general problems of the 2003 Ford F-250

Truck had no check engine light then caught on fire going down the road and burned to ground within seconds incident report 46-24-05039 08_30-74 us-30 - PA 74 30 w.

The contact owns a 2003 Ford F-250. The contact stated that both turn signals and the windshield wipers would intermittently fail to operate as needed. Over time, the failure worsened and the components failed to operate. The dealer and the manufacturer were notified of the failure and informed him that there were no recalls on the vehicle. The contact was referred to the NHTSA hotline for assistance. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 140,000.

Directional signals do not work.

The contact owns a 2003 Ford F-250. The contact stated that in order to keep the vehicle's engine on, the hazard lights and headlights had to be activated; however, the lights did not illuminate. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 200,000.

I have had several problems with the spark plugs blowing out of motor and breaking coil causing it too leak fuel vapors out possibly causing a fire this has happened several times. Three different certified mechanics have advised this is caused to defect in the aluminum heads from factory not having enough threads causing the spark plug to blow out. Possibly causing injury or fire. This issue needs addressed as it is a safety concern. We had a small engine fire causing slight damage to engine compartment that had to be repaired.

Truck count fire while not in use. Fire under hood on the drivers side of the truck.

Vehicle parked cold eng 15 mins, would not start, smoke and dashboard on fire ---- cruise control ?.

Extremely poor fuel economy on Ford 7. 3 l diesel engine. Bought vehicle new approx 1 year ago, vehicle was getting 18 miles per gallon until Dec. 2003. As of Jan. 2004 the vehicle mileage has been 9 miles be gallon. Vehicle has loss of power and has been in the dealer repair shop for this problem. Ford diagnostic say there is not a problem with the engine. If anything, a diesel engine should get better mileage as it is broken in. Current vehicle mileage is approx. 25500 miles. This vehicle has been regularly serviced, oil change, filter, air filter, fuel filter every 3000 to 4000 miles and has been to the same dealership for the same complaint two times before without correction.

Vehicle sometimes surges at a stop light by 250-300 rpm. Vehicle stalls on road and bucks at 55 and 70 mile area before this happens. One day vehicle sounded like all the lifters were stuck. Sounded like metal parts flying together coming from engine. Rough idle and smokes at times. Gas gauge sometimes sticks on full for 50-60 miles then falls to 3/4 or less. Sometimes no power and then at times with power. Mileage fell from 16. 9 city to 12. 5 to 13. 2. Rpm needle 1,500 to 2,500 without engine surging. This vehicle has been in the shop 7 times with only 5,000 miles. Engineer drove it 50 miles and said "no problems. ".