This data is from the NHTSA — the US gov't agency tasked with vehicle safety. Complaints are spread across multiple & redundant categories, & are not organized by problem.
So how do you find out what problems are occurring? For this NHTSA complaint data, the only way is to read through the comments below. Any duplicates or errors? It's not us.
The contact owns a 2005 Ford F250. The contact stated that the vehicle was hesitant upon start-up. The failure was recurring. The starter would turn over but the engine would not engage. The battery was replaced twice but to no avail. Additionally, black smoke was emitting from the vehicle and the vehicle would stall sporadically. The vehicle was to be inspected, diagnosed and repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 109000.
The contact owns a 2005 Ford F-250. While driving 55 mph, the contact stated that the vehicle powered off without warning. The contact restarted the vehicle and it performed normally then powered off again. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer for diagnostic testing. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was unavailable. The approximate failure mileage was 100,000.
The contact owns a 2005 Ford F-250. The contact stated that while traveling approximately 20 mph, the vehicle suddenly stalled and failed to restart. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted about the failure. The failure mileage was 39,000. Updated 12/4/13 the consumer stated the failure was due to a manufacturing defect. The egr and coolers failed due to clogging and excessive heat.
I was having problems with the truck spitting and sputtering and blowing black/blue smoke when under load. Took to dealer, replaced inj. Fuel pump and line, stopped for a few months at the cost of $3200 then two months later coming up rt 81. Kept running very rough, shaking stalling, pulled over and had aaa take it to dealer, they sent it out and was called being told cylinder is bad due to bad inj. They started the truck to move it out of garage and a loud bang was heard then the engine died..I still owe $15,000 on this truck and cant afford $8,000 for a new engine. I have had Ford in the past and had only rust problems with them but I will don't buy another one after this...
While at a dead stop, placed truck in drive and the engine suddenly accelerated to full power lunging the vehicle forward 10' while I simultaneously applied both feet to the brake for maximum stopping power. This is the third time in two to three months this has happened. No check engine lights are on. Took my car to the local Ford dealer and was told by the service manager that they have never heard of this problem before. Researched the internet only to find lots of other similar complaints. Originally thought it was human error, floor mat, or similar problem... but this last time, I was prepared because of previous incidents. This problem can cause a terrible accident and may even result in death.
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- Lafayette, LA, USA