Electrical System Problems of Ford F-250

Ford F-250 owners have reported 797 electrical system related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 40 most common electrical system problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's electrical system (426 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's wiring (117 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.


Recently reported Electrical System problems of Ford F-250

The Electrical System problem

The trucks electronic system is all messed up. The temperature for fahrenheit shows at time to be 142,165 which we know is not correct. Then while driving the dash displays a message that truck is going to shut off and it does while we are are still driving.   Read details...

The Wiring problem

The contact owns a 2012 Ford F-250. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the contact smelled smoke coming from inside the vehicle. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an unknown local dealer to be diagnosed.   Read details...

The Underhood Wiring problem

The contact owns a 2004 Ford F-250. The contact stated that while driving at speeds of 65 mph and higher, the vehicle would continuously stall. The contact stated that the failure was caused by the main wiring harness rubbing against the injector control module causing a shortage.   Read details...

The Ignition problem

The contact owns a 2017 Ford F-250. The contact stated while starting the vehicle, the key failed to turn in the ignition. After several attempts, the contact was not able to turn the ignition and contacted a locks smith and had the ignition replaced.   Read details...

The Horn Assembly problem

Experience stalling without warning while driving and may or may not restart. It will also stall after letting off the throttle when approaching a stop and occasionally while while stopped at a light. Rpm's will also drop to 500 and I have no throttle response, if it doesn't stall completely.   Read details...




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