Seven problems related to engine exhaust system have been reported for the 2005 Ford F-350. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
1. Normal driving with normal scheduled maintenance. 2. Egr system: egr cooler, oil cooler, fan clutch, modulator valve, egr valve 3. Brought to Ford; replaced the above parts. Different style egr cooler old parts were taken by Ford.
Issue 1 - fuel spilling out of coolant system. Fuel spilling onto exhaust components and coating engine and underside of vehicle. Created a fire hazard. Created an environmental hazard. This could have resulted in severe injury or death if a fire had started.
The contact owns a 2005 Ford f350 super duty. While the contact was driving approximately 35 mph, the engine loss complete power with the engine warning light illuminated. There was also a burning odor of coolant. The contact allowed the engine to cool; and was able to start the vehicle the following day. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the technician stated that the failure was contributed to the egr valves. The manufacturer was notified and stated that they the service warranty exceeded 30 days over the expiration and they refused to honor the repair under the warranty. An authorized dealer offered a fifteen percent discount towards the estimated repair cost of the vehicle which was approximately $4,000. The vehicle had not been repaired when the complaint was filed. The failure mileage was 41,800. The VIN was unavailable.
Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u. S. C. 552(b)(6) on 3/26/10 my 2005 Ford f350 6. 0 diesel started smoking from the exhaust while hauling horses to a show. I was approx. 70 miles from home. Had the truck towed into my local Ford dealer to find out that the egr valve went bad and also overheated my turbo. My truck has 58,000 miles and I purchased the esp 100,000 warranty however, they said my warranty expired on 3/21/10. The bill was $3900. And Ford is not covering it. Now I come to find out that this has been a huge issue for Ford & the repairs don't seem to hold either as most people have had this reoccur 2 or more times. This was not a problem I could have prevented in any way but a problem with the engine itself. What can I do & is there a recall? [xxx].
The contact owns a 2005 Ford F-350. The contact stated that the fuel injection module and relay switch failed. The vehicle would not drive more than 10 mph without black smoke coming from the exhaust. The contact repaired the vehicle. The vehicle had a high pressure oil leak, which led to the failure of the relay switch this repair was resolved under warranty. The fuel injectors were also faulty and were repaired under warranty three times. A mechanic stated that the failures would continue. . The contact is concerned about the safety of her vehicle. The current and failure mileages were 99,970.
Pulling out of parking area into main highway. Engine stalled almost causing accident. Egr cooler leaking fluid into air intake causing engine to stall. Replaced egr cooler, cleaned intake system.
I have a 2005 Ford 350 superduty 6. 0 diesel truck. I pull a large 5th wheel unit. It is within the weight range indicated by Ford. I have installed a thermocouple gauge to monitor the engine exhaust temperature. I was told by Ford dealer that the normal exhaust gas temperature (egt) should be between 750 and 900 while pulling the unit. Under a nominal hill climb, I noted the egt never got below 1000, even when the transmission shifted to a lower gear. It was hard keeping the egt under 1400. I had to travel at 55 mph and in 4th gear to maintain the 1000 degree temperature boost was between 24 and 28 psi. Near the top of a climb, the turbo hose blew. The dealer said it was a dirty gate valve or dirt in the vanes of the turbo. During the vacation they replaced the gate valve and the turbo. After vacation and without the 5th wheel attached, I noted the egt, under normal street driving, runs at 800 to 1000 degrees. If this is an indication of the engine/turbo design, this engine is doomed to fail. I believe Ford should have known these issues before they sold these trucks. I know the turbo will fail again. If there is recourse, I would like to know.