AWAY UNTIL I SLOW THE VEHICLE DOWN TO 45 MPH. *TR

Jul 6, 2012 Wheels 52,000 mi

WHILE TRAVELING ON THE HIGHWAY AT 65-70 MPH MY VEHICLE WILL GO INTO A VIOLENT SHIMMY IF IT HITS ANY SORT OF ROAD BUMP (SUCH AS BRIDGE EXPANSION). THIS HAPPENS EVERYDAY IN THIS VEHICLE. IT WILL NOT GO AWAY UNTIL I SLOW THE VEHICLE DOWN TO 45 MPH. *TR

Jul 6, 2012 Engine And Engine Cooling 149,406 mi

WHITE HEAVY SPOKE, LOSS OF POWER, PERFORMANCE, ENGINE STALLED ON MAJOR HIGHWAY AN EXTREMELY DANGEROUS SITUATION. DEALER STATED NOT FORD OR THEIR PROBLEM. CHARGES CLOSE TO $1,500 TO REPAIR. DEALER CLAIMS FAILED EGR VALVE.

Jul 6, 2012 Steering 52,000 mi

WHILE TRAVELING ON THE HIGHWAY AT 65-70 MPH MY VEHICLE WILL GO INTO A VIOLENT SHIMMY IF IT HITS ANY SORT OF ROAD BUMP (SUCH AS BRIDGE EXPANSION). THIS HAPPENS EVERYDAY IN THIS VEHICLE. IT WILL NOT GO AWAY UNTIL I SLOW THE VEHICLE DOWN TO 45 MPH. *TR

Jul 6, 2012 Suspension 52,000 mi

WHILE TRAVELING ON THE HIGHWAY AT 65-70 MPH MY VEHICLE WILL GO INTO A VIOLENT SHIMMY IF IT HITS ANY SORT OF ROAD BUMP (SUCH AS BRIDGE EXPANSION). THIS HAPPENS EVERYDAY IN THIS VEHICLE. IT WILL NOT GO AWAY UNTIL I SLOW THE VEHICLE DOWN TO 45 MPH. *TR

Jul 6, 2012 Wheels 52,000 mi

WHILE TRAVELING ON THE HIGHWAY AT 65-70 MPH MY VEHICLE WILL GO INTO A VIOLENT SHIMMY IF IT HITS ANY SORT OF ROAD BUMP (SUCH AS BRIDGE EXPANSION). THIS HAPPENS EVERYDAY IN THIS VEHICLE. IT WILL NOT GO AWAY UNTIL I SLOW THE VEHICLE DOWN TO 45 MPH. *TR

Jul 6, 2012 Engine And Engine Cooling 149,406 mi

WHITE HEAVY SPOKE, LOSS OF POWER, PERFORMANCE, ENGINE STALLED ON MAJOR HIGHWAY AN EXTREMELY DANGEROUS SITUATION. DEALER STATED NOT FORD OR THEIR PROBLEM. CHARGES CLOSE TO $1,500 TO REPAIR. DEALER CLAIMS FAILED EGR VALVE.

May 17, 2012 Engine 115,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FORD F-350. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE STALLED WHILE ACCELERATING INTO TRAFFIC AT 15 MPH. THE FAILURE HAD RECURRED FIVE TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE CONTACT'S PERSONAL MECHANIC AND HAD BEEN DIAGNOSED WITH NO FAILURES. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND INF...

May 17, 2012 Engine 115,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FORD F-350. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE STALLED WHILE ACCELERATING INTO TRAFFIC AT 15 MPH. THE FAILURE HAD RECURRED FIVE TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE CONTACT'S PERSONAL MECHANIC AND HAD BEEN DIAGNOSED WITH NO FAILURES. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND INF...

Mar 23, 2012 Engine And Engine Cooling 125,688 mi

WHILE PULLING A 30 FOOT TRAVEL TRAILER TUCK SUDDENLY DIED CAUSING IMMEDIATE LOSS OF STEERING AND BRAKING POWER ON A VERY BUSY HIGHWAY NEARLY CAUSING AN ACCIDENT. HAD IT TOWED TO A DIESEL SHOP WHO SCANNED TO FIND IT TO BE THE HIGH PRESSURE OIL AND FUEL PUMPS. THEY SAID THEY HAVE DONE REPEATED REPAIRS...

Mar 23, 2012 Fuel System, Gasoline 125,688 mi

WHILE PULLING A 30 FOOT TRAVEL TRAILER TUCK SUDDENLY DIED CAUSING IMMEDIATE LOSS OF STEERING AND BRAKING POWER ON A VERY BUSY HIGHWAY NEARLY CAUSING AN ACCIDENT. HAD IT TOWED TO A DIESEL SHOP WHO SCANNED TO FIND IT TO BE THE HIGH PRESSURE OIL AND FUEL PUMPS. THEY SAID THEY HAVE DONE REPEATED REPAIRS...

Mar 23, 2012 Engine And Engine Cooling 125,688 mi

WHILE PULLING A 30 FOOT TRAVEL TRAILER TUCK SUDDENLY DIED CAUSING IMMEDIATE LOSS OF STEERING AND BRAKING POWER ON A VERY BUSY HIGHWAY NEARLY CAUSING AN ACCIDENT. HAD IT TOWED TO A DIESEL SHOP WHO SCANNED TO FIND IT TO BE THE HIGH PRESSURE OIL AND FUEL PUMPS. THEY SAID THEY HAVE DONE REPEATED REPAIRS...

Mar 23, 2012 Fuel System, Gasoline 125,688 mi

WHILE PULLING A 30 FOOT TRAVEL TRAILER TUCK SUDDENLY DIED CAUSING IMMEDIATE LOSS OF STEERING AND BRAKING POWER ON A VERY BUSY HIGHWAY NEARLY CAUSING AN ACCIDENT. HAD IT TOWED TO A DIESEL SHOP WHO SCANNED TO FIND IT TO BE THE HIGH PRESSURE OIL AND FUEL PUMPS. THEY SAID THEY HAVE DONE REPEATED REPAIRS...

Mar 8, 2012 Fuel System, Gasoline 139,041 mi

MY 2005 F350 HAS A FUEL FAILURE AND WHEN I TOOK IT TO THE DEALER THEY SAID THAT 5 INJECTORS HAD FAILED AND I NEEDED THEY BLAME IT ON BIOFUEL, I HAVE ONLY USED ON ROAD DIESEL AND I HAVE OWNED THIS TRUCK SINCE IT HAD 25,000 MILES ON IT. AT THIS POINT IT IS $6000 TO REPAIR AND OF COURSE THERE IS NO WAR...

Mar 8, 2012 Fuel System, Gasoline 139,041 mi

MY 2005 F350 HAS A FUEL FAILURE AND WHEN I TOOK IT TO THE DEALER THEY SAID THAT 5 INJECTORS HAD FAILED AND I NEEDED THEY BLAME IT ON BIOFUEL, I HAVE ONLY USED ON ROAD DIESEL AND I HAVE OWNED THIS TRUCK SINCE IT HAD 25,000 MILES ON IT. AT THIS POINT IT IS $6000 TO REPAIR AND OF COURSE THERE IS NO WAR...

Mar 5, 2012 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 66,000 mi

I PURCHASED THE TRUCK USED FROM A PRIVATE DEALER IN AUG 2011 WITH 66,000MI. ON IT! FROM THE DEALER THIS ISSUE STARTED. IT HAS HAPPENED AT LEAST 2 DZ TIMES NOW AND FORD REFUSES TO ACCEPT THE ISSUE AS A FORD ISSUE! THEY TELL ME ITS THE TIRE PRESSURE AND I HAVE HAD IT TO THEM 3 TIMES TO FIX THIS ISSUE,...

Mar 5, 2012 Steering 66,000 mi

I PURCHASED THE TRUCK USED FROM A PRIVATE DEALER IN AUG 2011 WITH 66,000MI. ON IT! FROM THE DEALER THIS ISSUE STARTED. IT HAS HAPPENED AT LEAST 2 DZ TIMES NOW AND FORD REFUSES TO ACCEPT THE ISSUE AS A FORD ISSUE! THEY TELL ME ITS THE TIRE PRESSURE AND I HAVE HAD IT TO THEM 3 TIMES TO FIX THIS ISSUE,...

Mar 5, 2012 Vehicle Speed Control 66,000 mi

I PURCHASED THE TRUCK USED FROM A PRIVATE DEALER IN AUG 2011 WITH 66,000MI. ON IT! FROM THE DEALER THIS ISSUE STARTED. IT HAS HAPPENED AT LEAST 2 DZ TIMES NOW AND FORD REFUSES TO ACCEPT THE ISSUE AS A FORD ISSUE! THEY TELL ME ITS THE TIRE PRESSURE AND I HAVE HAD IT TO THEM 3 TIMES TO FIX THIS ISSUE,...

Mar 5, 2012 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 66,000 mi

I PURCHASED THE TRUCK USED FROM A PRIVATE DEALER IN AUG 2011 WITH 66,000MI. ON IT! FROM THE DEALER THIS ISSUE STARTED. IT HAS HAPPENED AT LEAST 2 DZ TIMES NOW AND FORD REFUSES TO ACCEPT THE ISSUE AS A FORD ISSUE! THEY TELL ME ITS THE TIRE PRESSURE AND I HAVE HAD IT TO THEM 3 TIMES TO FIX THIS ISSUE,...

Mar 5, 2012 Steering 66,000 mi

I PURCHASED THE TRUCK USED FROM A PRIVATE DEALER IN AUG 2011 WITH 66,000MI. ON IT! FROM THE DEALER THIS ISSUE STARTED. IT HAS HAPPENED AT LEAST 2 DZ TIMES NOW AND FORD REFUSES TO ACCEPT THE ISSUE AS A FORD ISSUE! THEY TELL ME ITS THE TIRE PRESSURE AND I HAVE HAD IT TO THEM 3 TIMES TO FIX THIS ISSUE,...

Mar 5, 2012 Vehicle Speed Control 66,000 mi

I PURCHASED THE TRUCK USED FROM A PRIVATE DEALER IN AUG 2011 WITH 66,000MI. ON IT! FROM THE DEALER THIS ISSUE STARTED. IT HAS HAPPENED AT LEAST 2 DZ TIMES NOW AND FORD REFUSES TO ACCEPT THE ISSUE AS A FORD ISSUE! THEY TELL ME ITS THE TIRE PRESSURE AND I HAVE HAD IT TO THEM 3 TIMES TO FIX THIS ISSUE,...

Feb 15, 2012 Fuel System, Gasoline 49,500 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FORD F-350. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE STALLED WHILE DRIVING 20 MPH. UPON RESTART, THE VEHICLE OPERATED AS NORMAL. THE CONTACT EXAMINED THE VEHICLE AND STATED THAT THE FUEL TANK WAS DELAMINATING AND CLOGGING THE FUEL FILTERS. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED, NOR R...

Feb 15, 2012 Fuel System, Gasoline 49,500 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FORD F-350. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE STALLED WHILE DRIVING 20 MPH. UPON RESTART, THE VEHICLE OPERATED AS NORMAL. THE CONTACT EXAMINED THE VEHICLE AND STATED THAT THE FUEL TANK WAS DELAMINATING AND CLOGGING THE FUEL FILTERS. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED, NOR R...

Feb 3, 2012 Suspension 145,800 mi

2005 FORD F-350 DEVELOPS SEVER VIBRATION AND THE OSCILLATION OF THE STEERING WHEEL CAUSES SEVERE STEERING DIFFICULTY. THIS PROBLEM DOES NOT DISSIPATE UNTIL SPEED IS REDUCED TO APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH. OBVIOUSLY THIS IS VERY DANGEROUS ON A FAST MOVING FREEWAY WHERE SPEEDS CAN EXCEED 70 MPH. THE CONDITIO...

Feb 3, 2012 Suspension 145,800 mi

2005 FORD F-350 DEVELOPS SEVER VIBRATION AND THE OSCILLATION OF THE STEERING WHEEL CAUSES SEVERE STEERING DIFFICULTY. THIS PROBLEM DOES NOT DISSIPATE UNTIL SPEED IS REDUCED TO APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH. OBVIOUSLY THIS IS VERY DANGEROUS ON A FAST MOVING FREEWAY WHERE SPEEDS CAN EXCEED 70 MPH. THE CONDITIO...

Jan 9, 2012 Steering 32,008 mi

THE F350SD HAS A SHIMMY WHEN YOU HIT A DIP IN THE ROAD OR A BUMP. THIS IS VIOLENT ENOUGH FOR CONCERN THAT IT'LL CAUSE AN ACCIDENT. IT DOESN'T GO AWAY ON IT'S OWN YOU HAVE TO COME TO A STOP OR GET TO ABOUT FIVE MILES AN HOUR FOR IT TO RESET. THIS HAS HAPPENED MULTIPLE TIMES. I HAVE HAD THE LOCAL FRON...

Jan 9, 2012 Suspension 32,008 mi

THE F350SD HAS A SHIMMY WHEN YOU HIT A DIP IN THE ROAD OR A BUMP. THIS IS VIOLENT ENOUGH FOR CONCERN THAT IT'LL CAUSE AN ACCIDENT. IT DOESN'T GO AWAY ON IT'S OWN YOU HAVE TO COME TO A STOP OR GET TO ABOUT FIVE MILES AN HOUR FOR IT TO RESET. THIS HAS HAPPENED MULTIPLE TIMES. I HAVE HAD THE LOCAL FRON...

Jan 9, 2012 Steering 32,008 mi

THE F350SD HAS A SHIMMY WHEN YOU HIT A DIP IN THE ROAD OR A BUMP. THIS IS VIOLENT ENOUGH FOR CONCERN THAT IT'LL CAUSE AN ACCIDENT. IT DOESN'T GO AWAY ON IT'S OWN YOU HAVE TO COME TO A STOP OR GET TO ABOUT FIVE MILES AN HOUR FOR IT TO RESET. THIS HAS HAPPENED MULTIPLE TIMES. I HAVE HAD THE LOCAL FRON...

Jan 9, 2012 Suspension 32,008 mi

THE F350SD HAS A SHIMMY WHEN YOU HIT A DIP IN THE ROAD OR A BUMP. THIS IS VIOLENT ENOUGH FOR CONCERN THAT IT'LL CAUSE AN ACCIDENT. IT DOESN'T GO AWAY ON IT'S OWN YOU HAVE TO COME TO A STOP OR GET TO ABOUT FIVE MILES AN HOUR FOR IT TO RESET. THIS HAS HAPPENED MULTIPLE TIMES. I HAVE HAD THE LOCAL FRON...

Dec 16, 2011 Suspension 156,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING MY TRUCK NORMALLY LIKE ANY OTHER DAY, WAS GOING DOWN THE ROAD AROUND 45MPH WHEN ALL OF THE SUDDEN THE FRONT END SHOOK SO VIOLENTLY, THAT IT PULLED SO HARD TO WHERE I HAD TO BRAKE VERY QUICKLY AND STOP THE TRUCK IMMEDIATELY. THIS PROBLEM THAT EXIST HAS NOT BEEN DETERMINED YET. I HAVE IT...

Dec 16, 2011 Steering 156,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING MY TRUCK NORMALLY LIKE ANY OTHER DAY, WAS GOING DOWN THE ROAD AROUND 45MPH WHEN ALL OF THE SUDDEN THE FRONT END SHOOK SO VIOLENTLY, THAT IT PULLED SO HARD TO WHERE I HAD TO BRAKE VERY QUICKLY AND STOP THE TRUCK IMMEDIATELY. THIS PROBLEM THAT EXIST HAS NOT BEEN DETERMINED YET. I HAVE IT...

Dec 16, 2011 Suspension 156,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING MY TRUCK NORMALLY LIKE ANY OTHER DAY, WAS GOING DOWN THE ROAD AROUND 45MPH WHEN ALL OF THE SUDDEN THE FRONT END SHOOK SO VIOLENTLY, THAT IT PULLED SO HARD TO WHERE I HAD TO BRAKE VERY QUICKLY AND STOP THE TRUCK IMMEDIATELY. THIS PROBLEM THAT EXIST HAS NOT BEEN DETERMINED YET. I HAVE IT...

Dec 16, 2011 Steering 156,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING MY TRUCK NORMALLY LIKE ANY OTHER DAY, WAS GOING DOWN THE ROAD AROUND 45MPH WHEN ALL OF THE SUDDEN THE FRONT END SHOOK SO VIOLENTLY, THAT IT PULLED SO HARD TO WHERE I HAD TO BRAKE VERY QUICKLY AND STOP THE TRUCK IMMEDIATELY. THIS PROBLEM THAT EXIST HAS NOT BEEN DETERMINED YET. I HAVE IT...

Dec 9, 2011 Power Train 96,000 mi

TRANSMISSION FLUID WAS LEAKING OUT FROM UNDER TRUCK AFTER I STARTED IT TO LET WARM UP. HAD IT TOWED TO THE GARAGE ONLY TO FIND OUT THAT A SNAP RING INSIDE THE TRANSMISSION HAD WORN A HOLE IN THE TRANSMISSION CASING. THIS COULD HAVE BEEN REAL BAD IF I HAD NOT LET THE TRUCK WARM UP AS I LIVE ON A HILL...

Dec 9, 2011 Power Train 96,000 mi

TRANSMISSION FLUID WAS LEAKING OUT FROM UNDER TRUCK AFTER I STARTED IT TO LET WARM UP. HAD IT TOWED TO THE GARAGE ONLY TO FIND OUT THAT A SNAP RING INSIDE THE TRANSMISSION HAD WORN A HOLE IN THE TRANSMISSION CASING. THIS COULD HAVE BEEN REAL BAD IF I HAD NOT LET THE TRUCK WARM UP AS I LIVE ON A HILL...

Dec 8, 2011 Steering 10,000 mi

DRIVING STRAIGHT ON A HIGHWAY AT 55 MPH WHEN AFTER HITTING A SMALL BUMP IN THE ROAD THE FRONT TIRES SHOOK UNCONTROLLABLY. THIS CAUSED THE TRUCK TO SHIFT LANES AND NEARLY HIT ANOTHER CAR. THE SHAKING WOULDN'T STOP UNTIL THE TRUCK SLOWED DOWN. TOOK 2 HAND STRUGGLING WITH THE STEERING WHEEL TO KEEP THE...

Dec 8, 2011 Suspension 10,000 mi

DRIVING STRAIGHT ON A HIGHWAY AT 55 MPH WHEN AFTER HITTING A SMALL BUMP IN THE ROAD THE FRONT TIRES SHOOK UNCONTROLLABLY. THIS CAUSED THE TRUCK TO SHIFT LANES AND NEARLY HIT ANOTHER CAR. THE SHAKING WOULDN'T STOP UNTIL THE TRUCK SLOWED DOWN. TOOK 2 HAND STRUGGLING WITH THE STEERING WHEEL TO KEEP THE...

Dec 8, 2011 Steering 10,000 mi

DRIVING STRAIGHT ON A HIGHWAY AT 55 MPH WHEN AFTER HITTING A SMALL BUMP IN THE ROAD THE FRONT TIRES SHOOK UNCONTROLLABLY. THIS CAUSED THE TRUCK TO SHIFT LANES AND NEARLY HIT ANOTHER CAR. THE SHAKING WOULDN'T STOP UNTIL THE TRUCK SLOWED DOWN. TOOK 2 HAND STRUGGLING WITH THE STEERING WHEEL TO KEEP THE...

Dec 8, 2011 Suspension 10,000 mi

DRIVING STRAIGHT ON A HIGHWAY AT 55 MPH WHEN AFTER HITTING A SMALL BUMP IN THE ROAD THE FRONT TIRES SHOOK UNCONTROLLABLY. THIS CAUSED THE TRUCK TO SHIFT LANES AND NEARLY HIT ANOTHER CAR. THE SHAKING WOULDN'T STOP UNTIL THE TRUCK SLOWED DOWN. TOOK 2 HAND STRUGGLING WITH THE STEERING WHEEL TO KEEP THE...

Dec 7, 2011 Suspension 1,000 mi

SEVERE SHIMMY WHEN TRUCK WAS NEW. FORD REFUSES TO FIX SAYS THERE IS NO PROBLEM . CAN NOT DRIVE ON HIGHWAY OVER 45 MPH .THEY NEED VIBRATION DAMPER ON FRONT END. *TR

Dec 7, 2011 Steering 1,000 mi

SEVERE SHIMMY WHEN TRUCK WAS NEW. FORD REFUSES TO FIX SAYS THERE IS NO PROBLEM . CAN NOT DRIVE ON HIGHWAY OVER 45 MPH .THEY NEED VIBRATION DAMPER ON FRONT END. *TR

Dec 7, 2011 Suspension 1,000 mi

SEVERE SHIMMY WHEN TRUCK WAS NEW. FORD REFUSES TO FIX SAYS THERE IS NO PROBLEM . CAN NOT DRIVE ON HIGHWAY OVER 45 MPH .THEY NEED VIBRATION DAMPER ON FRONT END. *TR

Dec 7, 2011 Steering 1,000 mi

SEVERE SHIMMY WHEN TRUCK WAS NEW. FORD REFUSES TO FIX SAYS THERE IS NO PROBLEM . CAN NOT DRIVE ON HIGHWAY OVER 45 MPH .THEY NEED VIBRATION DAMPER ON FRONT END. *TR

Nov 30, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling 176,024 mi

WHILE APPROACHING A STOP LIGHT AFTER DOING 60MPH ON THE HIGHWAY, VEHICLE SHUT ITSELF DOWN CAUSING LOSS OF CONTROL AND BRAKING SYSTEM. I WAS ABLE TO BRING VEHICLE TO SAFE AND COMPLETE STOP WHICH CAUSED A TRAFFIC JAM. *KB

Nov 30, 2011 Electrical System 176,024 mi

WHILE APPROACHING A STOP LIGHT AFTER DOING 60MPH ON THE HIGHWAY, VEHICLE SHUT ITSELF DOWN CAUSING LOSS OF CONTROL AND BRAKING SYSTEM. I WAS ABLE TO BRING VEHICLE TO SAFE AND COMPLETE STOP WHICH CAUSED A TRAFFIC JAM. *KB

Nov 30, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling 176,024 mi

WHILE APPROACHING A STOP LIGHT AFTER DOING 60MPH ON THE HIGHWAY, VEHICLE SHUT ITSELF DOWN CAUSING LOSS OF CONTROL AND BRAKING SYSTEM. I WAS ABLE TO BRING VEHICLE TO SAFE AND COMPLETE STOP WHICH CAUSED A TRAFFIC JAM. *KB

Nov 30, 2011 Electrical System 176,024 mi

WHILE APPROACHING A STOP LIGHT AFTER DOING 60MPH ON THE HIGHWAY, VEHICLE SHUT ITSELF DOWN CAUSING LOSS OF CONTROL AND BRAKING SYSTEM. I WAS ABLE TO BRING VEHICLE TO SAFE AND COMPLETE STOP WHICH CAUSED A TRAFFIC JAM. *KB

Oct 3, 2011 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

LOST FAN BELT TRAVELING 65/MPH THEREBY LOST ALL STEERING AND BRAKES .WAS ON SECONDARY HIGHWAY COASTED INTO A SMALL TOWN AND USED MY EMERGENCY BRAKE TO STOP. MY WIFE PANICKED JUST LUCKY I WAS DRIVING ,HAVING BEEN A MECHANIC FOR 35 YEARS HAD ENOUGH SENSE TO NOT PANIC AND USE EMERGENCY BRAKE TO STO...

Oct 3, 2011 Steering

LOST FAN BELT TRAVELING 65/MPH THEREBY LOST ALL STEERING AND BRAKES .WAS ON SECONDARY HIGHWAY COASTED INTO A SMALL TOWN AND USED MY EMERGENCY BRAKE TO STOP. MY WIFE PANICKED JUST LUCKY I WAS DRIVING ,HAVING BEEN A MECHANIC FOR 35 YEARS HAD ENOUGH SENSE TO NOT PANIC AND USE EMERGENCY BRAKE TO STO...

Oct 3, 2011 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

LOST FAN BELT TRAVELING 65/MPH THEREBY LOST ALL STEERING AND BRAKES .WAS ON SECONDARY HIGHWAY COASTED INTO A SMALL TOWN AND USED MY EMERGENCY BRAKE TO STOP. MY WIFE PANICKED JUST LUCKY I WAS DRIVING ,HAVING BEEN A MECHANIC FOR 35 YEARS HAD ENOUGH SENSE TO NOT PANIC AND USE EMERGENCY BRAKE TO STO...

Oct 3, 2011 Steering

LOST FAN BELT TRAVELING 65/MPH THEREBY LOST ALL STEERING AND BRAKES .WAS ON SECONDARY HIGHWAY COASTED INTO A SMALL TOWN AND USED MY EMERGENCY BRAKE TO STOP. MY WIFE PANICKED JUST LUCKY I WAS DRIVING ,HAVING BEEN A MECHANIC FOR 35 YEARS HAD ENOUGH SENSE TO NOT PANIC AND USE EMERGENCY BRAKE TO STO...

Sep 13, 2011 Steering

2005 FORD F-350. LETTER ON BEHALF OF REGARDING HER CONCERNS WITH FORD MOTOR COMPANY BEING HELD ACCOUNTABLE FOR THEIR DEFECTIVE 6.0 LITER DIESEL ENGINE VEHICLE; REPLY ATTN: KIM CORDELL/BLOUNTVILLE, TN OFFICE *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED THE TURBO WAS REPLACED FOUR TIMES. SHE ALSO STATED FORD HAS IGNORED...

Sep 13, 2011 Suspension

2005 FORD F-350. LETTER ON BEHALF OF REGARDING HER CONCERNS WITH FORD MOTOR COMPANY BEING HELD ACCOUNTABLE FOR THEIR DEFECTIVE 6.0 LITER DIESEL ENGINE VEHICLE; REPLY ATTN: KIM CORDELL/BLOUNTVILLE, TN OFFICE *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED THE TURBO WAS REPLACED FOUR TIMES. SHE ALSO STATED FORD HAS IGNORED...

Sep 13, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling

2005 FORD F-350. LETTER ON BEHALF OF REGARDING HER CONCERNS WITH FORD MOTOR COMPANY BEING HELD ACCOUNTABLE FOR THEIR DEFECTIVE 6.0 LITER DIESEL ENGINE VEHICLE; REPLY ATTN: KIM CORDELL/BLOUNTVILLE, TN OFFICE *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED THE TURBO WAS REPLACED FOUR TIMES. SHE ALSO STATED FORD HAS IGNORED...

Sep 13, 2011 Steering

2005 FORD F-350. LETTER ON BEHALF OF REGARDING HER CONCERNS WITH FORD MOTOR COMPANY BEING HELD ACCOUNTABLE FOR THEIR DEFECTIVE 6.0 LITER DIESEL ENGINE VEHICLE; REPLY ATTN: KIM CORDELL/BLOUNTVILLE, TN OFFICE *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED THE TURBO WAS REPLACED FOUR TIMES. SHE ALSO STATED FORD HAS IGNORED...

Sep 13, 2011 Suspension

2005 FORD F-350. LETTER ON BEHALF OF REGARDING HER CONCERNS WITH FORD MOTOR COMPANY BEING HELD ACCOUNTABLE FOR THEIR DEFECTIVE 6.0 LITER DIESEL ENGINE VEHICLE; REPLY ATTN: KIM CORDELL/BLOUNTVILLE, TN OFFICE *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED THE TURBO WAS REPLACED FOUR TIMES. SHE ALSO STATED FORD HAS IGNORED...

Sep 13, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling

2005 FORD F-350. LETTER ON BEHALF OF REGARDING HER CONCERNS WITH FORD MOTOR COMPANY BEING HELD ACCOUNTABLE FOR THEIR DEFECTIVE 6.0 LITER DIESEL ENGINE VEHICLE; REPLY ATTN: KIM CORDELL/BLOUNTVILLE, TN OFFICE *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED THE TURBO WAS REPLACED FOUR TIMES. SHE ALSO STATED FORD HAS IGNORED...

Sep 8, 2011 Steering 120,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS, BUMPS IN THE ROAD SURFACE CAUSE A VIOLENT SHIMMY. TRUCK HAS STOCK SUSPENSION AND OEM TIRES. TIRE PRESSURE IS PER FORD SPECIFICATION (AS INDICATED ON THE DOOR PILLAR). SEEMS NTSB HAS INVESTIGATED AND DETERMINED THE ISSUE IS DUE TO SUSPENSION MODIFICATIONS OR LOW TIRE...

Sep 8, 2011 Suspension 120,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS, BUMPS IN THE ROAD SURFACE CAUSE A VIOLENT SHIMMY. TRUCK HAS STOCK SUSPENSION AND OEM TIRES. TIRE PRESSURE IS PER FORD SPECIFICATION (AS INDICATED ON THE DOOR PILLAR). SEEMS NTSB HAS INVESTIGATED AND DETERMINED THE ISSUE IS DUE TO SUSPENSION MODIFICATIONS OR LOW TIRE...

Sep 8, 2011 Steering 120,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS, BUMPS IN THE ROAD SURFACE CAUSE A VIOLENT SHIMMY. TRUCK HAS STOCK SUSPENSION AND OEM TIRES. TIRE PRESSURE IS PER FORD SPECIFICATION (AS INDICATED ON THE DOOR PILLAR). SEEMS NTSB HAS INVESTIGATED AND DETERMINED THE ISSUE IS DUE TO SUSPENSION MODIFICATIONS OR LOW TIRE...

Sep 8, 2011 Suspension 120,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS, BUMPS IN THE ROAD SURFACE CAUSE A VIOLENT SHIMMY. TRUCK HAS STOCK SUSPENSION AND OEM TIRES. TIRE PRESSURE IS PER FORD SPECIFICATION (AS INDICATED ON THE DOOR PILLAR). SEEMS NTSB HAS INVESTIGATED AND DETERMINED THE ISSUE IS DUE TO SUSPENSION MODIFICATIONS OR LOW TIRE...

Aug 30, 2011 Steering 24,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FORD F350. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE STEERING WHEEL WOULD SHAKE VIOLENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A MECHANIC WHO AS UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS THEN TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO ALSO COULD NOT DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE...

Aug 30, 2011 Steering 24,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FORD F350. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE STEERING WHEEL WOULD SHAKE VIOLENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A MECHANIC WHO AS UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS THEN TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO ALSO COULD NOT DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE...

Aug 23, 2011 Parking Brake 30,000 mi

OCCURRING SINCE VEHICLE PURCHASED NEW ON JULY 9, 2005 WITH SIX YEAR EXTENDED WARRANTY. THE FAILURE IS THAT THE PARKING BRAKE DOES NOT WORK PROPERLY DESPITE REPEATED ATTEMPTS BY TWO DEALERS TO AS THEY SAY "ADJUST" IT. THE BRAKE WORKS AND ACTUATES 1-2 TIMES OUT OF 10 AND DOES NOT WORK IN REVERSE EVE...

Aug 23, 2011 Parking Brake 30,000 mi

OCCURRING SINCE VEHICLE PURCHASED NEW ON JULY 9, 2005 WITH SIX YEAR EXTENDED WARRANTY. THE FAILURE IS THAT THE PARKING BRAKE DOES NOT WORK PROPERLY DESPITE REPEATED ATTEMPTS BY TWO DEALERS TO AS THEY SAY "ADJUST" IT. THE BRAKE WORKS AND ACTUATES 1-2 TIMES OUT OF 10 AND DOES NOT WORK IN REVERSE EVE...

Jul 29, 2011 Tires 24,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FORD F-350 WITH CONTINENTAL TIRES, TIRE LINE SIZE 275/70/18. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH, HE HEARD A LOUD NOISE AND THE VEHICLE STARTED JERKING VIOLENTLY. THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE PASSENGER SIDE REAR TIRE SIDEWALL WAS PEELING OFF. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKE...

Jul 29, 2011 Tires 24,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FORD F-350 WITH CONTINENTAL TIRES, TIRE LINE SIZE 275/70/18. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH, HE HEARD A LOUD NOISE AND THE VEHICLE STARTED JERKING VIOLENTLY. THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE PASSENGER SIDE REAR TIRE SIDEWALL WAS PEELING OFF. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKE...

Jul 14, 2011 Fuel System, Diesel

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FORD F-350. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS THE VEHICLE WOULD EITHER STALL OR DECELERATE TO APPROXIMATELY 5 MPH. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP WHERE THEY WERE UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE. AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC THEN EXAMIN...

Jul 14, 2011 Fuel System, Diesel

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FORD F-350. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS THE VEHICLE WOULD EITHER STALL OR DECELERATE TO APPROXIMATELY 5 MPH. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP WHERE THEY WERE UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE. AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC THEN EXAMIN...

Apr 30, 2011 Fuel System, Diesel 52,940 mi

2005 F350 SUPERDUTY POWERSTROKE 6.0 DIESEL WITH 53,000 MILES CONTINUED TO ACCELERATE WITHOUT OPERATOR CONTROL NEARLY CAUSING REAR-END COLLISION WHILE DRIVING. OPERATOR COMPLETED A TURN AND ACCELERATED TO THE SPEED LIMIT AND WHEN OPERATOR RELEASED THE THROTTLE THE VEHICLE "TOOK OFF" AS IF THE ACCELER...

Apr 30, 2011 Fuel System, Diesel 52,940 mi

2005 F350 SUPERDUTY POWERSTROKE 6.0 DIESEL WITH 53,000 MILES CONTINUED TO ACCELERATE WITHOUT OPERATOR CONTROL NEARLY CAUSING REAR-END COLLISION WHILE DRIVING. OPERATOR COMPLETED A TURN AND ACCELERATED TO THE SPEED LIMIT AND WHEN OPERATOR RELEASED THE THROTTLE THE VEHICLE "TOOK OFF" AS IF THE ACCELER...

Apr 18, 2011 Fuel System, Diesel 100,000 mi

I HAVE A 2005 FORD F-350 WITH A POWERSTOKE. IT ONLY HAS ABOUT 100,XXX MILES ON IT BUT THE FUEL TANK DELAMINATED AND CAUSED FIVE INJECTORS TO GO BAD THIS IS A SAFETY CONCERN. NOT TO MENTION A COSTLY FIX AND FORD CANT EVEN FILL THE TANK ORDERS ITS BEEN ON BACK ORDER FOR 6 WEEKS. THIS SHOULDN'T HAPPEN...

Apr 18, 2011 Fuel System, Diesel 100,000 mi

I HAVE A 2005 FORD F-350 WITH A POWERSTOKE. IT ONLY HAS ABOUT 100,XXX MILES ON IT BUT THE FUEL TANK DELAMINATED AND CAUSED FIVE INJECTORS TO GO BAD THIS IS A SAFETY CONCERN. NOT TO MENTION A COSTLY FIX AND FORD CANT EVEN FILL THE TANK ORDERS ITS BEEN ON BACK ORDER FOR 6 WEEKS. THIS SHOULDN'T HAPPEN...

Mar 28, 2011 Fuel System, Diesel 24,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FORD F-350 DIESEL. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH WHEN THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT RESTART DESPITE THE ATTEMPTS OF THE CONTACT AND WAS TOWED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER. THE DEALER STATED THE FUEL TANK WAS DELAMINATED AND THE INTER...

Mar 28, 2011 Fuel System, Diesel 24,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FORD F-350 DIESEL. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH WHEN THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT RESTART DESPITE THE ATTEMPTS OF THE CONTACT AND WAS TOWED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER. THE DEALER STATED THE FUEL TANK WAS DELAMINATED AND THE INTER...

Mar 4, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling 95,906 mi

ISSUE 1 - FUEL SPILLING OUT OF COOLANT SYSTEM. FUEL SPILLING ONTO EXHAUST COMPONENTS AND COATING ENGINE AND UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE. CREATED A FIRE HAZARD. CREATED AN ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARD. THIS COULD HAVE RESULTED IN SEVERE INJURY OR DEATH IF A FIRE HAD STARTED.

Mar 4, 2011 Fuel System, Gasoline 95,906 mi

ISSUE 1 - FUEL SPILLING OUT OF COOLANT SYSTEM. FUEL SPILLING ONTO EXHAUST COMPONENTS AND COATING ENGINE AND UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE. CREATED A FIRE HAZARD. CREATED AN ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARD. THIS COULD HAVE RESULTED IN SEVERE INJURY OR DEATH IF A FIRE HAD STARTED.

Mar 4, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling 95,906 mi

ISSUE 1 - FUEL SPILLING OUT OF COOLANT SYSTEM. FUEL SPILLING ONTO EXHAUST COMPONENTS AND COATING ENGINE AND UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE. CREATED A FIRE HAZARD. CREATED AN ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARD. THIS COULD HAVE RESULTED IN SEVERE INJURY OR DEATH IF A FIRE HAD STARTED.

Mar 4, 2011 Fuel System, Gasoline 95,906 mi

ISSUE 1 - FUEL SPILLING OUT OF COOLANT SYSTEM. FUEL SPILLING ONTO EXHAUST COMPONENTS AND COATING ENGINE AND UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE. CREATED A FIRE HAZARD. CREATED AN ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARD. THIS COULD HAVE RESULTED IN SEVERE INJURY OR DEATH IF A FIRE HAD STARTED.

Jan 10, 2011 Fuel System, Gasoline 55,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FORD F-350. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FUEL TANK ON THE VEHICLE WAS ERODING AND CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO LOOSE POWER INTERMITTENTLY WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER AND WAS INFORMED THAT THE FUEL TANK WOULD NEED TO BE REPLACED IN ORDER TO CORRECT...

Jan 10, 2011 Suspension 7,694 mi

WHEN I'M DRIVING AT SPEEDS OF 65 TO 70 AND GO OVER A BUMP IN ROAD THE STEERING WHEEL SHAKES OUT OF CONTROL. I HAD BROUGHT IT BACK TO DEALER TO HAVE SERVICED AND THEY TOLD ME "THERE IS NO PROBLEM, THAT'S WHAT YOU GET FROM A HEAVY DUTY TRUCK." WHAT A LOAD OF CRAP! I HAVE PAPER WORK DOCUMENTING THE T...

Jan 10, 2011 Steering 7,694 mi

WHEN I'M DRIVING AT SPEEDS OF 65 TO 70 AND GO OVER A BUMP IN ROAD THE STEERING WHEEL SHAKES OUT OF CONTROL. I HAD BROUGHT IT BACK TO DEALER TO HAVE SERVICED AND THEY TOLD ME "THERE IS NO PROBLEM, THAT'S WHAT YOU GET FROM A HEAVY DUTY TRUCK." WHAT A LOAD OF CRAP! I HAVE PAPER WORK DOCUMENTING THE T...

Jan 10, 2011 Fuel System, Gasoline 55,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FORD F-350. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FUEL TANK ON THE VEHICLE WAS ERODING AND CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO LOOSE POWER INTERMITTENTLY WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER AND WAS INFORMED THAT THE FUEL TANK WOULD NEED TO BE REPLACED IN ORDER TO CORRECT...

Jan 10, 2011 Suspension 7,694 mi

WHEN I'M DRIVING AT SPEEDS OF 65 TO 70 AND GO OVER A BUMP IN ROAD THE STEERING WHEEL SHAKES OUT OF CONTROL. I HAD BROUGHT IT BACK TO DEALER TO HAVE SERVICED AND THEY TOLD ME "THERE IS NO PROBLEM, THAT'S WHAT YOU GET FROM A HEAVY DUTY TRUCK." WHAT A LOAD OF CRAP! I HAVE PAPER WORK DOCUMENTING THE T...

Jan 10, 2011 Steering 7,694 mi

WHEN I'M DRIVING AT SPEEDS OF 65 TO 70 AND GO OVER A BUMP IN ROAD THE STEERING WHEEL SHAKES OUT OF CONTROL. I HAD BROUGHT IT BACK TO DEALER TO HAVE SERVICED AND THEY TOLD ME "THERE IS NO PROBLEM, THAT'S WHAT YOU GET FROM A HEAVY DUTY TRUCK." WHAT A LOAD OF CRAP! I HAVE PAPER WORK DOCUMENTING THE T...

Nov 17, 2010 Fuel System, Gasoline 83,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FORD F-350. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 15 MPH, FOUR FUEL INJECTORS MALFUNCTIONED WHICH CAUSED THE EXHAUST TO EMIT SMOKE AND THE VEHICLE TO STALL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A LOCAL REPAIR SHOP WHERE THE RADIATOR WAS REPLACED. THE CONTACT CALLED THE MANUFACTURER WH...

Nov 17, 2010 Engine And Engine Cooling 83,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FORD F-350. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 15 MPH, FOUR FUEL INJECTORS MALFUNCTIONED WHICH CAUSED THE EXHAUST TO EMIT SMOKE AND THE VEHICLE TO STALL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A LOCAL REPAIR SHOP WHERE THE RADIATOR WAS REPLACED. THE CONTACT CALLED THE MANUFACTURER WH...

Nov 17, 2010 Fuel System, Gasoline 83,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FORD F-350. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 15 MPH, FOUR FUEL INJECTORS MALFUNCTIONED WHICH CAUSED THE EXHAUST TO EMIT SMOKE AND THE VEHICLE TO STALL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A LOCAL REPAIR SHOP WHERE THE RADIATOR WAS REPLACED. THE CONTACT CALLED THE MANUFACTURER WH...

Nov 17, 2010 Engine And Engine Cooling 83,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FORD F-350. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 15 MPH, FOUR FUEL INJECTORS MALFUNCTIONED WHICH CAUSED THE EXHAUST TO EMIT SMOKE AND THE VEHICLE TO STALL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A LOCAL REPAIR SHOP WHERE THE RADIATOR WAS REPLACED. THE CONTACT CALLED THE MANUFACTURER WH...

Nov 16, 2010 Suspension 72,000 mi

I HAVE A 2005 F350 WITH A 4 INCH LIFT. I HAVE EXPERIENCED THE "FORD DEATH WOBBLE" 4 TIMES IN THE LAST WEEK. 3 TIMES IT WAS @ ~40 MPH AND 1 TIME IT WAS AT 75. SCARED ME TO DEATH. MY BRAKES DON'T WORK WHEN IT HAPPENS AND I HAVE TO COAST TO GET IT TO STOP. I HAD THE SHOCKS REPLACED (72K ON TRUCK)...

Nov 16, 2010 Steering 72,000 mi

I HAVE A 2005 F350 WITH A 4 INCH LIFT. I HAVE EXPERIENCED THE "FORD DEATH WOBBLE" 4 TIMES IN THE LAST WEEK. 3 TIMES IT WAS @ ~40 MPH AND 1 TIME IT WAS AT 75. SCARED ME TO DEATH. MY BRAKES DON'T WORK WHEN IT HAPPENS AND I HAVE TO COAST TO GET IT TO STOP. I HAD THE SHOCKS REPLACED (72K ON TRUCK)...

Nov 16, 2010 Suspension 72,000 mi

I HAVE A 2005 F350 WITH A 4 INCH LIFT. I HAVE EXPERIENCED THE "FORD DEATH WOBBLE" 4 TIMES IN THE LAST WEEK. 3 TIMES IT WAS @ ~40 MPH AND 1 TIME IT WAS AT 75. SCARED ME TO DEATH. MY BRAKES DON'T WORK WHEN IT HAPPENS AND I HAVE TO COAST TO GET IT TO STOP. I HAD THE SHOCKS REPLACED (72K ON TRUCK)...

Nov 16, 2010 Steering 72,000 mi

I HAVE A 2005 F350 WITH A 4 INCH LIFT. I HAVE EXPERIENCED THE "FORD DEATH WOBBLE" 4 TIMES IN THE LAST WEEK. 3 TIMES IT WAS @ ~40 MPH AND 1 TIME IT WAS AT 75. SCARED ME TO DEATH. MY BRAKES DON'T WORK WHEN IT HAPPENS AND I HAVE TO COAST TO GET IT TO STOP. I HAD THE SHOCKS REPLACED (72K ON TRUCK)...

Oct 13, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control 39,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FORD F-350. WHILE STOPPED WITH HER FOOT ON THE BRAKE PEDAL THE VEHICLE ATTEMPTED TO SURGE FORWARD. THE RPMS INCREASED EXCESSIVELY AND SHE HAD TO APPLY EXTREME PRESSURE TO THE BRAKE PEDAL IN ORDER TO STOP THE VEHICLE FROM SURGING FORWARD. THE FAILURE ALSO OCCURRED INTERMITT...

Oct 13, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control 39,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FORD F-350. WHILE STOPPED WITH HER FOOT ON THE BRAKE PEDAL THE VEHICLE ATTEMPTED TO SURGE FORWARD. THE RPMS INCREASED EXCESSIVELY AND SHE HAD TO APPLY EXTREME PRESSURE TO THE BRAKE PEDAL IN ORDER TO STOP THE VEHICLE FROM SURGING FORWARD. THE FAILURE ALSO OCCURRED INTERMITT...

Sep 8, 2010 Engine And Engine Cooling 60,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FORD F-350. WHILE TRAVELING 15 MPH THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE ENGINE HAD BEGAN TO RUN HOT AND WAS MAKING A WHINING NOISE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALERSHIP WHERE THE HEAD GASKET AND EGR COOLER HAD TO BE REPLACED. THERE WERE NO PRIOR WARNINGS. THE CURRENT AND FAILUR...

Sep 8, 2010 Engine And Engine Cooling 60,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FORD F-350. WHILE TRAVELING 15 MPH THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE ENGINE HAD BEGAN TO RUN HOT AND WAS MAKING A WHINING NOISE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALERSHIP WHERE THE HEAD GASKET AND EGR COOLER HAD TO BE REPLACED. THERE WERE NO PRIOR WARNINGS. THE CURRENT AND FAILUR...

Aug 20, 2010 Engine And Engine Cooling 80,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FORD F350. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE EGR OIL COOLER FAILED AND NEEDED REPLACING. THE MANUFACTURER WOULD NOT PROVIDE ANY ASSISTANCE DUE TO THE VEHICLE BEING OUTSIDE OF FACTORY WARRANTY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE FAILURE AND CURRE...

Aug 20, 2010 Engine And Engine Cooling 80,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FORD F350. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE EGR OIL COOLER FAILED AND NEEDED REPLACING. THE MANUFACTURER WOULD NOT PROVIDE ANY ASSISTANCE DUE TO THE VEHICLE BEING OUTSIDE OF FACTORY WARRANTY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE FAILURE AND CURRE...

Jul 12, 2010 Engine And Engine Cooling 81,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FORD F-350. WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH, THE CONTACT NOTICED THE SMELL OF COOLANT INSIDE THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THE EGR OIL COOLER WAS REPLACED. THERE WERE NO PRIOR WARNINGS. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 81,000. UPDATED 9/13/10 *CN UPD...

Jul 12, 2010 Engine And Engine Cooling 81,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FORD F-350. WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH, THE CONTACT NOTICED THE SMELL OF COOLANT INSIDE THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THE EGR OIL COOLER WAS REPLACED. THERE WERE NO PRIOR WARNINGS. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 81,000. UPDATED 9/13/10 *CN UPD...

Apr 7, 2010 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire 160,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FORD F-350. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH, THE DIESEL ENGINE OVERHEATED WITH SMOKE COMING FROM THE EXHAUST PIPE. THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. THE ENGINE WAS TURNED OFF, AND RESTARTED AFTER WAITING UNTIL THE ENGINE COOLED DOWN. THE VEHICLE ...

Apr 7, 2010 Fuel System, Diesel Fire 160,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FORD F-350. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH, THE DIESEL ENGINE OVERHEATED WITH SMOKE COMING FROM THE EXHAUST PIPE. THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. THE ENGINE WAS TURNED OFF, AND RESTARTED AFTER WAITING UNTIL THE ENGINE COOLED DOWN. THE VEHICLE ...

Apr 7, 2010 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire 160,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FORD F-350. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH, THE DIESEL ENGINE OVERHEATED WITH SMOKE COMING FROM THE EXHAUST PIPE. THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. THE ENGINE WAS TURNED OFF, AND RESTARTED AFTER WAITING UNTIL THE ENGINE COOLED DOWN. THE VEHICLE ...

Apr 7, 2010 Fuel System, Diesel Fire 160,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FORD F-350. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH, THE DIESEL ENGINE OVERHEATED WITH SMOKE COMING FROM THE EXHAUST PIPE. THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. THE ENGINE WAS TURNED OFF, AND RESTARTED AFTER WAITING UNTIL THE ENGINE COOLED DOWN. THE VEHICLE ...

Jan 6, 2010 Steering 19,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FORD F-350 SD. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH OVER A BUMP, THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE WOULD SHAKE VIOLENTLY. THE CONTACT ASKED THE DEALER ABOUT THE FRONT END SHAKE AND THE DEALER STATED THEY'VE NEVER HEARD OF THIS ISSUE. TWO OTHER DEALERS INFORMED THE CO...

Jan 6, 2010 Steering 19,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FORD F-350 SD. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH OVER A BUMP, THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE WOULD SHAKE VIOLENTLY. THE CONTACT ASKED THE DEALER ABOUT THE FRONT END SHAKE AND THE DEALER STATED THEY'VE NEVER HEARD OF THIS ISSUE. TWO OTHER DEALERS INFORMED THE CO...

Jan 4, 2010 Parking Brake 59,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FORD F-350. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, THE REAR DRIVER SIDE TIRE SUDDENLY LOCKED WHICH CAUSED THE VEHICLES REAR END TO SLIDE; HOWEVER, THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO CONTROL THE VEHICLE AND AVOID A CRASH. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE PARKING BRAKE ASSEMBLY NEEDED TO BE REP...

Jan 4, 2010 Parking Brake 59,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FORD F-350. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, THE REAR DRIVER SIDE TIRE SUDDENLY LOCKED WHICH CAUSED THE VEHICLES REAR END TO SLIDE; HOWEVER, THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO CONTROL THE VEHICLE AND AVOID A CRASH. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE PARKING BRAKE ASSEMBLY NEEDED TO BE REP...

Sep 23, 2009 Suspension 43,365 mi

2005 F350 DIESEL DUALLY THIS VEHICLE NEEDS TO BE RECALLED! THE LETTER THAT FORD SENT TO OWNERS IS NOT ACCURATE! IT IS NOT THE TIRE PRESSURE OF THE VEHICLE CAUSING THE SEVERE SHAKE! MY WHOLE TRUCK SHOOK PROFUSELY! IT WAS QUITE SCARY. AT POSTED HIGHWAY SPEED LIMITS IF THERE IS A SLIGHT BUMP ...

Sep 23, 2009 Suspension 43,365 mi

2005 F350 DIESEL DUALLY THIS VEHICLE NEEDS TO BE RECALLED! THE LETTER THAT FORD SENT TO OWNERS IS NOT ACCURATE! IT IS NOT THE TIRE PRESSURE OF THE VEHICLE CAUSING THE SEVERE SHAKE! MY WHOLE TRUCK SHOOK PROFUSELY! IT WAS QUITE SCARY. AT POSTED HIGHWAY SPEED LIMITS IF THERE IS A SLIGHT BUMP ...

Sep 18, 2009 Steering Crash 140,000 mi

I HAVE A FORD F350 HEAVY DUTY 1 TON, I HAD EXPERIENCED ON SEPARATE OCCASIONS WHEN TRAVELING WITH SPEED AROUND 50-65 MPH, IF A BUMP (SLIGHT) DIP OR ANY SLIGHT VARIANCE IN ROAD MY TRUCK WILL BEGIN A VIOLENT SHAKE. I HAD RECEIVED THE RECALL NOTICE OF IMPROPER AIR PRESSURE AND CAUSE AND EFFECT. I HAVE ...

Sep 18, 2009 Steering Crash 140,000 mi

I HAVE A FORD F350 HEAVY DUTY 1 TON, I HAD EXPERIENCED ON SEPARATE OCCASIONS WHEN TRAVELING WITH SPEED AROUND 50-65 MPH, IF A BUMP (SLIGHT) DIP OR ANY SLIGHT VARIANCE IN ROAD MY TRUCK WILL BEGIN A VIOLENT SHAKE. I HAD RECEIVED THE RECALL NOTICE OF IMPROPER AIR PRESSURE AND CAUSE AND EFFECT. I HAVE ...

May 27, 2009 Fuel System, Diesel 30,000 mi

I OWN A 2009 F-350 SUPER DUTY POWER STROKE DIESEL 6.0L. AT APPROX. 30,000 MILES THE TRUCK WOULD HAVE EPISODES OF RUNNING ROUGH MAYBE ONCE EVERY 50MILES. I BROUGHT IT TO MY MECHANIC WHO REPLACED THE FUEL FILTERS AND THOUGHT I MIGHT HAVE GOTTEN SOME BAD DIESEL. LESS THAN 1,000 MILES LATER THE TRUCK RA...

May 27, 2009 Fuel System, Diesel 30,000 mi

I OWN A 2009 F-350 SUPER DUTY POWER STROKE DIESEL 6.0L. AT APPROX. 30,000 MILES THE TRUCK WOULD HAVE EPISODES OF RUNNING ROUGH MAYBE ONCE EVERY 50MILES. I BROUGHT IT TO MY MECHANIC WHO REPLACED THE FUEL FILTERS AND THOUGHT I MIGHT HAVE GOTTEN SOME BAD DIESEL. LESS THAN 1,000 MILES LATER THE TRUCK RA...

Apr 22, 2009 Fuel System, Gasoline 99,000 mi

TL*- THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FORD F-350. WHILE DRIVING AT 25-30 MPH THE VEHICLE LOST POWER. THE CONTACT HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED TO THE DEALERSHIP AND THE DEALERSHIP REMEDIED THE ISSUE BY REPLACING THE HIGH PRESSURE CUP LINK ON THE INJECTOR ACTIVATION SYSTEM. THE CONTACT FOUND NUMEROUS COMPLAINTS ONLIN...

Apr 22, 2009 Fuel System, Gasoline 99,000 mi

TL*- THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FORD F-350. WHILE DRIVING AT 25-30 MPH THE VEHICLE LOST POWER. THE CONTACT HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED TO THE DEALERSHIP AND THE DEALERSHIP REMEDIED THE ISSUE BY REPLACING THE HIGH PRESSURE CUP LINK ON THE INJECTOR ACTIVATION SYSTEM. THE CONTACT FOUND NUMEROUS COMPLAINTS ONLIN...

Mar 30, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling 194,947 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FORD F-350. WHILE DRIVING BETWEEN 50-55 MPH, THE VEHICLE SHUT OFF COMPLETELY AND THE POWER STEERING AND BRAKES FAILED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT FORD SHOULD PAY FOR THE REPAIRS BECAUSE THE FAILURE WAS A MAJOR SAFETY ISSUE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN ANY RECALLS. THE...

Mar 30, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling 194,947 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FORD F-350. WHILE DRIVING BETWEEN 50-55 MPH, THE VEHICLE SHUT OFF COMPLETELY AND THE POWER STEERING AND BRAKES FAILED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT FORD SHOULD PAY FOR THE REPAIRS BECAUSE THE FAILURE WAS A MAJOR SAFETY ISSUE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN ANY RECALLS. THE...

Jan 22, 2009 Fuel System, Diesel 9,000 mi

DIESEL FUEL TANK DE-LAMINATING CAUSING ENGINE PROBLEMS. *NJ

Jan 22, 2009 Fuel System, Diesel 9,000 mi

DIESEL FUEL TANK DE-LAMINATING CAUSING ENGINE PROBLEMS. *NJ

Jan 20, 2009 Fuel System, Gasoline 99,970 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FORD F-350. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FUEL INJECTION MODULE AND RELAY SWITCH FAILED. THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT DRIVE MORE THAN 10 MPH WITHOUT BLACK SMOKE COMING FROM THE EXHAUST. THE CONTACT REPAIRED THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE HAD A HIGH PRESSURE OIL LEAK, WHICH LED TO THE...

Jan 20, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling 99,970 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FORD F-350. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FUEL INJECTION MODULE AND RELAY SWITCH FAILED. THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT DRIVE MORE THAN 10 MPH WITHOUT BLACK SMOKE COMING FROM THE EXHAUST. THE CONTACT REPAIRED THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE HAD A HIGH PRESSURE OIL LEAK, WHICH LED TO THE...

Jan 20, 2009 Fuel System, Gasoline 99,970 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FORD F-350. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FUEL INJECTION MODULE AND RELAY SWITCH FAILED. THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT DRIVE MORE THAN 10 MPH WITHOUT BLACK SMOKE COMING FROM THE EXHAUST. THE CONTACT REPAIRED THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE HAD A HIGH PRESSURE OIL LEAK, WHICH LED TO THE...

Jan 20, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling 99,970 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FORD F-350. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FUEL INJECTION MODULE AND RELAY SWITCH FAILED. THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT DRIVE MORE THAN 10 MPH WITHOUT BLACK SMOKE COMING FROM THE EXHAUST. THE CONTACT REPAIRED THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE HAD A HIGH PRESSURE OIL LEAK, WHICH LED TO THE...

Dec 23, 2008 Fuel System, Diesel 75,114 mi

WHILE ON I-95, MY 2005 F-350 SUPER-DUTY SPUTTER AND LOST POWER. THE TRUCK WENT FROM 60MPH WITH FLOW OF TRAFFIC TO 40MPH IN SECONDS. MAKING EVASIVE MEASURE FROM GETTING TAG FROM BEHIND, I WAS FORCED TO THE SHOULDER OF THE ROAD WHICH WAS TAKING UP BY SNOW. THE TRUCK CRAWLED HALF ON SHOULDER AND HALF I...

Dec 23, 2008 Electrical System 75,114 mi

WHILE ON I-95, MY 2005 F-350 SUPER-DUTY SPUTTER AND LOST POWER. THE TRUCK WENT FROM 60MPH WITH FLOW OF TRAFFIC TO 40MPH IN SECONDS. MAKING EVASIVE MEASURE FROM GETTING TAG FROM BEHIND, I WAS FORCED TO THE SHOULDER OF THE ROAD WHICH WAS TAKING UP BY SNOW. THE TRUCK CRAWLED HALF ON SHOULDER AND HALF I...

Dec 23, 2008 Fuel System, Diesel 75,114 mi

WHILE ON I-95, MY 2005 F-350 SUPER-DUTY SPUTTER AND LOST POWER. THE TRUCK WENT FROM 60MPH WITH FLOW OF TRAFFIC TO 40MPH IN SECONDS. MAKING EVASIVE MEASURE FROM GETTING TAG FROM BEHIND, I WAS FORCED TO THE SHOULDER OF THE ROAD WHICH WAS TAKING UP BY SNOW. THE TRUCK CRAWLED HALF ON SHOULDER AND HALF I...

Dec 23, 2008 Electrical System 75,114 mi

WHILE ON I-95, MY 2005 F-350 SUPER-DUTY SPUTTER AND LOST POWER. THE TRUCK WENT FROM 60MPH WITH FLOW OF TRAFFIC TO 40MPH IN SECONDS. MAKING EVASIVE MEASURE FROM GETTING TAG FROM BEHIND, I WAS FORCED TO THE SHOULDER OF THE ROAD WHICH WAS TAKING UP BY SNOW. THE TRUCK CRAWLED HALF ON SHOULDER AND HALF I...

Dec 15, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 27,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FORD F350. THE MOTOR IN THE VEHICLE CONSTANTLY FAILS. WHILE TOWING A FIFTH WHEEL AT APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH, THE TURBO CHARGER BLEW OUT. THE DEALER INSTALLED A NEW TURBO CHARGER UNDER WARRANTY. APPROXIMATELY THREE MONTHS LATER, THE FAILURE RECURRED AND THE MOTOR OVERHEATE...

Dec 15, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 27,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FORD F350. THE MOTOR IN THE VEHICLE CONSTANTLY FAILS. WHILE TOWING A FIFTH WHEEL AT APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH, THE TURBO CHARGER BLEW OUT. THE DEALER INSTALLED A NEW TURBO CHARGER UNDER WARRANTY. APPROXIMATELY THREE MONTHS LATER, THE FAILURE RECURRED AND THE MOTOR OVERHEATE...

Nov 15, 2008 Suspension

ON JULY 4, 2005, I PURCHASED A 2005 FORD F350 SUPER DUTY LARIAT WITH LONG BED AND DUAL WHEELS AND 4WD AT EL CAJON FORD. FROM THE BEGINNING, THE TRUCK EXPERIENCED SEVERE FRONT-END VIBRATION WHEN I REACHED ABOUT 60 MPH. IT CONTINUED UNTIL I GOT TO ABOUT 80 MPH. I COMPLAINED ABOUT THIS PROBLEM FROM ...

Nov 15, 2008 Suspension

ON JULY 4, 2005, I PURCHASED A 2005 FORD F350 SUPER DUTY LARIAT WITH LONG BED AND DUAL WHEELS AND 4WD AT EL CAJON FORD. FROM THE BEGINNING, THE TRUCK EXPERIENCED SEVERE FRONT-END VIBRATION WHEN I REACHED ABOUT 60 MPH. IT CONTINUED UNTIL I GOT TO ABOUT 80 MPH. I COMPLAINED ABOUT THIS PROBLEM FROM ...

Aug 21, 2008 Steering

LOSS OF CONTROL OF STEERING. THIS HAS HAPPENED SO MANY TIMES I CAN NOT COUNT. *TR

Aug 21, 2008 Steering

LOSS OF CONTROL OF STEERING. THIS HAS HAPPENED SO MANY TIMES I CAN NOT COUNT. *TR

Aug 18, 2008 Fuel System, Diesel 25,500 mi

THE DRIVER OF THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVING ON THE ROAD WHEN IT STARTED TO SLOW DOWN AND WAS LOSING POWER. THE 2005 FORD F350 DIESEL TRUCK STALLED IN TRAFFIC AND WOULD NOT RUN. IT WAS TOWED TO A LOCATION WHERE THE FUEL FILTERS WERE CHANGED. THIS DID NOT CORRECT THE PROBLEM. IT WAS TOWED TO THE FORD DEALER...

Aug 18, 2008 Fuel System, Diesel 25,500 mi

THE DRIVER OF THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVING ON THE ROAD WHEN IT STARTED TO SLOW DOWN AND WAS LOSING POWER. THE 2005 FORD F350 DIESEL TRUCK STALLED IN TRAFFIC AND WOULD NOT RUN. IT WAS TOWED TO A LOCATION WHERE THE FUEL FILTERS WERE CHANGED. THIS DID NOT CORRECT THE PROBLEM. IT WAS TOWED TO THE FORD DEALER...

Jul 27, 2008 Suspension 2,000 mi

I HAVE A 2005 FORD F-350 4X4 DIESEL DUALLY TRUCK. SOON AFTER I BOUGHT THE TRUCK I EXPERIENCED A ROUGH SHIMMY IN THE FRONT END. WHEN I GO OVER BUMPS ON THE FREEWAY OR CITY STREETS THE FRONT END SHIMMY'S OUT OF CONTROL. THE TRUCK HAS BEEN TO THE DEALER ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS AND THEY HAVE TOLD ME THAT N...

Jul 27, 2008 Suspension 2,000 mi

I HAVE A 2005 FORD F-350 4X4 DIESEL DUALLY TRUCK. SOON AFTER I BOUGHT THE TRUCK I EXPERIENCED A ROUGH SHIMMY IN THE FRONT END. WHEN I GO OVER BUMPS ON THE FREEWAY OR CITY STREETS THE FRONT END SHIMMY'S OUT OF CONTROL. THE TRUCK HAS BEEN TO THE DEALER ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS AND THEY HAVE TOLD ME THAT N...

Jun 16, 2008 Steering 26,382 mi

FORD F350 STEERING SHAKES TO THE POINT OF LOOSING CONTROL AT ABOUT 60 MPH ON ROUGH UNEVEN FREEWAY OR HITTING POT HOLE. *TR

Jun 16, 2008 Suspension 26,382 mi

FORD F350 STEERING SHAKES TO THE POINT OF LOOSING CONTROL AT ABOUT 60 MPH ON ROUGH UNEVEN FREEWAY OR HITTING POT HOLE. *TR

Jun 16, 2008 Steering 26,382 mi

FORD F350 STEERING SHAKES TO THE POINT OF LOOSING CONTROL AT ABOUT 60 MPH ON ROUGH UNEVEN FREEWAY OR HITTING POT HOLE. *TR

Jun 16, 2008 Suspension 26,382 mi

FORD F350 STEERING SHAKES TO THE POINT OF LOOSING CONTROL AT ABOUT 60 MPH ON ROUGH UNEVEN FREEWAY OR HITTING POT HOLE. *TR

Apr 22, 2008 Fuel System, Diesel 104,050 mi

WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY PULLING A TRAILER MY 2005 F -350 DIESEL QUIT RUNNING AND ALMOST GOT RUN OVER BY A SEMI. AFTER PULLING OFF TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND RESTARTED THE TRUCK IT RAN ROUGH. WAS ABLE TO GET IT BACK TO THE SHOP WITH THE HAZARDS ON. TO FIND OUT FROM THE DEALER THAT THE FUEL TANK...

Apr 22, 2008 Fuel System, Diesel 104,050 mi

WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY PULLING A TRAILER MY 2005 F -350 DIESEL QUIT RUNNING AND ALMOST GOT RUN OVER BY A SEMI. AFTER PULLING OFF TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND RESTARTED THE TRUCK IT RAN ROUGH. WAS ABLE TO GET IT BACK TO THE SHOP WITH THE HAZARDS ON. TO FIND OUT FROM THE DEALER THAT THE FUEL TANK...

Mar 7, 2008 Air Bags 60,000 mi

THIS IS A DESIGN ISSUE. THE 2005 FORD F350 HAS A LARGE PART OF ITS REAR BUMPERS' HORIZONTAL SURFACE REMOVED. THE BUMPER IS THEN COVERED IN A HARD PLASTIC. I STEPPED OFF THE DECK OF MY TRUCK ONTO THE BUMPER AND THE PLASTIC SURFACE GAVE WAY. I ALMOST BROKE MY ANKLE AND LOST MY BALANCE , NOT BECAUSE T...

Mar 7, 2008 Structure 60,000 mi

THIS IS A DESIGN ISSUE. THE 2005 FORD F350 HAS A LARGE PART OF ITS REAR BUMPERS' HORIZONTAL SURFACE REMOVED. THE BUMPER IS THEN COVERED IN A HARD PLASTIC. I STEPPED OFF THE DECK OF MY TRUCK ONTO THE BUMPER AND THE PLASTIC SURFACE GAVE WAY. I ALMOST BROKE MY ANKLE AND LOST MY BALANCE , NOT BECAUSE T...

Mar 7, 2008 Air Bags 60,000 mi

THIS IS A DESIGN ISSUE. THE 2005 FORD F350 HAS A LARGE PART OF ITS REAR BUMPERS' HORIZONTAL SURFACE REMOVED. THE BUMPER IS THEN COVERED IN A HARD PLASTIC. I STEPPED OFF THE DECK OF MY TRUCK ONTO THE BUMPER AND THE PLASTIC SURFACE GAVE WAY. I ALMOST BROKE MY ANKLE AND LOST MY BALANCE , NOT BECAUSE T...

Mar 7, 2008 Structure 60,000 mi

THIS IS A DESIGN ISSUE. THE 2005 FORD F350 HAS A LARGE PART OF ITS REAR BUMPERS' HORIZONTAL SURFACE REMOVED. THE BUMPER IS THEN COVERED IN A HARD PLASTIC. I STEPPED OFF THE DECK OF MY TRUCK ONTO THE BUMPER AND THE PLASTIC SURFACE GAVE WAY. I ALMOST BROKE MY ANKLE AND LOST MY BALANCE , NOT BECAUSE T...

Dec 10, 2007 Steering 12,000 mi

WHEN DRIVING ON UNEVEN PAVEMENT OR DRIVING OVER CHUCK HOLES AND PARTICULARLY WHEN MANEUVERING TURNS, THE FRONT END "HOPS" SEVERELY CAUSING THE DRIVER TO ALMOST LOSE CONTROL AND SKID SIDEWAYS. *TR

Dec 10, 2007 Steering 12,000 mi

WHEN DRIVING ON UNEVEN PAVEMENT OR DRIVING OVER CHUCK HOLES AND PARTICULARLY WHEN MANEUVERING TURNS, THE FRONT END "HOPS" SEVERELY CAUSING THE DRIVER TO ALMOST LOSE CONTROL AND SKID SIDEWAYS. *TR

Aug 3, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling

2005 F-350 WITH OVERHEATING PROBLEMS CUSTOMER STATES THAT THE ENGINE WAS REPLACED CUSTOMER WANTS FORD TO PAY FOR REPAIRS**CC THE CONSUMER STATED HE HAS HAD PROBLEMS WITH THE VEHICLE FROM DAY ONE. IT WAS AT THE DEALERSHIP FOR 25 DAYS FOR AN ENGINE REPLACEMENT. THE ENGINE WAS REPLACED, HOWEVER 90 DAY...

Aug 3, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling

2005 F-350 WITH OVERHEATING PROBLEMS CUSTOMER STATES THAT THE ENGINE WAS REPLACED CUSTOMER WANTS FORD TO PAY FOR REPAIRS**CC THE CONSUMER STATED HE HAS HAD PROBLEMS WITH THE VEHICLE FROM DAY ONE. IT WAS AT THE DEALERSHIP FOR 25 DAYS FOR AN ENGINE REPLACEMENT. THE ENGINE WAS REPLACED, HOWEVER 90 DAY...

Jul 20, 2007 Suspension 60,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FORD F-350. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE VIOLENTLY SHAKES WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH. HE ALSO STATED THAT THE STEERING WHEEL SHAKES VIOLENTLY. THE FAILURES OCCUR WHEN THE VEHICLE DRIVES OVER A BUMPY ROAD. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS IN THE SH...

Jul 20, 2007 Suspension 60,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FORD F-350. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE VIOLENTLY SHAKES WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH. HE ALSO STATED THAT THE STEERING WHEEL SHAKES VIOLENTLY. THE FAILURES OCCUR WHEN THE VEHICLE DRIVES OVER A BUMPY ROAD. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS IN THE SH...

Mar 9, 2007 Equipment Adaptive/mobility

TL* - THE CONTACT HAS A AEVIT BY EMC. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THIS EQUIPMENT WAS USED TO HELP WITH STEERING, BRAKING, AND ACCELERATION. THE CONTACT WAS JUST GOING DOWN THE ROAD WHEN ALL OF A SUDDEN THE AEVIT SYSTEM MADE A HARD LEFT AND SENT THE VEHICLE INTO A DITCH. THE CONTACT HAD TO GET SEVEN ...

Mar 9, 2007 Equipment Adaptive/mobility

TL* - THE CONTACT HAS A AEVIT BY EMC. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THIS EQUIPMENT WAS USED TO HELP WITH STEERING, BRAKING, AND ACCELERATION. THE CONTACT WAS JUST GOING DOWN THE ROAD WHEN ALL OF A SUDDEN THE AEVIT SYSTEM MADE A HARD LEFT AND SENT THE VEHICLE INTO A DITCH. THE CONTACT HAD TO GET SEVEN ...

Oct 31, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling 40,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE'S ENGINE REVVED UP WHEN STARTING UP, AND WHEN PUT INTO FIRST GEAR, THE ENGINE JERKED PROFUSELY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO UPON EXAMINATION COULD NOT DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED, AND DETERMINED THAT THERE WAS NO RECALL ON T...

Oct 31, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling 40,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE'S ENGINE REVVED UP WHEN STARTING UP, AND WHEN PUT INTO FIRST GEAR, THE ENGINE JERKED PROFUSELY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO UPON EXAMINATION COULD NOT DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED, AND DETERMINED THAT THERE WAS NO RECALL ON T...