We found the following complaints for FORD F-350 (1997)
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Was traveling 35mph and started to slow down to make a turn appliedbrakes and pedal went to the floor, vehicle did not stop.vehicle rear ended another vehicle. Neither driver's nor passenger's airbag deployed. No injuries.
(1) vehicle randomly dying while driving in traffic(2) cam postion sensor, engine dies , loss of power steering, loss of power brakes (both a nessesity with a diesel pick up to be able to maintain control due to thier weight)(3) replace the cam position sensor at appoximately $140.00.
While driving my 1997 ford f350 diesel pickup, pulling a 36ft gooseneck horse trailer with my two teenage daughters and their four horses, the engine in my pickup spontaneously ignited.there was no "check engine" warning light, and the engine temperature gauge showed normal.the only warning i had was smoke coming up from the left wheel well upon speed decrease to turn a corner.i was traveling a short distance from home and at a low rate of speed (less than 40mph) during the travel from my home to the local fairgrounds for rodeo practice.as i turned the corner, the smoke billowed.i immediately pulled over and smoke filled the cab of the pickup.my two daughters and i quickly evacuated the vehicle and called 911.we quickly unloaded the livestock from the trailer and got far away from the scene.my fiance, who was traveling behind us in another vehicle, tried putting the fire out with the fire extinguisher i carried in my pickup, but to no avail.as an emergency responder himself, he had the presence of mind to unhook the pickup from the horse trailer and push it away as it became engulfed in flames.by the time the fire department arrived, the vehicle was engulfed in flames and a total loss.from the time i noticed the smoke until the fire consumed the vehicle was less than 15 minutes.my daughters have been traumatized by this incident.we have suffered significant financial and economic loss as a result of this spontaneous fire.i need to make people aware of this to prevent others from suffering similar loss, injury or even death.i am aware that there are multiple electrical issues with this make/model vehicle.i received no recall notices from ford, or warning of any kind that something like this could happen to my vehicle as a result of a faulty part (which is what we believed to be the cause of this fire).
On the passenger side of the engine pan the dipstick adapter was manufactured poorly. The oil from the crankcase has caused the oring to swell and leak oil. The oil leak is getting on the starter and clutch. The oil can cause a short in the electrical system. This can cause an accident or death while driving. The oil on the clutch can cause loss of control and cause an accident or death. The oring can swell and fall off the adaptor and become lodged in the oil pickup. This will starve the motor of oil and cause a catastrophic failure of the motor while driving. This can cause an accident or death. Due to the inherent poor design the oring that is submerged in oil should be compatible with oil or be able to be replaced. It is not possible to replace the oring due to due to the terrible design of the dipstick assembly. To replace this oring with a proper oil compatible one requires the disassembly of the motor and the removal of the motor to gain access to the defective part. This is a common problem on all vehicles of the same make and model from 1988-2006.
While the vehicle was being driven all electrical power and steeringwas lost without prior warning. Dealer has been contacted. Please provide further details.
Vehicle fire 1997 fordf350, caused by fire starting in brake master cylinder.
I have had two camshaft position sensor failures on my 97' f350 7.3l diesel in a matter of one year. This left me stranded on both occasions. I discovered on several ford truck discussion forums that this is one the most common failures on these trucks through a variety of years. I could not find any person who owned a similar year truck and did not have this component fail on them. Please take action on this issue.
Headlights dim and go out on a intermittent basis. Dealer has yet to be contacted. Please provide further details.
The contact owns a 1997 ford f-350. While driving at various speeds, the vehicle would suddenly stall. After restarting the engine, the vehicle operated normally. The contact indicated that the failure was intermittent. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the cam shaft position sensor was faulty. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified. The contact was informed that the vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 07v553000 (engine). The contact stated that the vehicle experienced the same failure listed in the recall. The failure mileage was 92,000.
On the passenger side of the engine pan the dipstick adapter was manufactured poorly. The oil from the crankcase has caused the oring to swell and leak oil. The oil leak is getting on the starter and clutch. The oil can cause a short in the electrical system. This can cause an accident or death while driving. The oil on the clutch can cause loss of control and cause an accident or death. The oring can swell and fall off the adaptor and become lodged in the oil pickup. This will starve the motor of oil and cause a catastrophic failure of the motor while driving. This can cause an accident or death. Due to the inherent poor design the oring that is submerged in oil should be compatible with oil or be able to be replaced. It is not possible to replace the oring due to due to the terrible design of the dipstick assembly. To replace this oring with a proper oil compatible one requires the disassembly of the motor and the removal of the motor to gain access to the defective part. This is a common problem on all vehicles of the same make and model from 1988-2006.
The contact owns a 1997 ford f-350. While driving 25 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact restarted the vehicle and it stalled a second time. The contact was able to restart the vehicle and drive home. Gladian repair shop of pittsburg, virginia was made aware of the failure and suggested a list of unknown repairs. Camel brothers repair shop of prince george, virginia replaced the accelerator pedal position switch sensor, but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was approximately 120,000.
The contact owns a 1997 ford f-350 turbo diesel. The contact stated that the oil gallery plugs in the engine block were leaking oil while he was driving. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the dealer stated that they would repair the vehicle free of charge. However, the dealer called him and explained that his vehicle was outside the warranty. The vehicle had not been repaired but the contact stopped driving it on the street. The contact called the manufacturer who stated that they used a new material when producing those models and the plugs would leak, but refused to assist in repair costs. There were photographs available. The current mileage was approximately 66,700. The failure mileage was approximately 42,000.
While driving my 1997 ford f350 diesel pickup, pulling a 36ft gooseneck horse trailer with my two teenage daughters and their four horses, the engine in my pickup spontaneously ignited.there was no "check engine" warning light, and the engine temperature gauge showed normal.the only warning i had was smoke coming up from the left wheel well upon speed decrease to turn a corner.i was traveling a short distance from home and at a low rate of speed (less than 40mph) during the travel from my home to the local fairgrounds for rodeo practice.as i turned the corner, the smoke billowed.i immediately pulled over and smoke filled the cab of the pickup.my two daughters and i quickly evacuated the vehicle and called 911.we quickly unloaded the livestock from the trailer and got far away from the scene.my fiance, who was traveling behind us in another vehicle, tried putting the fire out with the fire extinguisher i carried in my pickup, but to no avail.as an emergency responder himself, he had the presence of mind to unhook the pickup from the horse trailer and push it away as it became engulfed in flames.by the time the fire department arrived, the vehicle was engulfed in flames and a total loss.from the time i noticed the smoke until the fire consumed the vehicle was less than 15 minutes.my daughters have been traumatized by this incident.we have suffered significant financial and economic loss as a result of this spontaneous fire.i need to make people aware of this to prevent others from suffering similar loss, injury or even death.i am aware that there are multiple electrical issues with this make/model vehicle.i received no recall notices from ford, or warning of any kind that something like this could happen to my vehicle as a result of a faulty part (which is what we believed to be the cause of this fire).
While driving between 55-60 mphmotor vibrated, followed by a loud bang. Consumer pulled off the road, and had vehicle towed to the dealership. The two piece flywheel came apart, which caused the transmission housing to crack where thetransfer case (4-wheel drivewas located.dealership indicated that this was a common failure with this year trucks, and the two piece fly wheels werenot installed in later model trucks.transmission housing and theflywheel were replaced.
Engine flywheel failed while waiting at a stop sign. Feel free to provide any further infromation.
Bearings came loose inflywheel, causing vehicle to shake as ifengine was loose.dealer has been contacted.
Without prior warning vehiclewas overheating.consumer hadvehicle in dealer shop for repair service seven times, and the dealer can't determine thecause. However , dealer replaced the engine due to a leakage.
Metal filings found in the oil pan on two occasions. Mjs
The water pump bearings failed in my 1997 ford, f-350, 7.3 liter diesel. This vehicle had 90,053 miles and had been serviced regularly. The serpentine belt broke as a result of the above failure, nearly causing loss of control of the vehicle, by approximately 50% reduction of steering and braking capability.
Stopped at a stop signal and engine quit.cranked okay, but would not start.got it towed to my house.after lots of trouble shooting for not starting, noticed that the engine tachometer was not working when trying to start.replaced the cam position sensor, f7tz-12k073-b.the truck started right up.
Cam shaft position sensor in truck has gone out suddenly and could be very dangerouswhenmoving - loss of power steering and brakes. Evidently almost all engines have this part fail at some point and have done nothing to help the consumer.
I have had two camshaft position sensor failures on my 97' f350 7.3l diesel in a matter of one year. This left me stranded on both occasions. I discovered on several ford truck discussion forums that this is one the most common failures on these trucks through a variety of years. I could not find any person who owned a similar year truck and did not have this component fail on them. Please take action on this issue.
(1) vehicle randomly dying while driving in traffic(2) cam postion sensor, engine dies , loss of power steering, loss of power brakes (both a nessesity with a diesel pick up to be able to maintain control due to thier weight)(3) replace the cam position sensor at appoximately $140.00.
While driving, #5 piston (or wrist-pin) failed in the engine, consumer is seeking some relief in the matter of replacing the failed engine.
Engine shuts off when going down grades, loosing power to brakes and steering.turn signal will not stay on.
Vehicle will stall intermittently.
Vehicles engine will shut off when coasting down grades loosing steering and brakes.problem was in my 1996 power stroke diesel ford truck that was bought back.consumer was given newer 1997 truck with same problems and now 4 years later, dealer is still working on problem.truck is dangerous and i recently lost control of vehicle 4 times running off road twice.when vehicle shuts off i need to put in neutral shut-off key then restart and put in gear.this is normally when you are going down grade and reaching speeds of 80-90mph.consumer recently broke off end of shift lever in a panic situation down shifting to low along with indenting steering wheel from white knuckles trying to stop vehicle when consumer was unable return to neutral.consumer have found other owners of this vehicle with same problem.consumer notified nhtsa in 96 and 97, but received no response.this is a dangerous situation and must be corrected. *jg
While driving, #5 piston (or wrist-pin) failed in the engine, consumer is seeking some relief in the matter of replacing the failed engine.
Camshaft position sensor has failed once, shutting the truck off while in traffic.numerous others who own vehicles of the same make and year as mine have had the same problem.
Proceeding down steep hill at night approaching a t intersection, engine quit running. Attempts to restart failed, just narrowly avoided a collision, minimal brakes and steering available.contacted personal mechanic, explained situation.checked fuses, 30 amp fuse for powertrain control system relay coil/glow plug controller had failed. Mechanic advised open the fuel filter housing, remove filter, check the heater wire in bottom.if loose, shorted out fuse, thereby shut down engine.found the soldered wire loose.removed same from the assembly per instructions and replaced the fuse.engine started. Mechanic said he has repaired (4) ford diesels within past few months with same failure when the vehicle is being operated.he further said ford will not honor replacement of the failed part. My warranty book states the entire fuel system (less lines and tank) are covered.contacted two dealerships, both indicated they had never heard of the problem.contacted frontier ford where truck was purchased.they stated those parts are not covered by warranty in their books.advised them of the critical nature of engine failure while operating the vehicle and was told they could not assist.contacted ford mtr co.and was essentially told the same thing.the parts were replaced, but i had to wait until a dealer could be located who had them in stock, iwas told they are on a national back order status.the internal assembly made of a thin metal plate with the heater element soldered to the plate which placed under the fuel filter at the bottom of the housing.by design any water particules drawn into the filter system are forced into the bottom of the assembly where a drain valve is located.ford requires draining the assembly every 5k miles or when the water in fuel light comes on.i have had the fuel filter replaced when i first purchased the truck and use the drain valve every time i refuel which is on avg. Every 400-500 miles.
When shifting from second gear to the drive gear, engine will unexpectedly stall.dealership has examined vehicle two times and has failed to remedy the problem.consumer adds engine completely shuts down when upshifting from 1st to 2nd gear generally on incline, when engine dies there are no brakes, no power steering, and the vehicle then becomes uncontrollable, vehicle is put in neutral to restart engine.
Driving at speed, the truck motor dies
Engine stalls whenever vehicle is coasting on a down slope without foot pressing on the accelerator pedal. Dealer/manufacturer notified.
The engine totally cuts off leaving the truck inoperable.at first it would crank back instantly.now, we hope to make it off the road where we have to repeatedly try to get it cranked.numerous mechanics have tried and failed to identify the problem.
Engine quits while driving.
Engine surges continuously causing damage to the transmission.
During normal operation ofvehicleengine will stall unexpectedly while traveling at any speed.dealership has examined vehicle several times, and replaced various sensors in an attempt to correct the problem.please provide any additional information / attachments.
When traveling at 20 to 35 mph and upon depressing thebrake pedal to make a sudden stop, brake pedal traveled to the floorboard,resulting inextended stopping distance. Consumer also has experienced a problem when traveling, fire shot out of the exhaust system, causing objects in the road to catch on fire. Consumer has contacted the dealer.
Air conditioner failed. Mjs
While parked vehicle caught on fire and burned to the ground, cause is unknown. Please provide additional information. Ts
Reflectors on rear tail lamps keep cracking.
Engine shuts off when going down grades, loosing power to brakes and steering.turn signal will not stay on.
When using turn signals, either to make a left or right turn, the directional switch shuts off if the wheel is turned just a little bit in the opposite direction. For example, when i'm turning to the right to go down my street and put the right directional on (ahead of time to let others know i'm turning) they shut off because my street is in a bend in the road. This has happened to me alot since i bought this truck. I was almost rear ended because the blinker shut off and i did not know it and i was just sitting in the middle of the road. I called the ford dealer where i bought it and they told me that this was a "safety feature" and said that all fords were like this. I for one have to disagree on this "safety feature". The steering wheel only needs to be turned not even an inch in the opposite direction.
Replacement part shorter and further away.must remove hands from wheel to use.
The contact owns a 1997 ford f-350. The contact stated that while driving 55 mph, the fuel gauge meter suddenly indicated that the fuel tank was empty. The contact also discovered that the panel for the fuel tank was detached, causing the fuel tank to be separated from the chassis. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer and the manufacturer was notified. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 115,000 and the current mileage was 146,823.
We drove the truck and it never got hot or acted up then we parked it and a little bit later it was on fire.
Went to 2 dealers both said that this sensor has a normal problem of leaking fuel over the engine and a high failure rate i have a friend who has the same year make and model had the same sensor fail and leak fuel on the motor as well as leaking a good amount on the ground when the sensor fails from inspecting this sensor it is of poor quality and design for this purpose.
Previous complaint #odi747045.i wanted to send you some more information concerning this problem as i am aware that ford has had this problem with their vehicles since 96 when ford bought back my vehicle and replaced it with another vehicle with the same problem.recently i ran off the road with this vehicle just missing going over a sheer drop off of over 1,000 feet into the ocean.in my panic stop with no power steering and brakes the steering wheel was indented with my hand print and dented front section of wheel along with the shift lever breaking off during this panic stop.the dealer was contacted june 19, 2001 and i was informed they would agin be contacting ford.i have received no further response.
Due todefective electrical fuelline heater which disintegratedand causedvehicle to stall unexpectedly. The part was on national back order.
Fuel sensor switch is leaking fuel onto the manifolds. Dealer has been notified. Manufacturer will be notified.
Fuel tank housinghas a hole on the side. Please provide further details.
While the vehicle was parked on an incline with the parking brake on, the vehicle was on, the parking brakereleasedcausing the vehicle to roll.the manufacturer has been notified.
Vehicle has been at dealer 7 times for brake problems.when applying brakes there was a grinding sound,likemetal to metal.also,extended braking distance. Dealer determined that emergency brakewas not releasing properly, causing damage tobrake drums. Drums have been replaced twicethus far. Dealer cannot remedy problem with emergency brake.
While driving at 55mph and applying brakes, brakes hesitate to stop vehicle. Contacted dealer, dealer replaced parts 2 times. However, problem still occurring. Consumer states brake cables have been replaced on numerous occassions, due to dealer using the wrong cables, the cables are causing the brakes to fail.
Speedometer dropped to zero, then the transmission would not shift from low gear!
On the passenger side of the engine pan the dipstick adapter was manufactured poorly. The oil from the crankcase has caused the oring to swell and leak oil. The oil leak is getting on the starter and clutch. The oil can cause a short in the electrical system. This can cause an accident or death while driving. The oil on the clutch can cause loss of control and cause an accident or death. The oring can swell and fall off the adaptor and become lodged in the oil pickup. This will starve the motor of oil and cause a catastrophic failure of the motor while driving. This can cause an accident or death. Due to the inherent poor design the oring that is submerged in oil should be compatible with oil or be able to be replaced. It is not possible to replace the oring due to due to the terrible design of the dipstick assembly. To replace this oring with a proper oil compatible one requires the disassembly of the motor and the removal of the motor to gain access to the defective part. This is a common problem on all vehicles of the same make and model from 1988-2006.
While driving at any speedvehicle jumps and shifts hard.when coming to a stop anddownshifting, vehicle lunged forward. Consumer had to keepfeet on the brakes.
I have had three replacement transmissions model: (e-4od).i now have 48,000 on my truck and i need a fourth transmission.the problem consists of poor shifting (hard shifts, untimely shifting, shifts into od when it is off, and you must depress gas pedal moderatley to proceed in reverse)i reported this problem initially on nov of 98, and the dealership replaced the transmission each time free of charge but they only would put a re-manufactured transmission in it due to they meet the same specs. As new transmissions.i had the engineer from ford at my dealership two weeks ago and he found no problems but the technician that normally provides service on my truck stated it was not acting up for some reason on that day.i know there have been multiple problems with this transmission, (the town of wallkill, ny dial-a-bus has- i think over 80 replacement e-4od transmissions - it is also serviced at village ford)i have also found out from other f-series diesel automatic owners that many have had problems with theirs.i feel i have had the run-around by ford and i am very dissatisfied with this vehicle.please look into this problem - i didnot find any info on your web site but i know there are many technical service bulletins on this component. Thank you in advance! - kurt hahn
Purchased this truck new from the dealer at 51,000 miles they had to rebuild the transmission truck then worked good for a while then they had to replace the trans computer at my expense now at 81,000 miles the transmission is doing the same thing as at 51,000 miles i was told by the dealer that the transmission is only covered for 12,000 miles i feel ford should be responsible for this seeing as there must be some sort of defect in this unit as others are having the same problem with hard shifting in an automatic from 1st to second and having passing gear kick in all the time.
I have a two year old f350 powertruck diesel and the transmission has gone out of it at 49,000 miles.it is just out of warranty.i believe this to be poor quality workmanship/design when i spend over $30,000 dollars for a vehicle and the transmission goes out of it before 50,000 miles.i never tow over 6,000 lbs with this vehicle and have only completed two trips in excess of 200 miles.all other trips are under 100 miles.the ford dealer said they might be able to help if i could provide all receipts showing i had the required maintenance completed.i generally service all vehicles myself and have little or no receipts.when i did have a reputable company do my maintenance they were and are unable to locate the appropriate information in their data base.fordwants to put a remanufactured or rebuild back in at my expense and i feel this is completely wrong and i bought a vehicle that should have been built much better.any assistance or direction in this matter would be greatly appreciated.thank you, sincerely, dan yopp
While driving between 55-60 mphmotor vibrated, followed by a loud bang. Consumer pulled off the road, and had vehicle towed to the dealership. The two piece flywheel came apart, which caused the transmission housing to crack where thetransfer case (4-wheel drivewas located.dealership indicated that this was a common failure with this year trucks, and the two piece fly wheels werenot installed in later model trucks.transmission housing and theflywheel were replaced.
Transmission does not operate appropriately slips, snaps and cracks. Mjs
Transmission was slipping and locked up. Incident occurred two times. Could not go forward or reverse, it disengaged and became undriveable. Computer check was done and drove vehicle. Heard a bang and the transmission blew up.dealer cannot duplicate the problem.
Speedometer dropped to zero, then the transmission would not shift from low gear!
The automatic transmission malfunctioned, causing a loss of vehicle control. Previously,dlr repair the transmission under warranty, but the problem still occurs.please provide further information and vin#.
Consumer has been experiencing problems with automatic transmission.while driving vehicle continues to move on its own after the brakes have been applied.the manufacturer has been contacted.
Transmission failed as the result of misdiagnosis. Yh
Transmission cooler lines rubs on the exhaust downpipe from the turbo.this rubbing has worn through 3/4 of the transmission cooler line with a failure, causing the transmission fluid to be sprayed directly onto the turbo downpipe.this is fire/transmission failure major risk.
Traveling at 50 mph the transfer case locked up and the truck skidded off the road. Damage to front end,engine,transmission. Transfer case replaced. Fought to get transmission replaced as well. Still fighting to get front end and engine damage repaired. Have contacted attorney general for the state of maine. Has contactedrepairing dealership as well as selling dealership. Should have some results soon. Would advise all consumers with similar problems of dealerships not standing by thier repairs to contact attorney general in thier state for assistance.
Truck was parked in level driveway and jumped from park into drive and rolled thru fence, pasture, and shed.damage was caused to fence, shed and truck.my horse was moderately injured due to truck crashing into shed and horse running thru fence.ford stated that this type of thing can happen at any given time when a vehicle gets a lot of miles and parts get weak.
Safety feature on vehicle failed and child was able to put vehicle in gear without pressing on the brake and without ignition being on. Claim was filed, vehicle will be seen by adjustor on 1/31/97.
Rear axle wheels came off and could have rolled in someones path and caused an accident.
When driving the clutch is too small for the engine and the transmission, causing the clutch to keep burning out.t vehicle has been in the shop five times for repairs, and the dealer states the clutch is too small for the other parts in the vehicle.
While driving and shifting gears the clutch has been rattling. Dealer says that the diesel engineis too powerfulfor the clutch installed in the vehicle.
The planetarygear failed while driving. It completely discentrated inside the transmission. A local forddealer rebuilt transmission, but now,when the truck is warmed up and the transmission is hot, when you engage reverse it takes off on its own.i have to hold it back with the brake and it eventually stalls. This has happened repeatedly.
Transmission failed prematurely.*mjs
Both front seat belts are not working properly. Dealer notified.
Front driver and passenger seat belt buckles will not latch.
The contact owns a 1997 ford f-350 with a diesel engine. Thecontact stated that when he stopped at a traffic light, stop, the brake pedal felt unusually weak and there was a strong odor of brake fluid in the vehicle. The contact then accelerated to speeds of 10 mph and made a turn. In doing so, he noticed flames from underneath the hood near the master cylinder. The engine was shut off and the fire department was called to extinguish the fire. There were no injuries. A fire report was filed accordingly. The vehicle was towed to the dealer; however, the dealer did not want the vehicle on the property and the contact to remove it immediately. There were no repairs made to the vehicle. The contact stated the vehicle was sold to a local junkyard. The approximate failure mileage was 275,404 and the current mileage was 275,404.
A steel brake line on my truck rusted and ruptured causing a complete brake failure. This is the second occurrence of this problem on this vehicle. The brake line had rusted and had a partial failure, causing a leak. The rusted section was replaced about 5 years ago. The recent line failure caused an accident.
The abs light indicator came on and indicates problem with the brakes. Manual states to return vehicle to dealer, repair work done five times. Brakes would pull to the left or right side, and steering was off. Dealer cannot duplicate the problem.
While driving approximately 60 mph brake light started to flicker on/off. Consumer attempted to slow downby pressingbrakes, butautomobile was not able to stop.consumer had to use both feet to push the brake pedal down.effect of thiswas that consumer was unable to stop w/o warning, and was prone to a serious accident.
While driving vehicle about 30 mph consumer said whenapplying the brakes trying to stop, the abs locks up, grabing the brakes.manufacturer and were contacted.
When traveling at 20 to 35 mph and upon depressing thebrake pedal to make a sudden stop, brake pedal traveled to the floorboard,resulting inextended stopping distance. Consumer also has experienced a problem when traveling, fire shot out of the exhaust system, causing objects in the road to catch on fire. Consumer has contacted the dealer.
Brakes failed.
Brakes started locking up/grabbing,and vibrating, at 8,000 miles, and continued at 48,000 miles. Dealer has been unsuccessful in repair of the brake system.i cannot drive an unsafe vehicle.help!
When pump fails there is a total loss of all braking and this happens with no warning.
Experiencing ongoing problem with front rotors going out of round. Rotors had been replacedon twoprevious occasions within 35,000 miles of wear. Seeking help from nhtsa in this matter.
Intermittently whenbrakes are appliedvehicle experiences extended stopping distance.
Abs brakes failed, vehicle lost control, resulting in a collision.
Abs problem; when applying the brakes during normal braking/ dry road conditions/ regular road surface,the truck pulls real hard to the left, the dealer is unable to correct the braking problem, and stated that the braking system was normal.
Vehicle has been at dealer 7 times for brake problems.when applying brakes there was a grinding sound,likemetal to metal.also,extended braking distance. Dealer determined that emergency brakewas not releasing properly, causing damage tobrake drums. Drums have been replaced twicethus far. Dealer cannot remedy problem with emergency brake.
Consumer was slowing down for sharp curb & applied brakes,front wheel locked up. Vehicle went overbank of hill,heading toward a lake & eventually stopped sliding. Dealerand certified mechanic stated that nothing was wrong with it.rotors seem to be warped.front wheels squealand grab when brakes are applied, excess dust was found in rear brake drums.dealer stated that front end could not be aligned, after market comber bushings were installed on vehicle which was able to be aligned.
The brakes on this f350 truck lock up intermittently, front and rear, and has done this since about 8,000 miles.the dealer has made many, many unsuccessful attempts to fix the problem.since the problem is intermittent, when the ford rep was called and came to investigate the brakes were working fine at that time.we have tried to get them to take the vehicle and drive it for more than 5 mins. To check it and he said he did not have time.we have worked with the dealer until we feel we can no longer drive this vehicle.it is unsafe.several people at the dealership have driven it and have had the brakes lock up but not the person in "authority" to report to ford.even an outside service person has driven it and experienced the locking up of the brakes.we are seeking legal counsel at this point since we are getting no help.we have tried to get ford to buy back the vehicle and they are not willing to do this at this point.so i have requested an arbitration package from the ford customer assistance center today.they refused to send me copies of the reports i have called in to them concerning this problem too.so it leaves me no choice but to move on.ford has been unwilling to listen.maybe they will listen in court.
Consumer was driving approximately 45mph when he took his foot off the gas pedal to begin slowing down for entering the beltway, when he tried to press the brakes again, he noticed that the vehicle did not have any brakes.
When applying the abs brakes on wet or dry pavement the pedal goes to the floor, causing extended stopping distance, cause unknown.please give any further details.
Consumer was slowing down for sharp curb & applied brakes,front wheel locked up. Vehicle went overbank of hill,heading toward a lake & eventually stopped sliding. Dealerand certified mechanic stated that nothing was wrong with it.rotors seem to be warped.front wheels squealand grab when brakes are applied, excess dust was found in rear brake drums.dealer stated that front end could not be aligned, after market comber bushings were installed on vehicle which was able to be aligned.
When applying brakes in normal conditions, the rear brakes locked up, causing an accident.please provide details.
Braking system malfunctioned, causing no braking abilty whichresulted ina crash.dealer replaced rotors twice, and had rotors turned twice. Also, replacedbrake master cylinder,and broken rear brakes twice. However,problemreoccurred.please provide further information and vin#.
No summary listed for above vehicle.
The front brakescaught on fire.the dealer replaced the front brakesat 2 miles.owner is having problems with the rear brakes.
Both factory front brake rotors were found to have a large crack in them, extending from the center to the outer edge.dealer replaced both.now rotors last for approx. 15,000 miles before they become so warped that the truck shudders terribly when brakes are applied.rotors have since had to be turned twice.calipers do not seem to be dragging.
Braking system malfunctioned, causing no braking abilty whichresulted ina crash.dealer replaced rotors twice, and had rotors turned twice. Also, replacedbrake master cylinder,and broken rear brakes twice. However,problemreoccurred.please provide further information and vin#.
Experiencing ongoing problem with front rotors going out of round. Rotors had been replacedon twoprevious occasions within 35,000 miles of wear. Seeking help from nhtsa in this matter.
Both brakerotors found to have numerous hairline cracks as well as 2 large cracks one exceeding .5 inches in width an extending from hub to outer edge of the rotor. Causedsevere shaking and near uncontrolable steering. Dealership notified and unconcerned with incident.
The front brakescaught on fire.the dealer replaced the front brakesat 2 miles.owner is having problems with the rear brakes.
Braking system malfunctioned, causing no braking abilty whichresulted ina crash.dealer replaced rotors twice, and had rotors turned twice. Also, replacedbrake master cylinder,and broken rear brakes twice. However,problemreoccurred.please provide further information and vin#.
Vehicle has been at dealer 7 times for brake problems.when applying brakes there was a grinding sound,likemetal to metal.also,extended braking distance. Dealer determined that emergency brakewas not releasing properly, causing damage tobrake drums. Drums have been replaced twicethus far. Dealer cannot remedy problem with emergency brake.
While braking, with no warning, brakes failed.brake line running from diverter to rear axle rusted through behind front fuel tank at plastic bracket.there was no pedal resistance and no braking at all.all fluid was lost.the hole in the line is about 0.250 inch long and about 0.045 inch wide.there was never a problem or a soft pedal prior to this.luckily this occurred in a valley in a driveway while turning around so there was no damage.this would have been potentially catastrophic had it occurred while driving on the road or while maneuvering on a steep grade.the truck is clean with no body rust.i am replacing the brake line.this should never have happened on a 7 year old vehicle.
Brake line rubbing against heat shield, causing fluid leak.
Master cylder malfunction.
Braking system malfunctioned, causing no braking abilty whichresulted ina crash.dealer replaced rotors twice, and had rotors turned twice. Also, replacedbrake master cylinder,and broken rear brakes twice. However,problemreoccurred.please provide further information and vin#.
Vacuum pump failed causing loss of brakes from fluid leakage. Mjs
Loss of vacuum pump on ford f350 crew cab capeable of towing 20000 lbs results in mechanical braking immediately. I was lucky, i was only doing 35mph when failure occurred. For more info on failures go to http://www.ford-diesel.com and search vacuum pump failure
1997 ford f350 steering problems.***no answer required***. *mra bearing inside the steering column cracked and resulted in the steering wheel locking up momentarily while driving.
When turningsteering would lock up, and vehicle would continue its direction of turning. Have taken vehicleto dealership dozen of times. Mechanic would try to repairsteering.
Vehicle lost control of vehicle due to steering failure resulting in collision (ohio traffic crash report). Mjs
The collapsable upper steering column is very worn and sloppy and needs to be replaced.i feel this is an extreme safety hazard that could lead to possible loss of steering.there is no recall for this part and i will have to pay for it out of my own pocket.since there is no new part no. For this part, i feel it will only go out again in another 60,000 mi.this part should be adressed and a new recall part should be assigned.
While driving 35 mph steering wheel shook, causing the steering wheel to lock.consumer was able to maintain control of the vehicle, and drove it to the dealer forinspection.the causeof the failure had not been determined.
Power steering was lost when my hydraulic pressure hose was blown out of the fitting that threads into the power steering pump.the local ford dealer parts department had seen so many of these hoses replaced that the employee at the counter knew what type of vehicle it went on without asking any questions.he was also able to retrieve the new hose from the warehouse without consulting a computer for a part number or storage location.this tells me (and he eventually confirmed) that these hose fittings have been failing regularly.the new hose has the same fitting design but it also has a tag which clearly states, "do not exceed 20 ftlbs torque".the parts guy was emphatic that i follow this torque specification.i will note the fitting design is such that excessive torque could damage an internal clip which seals and holds the hose tube to the fitting.i believe there is a good chance these fittings were over-torqued at the factory and is the reason for failure.note that my fitting failed at a low speed in a remote setting and nobody was injured - the outcome could have been very different had it failed while turning through a busy intersection.
Previous complaint #odi747045.i wanted to send you some more information concerning this problem as i am aware that ford has had this problem with their vehicles since 96 when ford bought back my vehicle and replaced it with another vehicle with the same problem.recently i ran off the road with this vehicle just missing going over a sheer drop off of over 1,000 feet into the ocean.in my panic stop with no power steering and brakes the steering wheel was indented with my hand print and dented front section of wheel along with the shift lever breaking off during this panic stop.the dealer was contacted june 19, 2001 and i was informed they would agin be contacting ford.i have received no further response.
There is a bolt thatcomes loose, causing power steering to go completely out. This has happened twice. Dealer replaced part, and problem has reoccurred.
When the brakes are applied the vehicle loses power steering.the dealer has attemped to repair problem several times.consumer states while pressing the brake hard, the power steering quits working, it also does this when not in motion, dealer has replaced the gear box and power steering unit, however problem still exists, consumer states he wrecked in 02/97, however does not know if this is related to the accident, consumer wants this problem repaired or wants a refund.
While the vehicle was being driven all electrical power and steeringwas lost without prior warning. Dealer has been contacted. Please provide further details.
Dt*: the contact stated the steering wheel became very difficult to turn while backing up.the vehicle was towed to the dealership who determined the power steering hose came loose, which caused the vehicle to leak power steering fluid and lose all power steering.the dealership informed the contact the diesel engine vibration caused the rubber seal that held the power steering hose on to come loose.updated 9/18/2006 -
While driving down a dirt road, the steering column on my f-350 bound up making it nearly impossible for me to turn the steering wheel to make a upcoming corner.by reefing on the steering wheel i was able to turn the vehicle to make the corner.when i reefed on the steering wheel, the steering column made a loud pop then started turning.the steering started working again after that but now the steering wheel/column is very wobbly.i've contacted the local ford dealer and informned him of the problem.
The whole body of the truck is out of alignment the hood is raised on one side and fits flush on the other the gap at the fenders is normal on one sideand wide on the other the dash inside the vehicle is off-center the doors have gaps on the outsidei can stick my index finger in andiput all my fingers inside between the door and the frame with it closedthe bed of the truck looks higher on one side than on the other if i put on my camper top it rides high on one side and drags on the other it is like the whole truck body doesn't fit and sits crooked on the frame i have complained about this from the begining and i feel as though i have been given the run around ihave repeatedly asked if the truck was wrecked and was told no! now i am tired of the excuses and am ready nto fight to getsomething done so point me in the right direction
The contact owns 1997 ford f-350. The contact stated that she noticed that the frame was fractured. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The vin was not available. The approximate failure mileage was 175,000.
Dt:the contact stated the inside passenger side door will not open.when trying to open the door the handle would break.the door handle was replaced twice by a local mechanic.the mechanic did not know why this was happening.
Steering wheel shakes violently while driving, manufacturer sent notice indicating a design error in the front end steering and correction of the front end components to remedy problem.
Vehicle will drift and will not stay aligned properly. Vehicle has been in for alignment 6 timnes for problem.
While driving a noise is heard that comes from the front end. Dealership unable to locateprolbem.. Please describe details.
Steering wheel shakes violently while driving, manufacturer sent notice indicating a design error in the front end steering and correction of the front end components to remedy problem.
When driving at any speed there is a grinding noise coming from the front of the vehicle.
At 15000 miles, firestone tires were replaced due to a recall, now, 30000 miles later consumer had to replaced the firestone steeltex tiresp235/85r16 due to tires causing front end to wobble and experience vibration, dealer stated the belts were coming apart.consumer had replaced the left upper and lower ball joints due to frond end snapping soudn and wobble, consumer wonders if the problem the whole time was with the tires.
At 15000 miles, firestone tires were replaced due to a recall, now, 30000 miles later consumer had to replaced the firestone steeltex tiresp235/85r16 due to tires causing front end to wobble and experience vibration, dealer stated the belts were coming apart.consumer had replaced the left upper and lower ball joints due to frond end snapping soudn and wobble, consumer wonders if the problem the whole time was with the tires.
Dt:consumer was concerned of aboutrearleaf springsspring hanger and shackle. Consumers vehicle has extensive rust on the spring hanger consumer was told by mechanic that it would not be safe to haul any amount of weight until problem was fixed. Consumer purchased the parts to fix the vehicle today.ford dealer told consumer that they sell a large amount of these parts, this was a common problem according to the ford dealer parts department. Consumer stated that this was a major structural item, it was riveted on, not bolted. Consumerlooked at several other vehicles like his own, and theyhad the same problem. Consumer called ford to issue a complaint with them. Consumer estimated that it wasto cost $500 to fix problem.
Vehicle goes from side to side after hitting a bump, vibrates, and is hard to control. Dealer informed consumer vehicle needs a stabilizer bar, did not come equipped with one.
Steering wheel shakes and makes noise when turning it.bearings failure caused steering wheel hard to turn and on occassion locks it.
Consumer was slowing down for sharp curb & applied brakes,front wheel locked up. Vehicle went overbank of hill,heading toward a lake & eventually stopped sliding. Dealerand certified mechanic stated that nothing was wrong with it.rotors seem to be warped.front wheels squealand grab when brakes are applied, excess dust was found in rear brake drums.dealer stated that front end could not be aligned, after market comber bushings were installed on vehicle which was able to be aligned.
Tire exploded - entire sidewall. (tiresize: lt235/85m1)( dot number: tire size: lt235/85m1 )
Tire had 9/32" tread. Blew out sidewall and peeled tread @ 60 mph with ambient temperature of about 95 degrees. Tires were all properly inflated 2 days before trip. I was towing my rv at the time. Failed tire was part of a set of duals.( dot number: vnop1wv256 tire size: 215/85r16 )
No summary issued for above vehicle.( dot number: tire size: lt235 85 1 )
Tire blew out. Ambient temeratures were hot. Tires had like new rubber on all wheels. I replaced all tires on truck. This was before the recall on the explorers and the tires were not the same types as the current recall. But i have never had good luck with firestone tires. (i had the national 500's that were recalled years ago) i was towing my 16,500# trailer when this happened and did not want to take a chance.( dot number: unknown tire size: unknown )
I have had two of these firestone steel tex r4s tires "blow out" while driving on the interstate with my family.the first one was in august of 1999 in ohio on a warm, but not hot day.we were driving along and boom it went. Fortunately, it was one of the rear duel tires and not a front tire.i was able to control the vehicle and get it safely stopped.firestone replaced this tire.the other was in march of 1999 on a cool day in indiana.we were driving and got a terrible shimmy and the vehicle became difficult to drive.suddenly, boom, another rear duel tire went.i again managed to get it off the road and got it changed.firestone wouldn't give me a new tire on this one.they allowed a replacement value.i am disgusted with firestone tires.last march, before the media attention to the problem, i had vowed to never have another firestone tire on my vehicles.i shudder to think what might have happened if one of the blowouts had been a front tire on this 14,000 pound vehicle.please pursue this with vigor.i want new "non firestone" tires that i can trust on my future trips.thank you. (dot number: vnilix8tiresize: 225/75r16)
While driving the left front tire blewout causing damage to the vehicle, this was the third tire failure of the same size and make, the tire were original equipment and the other tire blowouts occured at a low rate of speed (dotydor1xk427 firestone, size lt235/8516ms.nlm
Per friendly ford dealership in las vegas, the tread separated from the left front tire.( dot number: tire size: t235/85r16 )
Tires constantly leak air.
Tire developed a large bubble or blister where the tread and sidewall meet.tire then blew with only app. 6000 miles on it.firestone dealer only wanted to sell me new tire and offered no explanation of tire failure. (tiresize: lt23585r16)
Per friendly ford dealership in las vegas, the tread separated from the left front tire.( dot number: tire size: t235/85r16 )
Tire had 9/32" tread. Blew out sidewall and peeled tread @ 60 mph with ambient temperature of about 95 degrees. Tires were all properly inflated 2 days before trip. I was towing my rv at the time. Failed tire was part of a set of duals.( dot number: vnop1wv256 tire size: 215/85r16 )
Tread separation at highway speeds. Clear highway. No road hazard involved. Separation was immediate and involved center tread/entire tire. Additional damage caused by the tread catching/folding factory installed mud flap over the top of both rear dual tires. Damage incurred to wheel well/fender frame.immediate loss of control/sway into left lane of traffic. (tiresize: p23585r16)( dot number:tire size: p23585r16 )
Inside rear tire split at the sidewall.a recall has been issued on the vehicle tire.the dealer has been notified.
I am very diligent about checking the air pressure in my tires.i do not drive over the speed limit, usually around 60 mph on interstates.fortunately my truck is a dual wheel pickup and it was one of the duals that had the sidewall blowout.i was hauling a horse trailer at the time.i heard you were investigating the steeltex r4s 16" tires. (tiresize: 16)( dot number: tire size: 16 )
Michelin tires mdw 4037xpsribsidewalls have read bad spider cracks which are getting worse everyday. Warranty on the tires had expired. Was made 35-9s. The manufactuer will not help. Michelin will give 3 tires, but not 4 & owner has 7 of those tires & wants them all replaced.
Tread partially separated and internal belts shifted.i no longer have these tires on the vehicle, were replaced with michelin after this incident.( dot number: tire size: 235/75r16 )
At 15000 miles, firestone tires were replaced due to a recall, now, 30000 miles later consumer had to replaced the firestone steeltex tiresp235/85r16 due to tires causing front end to wobble and experience vibration, dealer stated the belts were coming apart.consumer had replaced the left upper and lower ball joints due to frond end snapping soudn and wobble, consumer wonders if the problem the whole time was with the tires.
Driver's rear inside tire tread separated with a tire blowout.tire had 2/3 of tread left before the blowout. Vehicle was going 25mph and heard a boom. Then, consumer saw tread flying off the tire. 1997, ford, f350 club crew cab, used tires came on vehicle, size p235/85r16, approximate mileage unknown.firestone steeltex radial r4s, p235/85r16, faulty tire caused damage to vehicle, consumer is requesting reimbursement and for tires to be replaced.
At approximately 27,000 miles, my wife and i decided to go on vacation.we loaded the truck with our camper (about 1800 pounds), some luggage and supplies (about 250 pounds), and a small trailer for hauling wood (loaded about 3500 pounds).before we left, i inflated the tires to the sidewall rating maximum of 80 psi.about 300 miles into our trip we had a blowout on the left rear tire.upon investigation, i found that the tires' tread had seperated from the carcass which then caused the sidewall to overheat and rupture.i have not had any other problems with the other tires to date.i e-mailed ford with this query, ford responded by suggesting that i e-mail the nhtsa with my information.i am concerned about the future use of my tires and would appreciate any information that you might have on this matter.please feel free to contact me.thank you.(tiresize: lt23585r16)( dot number: tire size: lt23585r16 )
Firestone steeltex radial tires p216 85 r16 experienced tread separation.
The tread on the tires separated from the body of the tires, the tires were still under warranty but would have cost more to replace under warranty because the dealer was selling the tires cheaper than the consumer could buy them if he made a warranty claim, consumer purchased different brand and request reimbursement (firestone steeltex lt2358516).nlm
Pe00040; original equipment on1996, ford e350, on 1997 coachmen with dual rear tires,firestone steeltex radial r4slt225/75r16, dot vd1l1xb156. On august 28, 2000, while driving there was a vibration. Consumer pulled over due topassenger's front tire tread coming off, about 18 inches long which almost caused a crash with 49,000 miles onvehicle. On october 3, 2000, while driving there was a loud noise, driver's rear inside tire tread completely came off with 51,000 miles onvehicle.firestone said that they would prorate the tires.please provide further information.
Pe-00-020 original equipment on a 1997 ford f350, tire size p23585r16, dot number vdor1xk, experienced tire blew out at 12 thousands and 18 thousands miles.two incidents with blewouts. When driving at 60-65 mphright rear tire tread blewoutat the sidewall. Also, when driving at 50-55 mph the right rear tire tread blew out from the sidewall, both incidents happened in the summer on very hot days.both tires had about 75% of tread life available.
While on a trip tread separatedon 2 continental/general tires.vehicle was damaged.
Pe00 040;consumr was traveling about 55mph onhighway andfelt vibration inside ofvehicle. Was able to pull over to the side shoulder.right front passenger's side tire tread separated,steel coils were showing on all four tires.tires were firestone, steeltex radial #at, p23585r16.
Consumer feels that the valve stems are unacceptable on the aluminum wheel rims on the vehicle, the rear tires have valve stems facing in, the inside rear tire valve stems are completely unaccessible to check and add air when necessary, consumer feels if he is responsible for maintaining proper air pressure, the vehicle should come equipped with accessible valve stems.
Dt: the contact'svehicle was involved in an accident. Upon impact,the air bag did not deploy. This accident was a frontal impact collision. The driver was wearingaseat belt. No injuries were sustained. The vehiclehad extensivedamage. The insurance company is having the vehicle repaired. The consumer was informed by the repair shop that his vehicle was not equipped with air bags.updated 01/23/06.
Cruise control does not work properly, will not hold when towing motorcycle trailer and bike. Mjs
In 2003, my 1997 ford f-350 crew cab lost the cruise control and on several occasions would not shift out of park. On 05 sep 2003 my truck, with the engine cold, caught fire while parked in my driveway, catching my house on fire. This resulted in a claims to both my homeowners and my vehicle insurance. My vehicle was a total loss in the fire. The vin number for my truck was: [xxx].
Vehicle fire 1997 fordf350, caused by fire starting in brake master cylinder.
Dt*: the contact stated the vehicle was parked for several hours when fire and smoke was noticed coming from under the hood near the windshield.the fire department was contact and after the fire was put out, it was determined the vehicle speed control module was responsible for the fire.a fire report was taken by the fire department and photos were available. A police report was not taken.the vehicle was towed to the insurers lot for further investigation.the manufacturer was not yet notified.
The accelerator has malfunctioned 3 times, leaving me and my passengers stranded at various locations. The truck will start but there is no response of the engine to the accelerator pedal making it impossible to move. It is a "fly by wire" system which has no direct mechanical linkage from the pedal to the engine and the pedal assembly has now been replaced twice. The first time was at 30374 miles on 7/23/98 and now again at 47801 miles on 10/13/99. This is not a component subject to abuse and i believe that this is clearly a manufacturing defect but i still had to pay $100. Deductable on the last replacement.
While driving at any speedvehicle jumps and shifts hard.when coming to a stop anddownshifting, vehicle lunged forward. Consumer had to keepfeet on the brakes.
Dt: the engine caught fire on the driver's side of the engine compartment.the consumer's carport (port-a couche) caught on fire along with their home.the house was a total loss.the vehicle had not been started or driven for 8 days prior to the fire.the consumer's 1997 ford f350 was not included in the recall although it had the same cruise control switch as the recalled vehicle's.
Why has ford recalled only later model trucks for the criuse control fire issue. It is not a problem limited to those years. I experienced the exact same problem with my 1997 f-350.
Electric window motor failed. Yh
Driving at approxmately 65 mphpassenger's side power window shattered unexpectedly which could have caused injuries.
Window shattered causing injuries to child.
Rear driver side tread separated from tire at 75mph in the state of nebraska.22hrs. Later in the state of ohio the passenger rear separated. Contacted firestone and they will not take any responsibility for incident.
Hub caps failed.yh
Front and rear hub caps fell off repeatedly. Yh
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