Dash Wiring problems of the 2004 Ford F-350

Two problems related to dash wiring have been reported for the 2004 Ford F-350. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Dash Wiring problem

Failure Date: 10/15/2009

The contact owns a 2004 Ford F-350 sd diesel. The contact was driving approximately 60-70 mph with a camper in tow as the vehicle stalled with the abs warning light illuminated. The dashboard also became abnormally dim. After inspecting the vehicle, the contact discovered that the vehicle battery was dead and replaced it with the camper battery. The vehicle was taken to a local repair shop where they performed a diagnostic, but, they were unable to determine the cause of the failure. The vehicle battery was recharged and the failure did not recur for another four months. The vehicle was then taken to the same local mechanic where the mechanic replaced the fuel injector. The computer was removed from the vehicle and taken to an authorized dealer for a reset flash. The vehicle performed as normal until the failure recurred one year later. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the contact was awaiting the replacement of the fuel injector. The contact referenced recall 05v270000 (electrical system:wiring) but did not confirm if the vehicle was included in the recall. The approximate failure mileage was 120,000 and the current mileage was approximately 150,000.

2 Dash Wiring problem

Failure Date: 05/10/2004

The bolts that hold the brackets for the top support of the air suspension system continuously break. This occurred in five vehicle (ambulances) so far, VIN numbers: 1fdwf36p84ec36009, 1fdwf36p94ec36004, 1fdwf36p64ec36008, 1fdwf36p54ec36002, and 1fdwf36p14ec36000. Took the vehicles to be repaired at Ford dealership. There were 2 units with bracket failure, also had broken brake lines which caused the brakes to fail. The brake light on the dash and the brake line was not attached properly. The rear suspension bracket had broken.


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