Resources for the Repair and Maintenance of your Ford F-350
Ford F-350 Models:
Ford F-350 Problems
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.
Engine Oil Pan Gasket May Leak
The engine oil pan gasket can develop a leak. Leaking oil may accumulate on the exhaust system resulting in a burning smell. Replacing the gasket should correct this leak.
Catalytic converters may go bad and plug exhaust
Catalytic converters can go bad and potentially plug the exhaust, hurting engine efficiency and performance.
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.
The tachometer sensor may fail
The tachometer sensor may fail; if the tachometer needle jumps around and the transmission has harsh shifts or does not upshift, this sensor should be checked. This sensor is mounted in a cover at the front of the motor.
Ford F-350 Recalls (Recent)
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 »Ford Extends Warranty Coverage for 1990-1993 F150-F350 Trucks Fuel Pump/Sender Assembly
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Ford has extended the warranty coverage of the fuel pump and sending unit assembly in 1990-1993 F150, F250, and F350 trucks. In some trucks, the check valve may become damaged inside the fuel pump unit. This can cause fuel to travel from one tank to the other, creating an overflow condition. In the presence of an ignition source, a fuel leak may result in a fire. Dealers will repair the fuel pump and sending unit for up to 12 years or 150,000 miles from the original warranty start date.
Learn more »Ford Recalls 1993 F150-F350 Trucks Due to Premature Failure of the Fuel Pressure Regulator
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Ford has recalled certain 1993 F150, F250, and F350 trucks due to premature failure of the fuel pressure regulator. Failure of the regulator can cause high fuel system pressure, which can lead to fuel overflow in one of the fuel tanks. In the presence of an ignition source, a fuel leak may result in a fire. Dealers will replace the fuel pressure regulator with a revised unit made of stainless steel.
Learn more »Ford F-350 Questions and Answers
When using my front tank my gas gauge does not always work, just ussually when i fill it up. If i turn the truck off and turn it back on it will no longer work. When i use the back tank the gauge w...
Is there anyone out there who can help me?? I have a motor home with a ford 460 motor. It has 53K miles and runs like new. The problem I got is it burns a qt. of oil every 75 to 100 miles. It doesn...
four wheel drive lite stays on as well it will come on. I have control on the fly. (dash electronic). however it is not engaged.
tried to bleed by removing line at slave and filled slave with fluid, after filling slave I put line on and worked the slave several times at the fork, then I repeated as described above. When I pr...
1990 Ford F350 w/ 460 Fuel injected engine. after driving a bit when weather is hot it drops a lot of power, chokes, bucks badly. the fuel filter is new. there is no catalytic converter & there a...
Ford F-350 Stories
One day my truck just quit running, for no apparent reason. Fuel pump cycles at turn of key, It has spark, it has 45 psi at fuel valve on rail. Noid light on injector plug is dark upon engine cranking. I replaced the EEC and still no good. Please help
Great truck
owning this truck for 13 yrs. i have the XLT quad cab 2wd 7.3Lturbo diesle. and it has been all but short of the american work horse. my over all opinion of this truck(international 7.3Lpowerstroke) in particular is ...if you dont own one, go get one!