Alternator/generator/regulator problems of the 2005 Ford F-250

When driving, the truck will die. Sometimes truck can be restarted other times had to have it tolled. We have replaced fuel pressure regulator, regulator, start switch r&r instrument cluster, alternator, batteries and the problem still exist. Have taken it to a Ford dealer and they can not find the problem. They say it is not covered on recall 05v270000.

The contact owns a 2005 Ford F-250. While driving 70 mph, the brake pedal was depressed and traveled to the floorboard. The contact stated that the brake pedal had to be pumped several times and the steering wheel became difficult to maneuver. Additionally, the vehicle stalled without any warning indicators illuminating. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the battery, alternator, and fuel injection control module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The local dealer was not contacted for diagnostic testing or repairs. The manufacturer was notified and did not assist. The failure mileage was 162,000.

2005 Ford F-250. Consumer states engine failure the consumer stated the engine failure nearly caused an accident, when it shut down on a major highway. Subsequently, the consumer also experienced a failure with the fuel injection control module. After having the fuel injection control module replaced, the check engine light illuminated after leaving the dealership. The check engine light illuminated due to a failed egr valve. The consumer was also informed the alternator was spiking, and needed to be replaced as well as the egr cooler and head gaskets.

Thursday January 18, 2007 the vehicle's battery were not charging. The dealer tested the system and determined that the alternator had overcharged the system and burnt the main harness coming out of the alternator. The dealer said the entire harness will have to be replaced along with the alternator which was putting out 17 amps.