Resources for the Repair and Maintenance of your Ford F-250
Ford F-250 Models:
Ford F-250 Problems
Ticking Type Noise Due to Warped Exhaust Manifold
A ticking noise may develop from the engine due to a warped exhaust manifold. Damaged exhaust manifolds will require replacement to correct this issue.
Car won't start due to stripped timing chain gears
The gears for the timing chain can strip, causing the engine to crank but not start.
Catalytic converters may go bad and plug exhaust
Catalytic converters can go bad and potentially plug the exhaust, hurting engine efficiency and performance.
Power Steering Pump/Gearbox Problems Due to Fluid Contamination
Failure to change the power steering fluid can cause the fluid to become gray with metal particles. The contaminated fluid can damage the power steering pump resulting in a growling noise when the wheel is turned; the damaged pump will require replacement to eliminate the noise.. Life of the power steering gearbox and pump will be shortened if the fluid is not serviced regularly.
Battery Light Due to Damaged Alternator Connector
The battery light may illuminate on the instrument panel because the alternator wire harness connector is damaged. A new connector kit is available and should be installed to correct this concern.
Ford F-250 Recalls (Recent)
Ford F-250 Recall 05V388000
Summary: ON CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH SPEED CONTROL, THE SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH MAY OVERHEAT, SMOKE, OR BURN.
Learn more »Ford Explorer Recall 06V286000
Summary: ON CERTAIN TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH SPEED CONTROL, GASOLINE OR NATURAL GAS ENGINES, THE SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH MAY OVERHEAT.
Learn more »Ford Explorer Sport Trac Recall 07V336000
Summary: ON CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS, PASSENGER VEHICLES, SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, AND MOTOR HOMES CHASSIS, THE SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH MAY, UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS, LEAK INTERNALLY AND THEN OVERHEAT, SMOKE, OR BURN.
Learn more »Ford E-150 Recall 08V051000
Summary: FORD IS RECALLING 225,000 MY 1992-2003 ECONOLINE, MY 1993-1995 TAURUS SHO, MY 1992-1998 CROWN VICTORIA, MY 1993 BRONCO, F-SERIES, MY 1995-1997 F-SERIES SUPER DUTY STRIPPED CHASSIS, MY 1992-1998 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS, AND MY 1992-1995 LINCOLN TOWN CAR VEHICLES. THE AFFECTED VEHICLES WERE PREVIOUSLY REPAIRED USING A WIRING HARNESS THAT IS NOT COMPATIBLE WITH THE VEHICLE CIRCUIT POLARITY.
Learn more »Possible Corrosion of Fuel Tank Straps
RepairPal Expert Overview:
Vehicles sold or currently registered in states using corrosive chemicals to de-ice the roads may have fuel tank straps that can rust prematurely and fail. If the fuel tank were to shift as a result of a broken strap, the fuel lines could separate or the fuel tank could contact the ground. In either case, a fuel leak could develop, increasing the risk of a fire. Dealers will replace the fuel tank straps with straps that have increased corrosion protection. Early in the campaign, if replacement straps are not available, dealers may install a cable support under the strap as an interim repair or a steel reinforcement over the existing strap as a permanent repair. This recall is expected to begin September 12, 2011. The Ford recall number is 11S21.
Learn more »Ford F-250 Questions and Answers
How much am I looking at price wise, to find an electrical short that is draining my battery
Is there a way to get rid of rust spots on my truck? Any kind of product to use?
I just purchased an '87 F250 4x4 with 89,000 miles and in very good shape. I'm going to have to replace the heater core. It does not have a/c. Is this one of those "takes all day and you end up th...
My fuel gauge, temp. gauge, and oil press. gauge arn't working. I checked the fuse and it's not blown out. No current is running thru the fuse.
A few days ago I posted the same ? but I put down that it was a 1990 because the questionaire only goes that far back. There's no current running thru the fuse.
Ford F-250 Stories
I have a 1992 Ford F-250 5.8 and I changed the fuel pump and filter and their is fuel at the fuel rail but it's not going into the throttle body. now when I put gas into the throttle it runs until it runs out what could be the problem?
fuel system is not pumping fuel from tanks to the fuel filter
Everything but the engine needs replacing at about 100K miles.
heater core
Only major problem was Transmission shift problem at 12000 miles. Ford "replaced" tranny (under warranty), started again at 20000 miles. Amaco fixed for $87. parts and labor no problems since now at 77000 miles