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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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Jan 6, 2014 Fuel System, Gasoline 71,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD F-450 SD. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY STALLED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS FOUND THAT THE FUEL TANK LINING HAD FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS BEING REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE VEHICLE WAS N...

Jan 6, 2014 Electrical System 71,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD F-450 SD. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY STALLED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS FOUND THAT THE FUEL TANK LINING HAD FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS BEING REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE VEHICLE WAS N...

Jan 6, 2014 Fuel System, Gasoline 71,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD F-450 SD. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY STALLED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS FOUND THAT THE FUEL TANK LINING HAD FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS BEING REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE VEHICLE WAS N...

Jan 6, 2014 Electrical System 71,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD F-450 SD. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY STALLED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS FOUND THAT THE FUEL TANK LINING HAD FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS BEING REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE VEHICLE WAS N...

Nov 3, 2013 Fuel System, Diesel

10/17/13 I WAS DRIVING ON THE INTERSTATE WITH A LOAD OF CATTLE RUNNING FINE AND JUST LOST POWER GOING ON THE INTERSTATE GOING FROM 65 TO 10 MILES AN HOUR. TRAFFIC ZIPPING BY. I THOUGHT IT WAS THE FUEL FILTERS BUT IT DONE THE SAME AFTER I CHANGED THEM. I TOOK IT TO A GARAGE AND HE SAID HE THE TANK LI...

Nov 3, 2013 Equipment

10/17/13 I WAS DRIVING ON THE INTERSTATE WITH A LOAD OF CATTLE RUNNING FINE AND JUST LOST POWER GOING ON THE INTERSTATE GOING FROM 65 TO 10 MILES AN HOUR. TRAFFIC ZIPPING BY. I THOUGHT IT WAS THE FUEL FILTERS BUT IT DONE THE SAME AFTER I CHANGED THEM. I TOOK IT TO A GARAGE AND HE SAID HE THE TANK LI...

Nov 3, 2013 Equipment

10/17/13 I WAS DRIVING ON THE INTERSTATE WITH A LOAD OF CATTLE RUNNING FINE AND JUST LOST POWER GOING ON THE INTERSTATE GOING FROM 65 TO 10 MILES AN HOUR. TRAFFIC ZIPPING BY. I THOUGHT IT WAS THE FUEL FILTERS BUT IT DONE THE SAME AFTER I CHANGED THEM. I TOOK IT TO A GARAGE AND HE SAID HE THE TANK LI...

Nov 3, 2013 Fuel System, Diesel

10/17/13 I WAS DRIVING ON THE INTERSTATE WITH A LOAD OF CATTLE RUNNING FINE AND JUST LOST POWER GOING ON THE INTERSTATE GOING FROM 65 TO 10 MILES AN HOUR. TRAFFIC ZIPPING BY. I THOUGHT IT WAS THE FUEL FILTERS BUT IT DONE THE SAME AFTER I CHANGED THEM. I TOOK IT TO A GARAGE AND HE SAID HE THE TANK LI...

Nov 3, 2013 Equipment

10/17/13 I WAS DRIVING ON THE INTERSTATE WITH A LOAD OF CATTLE RUNNING FINE AND JUST LOST POWER GOING ON THE INTERSTATE GOING FROM 65 TO 10 MILES AN HOUR. TRAFFIC ZIPPING BY. I THOUGHT IT WAS THE FUEL FILTERS BUT IT DONE THE SAME AFTER I CHANGED THEM. I TOOK IT TO A GARAGE AND HE SAID HE THE TANK LI...

Nov 3, 2013 Equipment

10/17/13 I WAS DRIVING ON THE INTERSTATE WITH A LOAD OF CATTLE RUNNING FINE AND JUST LOST POWER GOING ON THE INTERSTATE GOING FROM 65 TO 10 MILES AN HOUR. TRAFFIC ZIPPING BY. I THOUGHT IT WAS THE FUEL FILTERS BUT IT DONE THE SAME AFTER I CHANGED THEM. I TOOK IT TO A GARAGE AND HE SAID HE THE TANK LI...

Nov 3, 2012 Power Train 59,000 mi

VEHICLE LOOSES POWER, NO ACCELERATION, OCCURS MOST FREQUENTLY UNDER HEAVY LOAD OR HIGH ACCELERATION DEMAND, TOLD BY FORD DEALER THE PROBLEM IS CAUSED BY DE-LAMINATING FUEL TANK RESULTING IN FUEL TANK COATING ENTERING THE FUEL SYSTEM AND OBSTRUCTING DIESEL FUEL FLOW TO MOTOR WHEN HIGH DEMAND FOR DUEL...

Nov 3, 2012 Fuel/propulsion System 59,000 mi

VEHICLE LOOSES POWER, NO ACCELERATION, OCCURS MOST FREQUENTLY UNDER HEAVY LOAD OR HIGH ACCELERATION DEMAND, TOLD BY FORD DEALER THE PROBLEM IS CAUSED BY DE-LAMINATING FUEL TANK RESULTING IN FUEL TANK COATING ENTERING THE FUEL SYSTEM AND OBSTRUCTING DIESEL FUEL FLOW TO MOTOR WHEN HIGH DEMAND FOR DUEL...

Nov 3, 2012 Engine 59,000 mi

VEHICLE LOOSES POWER, NO ACCELERATION, OCCURS MOST FREQUENTLY UNDER HEAVY LOAD OR HIGH ACCELERATION DEMAND, TOLD BY FORD DEALER THE PROBLEM IS CAUSED BY DE-LAMINATING FUEL TANK RESULTING IN FUEL TANK COATING ENTERING THE FUEL SYSTEM AND OBSTRUCTING DIESEL FUEL FLOW TO MOTOR WHEN HIGH DEMAND FOR DUEL...

Nov 3, 2012 Power Train 59,000 mi

VEHICLE LOOSES POWER, NO ACCELERATION, OCCURS MOST FREQUENTLY UNDER HEAVY LOAD OR HIGH ACCELERATION DEMAND, TOLD BY FORD DEALER THE PROBLEM IS CAUSED BY DE-LAMINATING FUEL TANK RESULTING IN FUEL TANK COATING ENTERING THE FUEL SYSTEM AND OBSTRUCTING DIESEL FUEL FLOW TO MOTOR WHEN HIGH DEMAND FOR DUEL...

Nov 3, 2012 Fuel/propulsion System 59,000 mi

VEHICLE LOOSES POWER, NO ACCELERATION, OCCURS MOST FREQUENTLY UNDER HEAVY LOAD OR HIGH ACCELERATION DEMAND, TOLD BY FORD DEALER THE PROBLEM IS CAUSED BY DE-LAMINATING FUEL TANK RESULTING IN FUEL TANK COATING ENTERING THE FUEL SYSTEM AND OBSTRUCTING DIESEL FUEL FLOW TO MOTOR WHEN HIGH DEMAND FOR DUEL...

Nov 3, 2012 Engine 59,000 mi

VEHICLE LOOSES POWER, NO ACCELERATION, OCCURS MOST FREQUENTLY UNDER HEAVY LOAD OR HIGH ACCELERATION DEMAND, TOLD BY FORD DEALER THE PROBLEM IS CAUSED BY DE-LAMINATING FUEL TANK RESULTING IN FUEL TANK COATING ENTERING THE FUEL SYSTEM AND OBSTRUCTING DIESEL FUEL FLOW TO MOTOR WHEN HIGH DEMAND FOR DUEL...

Feb 21, 2012 Fuel System, Diesel 80,000 mi

AT APPX. 80,000 MILES ON OUR 2004 F450 SD FUEL TANK DELAMINATED CAUSING FUEL SYSTEM FAILURE WHICH RESULTED IN SUDDEN LOSS OF POWER. WE HAVE ALWAYS PURCHASED HIGH QUALITY DIESEL FROM REPUTATABLE GAS STATIONS (CHEVRON, SHELL). VEHICLE REPAIRED AT FORD AND HAD CONTACTED FORD MOTOR COMPANY REGARDING RE...

Feb 21, 2012 Fuel System, Diesel 80,000 mi

AT APPX. 80,000 MILES ON OUR 2004 F450 SD FUEL TANK DELAMINATED CAUSING FUEL SYSTEM FAILURE WHICH RESULTED IN SUDDEN LOSS OF POWER. WE HAVE ALWAYS PURCHASED HIGH QUALITY DIESEL FROM REPUTATABLE GAS STATIONS (CHEVRON, SHELL). VEHICLE REPAIRED AT FORD AND HAD CONTACTED FORD MOTOR COMPANY REGARDING RE...

Jan 25, 2012 Fuel System, Gasoline 80,000 mi

TRUCK FAILS TO MAINTAIN SPEED (ACTS FUEL STARVED) AND IS AT RISK OF STALLING IN TRAFFIC. VEHICLE HAS BEEN MAINTAIN COMPLETELY AT FORD DEALERSHIP AND HAS HAD NO AFTERMARKET ADJUSTMENTS. AFTER TAKING THIS TRUCK TO THE FORD DEALER (PARR FORD IN BREMERTON, WA) WE HAVE BEEN NOTIFIED THAT THE FUEL TANK IS...

Jan 25, 2012 Fuel System, Gasoline 80,000 mi

TRUCK FAILS TO MAINTAIN SPEED (ACTS FUEL STARVED) AND IS AT RISK OF STALLING IN TRAFFIC. VEHICLE HAS BEEN MAINTAIN COMPLETELY AT FORD DEALERSHIP AND HAS HAD NO AFTERMARKET ADJUSTMENTS. AFTER TAKING THIS TRUCK TO THE FORD DEALER (PARR FORD IN BREMERTON, WA) WE HAVE BEEN NOTIFIED THAT THE FUEL TANK IS...

Nov 28, 2011 Fuel System, Diesel 200,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD F-450. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE STALLED WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH. THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED AFTER THE FAILURE OCCURRED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER WHERE THE DEALER PERFORMED A DIAGNOSTIC THAT LOCATED THE FAILURE AS THE FUEL LINER DELAMINATIN...

Nov 28, 2011 Fuel System, Diesel 200,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD F-450. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE STALLED WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH. THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED AFTER THE FAILURE OCCURRED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER WHERE THE DEALER PERFORMED A DIAGNOSTIC THAT LOCATED THE FAILURE AS THE FUEL LINER DELAMINATIN...

Jul 15, 2011 Fuel System, Diesel

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 F-450 SD. WHILE DRIVING, THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD LOOSE POWER AND WOULD STALL INTERMITTENTLY. THE DEALER DIAGNOSED THAT THERE WAS DELAMINATION FOUND IN THE FUEL TANK LINING, WHICH WAS FLAKING OFF AND CAUSING A LEAK IN THE FUEL FILTER AND FUEL PUMP. THE...

Jul 15, 2011 Fuel System, Diesel

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 F-450 SD. WHILE DRIVING, THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD LOOSE POWER AND WOULD STALL INTERMITTENTLY. THE DEALER DIAGNOSED THAT THERE WAS DELAMINATION FOUND IN THE FUEL TANK LINING, WHICH WAS FLAKING OFF AND CAUSING A LEAK IN THE FUEL FILTER AND FUEL PUMP. THE...

May 24, 2011 Fuel System, Diesel

2004 FORD F450 AMBULANCE. CONSUMER STATES DEFECTIVE OF THE FUEL TANK *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED AS A RESULT OF A SERIOUS STRUCTURAL DEFECT OF THE FUEL TANK, THE VEHICLE STALLED DURING SEVERAL EMERGENCY CALLS. THE COATING IN THE INTERIOR DIESEL FUEL TANK CORRODED AND COLLECTED AS SEDIMENT, WHICH EXTR...

May 24, 2011 Fuel System, Diesel

2004 FORD F450 AMBULANCE. CONSUMER STATES DEFECTIVE OF THE FUEL TANK *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED AS A RESULT OF A SERIOUS STRUCTURAL DEFECT OF THE FUEL TANK, THE VEHICLE STALLED DURING SEVERAL EMERGENCY CALLS. THE COATING IN THE INTERIOR DIESEL FUEL TANK CORRODED AND COLLECTED AS SEDIMENT, WHICH EXTR...

Jun 18, 2010 Electrical System 41,498 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD F-450. SHE STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT UNKNOWN SPEEDS, THE ENGINE STALLED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A LOCAL REPAIR FACILITY WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED FOR INJECTOR CONTROL PRESSURE, SENSOR CONNECTOR FAILURE. THE CONTACT BELIEVED THE FAILURE WAS ASSOCIATED WITH NHTSA R...

Jun 18, 2010 Electrical System 41,498 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD F-450. SHE STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT UNKNOWN SPEEDS, THE ENGINE STALLED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A LOCAL REPAIR FACILITY WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED FOR INJECTOR CONTROL PRESSURE, SENSOR CONNECTOR FAILURE. THE CONTACT BELIEVED THE FAILURE WAS ASSOCIATED WITH NHTSA R...

Jun 1, 2010 Fuel System, Diesel 110,000 mi

FUEL TANK DELAMINATION. TRUCKS STARTED RUNNING BAD, WOULD EVENTUALLY STOP. HAS LEFT ME AND MY EMPLOYEES STRANDED SEVERAL TIMES, SOMETIMES IN UNSAFE TRAFFIC AREAS. NEW FUEL TANKS INSTALLED, FUEL PUMPS INJECTORS PUT IN NEW. ENTIRE FUEL SYSTEM CLEANED. JUST UNDER $5000.00 EACH TIME. FORD SAYS BIOFUEL I...

Jun 1, 2010 Fuel System, Diesel 110,000 mi

FUEL TANK DELAMINATION. TRUCKS STARTED RUNNING BAD, WOULD EVENTUALLY STOP. HAS LEFT ME AND MY EMPLOYEES STRANDED SEVERAL TIMES, SOMETIMES IN UNSAFE TRAFFIC AREAS. NEW FUEL TANKS INSTALLED, FUEL PUMPS INJECTORS PUT IN NEW. ENTIRE FUEL SYSTEM CLEANED. JUST UNDER $5000.00 EACH TIME. FORD SAYS BIOFUEL I...

Mar 16, 2010 Fuel System, Other

LTR FWD FM (VA) RE DEFECT FUEL INJECTION AND AIR INDUCTION SYSTEM FOR A 2004 FORD F-450 MEDIUM DUTY TRUCK. *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED A FEW MONTHS AFTER PURCHASING THE TRUCK, HE BEGAN HAVING A RECURRING PROBLEM WITH THE TRUCK LOOSING POWER. THE CONSUMER BELIEVED THE PROBLEM WAS ASSOCIATED WITH THE F...

Mar 16, 2010 Engine And Engine Cooling

LTR FWD FM (VA) RE DEFECT FUEL INJECTION AND AIR INDUCTION SYSTEM FOR A 2004 FORD F-450 MEDIUM DUTY TRUCK. *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED A FEW MONTHS AFTER PURCHASING THE TRUCK, HE BEGAN HAVING A RECURRING PROBLEM WITH THE TRUCK LOOSING POWER. THE CONSUMER BELIEVED THE PROBLEM WAS ASSOCIATED WITH THE F...

Mar 16, 2010 Fuel System, Other

LTR FWD FM (VA) RE DEFECT FUEL INJECTION AND AIR INDUCTION SYSTEM FOR A 2004 FORD F-450 MEDIUM DUTY TRUCK. *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED A FEW MONTHS AFTER PURCHASING THE TRUCK, HE BEGAN HAVING A RECURRING PROBLEM WITH THE TRUCK LOOSING POWER. THE CONSUMER BELIEVED THE PROBLEM WAS ASSOCIATED WITH THE F...

Mar 16, 2010 Engine And Engine Cooling

LTR FWD FM (VA) RE DEFECT FUEL INJECTION AND AIR INDUCTION SYSTEM FOR A 2004 FORD F-450 MEDIUM DUTY TRUCK. *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED A FEW MONTHS AFTER PURCHASING THE TRUCK, HE BEGAN HAVING A RECURRING PROBLEM WITH THE TRUCK LOOSING POWER. THE CONSUMER BELIEVED THE PROBLEM WAS ASSOCIATED WITH THE F...

Mar 5, 2010 Fuel System, Diesel 109,240 mi

2004 FORD F-450 SUPER DUTY. TRUCK WAS RUNNING AS IF IT WAS RUNNING OUT OF FUEL, GOT TO A STOP LIGHT AND THE TRUCK STALLED. GOT THE TRUCK TO RESTART. THAT EVENING I HAD THE FUEL FILTERS CHANGED THINKING THAT WAS THE PROBLEM, THEN THE TRUCK RAN FINE. TWO DAYS LATER THE TRUCK DID THE SAME THING, AND I ...

Mar 5, 2010 Fuel System, Diesel 109,240 mi

2004 FORD F-450 SUPER DUTY. TRUCK WAS RUNNING AS IF IT WAS RUNNING OUT OF FUEL, GOT TO A STOP LIGHT AND THE TRUCK STALLED. GOT THE TRUCK TO RESTART. THAT EVENING I HAD THE FUEL FILTERS CHANGED THINKING THAT WAS THE PROBLEM, THEN THE TRUCK RAN FINE. TWO DAYS LATER THE TRUCK DID THE SAME THING, AND I ...

Feb 4, 2010 Fuel System, Other 69,122 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD F-450. WHILE THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 65 MPH HE NOTICED THICK WHITE SMOKE COMING FROM THE EXHAUST PIPE AND MOMENTS LATER THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY SHUT OFF. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALERSHIP WHERE THEY REPLACED THE EGV VALVE, COMPUTER, AND 6 INJECTORS; HOWEVER, THE FA...

Feb 4, 2010 Engine And Engine Cooling 69,122 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD F-450. WHILE THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 65 MPH HE NOTICED THICK WHITE SMOKE COMING FROM THE EXHAUST PIPE AND MOMENTS LATER THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY SHUT OFF. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALERSHIP WHERE THEY REPLACED THE EGV VALVE, COMPUTER, AND 6 INJECTORS; HOWEVER, THE FA...

Feb 4, 2010 Fuel System, Other 69,122 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD F-450. WHILE THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 65 MPH HE NOTICED THICK WHITE SMOKE COMING FROM THE EXHAUST PIPE AND MOMENTS LATER THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY SHUT OFF. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALERSHIP WHERE THEY REPLACED THE EGV VALVE, COMPUTER, AND 6 INJECTORS; HOWEVER, THE FA...

Feb 4, 2010 Engine And Engine Cooling 69,122 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD F-450. WHILE THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 65 MPH HE NOTICED THICK WHITE SMOKE COMING FROM THE EXHAUST PIPE AND MOMENTS LATER THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY SHUT OFF. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALERSHIP WHERE THEY REPLACED THE EGV VALVE, COMPUTER, AND 6 INJECTORS; HOWEVER, THE FA...

Nov 16, 2009 Fuel System, Diesel 98,479 mi

MY 2004 FORD F-450 HAS A FUEL TANK CORROSION/DELAMINATION PROBLEM. FORD REFUSES TO FIX THE DEFECT. THE DELAMINATION IS CAUSING A CLOGGING OF THE FUEL SYSTEM WHICH CAUSES THE ENGINE TO SHUT DOWN WHILE DRIVING. I HAVE CHANGED THE INJECTORS AND CHANGE/CLEAN THE FUEL FILTERS REGULARLY I HAVE REA...

Nov 16, 2009 Fuel System, Diesel 98,479 mi

MY 2004 FORD F-450 HAS A FUEL TANK CORROSION/DELAMINATION PROBLEM. FORD REFUSES TO FIX THE DEFECT. THE DELAMINATION IS CAUSING A CLOGGING OF THE FUEL SYSTEM WHICH CAUSES THE ENGINE TO SHUT DOWN WHILE DRIVING. I HAVE CHANGED THE INJECTORS AND CHANGE/CLEAN THE FUEL FILTERS REGULARLY I HAVE REA...

Nov 3, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling 27,200 mi

2004 FORD F-450 HAD ROTTING OIL PAN. IT WAS DETERMINED BY FORD THAT THE CAUSE WAS FROM "ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES." VEHICLE WAS ONLY USED ON-ROAD AT ALL TIMES AND THERE WAS NO REASON AFTER FOUR YEARS THAT THE OIL PAN SHOULD HAVE ROTTED OUT BECAUSE OF "ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES." WE ARE LOCATED IN CONNECTIC...

Nov 3, 2009 Structure 27,200 mi

2004 FORD F-450 HAD ROTTING OIL PAN. IT WAS DETERMINED BY FORD THAT THE CAUSE WAS FROM "ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES." VEHICLE WAS ONLY USED ON-ROAD AT ALL TIMES AND THERE WAS NO REASON AFTER FOUR YEARS THAT THE OIL PAN SHOULD HAVE ROTTED OUT BECAUSE OF "ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES." WE ARE LOCATED IN CONNECTIC...

Nov 3, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling 27,200 mi

2004 FORD F-450 HAD ROTTING OIL PAN. IT WAS DETERMINED BY FORD THAT THE CAUSE WAS FROM "ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES." VEHICLE WAS ONLY USED ON-ROAD AT ALL TIMES AND THERE WAS NO REASON AFTER FOUR YEARS THAT THE OIL PAN SHOULD HAVE ROTTED OUT BECAUSE OF "ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES." WE ARE LOCATED IN CONNECTIC...

Nov 3, 2009 Structure 27,200 mi

2004 FORD F-450 HAD ROTTING OIL PAN. IT WAS DETERMINED BY FORD THAT THE CAUSE WAS FROM "ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES." VEHICLE WAS ONLY USED ON-ROAD AT ALL TIMES AND THERE WAS NO REASON AFTER FOUR YEARS THAT THE OIL PAN SHOULD HAVE ROTTED OUT BECAUSE OF "ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES." WE ARE LOCATED IN CONNECTIC...

Oct 14, 2009 Fuel System, Diesel 81,000 mi

OUR 2004 FORD F450 DIESEL TRUCK LOST POWER WHEN DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY. WE TOOK IT TO FORD AND THEY TOLD US THE LINER IN THE FUEL TANK WAS COMING APART AND THEY WANTED $2100 TO REPLACE THE TANK. I SAW ON SEVERAL WEB SITES THAT THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM THAT FORD IS WELL AWARE AND REFUSES TO TAKE RESP...

Oct 14, 2009 Fuel System, Diesel 81,000 mi

OUR 2004 FORD F450 DIESEL TRUCK LOST POWER WHEN DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY. WE TOOK IT TO FORD AND THEY TOLD US THE LINER IN THE FUEL TANK WAS COMING APART AND THEY WANTED $2100 TO REPLACE THE TANK. I SAW ON SEVERAL WEB SITES THAT THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM THAT FORD IS WELL AWARE AND REFUSES TO TAKE RESP...

Apr 14, 2009 Fuel System, Diesel 48,101 mi

THE DIESEL FUEL TANK ON MY 2004 FORD F450 IS DELAMINATING ON THE INSIDE OF THE TANK AND CAUSING FUEL CONTAMINATION WITH METALIC PARTICLES. IF THIS CONDITION HAD GONE UNDISCOVERED IT WOULD HAVE RESULTED IN FAILURE OF THE INJECTOR PUMP AND ULTIMATLY THE ENGINE ITSELF. THIS IS A SERIOUS FACTORY DEFECT...

Apr 14, 2009 Fuel System, Diesel 48,101 mi

THE DIESEL FUEL TANK ON MY 2004 FORD F450 IS DELAMINATING ON THE INSIDE OF THE TANK AND CAUSING FUEL CONTAMINATION WITH METALIC PARTICLES. IF THIS CONDITION HAD GONE UNDISCOVERED IT WOULD HAVE RESULTED IN FAILURE OF THE INJECTOR PUMP AND ULTIMATLY THE ENGINE ITSELF. THIS IS A SERIOUS FACTORY DEFECT...

Jan 14, 2009 Fuel System, Diesel 67,818 mi

I HAVE 2 2005 FORD F450'S THAT BOTH HAVE HAD FUEL TANK DELAMINATION. I HAVE TALKED WITH THE DEALER AT LENGTH ABOUT THE SITUATION. OFF THE RECORD THE SERVICE ADVISOR ACKNOWLEDGED THAT THIS IS A HUGE PROBLEM AND THERE IS NO PROMISE THE NEW TANKS WILL NOT HAVE THE SAME PROBLEMS. AFTER SEARCHING ONLINE ...

Jan 14, 2009 Fuel System, Diesel 67,818 mi

I HAVE 2 2005 FORD F450'S THAT BOTH HAVE HAD FUEL TANK DELAMINATION. I HAVE TALKED WITH THE DEALER AT LENGTH ABOUT THE SITUATION. OFF THE RECORD THE SERVICE ADVISOR ACKNOWLEDGED THAT THIS IS A HUGE PROBLEM AND THERE IS NO PROMISE THE NEW TANKS WILL NOT HAVE THE SAME PROBLEMS. AFTER SEARCHING ONLINE ...

Dec 31, 2008 Fuel System, Diesel

THIS COMPLAINT STEMS FROM PROBLEMS EXPERIENCED WITH MY 2004 FORD F-450 DIESEL POWERED TRUCK. I PURCHASED THIS 2004 FORD NEW TRUCK IN LATE 2004. AT PRESENT, THE ODOMETER READS APPROXIMATELY 63,000 MILES. I EXPERIENCE LOSS OF POWER AT VARIOUS INTERVALS WHICH CAUSES THE VEHICLE TO SLOW DOWN AND POW...

Dec 31, 2008 Fuel System, Diesel

THIS COMPLAINT STEMS FROM PROBLEMS EXPERIENCED WITH MY 2004 FORD F-450 DIESEL POWERED TRUCK. I PURCHASED THIS 2004 FORD NEW TRUCK IN LATE 2004. AT PRESENT, THE ODOMETER READS APPROXIMATELY 63,000 MILES. I EXPERIENCE LOSS OF POWER AT VARIOUS INTERVALS WHICH CAUSES THE VEHICLE TO SLOW DOWN AND POW...

Aug 27, 2008 Fuel System, Diesel 32,193 mi

I HAVE A COMPLAINT ABOUT THE FUEL TANK IN MY 2004 F-450, THE TRUCK WAS LOSING POWER AND DRIVING LIKE A PLUGGED FUEL FILTER AND AFTER CHANGING FUEL FILTERS MANY TIMES I HAD FOUND A "GREY FLAKE LIKE" MATERIALS IN BOTH FILTERS. I DECIDED TO TAKE TRUCK TO FORD DEALER IN LINCOLN, NE TO HAVE LOOKED AT AN...

Aug 27, 2008 Fuel System, Diesel 32,193 mi

I HAVE A COMPLAINT ABOUT THE FUEL TANK IN MY 2004 F-450, THE TRUCK WAS LOSING POWER AND DRIVING LIKE A PLUGGED FUEL FILTER AND AFTER CHANGING FUEL FILTERS MANY TIMES I HAD FOUND A "GREY FLAKE LIKE" MATERIALS IN BOTH FILTERS. I DECIDED TO TAKE TRUCK TO FORD DEALER IN LINCOLN, NE TO HAVE LOOKED AT AN...

Apr 22, 2008 Power Train 104,560 mi

STEERING BRACKET BOTTOMS OUT WHEN TRUCK IS TURNED TO THE RIGHT ALL THE WAY...CAUSING IT TO BREAK STEERING BRACKET THAT IS MADE ONTO FRONT REAR HOUSING. *TR

Apr 22, 2008 Steering 104,560 mi

STEERING BRACKET BOTTOMS OUT WHEN TRUCK IS TURNED TO THE RIGHT ALL THE WAY...CAUSING IT TO BREAK STEERING BRACKET THAT IS MADE ONTO FRONT REAR HOUSING. *TR

Apr 22, 2008 Power Train 104,560 mi

STEERING BRACKET BOTTOMS OUT WHEN TRUCK IS TURNED TO THE RIGHT ALL THE WAY...CAUSING IT TO BREAK STEERING BRACKET THAT IS MADE ONTO FRONT REAR HOUSING. *TR

Apr 22, 2008 Steering 104,560 mi

STEERING BRACKET BOTTOMS OUT WHEN TRUCK IS TURNED TO THE RIGHT ALL THE WAY...CAUSING IT TO BREAK STEERING BRACKET THAT IS MADE ONTO FRONT REAR HOUSING. *TR

Aug 8, 2007 Tires 43,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD F450. THE VEHICLE HAS CONTINENTAL GENERAL TIRES, SIZE 22590R19.5. WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, THE CONTACT HEARD A LOUD A POP AND THE VEHICLE PULLED TO THE LEFT. HE NOTICED THAT THE TREAD ON THE DRIVER SIDE FRONT TIRE SEPARATED. THE DEALER INSPECTED THE TIRE, BUT THEY WO...

Aug 8, 2007 Tires 43,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD F450. THE VEHICLE HAS CONTINENTAL GENERAL TIRES, SIZE 22590R19.5. WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, THE CONTACT HEARD A LOUD A POP AND THE VEHICLE PULLED TO THE LEFT. HE NOTICED THAT THE TREAD ON THE DRIVER SIDE FRONT TIRE SEPARATED. THE DEALER INSPECTED THE TIRE, BUT THEY WO...

Jul 10, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE OVERHEATED AND CONSUMED EXCESSIVE AMOUNTS OF WATER. THE ENGINE HAS BEEN REPLACED ONCE. THERE HAVE ALSO BEEN NUMEROUS PROBLEMS WITH THE VEHICLE'S TRANSMISSION WHICH HAS BEEN ALSO REPLACED DUE TO A BOLT COMING LOOSE RESULTING IN THE ENGINE BLOWING TWO HEAD GASKETS...

Jul 10, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE OVERHEATED AND CONSUMED EXCESSIVE AMOUNTS OF WATER. THE ENGINE HAS BEEN REPLACED ONCE. THERE HAVE ALSO BEEN NUMEROUS PROBLEMS WITH THE VEHICLE'S TRANSMISSION WHICH HAS BEEN ALSO REPLACED DUE TO A BOLT COMING LOOSE RESULTING IN THE ENGINE BLOWING TWO HEAD GASKETS...

Jul 18, 2005 Fuel System, Other 7,000 mi

DT: THE VEHICLE STALLED INTERMITTENTLY AT IDLING SPEEDS . THIS SOMETIMES OCCURRED 20 MINUTES AFTER DRIVING. WHEN VEHICLE STALLED ALL POWER WAS LOST, INCLUDING BRAKES AND POWER STEERING. TO VEHICLE TO DEALER, WHO IS UNABLE TO RESOLVE ANY CONCERNS, BUT BLAMED THIS ISSUE ON THE FAULTY FUEL INJEC...

Jul 18, 2005 Fuel System, Other 7,000 mi

DT: THE VEHICLE STALLED INTERMITTENTLY AT IDLING SPEEDS . THIS SOMETIMES OCCURRED 20 MINUTES AFTER DRIVING. WHEN VEHICLE STALLED ALL POWER WAS LOST, INCLUDING BRAKES AND POWER STEERING. TO VEHICLE TO DEALER, WHO IS UNABLE TO RESOLVE ANY CONCERNS, BUT BLAMED THIS ISSUE ON THE FAULTY FUEL INJEC...

Jul 6, 2005 Electrical System Fire 28,000 mi

DT: CONSUMER STATES HER 2004 FORD F450 CAUGHT ON FIRE WHILE IN OPERATION. SMOKE WAS COMING FROM UNDER THE HOOD BEFORE THE FIRE. THE VEHICLE WAS LAST SERVICED ON APRIL 11, 2005. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT DID RESPOND. THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT AND CAB MELTED. THEREFORE, THERE WAS NO INVESTIGATION AS TO ...

Jul 6, 2005 Electrical System Fire 28,000 mi

DT: CONSUMER STATES HER 2004 FORD F450 CAUGHT ON FIRE WHILE IN OPERATION. SMOKE WAS COMING FROM UNDER THE HOOD BEFORE THE FIRE. THE VEHICLE WAS LAST SERVICED ON APRIL 11, 2005. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT DID RESPOND. THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT AND CAB MELTED. THEREFORE, THERE WAS NO INVESTIGATION AS TO ...

Jul 5, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling

PAID FOR A EXSTENDED WARRENTY FORD WILL NOT FIX MY TRUCK

Jul 5, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling

PAID FOR A EXSTENDED WARRENTY FORD WILL NOT FIX MY TRUCK

Jun 13, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash 11,900 mi

DT: FORD 450 2004,A BRAKING SYSTEMPROBLEM. CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE TO FORD DEALERSHIP AND THEY REPAIRED PRESSURE RELEASE VALVE. CONSUMER FOUND THAT THE VEHICLE WAS STILL DRIPPING BRAKE FLUID EVEN AFTER TAKING TO DEALERSHIP, CONSUMER TOOK TO THE DEALERSHIP AGAIN, DEALERSHIP SAID THEY COULD FIN...

Jun 13, 2005 Wheels 8,000 mi

DT: FRONT END VIBRATION OCCURRED IN FRONT RIGHT AXLE AFTER CONSUMER PURCHASED THE VEHICLE. CONSUMER WAS DRIVING BETWEEN 50-70 MPH WHEN THIS OCCURRED, CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE BACK TO DEALER, AND THEY REPLACED BOTH OF THE FRONT WHEELS AND THE RIM, THE ORIGINAL PROBLEM OCCURRED EVEN MORE SEVERE. *...

Jun 13, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash 11,900 mi

DT: FORD 450 2004,A BRAKING SYSTEMPROBLEM. CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE TO FORD DEALERSHIP AND THEY REPAIRED PRESSURE RELEASE VALVE. CONSUMER FOUND THAT THE VEHICLE WAS STILL DRIPPING BRAKE FLUID EVEN AFTER TAKING TO DEALERSHIP, CONSUMER TOOK TO THE DEALERSHIP AGAIN, DEALERSHIP SAID THEY COULD FIN...

Jun 13, 2005 Wheels 8,000 mi

DT: FRONT END VIBRATION OCCURRED IN FRONT RIGHT AXLE AFTER CONSUMER PURCHASED THE VEHICLE. CONSUMER WAS DRIVING BETWEEN 50-70 MPH WHEN THIS OCCURRED, CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE BACK TO DEALER, AND THEY REPLACED BOTH OF THE FRONT WHEELS AND THE RIM, THE ORIGINAL PROBLEM OCCURRED EVEN MORE SEVERE. *...

May 27, 2005 Fuel System, Diesel 17,573 mi

OPERATING IN ROUTE TO A MEDICAL EMERGENCY CALL. REMOVED FOOT FROM ACCELERATOR TO APPLY BRAKES, WHEN RETURNED TO THROTTLE; ENGINE REMAINED AT IDLE. HAD TO DISPATCH ANOTHER AMBULANCE TO THE CALL. TOWED THE IUNIT TO A LOCAL DEALER. DEALER HAS REPLACED THE THROTTLE SENSOR. UNKNOWN IF RETAINED OLD PA...

May 27, 2005 Fuel System, Diesel 17,573 mi

OPERATING IN ROUTE TO A MEDICAL EMERGENCY CALL. REMOVED FOOT FROM ACCELERATOR TO APPLY BRAKES, WHEN RETURNED TO THROTTLE; ENGINE REMAINED AT IDLE. HAD TO DISPATCH ANOTHER AMBULANCE TO THE CALL. TOWED THE IUNIT TO A LOCAL DEALER. DEALER HAS REPLACED THE THROTTLE SENSOR. UNKNOWN IF RETAINED OLD PA...

May 6, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control 7 mi

VEHICLE EXPERIENCED SUDDEN ACCELERATION. WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH VEHICLE SURGED FORWARD. THE ENGINE REVVED, AND DRIVER PUT ONE FOOT ON THE CLUTCH AND THE OTHER ON THE BRAKE. THE VEHICLE WAS USED FOR HAULING WHICH INCREASED ITS DANGER. OWNER TOOK VEHICLE TO THE DEALER, BUT WAS INFOR...

May 6, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control 7 mi

VEHICLE EXPERIENCED SUDDEN ACCELERATION. WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH VEHICLE SURGED FORWARD. THE ENGINE REVVED, AND DRIVER PUT ONE FOOT ON THE CLUTCH AND THE OTHER ON THE BRAKE. THE VEHICLE WAS USED FOR HAULING WHICH INCREASED ITS DANGER. OWNER TOOK VEHICLE TO THE DEALER, BUT WAS INFOR...

Mar 3, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling

2004 F-450 6.0 DIESEL IN SHOP 15 TIMES, HOSES BURN REPLACE AND BURNS AGAIN ,TRUCK SHAKES REAL BAD . OIL LEAKS , RADIATOR HOSES LEAKS ,GLOW PLUGS,BAD INJECTORS ,WIRES RUBS MOTOR SHUTS TRUCK OFF,INSTRUMENT PANEL BATTERY LIGHT COMES ON AND OFF AND THEN STAYS ON. LOSES POWER. *JB

Mar 3, 2005 Power Train

2004 F-450 6.0 DIESEL IN SHOP 15 TIMES, HOSES BURN REPLACE AND BURNS AGAIN ,TRUCK SHAKES REAL BAD . OIL LEAKS , RADIATOR HOSES LEAKS ,GLOW PLUGS,BAD INJECTORS ,WIRES RUBS MOTOR SHUTS TRUCK OFF,INSTRUMENT PANEL BATTERY LIGHT COMES ON AND OFF AND THEN STAYS ON. LOSES POWER. *JB

Mar 3, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling

2004 F-450 6.0 DIESEL IN SHOP 15 TIMES, HOSES BURN REPLACE AND BURNS AGAIN ,TRUCK SHAKES REAL BAD . OIL LEAKS , RADIATOR HOSES LEAKS ,GLOW PLUGS,BAD INJECTORS ,WIRES RUBS MOTOR SHUTS TRUCK OFF,INSTRUMENT PANEL BATTERY LIGHT COMES ON AND OFF AND THEN STAYS ON. LOSES POWER. *JB

Mar 3, 2005 Power Train

2004 F-450 6.0 DIESEL IN SHOP 15 TIMES, HOSES BURN REPLACE AND BURNS AGAIN ,TRUCK SHAKES REAL BAD . OIL LEAKS , RADIATOR HOSES LEAKS ,GLOW PLUGS,BAD INJECTORS ,WIRES RUBS MOTOR SHUTS TRUCK OFF,INSTRUMENT PANEL BATTERY LIGHT COMES ON AND OFF AND THEN STAYS ON. LOSES POWER. *JB

Jan 25, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 4,750 mi

INTERMITTENTLY WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES, THE BRAKE PEDAL FELT SPONGY/SOFT. ALTHOUGH THE VEHICLE WOULD STOP, THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS NOT FEELING HARD AS IT SHOULD AND MAY CAUSE A LOSE OF BRAKING IF THIS CONDITION CONTINUES ON. THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN TO THE DEALER. THE DEALER INFORMED THE CONSUMER THAT THE ...

Jan 25, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 4,750 mi

INTERMITTENTLY WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES, THE BRAKE PEDAL FELT SPONGY/SOFT. ALTHOUGH THE VEHICLE WOULD STOP, THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS NOT FEELING HARD AS IT SHOULD AND MAY CAUSE A LOSE OF BRAKING IF THIS CONDITION CONTINUES ON. THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN TO THE DEALER. THE DEALER INFORMED THE CONSUMER THAT THE ...

Oct 1, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 4,250 mi

PURCHASED 2004 FORD F-450 DEISEL TRUCK 5/31/04 - FIRST HAD AT DALE JARRETT FORD IN MONROE, NC IN JULY REGARDING PROBLEM WITH TURBO BUT HAVE NO DOCUMENTATION FOR FIRST VISIT - 8/12/04 DALE JARRETT FORD EXAMINED TRUCK FOR LOSS OF POWER AND PROBLEM WITH TURBO - RESULT: OPERATING TO SPECS ACCORDING...

Oct 1, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 4,250 mi

PURCHASED 2004 FORD F-450 DEISEL TRUCK 5/31/04 - FIRST HAD AT DALE JARRETT FORD IN MONROE, NC IN JULY REGARDING PROBLEM WITH TURBO BUT HAVE NO DOCUMENTATION FOR FIRST VISIT - 8/12/04 DALE JARRETT FORD EXAMINED TRUCK FOR LOSS OF POWER AND PROBLEM WITH TURBO - RESULT: OPERATING TO SPECS ACCORDING...