Engine Belts And Pulleys Problems of Ford F-350

Submission from constituent re issues with Ford F-350 truck (full document not imaged). The dealer had the consumers vehicle for 12 days. The vehicle was returned to him damaged. When he attempted to start the truck, there was metallic engine rattle. He shut the truck off and inspected the engine, but found no problem. As the consumer drove home, the truck stalled several times, the transmission would not shift properly and the steering wheel started to shake violently at 30 mph. The consumer also stated the head lights did not provide adequate lighting of the road, the seat belts did not retract properly; they would tightened as he was driving, which prevented him from moving, there cruise control did not engage properly, it was difficult to maneuver the steering wheel, the fuel gauge was not reading accurately, there were noises coming from the drive train, the emergency brake was inoperative, the vehicle severely pulled to the right, the engine lacked torque and power, the suspension was not adequate for the vehicle, every time he hit a pot hole or bump in the road, he would loose steering ability and the tires would start bouncing. It would take too long for the vehicle to take off, when the accelerator was applied, there was an instant shudder from the vehicle, when he applied the accelerator pedal.

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The contact owns a 1999 Ford F-350 sd. While driving approximately 5 mph, there was a complete loss of power steering and force was applied to the brakes repeatedly before coming to a stop. The vehicle was maneuvered off the road. The contact discovered the serpentine belt broke in which he replaced. The vehicle was able to resume as normal. The manufacturer was not notified of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 190,000. The VIN was unavailable.

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Truck went beyond 2500 rpms and serpentine belt squirled, and then there was a loss of power. Consumer almost had anh accident because of loss of power.

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Blue smoke coming from tail pipe. Form letter reply. The tail latch was sticking, the rotor had to be machined, the windshield had to be re-sealed due to it leaking, the ball joints and serpentine belt were replaced, the valve cover gasket was leaking and had to be replaced.

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Delivered new 22 Mar. 1996. Taken in at 16768 miles on 10-Dec. 96 for hard shifting of auto. Trans. Andoil leak from front main engine seal. Waas returned two wks. Later for rear engine seal leak. Mechanics replaced parts and adj. Trans. Engine oil leaks stopped, but still had trans. Shift problems. Front wheels begin to pull hard to left after being taken in to dealer to have tires rotated. They had to be forced off hub by two men. Front end alignements were done but at 65000 miles wheels still pull to the left. Firestone 235/85/16 tire was replaced because of cracks in belts between tread. Cost was prorated. Taken in 02 Apr. 97. Still having shift problems with trans. Oil leak from engine oil pan and pump gasket. 30may 97 taken in for both headlight failure. Trans still hard to shift. Mechanics unable todetermine problem. In Aug. 2000 truck was in again for shift problems and trans slipping. We had been driving in georgia, pulling a 36ft. Fifthwheel when trans. Had a hard time downshifting. The trans. Was locked out of overdrive was traveling about 65 mph. And started up a hill when the trans. Wouldn't down shift. The truck slowed down to 40 mph. In less than than 60 seconds, in heavy traffic and had problems pullin the rest of the way to michigan. This was late in the evening when shops are closed. By this time truck is out of warrenty but Ford mtr. Co. And the dealership agreed to pay all but 75. 00 of the repairs. The trans. Shfts smoother now but it's upshift hard on two occasions from third gear into overdrive. I've pulled the camper approximately 600 miles since the repair and the trans. Shifted much smother. My problem now is with my automatic locking 4x4 hubs. I'v used the 4 wheel drive maybe 10 times in mud and snow, never on a hard surface and always released the hubs when disengaging the drive. The hubs went out on 13jan. 2001 while in reverse after traveling through snow in my driveway. Hope other owners have better luck.

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The serpentine belt tensioner is not working properly. Ford has put out a TSB for the tensioner. The failing part needs to be replaced. When the belt comes off the tensioner, and the pulleys up front, the truck loses power steering capability as well as power brake capability. If for example my wife was driving the truck, she would probably have an accident because she is not strong enough to turn or press the brakes with enough force to operate the truck to a safe stop. So far I have gone through five belts since oct 1995. I just found out about the TSB through a friend who also owns a powerstroke engine. The TSB is numbered 96-17-19.

While driving at low speeds idler arm on serpentine belt loosened and the belt came off. This could have resulted in loss of power steering and brakes.