Common questions

What was the problem with my 2004 Ford F-350?

What was the problem with my 2004 Ford F-350?

Managed to cross from the right lane, across a merge lane to the shoulder. Managed to restart engine. Excessive smoke, running rough. Stayed on shoulder until engine ran smooth enough to go. Taken to dealer. Egr valve replaced. Intake manifold cleaned. Turbo cleaned. Cost $1776.82 to repair.

Is there a diesel smell in my Ford F350?

Diesel smell in the cab of a Ford F350 truck with 6.0 engine. This is the second instance of this in this truck. Both have been covered by warranty, but the first time was in may of 05 and the second time was Feb 06 is this going to happen again.

What are the symptoms of a bad accelerator pedal sensor?

In this article, you will find the most common symptoms of a bad accelerator pedal position sensor 1. Your car hesitates to move when the gas pedal is pressed 2. The engine doesn’t idle smoothly 3. Your car doesn’t accelerate over a specific limit 4. Your car won’t shift up or jerks upon depressing the pedal 5. You experience low gas mileage

Why does my car not accelerate beyond a certain point?

If your car is only able to accelerate upto a point and won’t go faster beyond that speed, your accelerator pedal sensor is not able to send positioning signals accurately which causes your car not to speed up beyond a point of pressing the gas pedal. 4. Your car won’t shift up or jerks upon depressing the pedal

Managed to cross from the right lane, across a merge lane to the shoulder. Managed to restart engine. Excessive smoke, running rough. Stayed on shoulder until engine ran smooth enough to go. Taken to dealer. Egr valve replaced. Intake manifold cleaned. Turbo cleaned. Cost $1776.82 to repair.

Are there any problems with the Ford 6.0L Powerstroke?

If you’re a diesel nut like me, you probably know that most people will steer clear of buying a 2003 to 2007 model year Ford Superduty Diesel truck. The 6.0L Powerstroke is known for having major problems. Most of these problems originate from the factory design.

Diesel smell in the cab of a Ford F350 truck with 6.0 engine. This is the second instance of this in this truck. Both have been covered by warranty, but the first time was in may of 05 and the second time was Feb 06 is this going to happen again.

When did the Ford F-350 diesel come out?

Thank you, i’m new to the diesel engines in trucks! Keep in mind when the 2003 hit the streets and started having problems, Ford did a lot to fix them. The 2003 and early 2004, were most effected. By late in the production of 2004 most of the “better” updates were in place. The VIN number will tell ya when it was made.

How many mods does a Ford F-350 6.0L have?

Just read in the 6.0 area about the issues to watch for. Mine currently has 127,000 on it. It has no mods yet, not sure it will. Do you have more info on the truck, mileage, check to see if it has any recalls and have they been done.

Thank you, i’m new to the diesel engines in trucks! Keep in mind when the 2003 hit the streets and started having problems, Ford did a lot to fix them. The 2003 and early 2004, were most effected. By late in the production of 2004 most of the “better” updates were in place. The VIN number will tell ya when it was made.

Is the Ford F-350 6.0L a good truck?

A lot of 6.0 owners aren’t happy with theirs but not all of the 2004 6.0’s are trouble but some owners will tell you how much trouble their trucks are but sometimes that is not the whole story…… Click to expand… How about a 7.3. It’s better then the 6.0

What kind of engine does the Ford 350 have?

Buyers may choose two other engines for the F-350 Super Duty: a gasoline V-8 or V-10. The full-size F-350 Super Duty pickups come in regular-cab, SuperCab and Crew Cab configurations. Each is offered in XL, XLT and Lariat trim levels. An FX4 Off-Road model includes skid plates, Ranch shock absorbers and a steering damper.

Where to find Ford F250 F350 diesel engine wiring harness?

The item “OEM Diesel Engine Wiring Harness for 04 Ford F250 F350 F450 04-05 Excursion 6.0L” is in sale since Monday, April 11, 2016. This item is in the category “eBay Motors\Parts & Accessories\Car & Truck Parts\Interior\Other”. The seller is “am-autoparts” and is located in Gardner, Kansas.

Is there a harness for a Ford F350 F450 excursion?

OEM Diesel Engine Wiring Harness for 04 Ford F250 F350 F450 04-05 Excursion 6.0L. Brand New Ford Engine Wiring Harness.

The item “OEM Diesel Engine Wiring Harness for 04 Ford F250 F350 F450 04-05 Excursion 6.0L” is in sale since Monday, April 11, 2016. This item is in the category “eBay Motors\\Parts & Accessories\\Car & Truck Parts\\Interior\\Other”. The seller is “am-autoparts” and is located in Gardner, Kansas.

What are the values of a 2004 Ford F350?

2nd owner of my Super Duty, got it with 60K. Ive put 100K on it, 3 sets of tires, minor engine work, and totally Love this truck! Its been a unbelieveable towing machine. Alot of people hate the 6.0, but ive been very happy with it

OEM Diesel Engine Wiring Harness for 04 Ford F250 F350 F450 04-05 Excursion 6.0L. Brand New Ford Engine Wiring Harness.

If you’re a diesel nut like me, you probably know that most people will steer clear of buying a 2003 to 2007 model year Ford Superduty Diesel truck. The 6.0L Powerstroke is known for having major problems. Most of these problems originate from the factory design.

What’s the problem with my Ford dump truck?

Consumer states that Ford will not honor truck warranty and will not repair the problem. The consumer stated when the dump truck shut down, there was no power steering or brakes. The dealer stated the problem was with the diesel tank and diesel line which had eroded due to containments in the diesel gas, however the problem recurred two more times.

Why does my Turbo hose keep blowing off?

On my way to work of 50 miles one way that short 40deg. turbo hose decides to blow off. I put this on new in Dec. 2010 because the old one had a cut in it and was throwing grime out of it.

Where can I get a new turbo hose?

A new Banks Inter cooler,big horn,tubes,boots,and new clamps.It comes in a kit from Xtown Performance in Xenia Ohio. And double nyloc nuts on everything .

On my way to work of 50 miles one way that short 40deg. turbo hose decides to blow off. I put this on new in Dec. 2010 because the old one had a cut in it and was throwing grime out of it.

A new Banks Inter cooler,big horn,tubes,boots,and new clamps.It comes in a kit from Xtown Performance in Xenia Ohio. And double nyloc nuts on everything .

Are there any issues with the Ford 5.4L engine?

The 2-valve Ford 5.4L engine sometimes has issues with spark plugs actually blowing out of the head. 3-valve engines don’t have this issue. However, the spark plugs are known to sometimes break when removed. This can create a bit of a hassle if the spark plugs break off, however it’s still a simple replacement overall.

Why does my Ford 5.4 engine keep misfiring?

As spark plugs and ignition coils wear down they’ll often cause the engine to begin misfiring. You may be able to pick up on this by pulling the the fault codes. Misfires may also cause a slew of other drivability symptoms. Rough idle, stuttering, and power loss are a few things you may notice when your Ford 5.4 is misfiring.

What causes a Ford F-150 engine to turn off?

5.4 Triton Engine Failure of the Fuel Pump Driver Module This problem is typical for the Ford F-150 with a 5.4 Triton engine. Failure of the fuel pump driver module usually cuts off the petrol feed to the engine which, of course, causes the engine to turn off, thus cutting power to all essential systems.

The 2-valve Ford 5.4L engine sometimes has issues with spark plugs actually blowing out of the head. 3-valve engines don’t have this issue. However, the spark plugs are known to sometimes break when removed. This can create a bit of a hassle if the spark plugs break off, however it’s still a simple replacement overall.

As spark plugs and ignition coils wear down they’ll often cause the engine to begin misfiring. You may be able to pick up on this by pulling the the fault codes. Misfires may also cause a slew of other drivability symptoms. Rough idle, stuttering, and power loss are a few things you may notice when your Ford 5.4 is misfiring.

5.4 Triton Engine Failure of the Fuel Pump Driver Module This problem is typical for the Ford F-150 with a 5.4 Triton engine. Failure of the fuel pump driver module usually cuts off the petrol feed to the engine which, of course, causes the engine to turn off, thus cutting power to all essential systems.

Are there any problems with a 6.0 liter diesel engine?

Below are the most common problems associated with the 6.0 Power Stroke engine. The 6.0L Power Stroke fuel injection system operates on oil pressure, very high oil pressure.

What was the problem with the 2004 Ford F350 dump truck?

2004 Ford F350 dump truck shuts down with no warning. Consumer states that Ford will not honor truck warranty and will not repair the problem. The consumer stated when the dump truck shut down, there was no power steering or brakes.

Below are the most common problems associated with the 6.0 Power Stroke engine. The 6.0L Power Stroke fuel injection system operates on oil pressure, very high oil pressure.

Is there a problem with my 2005 F350 Powerstroke?

2005 F350 6.0L. Cranks/no start when hot but starts normally when cold. Big puff of white smoke when it starts cold then runs fine without any rpm surges, cutoffs, or gauge anomalies… Been doing some research online and on this board, trying to diagnose it myself.

A lot of 6.0 owners aren’t happy with theirs but not all of the 2004 6.0’s are trouble but some owners will tell you how much trouble their trucks are but sometimes that is not the whole story…… Click to expand… How about a 7.3. It’s better then the 6.0

Why does my Ford 6.0 have no boost?

I have a 04 Excursion with a 6.0 and just had #4 and 5 injectors and frame mounted fuel pump replaced and on way home lost all boost. Motor will rev to 3000 or so RPM’s but no boost at all. Can’t even hear turbo spooling. Was told it might be HPOP but I don’t know what that would have to do with turbo not spooling and building boost.

What kind of engine does a Ford 6.0L have?

Ford 6.0L Power Stroke Engine Review Ford introduced a newer, more powerful 6.0-liter V8 turbo diesel engine in the second quarter of the 2003 model year. One year later, the 6.0L version completely replaced the time-tested 7.3L Power Stroke, considered one of the best Power Stroke engine.

Are there any problems with the Ford F-250 diesel?

39 problems related to diesel engine have been reported for the 2004 Ford F-250. The most recently reported issues are listed below. The contact owns a 2004 Ford F-250 diesel. The contact stated that while driving 15 mph, excess smoke emitted from the exhaust pipe. The dealer was notified and stated that the egr cooler might be defective.

What was the mileage on a 2004 Ford F350?

The contact owns a 2004 Ford F350. The contact stated that while driving 55 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic for diagnosis where it was stated that the fuel injection control module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 74,000.

What kind of power does a Ford F350 6.0 have?

F350 6.0 powerstroke won’t crank on its own. The truck had 2004 ford f350 6.0 need injector information. Get me to a I have a 2006 f350, 6.0. The message sent by accident?! My The message sent by accident?! My 2006 , 6.0 doesn’t have any power, seems to be idling fine! But at 40 mph to 50 mph runs rough.

What’s the problem with the 2005 Ford F350?

Ford 2005 F350 super duty 6.0 Problem when its cold its start with no problem. Aft Ford 2005 F350 super duty 6.0 Problem when it’s cold its start with no problem. After while lets say 1-2’miles driving it’s shuts off and it wont start … read more Vocational, Technical or Tra… o5 f350 6.0 sucked water at river crossing.

What causes a diesel engine to have rough idling?

As diesel engines age, the fuel injection system can start to “gum up”, and the injector tips begin squirting instead of misting. The injection timing can get out of whack. Wear and tear on the piston rings and cylinder walls result in lost combustion. Is the smoke coming out of the exhaust pipe blue?

Can a poor fuel pressure regulator cause a Ford to stall?

A poor fuel pressure regulator can also cause your Ford to stall while idling or driving. While it will most likely occur while idling, it is not unheard of for the car to stall while you are driving down the road.

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