Ford F-250 Engine And Engine Cooling Problems
- 109
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
- 13
- Years with records
- 1999–2012
- Stored years
Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.
Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.
Among these 109 stored complaint records:
- 3 indicate a crash
- 0 indicate injury
- 10 indicate fire
Complaints by year
What appears in the records
- spark plug · 23 records
- failure mileage · 13 records
- spark plugs · 12 records
- current mileage · 8 records
- without warning · 7 records
- check engine · 7 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 30 |
| 60–100k mi | 20 |
| 100–150k mi | 17 |
| 30–60k mi | 15 |
| 150–400k mi | 4 |
Complaint evidence
Latest stored owner-submitted records. Open a year for the full list.
Engine And Engine Cooling · Power Train
Radiator failed at 47,500 miles. Ford refuses to fix. Have read multiple instances of defective radiators failing from new to 100,000 miles. This website lists complaints and average mileage. Http://repairpal.com/coolant-leak-from-radiator-931. *tr
ODI 10702758
Engine And Engine Cooling · Fuel/Propulsion System
The truck was on a major interstate (i-81 near blacksburg exit 118a,b,c) driving uphill. While trying to merge into the right lane from the middle lane, while letting of the accelerator the engine dies. At this point lost all power including brakes and steering control. Since there was no traffic immediately behind the truck then was able to pull over to the first lane and get off the shoulder. The truck died and…
ODI 10679037
Engine And Engine Cooling · Fuel/Propulsion System · Vehicle Speed Control
Started engine and put vehicle in drive. Engine accelerated to max rpms and vehicle ran into a tree approx. 20 feet in front of vehicle. Engine continued to run at wot until i turned ignition off. *tr
Crash reported
ODI 10629900
Engine And Engine Cooling · Fuel System, Diesel · Vehicle Speed Control
Engine accelerates sporadically on its own. Engine occasionally dies at stop lights. Must keep brake pedal firmly pushed at stop as engine will suddenly accelerate. I have already replaced the turbo. The dealer says it could be many different things wrong. The 2003-2007 diesels are notorious for bad turbo, fuel injectors and a head bolt problem that requires removing the cab. I purchased this truck new and it now…
ODI 10618762
Engine And Engine Cooling · Power Train
Regular driving on open road , no harsh conditions - power loss, without any warning - no engine lights or warnngs - sudden decelleration , jerky response more decelleration - limp off ramp , limp home. Turbo sounding whiny and different , no response to added pressing on gas , nor stop , restart. Has been evaluated at dealership many times and many problems corrected, paid for yet nothing works - regular…
ODI 10494921
Clutch Assembly · Engine And Engine Cooling · Manual Transmission
Tl * the contact owns a 2005 ford f-250. The contact stated that while driving 65 mph down an incline, he shifted into neutral and released the clutch when the vehicle stalled. The contact mentioned that all of the warning lights on the instrument panel illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The technician was unable to rectify the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of…
ODI 10596438
Electrical System · Engine And Engine Cooling
Had miss fires in engine this truck has never shown check engine light while driving down road at 70 mph the engine started missing check engine light never came on??? Took truck to shop .the engine melted the tip off a spark plug in side the cylinder ,it destroyed the cylinder wall have to replace engine.asked the tech what caused this he said engine was running to lean this truck has never showed check engine…
ODI 10455899
Engine And Engine Cooling
Spark plug "blew out"of its hole causing loss of power and sudden consternation. Was pulling an light empty trailer and fortunately driving with no other traffic around. 5.4l triton v8 engine, manual transmission. Factory tune-up and plug replacement done about 20k miles earlier, 5 years ago. *tr
ODI 10453985