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2000 Ford F-250 Super Duty Problems and Solutions

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  • 2k_impala_ls2k_impala_ls Member Posts: 311
    My fathers 1990 F250 stalls when it is cold. If you give it gas it just stalls. It is even hard to restart cold. Once it warms up it runs fine. Any ideas. Thanks
  • rbndixierbndixie Member Posts: 1
    Played the radio till shut off, still had enough battery left to crank, let run for 40 minutes. The next morning would not crank. Battery was good, engine turned over like always. One 30 amp fuse under hood was shot, replaced, still would not crank. Getting spark at spark plugs, no smell of gas after trying to crank.
    What should I check next?
    Thanks in advance.
  • 2k_impala_ls2k_impala_ls Member Posts: 311
    Have they checked the balance of the driveshaft. That sounds like the cause to me.
  • ldholtldholt Member Posts: 3
    I have a F-250 Super Duty Powerstroke and it randomly shifts hard. Sometimes it will go all day and not shift hard, and then some days it will shift so hard that the cab will vibrate. I had Ford change the fluid and filter, but this didn't help. Someone suggested that it might be either the bands are loose or the computer has a glitche. Ford has no idea!
  • ak_edak_ed Member Posts: 2
    HELP I have a 99 250 superduty w/ auto transmission and Diesel. I replaced the Transmission after it dumped all fluid and burned up while in 4 wheel drive at 89000 miles. I am now at 135000 miles. Recently, while in the mountains I shifted to 4 wheel drive pulling up a rocky but not strenuous trail. Almost instantly when I went to 4 wheel drive AT fluid started pouring out from the transmission area. By the time I had covered 300 yds I had dumped 12 of the 17 qts of fluid on the ground. The transmission slipped at that point and I immediately shut down. When I realized that my leak started exactly when I went to 4 wheel I shifted back to two wheel, refilled the transmission and have driven the truck at least 2000 more miles without loosing a drop of fluid. This was a repeat of the exact experience I had at 89000 miles but this time I stopped before the transmission was damaged. As long as I stay out of 4 wheel I seem to be fine.

    My question is 1. Is this a transmission problem, transfer case problem, both or just a connecting line between them? 2. What is involved in fixing it? 3. Has anyone else had similar problems? 4 am I OK driving it this way for a while?

    I would appreciate any info that any of you have on this. Thanks

    AK_ED
  • anclasanclas Member Posts: 3
    Still can't find the problem....the air from the blower on my 98 F150 changes from the panel vents to the defrost vent when the vehicle is under acceleration. Can't find any vacuum leaks. Has anyone had this experience?
  • runjimrunjim Member Posts: 4
    What year is your 250?
    It's amazing to me to read posts from even '03, '04, '05 Ford truck owners describing the same hard thud shifting - that I'm getting on my '94.!!

    (I had a '97 f-150 that ran beautifully all the time)

    If it comes back, I'm going to hang a video camera down under the truck to try to see what the f**k is punding so hard under there.
  • duke2366duke2366 Member Posts: 1
    I Have a 2000 Ford F-250SD With a V-10 Gas in it. The problem I have is that on damp days it will not stay running with out my foot on the gas holding it at about 1000rpm for a few minutes. I have had people look at it cant find a problem anywhere. I have a brand new battery, and the alternator is putting out plenty at about 14.25VDC. Any one know what might be causing this
  • chuck_firecomchuck_firecom Member Posts: 2
    Update on my electrical problem: I have narrowed the problem down to the wiring in the steering column that goes to the overdrive bypass switch. I have not gotten into the wiring yet but found when I move the shift lever around it will blow the fuse.
    Thanks to some help from South Bay Ford in Gardena California I am on my way to getting the problem solved.
    Chuck
  • wpalkowskiwpalkowski Member Posts: 493
    It may be that the Idle Air Control Valve (IAC) is starting to fail. You have to keep your RPMs up to keep it running, and as it gets worse the truck just won't idle at all and dies as soon as you back off the throttle. The IAC valve is one of the few common failures on the V10.
  • anclasanclas Member Posts: 3
    I have the same problem with a 98 150 shifting hard from 2-3. I let off on the gas before it shifts to avoid the hard jump into the next gear. Has been getting more frequent.
  • ldholtldholt Member Posts: 3
    Mine is a 2000 Ford. Someone said it could be the modulator valve. Who Knows?
  • ldholtldholt Member Posts: 3
    My 2000 started shifting hard at 104,000 miles. It now has 139,000 and getting worse. Kinda strange that it started right after warranty expired.
  • KCRamKCRam Member Posts: 3,516
    This sounds like seal leak. Wherever you take your truck for service, have it put on the lift and "drive" it in 2wd, then shift to 4-High and see if it dumps fluid again. That should pinpoint the exact problem for the mechanic.

    kcram - Pickups Host
  • diffusiondiffusion Member Posts: 3
    My 05 F150 Lariat 4x4 with 2,700 miles just got back from the dealer after having a vibration problem between 55 mph and 65. The vibration was felt more in the gas pedal than in the steering wheel or anywhere else. I guess the dealer had seen this problem before because on just my first they rebuilt the entire rear end replacing both the rack and pinon gear and some other small plates (clutch plates?). The problem seems to be gone for now but I still feel a slight vibration in the gas pedal at all speeds. Does anyone feel a vibration in their gas pedal?
  • ivand_dankoivand_danko Member Posts: 1
    I have about 62,000 miles on my F350SD Diesel. Just recently when I hit a bump in the road the front end will vibrate. The vibration sounds and feels like you are running over rumble strips in the road. When I strike another bump in the road the vibration will go away and come back when another bump is struck. Yes, I have plowed snow with it this past year. The problem seems to be worsening, but the
    steering wheel does not shake and the truck goes straight.
  • fox2005fox2005 Member Posts: 1
    Has anyone had any problems with the 2004 6litre F350 superduty - problem is engine making a missing noise, doesn't matter if we are pulling the fifth wheel or just driving around town, it happens during acceleration. Have taken it in to numerous Ford dealerships however, they haven't been able to pinpoint the problem, the EGR valve has been replaced twice, that wasn't it, then they replaced the turbo, that wasn't it, so it sits at the dealership for another 'great' idea. CAN ANYONE HELP - IDEAS ANYONE.
  • havehadithavehadit Member Posts: 7
    I had a similar problem with a 1994 f150. It was downshifting and upshifting hard. It took about 4 years to resolve my prolblem. It was the MLSP switch on the side of the transmission. Part and labor was $143.00. The irritating part of it is Ford issued a TSB for this problem in March, 1995. I talked with Ford at Dearborn and a local dealership about the problem I was having and neither mentioned the TSB.
    You can backup and review messages #1270, 1273, 1276, 1280, 1286, 1292, and 1319. I wouldn't guarantee it but it might be worth a try.
  • hendrix24hendrix24 Member Posts: 7
    Dear Chuck, I am writing you to inform u of a problem i had with a 1993 ford escort. It seems that i wrecked the electrical in the steering wheel. Now with the great brain trust at ford this shorted out the fuse when shifting the car into drive, so in order to drive i had to put new fuses into the fuse box just to get the car moving. I would hope that this problem still is not an issue 10 years later but hey its ford. I hope this sheds some lite on the matter. One question with all these probelms why stay ford i moved on, lets just say i joined a revolution.
  • toolman2toolman2 Member Posts: 2
    Yep I had the same problem ,so far they have replaced the clutch plates and rack and pinon twice, replaced all 4 rotors, and i still get a little vibration , I think the timing might be off a degree or two. ford said everything checks out ok , yea right,
  • timk4timk4 Member Posts: 1
    I have this same problem - I just bought a 2005 f150 lariat with the moonroof
    with the moonroof completely open I get a severe vibration at about 25 mph which smooths out over 40 - it is the soft sliding cover vibrating against the roof - now even with the roof closed this same slider rattles every time i hit a bump - took it to the dealer and he said it happens with all of these and to crack a window - This I cant believe - when i test drove one didnt notice this if I had known this was going to be this kind of problem never would have bought this truck - kinda ruins the new truck experience
  • ozman1ozman1 Member Posts: 1
    I THINK I HAD THE SAME THING WITH MY 2003 6.0 WHEN I PULLED MY BOAT/5TH WHEEL. WENT BACK TO THE DEALER 3-4 TIMES NO HELP. I FINALLY WENT TO A SECOND DEALER AND THEY REPLACED A SOLENOID TO THE TURBO IF YOU WANT E-MAIL BACK AND I WILL PULL OUT THE RECORD AND GIVE YOU PART #,S ETC.
  • xforderxforder Member Posts: 1
    :sick: We bought a 2004 Ford F150 FX4 in Nov of 04. We experienced a vibration on the test drive but we were told it was the tires. We have since been experiencing clunking and hesitation along with the vibration becoming worse. We have tried to get out of our lease but the dealership in Nanaimo BC, Canada has made it impossible to do. They have had the truck in for approx total of 2 weeks and replaced the drive shaft. This has not fixed the problem and they are now (eventhough we are still under warranty) refusing to fix the problem. They showed us a memo from Ford dated in Oct of 04 (which is a month before we purchased the truct) that stated the clunk on downshift is infact a CHARACTERISTIC OF THE FORD TRUCK and NOT TO ATTEMP TO FIX THE PROBLEM!!!!!!! If anyone has any ideas of what to do about this please let us know...I do not think that Canada has a lemon law and we pay $643.00/mth for a bum truck. It is most uncomfortable to drive. If I had of known this was a CHARACTERISTIC prior to signing I would have gone to Toyota or Nissan.
  • rsettrsett Member Posts: 1
    I have an identical problem with my F250SD Diesel. I also plowed snow with it this past season. I cannot figure out what this problem is. It doesn't seem to be the transmission or a U joint since the problem does not cease if I shift into neutral. Any insight would be greatly appreciated.
  • pick1pick1 Member Posts: 2
    buy a superchip it will make you happy :)
  • pick1pick1 Member Posts: 2
    Has anyone had problem fixed yet.
  • 2k_impala_ls2k_impala_ls Member Posts: 311
    Thanks for all the help, zero that I got from here, glad the other edmunds pages are more user friendly and get replies.
  • micomarkmicomark Member Posts: 11
    To all regarding 04/05 F-150 drive train clunk and persistent vibrations. 3-4 months back I read all the problems with drive train and vibrations experienced by others. Also, after many attempts by my dealer to correct problems proven uncorrectable, I have come to the following conclusions on the aforementioned two problems. The drive train slack, slip and clunk appears to be in all of the F-150’s and the dealers will not make further attempts after running you through a few potential repairs such as drive shaft, rear axle, and u-joint replacements. The problem doesn’t seem repairable and thus an engineering problem. The vibration is more complex but another engineer type that cited the problem on this forum, as the stiff frame in the 04 and 05’s, makes more sense than ever to me at this point. This truck frame and cab/floor board seems to resonate any vibration that exists. If the engine vibrates up steep inclines, so does the frame/cab. If your tow vehicle has a slight wheel vibration, the frame/cab vibrates. If a tire is out of balance the frame/cab vibrates and so on. The original axle and differential apparently had a flaw that made the vibration appear right from the get go at 40 to 70 MPH. Mine had that and it diminished after axle differential replacement. However, I have still have the vibration up inclines and during other high engine torque situations, when towing, and now after rotating my tires. Thus, I have determined any vibration that occurs is felt up through the frame and cab but only when present by an outside force. There has to be a trigger for the vibration to be present at its worst and that is why it is so hard to replicate the problem at the necessary time. i.e. during inspections and such. If the truck is driven on smooth level road, no tow vehicle, and well balanced tires the vibration is minimal. Although, I still feel it some in the floorboard at all times. I believe the dealers know all this and thus test it only when the conditions are in place to favor them, just after service, on smooth road, using soft acceleration, etc. I am filing a lemon law suit as I feel this vehicle has serious engineering flaws that just can’t be fixed. My attorney tells me Ford probably is hoping most of us will go away or trade out of the vehicle. Only a small percentage will pay the cost of pushing them to the court house steps yet that is the only place where they will likely settle up. Last, I have kept a detailed gas mileage record under all driving conditions and am averaging 13.6 MPG, below the advertised 14 – 18 MPG. At 18,000 mile per year and at $2.20 per gallon this translates to nearly $500 dollars a year more in fuel costs over averaging say 16 MPG. This is another issue you may want to make a part of any legal complaint. In as much, you will likely have to make the legal investment to win on these issues. Good luck all.
  • tharttthartt Member Posts: 1
    Both of my electric door actuators have quit. Are they repairable or do I need to give my dealer $175. per door to replace them?
  • mikei2mikei2 Member Posts: 2
    Hello, I have a 97 F150 4WD with the stickshift transfer case auto locking hubs. For about 2 months I noticed the 4wd would not engage sometimes when I pulled the lever back. Then it stopped working altogether. I jacked it up on all fours and noticed that when I put the transfer case lever in 4 hi or lo the front driveshaft does turn but the front wheels do not. I checked on the front axle and noticed a round black flying saucer type disc that had a pink and blue wire going to it. I pulled them off, they looked ok and put them back on but still no luck. Any ideas other ideas before I rip apart the front pumpkin? Thanks.
  • mac24mac24 Member Posts: 3,910
    I think I'd check for correct function of the auto hubs before tearing into the diff.
  • papa5papa5 Member Posts: 1
    i have a 2003 6.0 deisel super duty dual wheel.bought new now has 26000 on it.
    has anyone out there had the displeasure of there accelerater sticking upon passing. no matter what i did would not decellerate had to brake it and shut off. dealer of course can find nothing wrong. to date they have had to replace front ball joints 15000 3 friends also needed there done (ford has no grease fittings on theres ), rear rotors (vibrations in pedal) this is a pleasure vehicle not used as a work horse.
  • shorepakncshorepaknc Member Posts: 2
    I have a 2004 F150 Off Road...It too has a similar problem....The vibration is felt through the floorboards and seems to be from the chassis (front) itself. It is slight and has been on and off for the year I have had this truck. It does not affect handling, or anything else and only lasts for a few minuites before it goes away...Of course, ford service can find nothing wrong, and while it is not a severe problem for me it is annoying. I get about 16 MPG average and all else is great with this truck.I just wish Ford would acknowledge that a problem does exist and do something about it.
  • micomarkmicomark Member Posts: 11
    Annoying is the operative word. Every time I get in this truck, I think about how much I paid to be this frustrated. Because they process these disputes using apparently, not so smart individuals, Ford and BBB both acknowledged the drive train problem in their communications. Attorney says they have shot themselves in the foot. It is going to cost me about $4000 temporarily, collectable from Ford along with all other costs, to exercise the lemon law and about 6 -9 months but mine is going back to Ford. What really makes me sick is that I traded a perfectly fine 2002 F-150 in on this junker. My 1994 Chevrolet 1/2 ton, stick shift, strippo model is a better rider.
  • aleemapaleemap Member Posts: 1
    hello guys,

    I am new @ this so help me out, please.

    my problem started when i melted the wires from the solenoid. and yes as a desperate woman i replaced the solenoid and everything was fine. then my husband drove it to the store and the starter got stuck, and naturally it was my fault. so he replaced the starter, and that didn't fix it, then he replaced the switch under the steering column, that didn't work so while he was at work i replaced the solenoid again, only i didn't attach the starter wire (the big black one, not the red)
    at that time i was getting power to the truck. then he came home, touched the black wire to the solenoid and now no power at all.
    please help me.......before i do desperate things like blow this truck up. jus kidding!
  • galen4galen4 Member Posts: 1
    I have a 2005 FX4 with the same problem. It is not a vibration, but severe shaking. I just got home from the dealer and they are ordering a part for the steering. They had a truck in recently with the same problem and think they fixed it. They couldn't tell me exactly what the part was as their computer system was down and they needed to look up the truck that was repaired. I can let you know what they found when mine is fixed. It sounds like FORD should already be aware of this problem. I have never had anything shake this bad before and like you say, usually if you come to a complete stop it is fine when starting up again.
  • hokietadhokietad Member Posts: 5
    I got a cylinder 2 misfire reading and the guy at advance told me to replace the coil pack. Well, I did and now it will not start. I get a sound like a machine gun popping off when I try to start it. Anybody know what that is?
  • kartkrazykartkrazy Member Posts: 1
    Take to ford I just had the same problem.
    ford has a recall as of july 12th I believe it will fix the problem
  • mikei2mikei2 Member Posts: 2
    I checked into the 4wd problem further now that i had my borther in law over to help me. On the front axle there is a black disc with one pink and one blue vacuum lines on it. when I move the actuator on the front axle that is attached to this black disc with my hand the front wheels turn (the truck is up on jacks and blocks) but the actuator does not stay in. I took off each vacuum line at that disc and only the pink line has a vacuum, the blue line does not even though I have the shifter in 4hi. I then followed the blue line up to the hood next to the batter and took it off there....it appears to be mated with a white vacuum line that did have vacuum. So this leaves me thinking either it is the thing next to the battery that these twho lines plug onto or it is a sensor somewhere else on the transfer case it self that tells the blue vacuum line to start suction. Also, the 4*4 indicator light does not come on in the dash.....any ideas?
  • f450f450 Member Posts: 3
    If you manually turn your locking hubs on it should go away..One at a time will show you which hub is bad. Either wheel bearing or shaft is bad.
  • partsmanpartsman Member Posts: 16
    I have purchased a 1984 F-350 with an unknown motor ( ran good and was cheap) It has a factory Holly/ motorcraft 4 bbl. How can I tell what motor I have ? There are no ID. tags, plates, or numbers anywhere Some one said they heard of a 351 modified coming with a 4 bbl.">
  • partsmanpartsman Member Posts: 16
    Thanks anyway I guess everyone is watching the disaster on T.V. It's a 460
  • jbballcoachjbballcoach Member Posts: 1
    I have a 1996 F350 LOVE it bought it new in 96. The problem is every since I changed the original long tie rod the new ones don't last. I have put 4 tie rods on my truck in 2 and Half years. I do NOT off road. I have also replaced every part on my front end and still have the same problem.Can someone help me figure out what the problem is? Thanks
  • kyle5kyle5 Member Posts: 1
  • vader77vader77 Member Posts: 2
    I'm towing a uhaul trailer with a 99 f-150 4.6 (4x4) from CT to Ohio. Do I need to have a tranny cooler installed? I don't think it came with the towing package (I do have the electric harness for the trailer, but no hitch.) I don't know squat about towing, so any help would be appreciated!
  • mac24mac24 Member Posts: 3,910
    Lots of unknowns here, including the condition and mileage of the transmission, weight of the trailer and its load, traffic conditions, highway elevation, to mention a few.

    However, as the answer to a lot of those questions can't be known until after the fact, and assuming I wanted the transmission to have a reasonable life expectancy after the trip, the answer would be an unequivocal "yes"!

    You're more foresighted than most in considering this question, and fitting the largest cooler possible will be a minimal expense compared to cost of a transmission replacement. While you're at it, consider fitting a transmission temperature gauge to the flow line coming from the transmission, to allow you to keep an eye on how it's behaving.
  • bighorn44bighorn44 Member Posts: 5
    I have same problem with '05 King Ranch. Shocked when I noticed it because I didn't test drive with moonroof open prior to buying. Asked dealership about fix. They suggested an after market wind deflector and possibly a velcro fastening system between the headliner (which is pretty much free-floating) and the cab roof as a fix. They priced out the deflector at about $67 and an hour or so of shop time. About that time I thought bull****! Why on earth would Ford sell me a vehicle with an MSRP of about 44K and tell me if I wanted to have my moonroof open I would have to spend an additonal $150 for some Mickey Mouse setup to prevent the buffetting, ear-pounding, and headached inducing noise. Now that I have had time to think about it I will be calling them tomorrow and demanding that they fix it period! When I pulled up the forum on Edmunds it was no surprise that someone was discussing this issue. Don't tell me that they didn't know this existed before they marketed the truck.
  • bighorn44bighorn44 Member Posts: 5
    Thank you for the info. I have just purchased a '05 King Ranch. If I start to experience these types of problems I will be distressed enough to join you in your legal solutions. Obviously they know there is an issue but, unless enough folks take them to task we will all be living with the problem. Please keep my contact information around in case you file and need support. Thanks.
  • dgiordanodgiordano Member Posts: 1
    I had the same thing happen today on my 2004 F550 with the same 6.0 liter engine. I was pulling a landscape trailer with some mowers. I heard a loud bang and thought I hit a branch hanging from a tree or a tire blow out. I lost all power and had a tough time climbing up hills. I found a hose off on my truck turbo charger area also but I am getting heavy black smoke from my exhaust with any kind of exertion. I bringing it in tomorrow so will see. My 2003 F350 has gone through new injectors, new transmission, and a new turbo charger. And if your thinking I am rough with the trucks you got it wrong I baby these Fords. These new Fords suck!
  • horizonpoolshorizonpools Member Posts: 2
    I recently purchased an F350 with a 5.8 gas engine, and I'm being told by friends that if I want to replace the old rusted oil pan I have to remove the entire engine.

    Any help would be appreciated.

    JT
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