11 problems related to gas recirculation valve (egr valve) have been reported for the 2005 Ford F-350. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
[xxx], [xxx] approx age 40 lives and works at [xxx]. [xxx] can also control the computers to cancel out and delete the use of catalytic converters, delete the use of def intake, delete the use of dpf particulate filters, and not react to controls such as manual braking or acceleration because the computer is controlling when and not the driver. [xxx] strictly states that he cannot have any emissions controls such as egr, def, dpf, catalyst, or any pollutant controls. [xxx] intentionally set it up to have flaws and be dangerous for one reason: to get the customer to keep returning again and again with vehicle problems, wiring electrical problems, performance problems, overheating problems, and never ending engine problems not to mention transmission problems because the transmission could not handle the increased output of the engine. The hydroboost and abs module and master cylinder that controls the brakes can be easily rigged so that when the driver stomps on the brakes, there is no braking action whatsoever for a 3-5 second delay before skidding the tires and locking the brakes. [xxx] altered the hydroboost and abs module and master cylinder and the electronic controls to the braking system. [xxx] [xxx] partner admitted the hydrobooster and master cylinder was the problem because he admitted what [xxx] did as sabotage to the customer’s truck. [xxx] deletes the dpf and def and the electronics rewiring the truck. [xxx] has a pattern of keeping customers vehicles for excessively long periods of time: 42 days to change batteries, change fuel pump change pcm fusebox and rewire truck. [xxx] has removed the all the catalytic converters and he has removed all the egr and emissions pollutant controls on [xxx]. [xxx] has sabotaged this truck’s braking system, electrical systems, fuse box wiring, electronic braking wiring, accelerator electronic control. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u. S. C. 552(b)(6).
Approximately 16,000 miles prior to this incident (96,450) the vehicle had a lack of towing power. I took it to Ford, and they told me that it was the egr cooler and oil cooler. The service manager advised me that this happens to every 6. 0 liter diesel. He stated they updated the coolers to fix the problem (pretty much admitting that they did not build it right). I searched online and found this to be true, but for some reason there is no recall. $4,730. 78 later, my vehicle was fixed. Although I do tow with the vehicle (that's what its made for), I baby the vehicle. I do oil changes every 3000 (recommended at 5000) and change the fuel filter 2 times a year (recommended every 12,000). Three years later and only 16,000 miles later (113,239) the vehicle again had a lack of power. I took it to Ford again, and they told me it was the egr cooler, oil cooler, and head gaskets. I told the service manager that I just had the egr cooler and oil cooler replaced, but it was out of the repair warranty. He said all of these trucks have these problems. $7,937 (discounted) and two weeks later I received my vehicle back. My family has used Ford diesel trucks for years and normally get 250,000 out of them before any major repairs. Ford does not stand behind their product like they used to. I will never buy another Ford.
Tl- the contact owns a 2005 Ford F-350. The contact stated that while driving approximately 60 mph, the engine overheated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnosis. The technician stated that the head gasket, oil cooler, and egr cooler would have to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 73,233. Mah.
The contact owns a 2005 Ford F-350 sd. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, he noticed a lot of steam coming from his tail pipe. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. After diagnosis, they advised him that egr cooler and head gaskets failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired for the egr cooler and head gaskets. The manufacturer was contacted and they offered no assistance. The failure and current mileages were approximately 40,925.
The contact owns a 2005 Ford F-350. While traveling 15 mph the contact noticed that the engine had began to run hot and was making a whining noise. The vehicle was taken to the dealership where the head gasket and egr cooler had to be replaced. There were no prior warnings. The current and failure mileages were 60000.
The contact owns a 2005 Ford f350. The contact stated that the egr oil cooler failed and needed replacing. The manufacturer would not provide any assistance due to the vehicle being outside of factory warranty. The vehicle was not been repaired. The VIN was not available. The failure and current mileage was 80,000.
The contact owns a 2005 Ford F-350. The contact was driving approximately 60 mph, the diesel engine overheated with smoke coming from the exhaust pipe. The vehicle was driven to the side of the road. The engine was turned off, and restarted after waiting until the engine cooled down. The vehicle resumed operation. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing. The failure was contributed to the oil cooler and exhaust gas recirculation (egr). The vehicle was repaired. The mechanic advised replacement of the oil pump and fuel injectors. The failure mileage was 160,000. The current mileage was 160,200.
The contact owns a 2005 Ford F-350 superduty. The contact stated that when driving, he experienced a total power loss. There was no acceleration capabilities. The vehicle would jerk, pop and crack at times in the motor area. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealership several times where the egr valve was repaired, fuel injectors replaced, and cleaned the turbo component. The failure continued to occur. The vehicle was not repaired at the time of the complaint. The contact called the manufacturer who advised him to go to the dealership. The current mileage was approximately 75,000. The failure mileage was approximately 32,000.
Tl-the contact owns a 2005 Ford f350sd. The contact stated when driving from a complete stop the engine power was significantly low and the vehicle responded as though it wanted to stall. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer on eight different occasions for the similar failure and repaired; however the failure continued. A diagnostic test was performed and detected trouble codes within the engine. Most recent the egr valve was replaced and the failure persisted after the repair. The manufacturer was notified of the continuous defect. The approximate failure mileage was 47,000. Js.
The contact owns a 2005 Ford f350. The motor in the vehicle constantly fails. While towing a fifth wheel at approximately 65 mph, the turbo charger blew out. The dealer installed a new turbo charger under warranty. Approximately three months later, the failure recurred and the motor overheated while driving approximately 65 mph. The vehicle was towed to a local dealer and they tested the motor and replaced two heads, the oil cooler, and the egr valve. The mechanic advised him to not use stretch volts to prevent the failure again. The contact was informed that non stretch volts would increase the chances of the failure not recurring because it was a better product than what the manufacturer used. The contact did not want to pay additional money for an aftermarket product because he believed that the products used by the manufacturer should work properly. After the repairs were made, the vehicle worked well for less then a month. The vehicle is not currently working. He attempted to turn on the vehicle, but there was no power to the motor. The vehicle will be returned to the shop for more repairs. The contact feels that this is a manufacturer defect that should be recalled. The failure mileage was 27,000 and current mileage was 30,000.
This vehicle has had numerous engine failures which I will list below. I spend alot of time in rural locations between 50 and 100 miles from any service facilities in all kinds of weather. Usually there is not any cell service available. It is only a matter of time before I or someone is stranded in bad weather because of the poor engineering on the 6. 0 liter diesel that Ford installed in my vehicle. This could well be life threatening and lead to death in the future. 6/12/06 turbo failure-covered by warranty by Ford - 20000 miles 7/15/06 recall on computer-covered by warranty by Ford- 21000 miles 4/8/11 egr cooler blew out- out of pocket cost $1703. 46- 90619 miles 8/28/12 injectors failed- out of pocket cost $2178. 09- 110732 miles 8/30/12 rear wheel seal and emergency brake failure- out of pocket cost- $703. 06- 111423 miles 10/12/12 turbo failure again- out of pocket cost $2577. 75- 113473 miles you can see the ongoing theme here and when I talk to Ford they say "sorry but we have no recalls and no customer service help at this time. " they need to take resposibility before something happens and it puts peoples lives at risk. As the owner of this vehicle I would like to be included in any class action lawsuits against Ford for not taking responsibility for the 6. 0 liter engineering disaster that they created. Hopefully someone will make them step up and provide the buyers of these engines the help they need and deserve.