Four problems related to gasoline engine have been reported for the 2001 Ford F-350. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
Without warning the engine, while running, will blow a spark plug out of the cylinder head. After the spark plug is blown out of the head the truck is not drivable. This is the second time that the truck has done this. Without extended insurance the cost would have been approx. $5,000 vs. $100 deductible.
Spark plug blown out from threaded position in engine head while engine running due to product defect. Spark plug and spark coil pack left "floating" in engine compartment creates a very dangerous engine compartment fire condition as vacated and open spark plug hole being injected with combustible(gas) is susceptible to engine compartment and spark plug coil pack still producing spark. When Ford was contacted contacted they indicated this was a known product defect and driving the vehicle was dangerous as a result. They indicated they are well aware of this situation and it's frequency of occurrence. There is a class action lawsuits pending in (CA. ) on this very same issue. My vehicle was towed to dealership, Ford autoserve, tilton nh 03276, for repair. Repair costs were not covered by Ford. Regional Ford rep contacted for followup, but he never returned requested phone call to discuss safety concerns and repair costs. Ford repair invoice # focs288352 customer # 77654 vehicle 2001 Ford f350 super duty. V8 VIN 1ftsw31l31ec94340.
While applying accelerator, vehicle has no power, consumer states there are other trucks that experience the same problem, dealer stated that consumer was too abusive on the gas pedal, consumer states that if you put the gas pedal to the floor it does nothing, vheicle has been in for repair 6 times and problem still exists.
Engine knocks like having put bad gas in to it. But vehicle uses diesel gas. Took to dealer, and they said that 8 cylinder needs to be changed.