2003 Ford F-350 Diesel Problems
- 6
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
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.
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 4 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Diesel
Dt*: the contact stated while driving the vehicle stalled and lost power. This occurred at various speeds, and in all incidents the vehicle restarted. The vehicle was later driven to the dealer, who replaced and reprogrammed the turbo-charger. However this did not remedy the problem. On the most recent visit to the dealer the turbo charger was replaced, but the problem still occurred. Updated 05/30/06. *ak
ODI 10157067
Diesel
2nd request fax re consumer's concerns re his 2003 ford f-350 6.0 l diesel truck due to loss of power/irreparable turbo lag.*mr the vehicle has been taken to the dealer several times but they have been unable to correct the problem. The problem has progressed to the point that the vehicle has complete loss of power at stop, particularly when in reverse. On two separate occasions the consumer was unable to backup an…
ODI 10118938
Diesel
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 ford f350 diesel. The contact stated that the vehicle could not be started in cold weather. The vehicle was taken to the dealer several times for the failure. The dealer performed a diagnostic which located the failure at the egr exhaust system valve but the dealer did not replace the egr valve. The vehicle was then taken to a local mechanic for a second diagnostic which located the…
ODI 10445916
Diesel
Turbo charger is on it's third failure and instalation. I only have 11,000 miles on the ford f-350, the wasted time on my end is rediculous. From what i heard ford and the dealerships are indundated with this problem, but they are refusing to recall.
ODI 10128428
Diesel
Consumer request for reimbursement for engine replacement in the 2003 ford f350.*mr the consumer had a multitude of problems with the vehicle lacking power and blowing out white smoke, at times the vehicle would hesitate on start up, it jerked when the consumer attempted to accelerate, there was a rattling noise when the consumers foot was released from the accelerator. The intake manifold had popped lose. The…
ODI 10135610
Diesel · Differential Unit
While driving 70 mph, the vehicle shut off. *ak the rear differentail made a grinding sound and shuddered when a turn was made. *jb
ODI 10094664