general problems of the 2004 Ford F-450

Vehicle looses power, no acceleration, occurs most frequently under heavy load or high acceleration demand, told by Ford dealer the problem is caused by DE-laminating fuel tank resulting in fuel tank coating entering the fuel system and obstructing diesel fuel flow to motor when high demand for duel occurs. Near collision at freeway speeds and was very dangerous to pull over when there was no shoulder. Ford dealer states the cost to repair is over $3,500. 00 and open ended depending on whether the fuel tank coating entered the motor or injectors. They want to start by replacing the harness, fuel tank and fuel pump and go from there. Ford refuses to honor this clear manufacturing defect.

2004 Ford F-450 had rotting oil pan. It was determined by Ford that the cause was from "environmental issues. " vehicle was only used on-road at all times and there was no reason after four years that the oil pan should have rotted out because of "environmental issues. " we are located in connecticut, nowhere near salt water. It cost our company $1,500 to replace the pan and related items. We did have a three-year extended warranty on the vehicle; however, we feel an oil pan should not "rot" after four years of normal wear and tear on the vehicle.