Manifold/header/muffler/tail Pipe Problems of Ford F-350

Ford F-350 owners have reported 20 problems related to manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe (under the engine and engine cooling category). The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Manifold/header/muffler/tail Pipe problem of the 2010 Ford F-350

Failure Date: 02/03/2021

Exhaust manifolds cracked on both sides of motor. Death wobble in front suspension,four wheel drive. Driving on interstate doing 70 mph.

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2 Manifold/header/muffler/tail Pipe problem of the 2012 Ford F-350

Failure Date: 10/15/2019

The driver side exhaust manifold broke into two pieces. I was driving down the road and it just started making a loud exhaust leak.

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3 Manifold/header/muffler/tail Pipe problem of the 2003 Ford F-350

Failure Date: 08/18/2018

While preparing for a camping trip this pass summer, I went to check the oil level. When I went to remove the oil dipstick, the dipstick tube broke, due to corrosion. This is the first time in my 25 years of owning a vehicle for that to happen. It would be alright, but in order to replace the tube, it is required to remove the exhaust manifold to properly replace it. In turn it cost more money to replace a product that should not break. I was fueling my truck and wanted to check all my fluids.

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4 Manifold/header/muffler/tail Pipe problem of the 2008 Ford F-350

Failure Date: 07/03/2017

The contact owns a 2008 Ford F-350. The contact stated that the exhaust manifold detached from the head of the engine and caused exhaust fumes to enter the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who confirmed the failure. The dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was contacted and advised the contact to take the vehicle to a Ford dealer. The VIN was invalid. The failure mileage was approximately 53,000.

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5 Manifold/header/muffler/tail Pipe problem of the 2008 Ford F-350

Failure Date: 02/12/2014

The contact owns a 2008 Ford f350. The contact stated that the manifold screws became fractured and detached from the vehicle while the contact was driving. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the technician diagnosed that the manifold needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. No repairs were made to the vehicle. The failure mileage was 65,000 and the current mileage was 85,000.

6 Manifold/header/muffler/tail Pipe problem of the 2004 Ford F-350

Failure Date: 08/24/2013

Tl- the contact owns a 2004 Ford F-350 sd. The contact stated that while traveling various speeds, white smoke emitted from the tail pipe at an alarming rate and acceleration power was lost. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted about the failure and informed the contact that the vehicle was not included in the manufacturer's recall. The failure mileage was 150,000. Kmj.

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7 Manifold/header/muffler/tail Pipe problem of the 2006 Ford F-350

Failure Date: 11/28/2010

The contact owns a 2006 Ford F-350 sd. The contact stated while the vehicle was idle with pressure applied to the brake pedal the it lunged forward with a sudden increase in the rpms. In addition, an unexpected acceleration occurred when the vehicle was in motion. The failure occurred sporadically. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer on numerous occasions for the similar failures. The technician stated the failure was contributed to the diesel fuel consumed in the vehicle. They also recommended the manifold and erg valve be replaced. After the erg valve was replaced the failure continued to occur. The manufacturer was not made aware of the acceleration defect. There were no additional repairs performed on the vehicle. The failure mileage was approximately 96,000.

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8 Manifold/header/muffler/tail Pipe problem of the 2003 Ford F-350

Failure Date: 07/06/2010

I called Ford motor company my 2003 Ford f350 sd. Sc. 4x4 5. 4 eng. With the problem with both exhaust manifolds rotting away & the studs & nuts that hold the exhaust manifolds to engine heads that they were all rotting away , they told me we won't fix the problems for free . I would like for to investegate this problem before many people will get injury or many fatality will happen when the exhast manifolds fall off and catch on fire & burn up because fire comes out of the engine to the exhaust manifolds . I talked to many Ford dealers they told me that they have replaced many of these exhaust manifolds with the same problems I have & had to charge the owner of these trucks & many other years of these Ford trucks . Please help me & many other owners of these Ford trucks to make Ford motor company recall this problems before people will die & fix this problem for free . Thanks.

9 Manifold/header/muffler/tail Pipe problem of the 2003 Ford F-350

Failure Date: 06/01/2010

I called Ford motor company on my 2003 Ford f350 sd. Sc. 4x4 5. 4 eng. With the problem with both exhaust manifolds rotting away & the studs & nuts rotting , they told me we won't fix the problem for free . I would like for your help to make Ford motor company fix this problems for free because I talked to many Ford dealers they are replacing this same problems on all 5. 4 eng. On Ford trucks and have to charge for these problems . Please investagate this problems before all these trucks will catch on fire and people will be injury or fatality will happen . Please help me and many people can get these problems fix for free from Ford motor company thanks.

10 Manifold/header/muffler/tail Pipe problem of the 2008 Ford F-350

Failure Date: 05/02/2009

Leased Ford 350 truck on 10/23/08. Noticed strange smell in the cab when idling or when heater or air conditioner was running. Took the vehicle into sunrise Ford dealership 8 times for this same issue and was not ever fixed until 9th time and they replaced manifold gasket . So all the while inhaling carbon monoxide poison. Needless to say only after 6 months of getting my Ford 350 I got a heart attack and had to get an operation on my heart. Then again July 4th 2011 had heart attack and had to get another operation on my heart; at first did not see the correlation until my spouse rode in the truck: eyes burned, migraine headache, and passed out when returned home and tasted exhaust the next day. That was the point that we alerted Ford and the dealership to fix the problem and finally on June 12th 2012 the sunrise dealership finally fixed the truck. The damage to my heart is irreversible and I am on constant medication . I need to be recompensed for this gross negligence from Ford and it affiliates because I am sole provider of 8 children an a veteran who served this country.

11 Manifold/header/muffler/tail Pipe problem of the 2006 Ford F-350

Failure Date: 02/01/2007

The contact owns a 2006 Ford superduty. The exhaust manifold leaked into the engine made a noise gives an odor that made the contact nauseous. The vehicle was taken to the dealer numerous times for the failure. The dealer diagnosis stated that the exhaust manifold and stud were installed incorrectly which caused the gasket to fail. The manufacturer stated that the warranty was no longer valid; therefore they would not assist with the repair. The failure mileage was 3,000 and the current mileage was 66,000.

12 Manifold/header/muffler/tail Pipe problem of the 2002 Ford F-350

Failure Date: 07/08/2005

Contact had a 2004 Ford F-350 super duty truck and the studs to the manifold rusted. Consumer noticed this about 3 weeks ago on 7-8-05. The dealer stated this was normal wear. The truck had 78,000 miles on it. This is the first time she had problems with the manifold. The dealer stated consumer needed to get the studs replaced at her own expense.

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13 Manifold/header/muffler/tail Pipe problem of the 2001 Ford F-350

Failure Date: 07/06/2005

Spark plugs blew out? truck is now sitting at the Ford dealership. I have only owned this truck for 8 months and have never heard of anything like this happening on any vehicle prior to this.

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14 Manifold/header/muffler/tail Pipe problem of the 2005 Ford F-350

Failure Date: 01/19/2005

When vehicle is not moving and the a/c,heater or defrost is on there is a very strong smell of exhaust coming thru the vents often times enough to make a person light headed and dizzy. I spoke to my local Ford dealer and they said there is nothing they can do.

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15 Manifold/header/muffler/tail Pipe problem of the 2005 Ford F-350

Failure Date: 01/04/2005

2005 Ford f350 experienced solenoid transmission problems. The solenoid transmission problem occurred 50 days after the purchase of the vehicle. The brake booster failed and the high pressure engine oil pump had broken down.

16 Manifold/header/muffler/tail Pipe problem of the 2005 Ford F-350

Failure Date: 01/01/2005

2005 Ford super duty F-350 6. 0 diesel truck. Heavy exhaust smell enters the interior/passenger compartment through ventelation system. This symptom occurs on a daily basis and continues no matter if heater is on or windows rolled up or down. Ford motor CO has declined to repair symptom.

17 Manifold/header/muffler/tail Pipe problem of the 2001 Ford F-350

Failure Date: 01/01/2004

Faulty exhaust manifold bolts break off and cause excessive noise, exhaust enters the drivers cabin, vehicle will not pass emissions inspection and is expensive to repair. I have 4 Ford vehicles with this problem. First incident was at around 50,000 miles and 48 months after purchase. Ford refused to make repairs under any portion of the factory warranty. They claim lifetime emissions warranty doesn't cover it, nor the 100,000 powertrain warranty. I have spent over $8000. 00 making repairs to these exhaust manifolds. Triton v-10 gas engine.

18 Manifold/header/muffler/tail Pipe problem of the 1999 Ford F-350

Failure Date: 12/12/2001

Dt: bought truck 11-15-01. Since then you have had repaeted problems with the front hub bearings. The 1st time they went out was 12-12-01, again on 2-11-02, and 2-14-02. Again 4-23-03. Now currently out again. In the past Ford has worked with this issue, now will not. 3-15-05 new engine was installed, now has check engine light on and knocking noises. Dealer is refusing repairs unless pays out of pocket.

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19 Manifold/header/muffler/tail Pipe problem of the 1999 Ford F-350

Failure Date: 02/10/2001

Studs that kept exhaust manifold on engine block broke on right side, causing exhaust leak. This happened before on left side. Also, at 36000 miles Ford replaced motor due to engine knocking.

20 Manifold/header/muffler/tail Pipe problem of the 2000 Ford F-350

Failure Date: 04/28/2000

Excessive smoke comes out of the tailpipe during cold starts.

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