2005 Ford F-250 Engine cooling Problems

“The above vehicle has had multiple problems due to the design of the engine including such things as the EGR cooler, the EGR valve (twice), the fuel injector control mod (ficm), the high pressure oil regulator screen, (a .10 cent piece 450.00 labor). If you will search this engine from 2003 to 2007 you will find hundred if not thousand of post by owners of the 6.0 powerstroke that are having the same problems over and over. Ford refuses to do anything to help anyone and they told me in an email you were the only ones that can make them have a recall. I hope you will step up and help all of us. …”

“Regular driving on open road , no harsh conditions - power loss, without any warning - no engine lights or warnngs - sudden decelleration , jerky response more decelleration - limp off ramp , limp home. Turbo sounding whiny and different , no response to added pressing on gas , nor stop , restart. Has been evaluated at dealership many times and many problems corrected, paid for yet nothing works - regular maintenance is preformed on this vehicle , much care is taken by owner. …”

“Tl * the contact owns a 2005 Ford F-250. The contact stated that while driving 65 MPH down an incline, he shifted into neutral and released the clutch when the vehicle stalled. The contact mentioned that all of the warning lights on the instrument panel illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The technician was unable to rectify the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 29,000 and the current mileage was 31,000. Updated 08/12/14”

“2005 Ford F-250. Consumer states engine failure the consumer stated the engine failure nearly caused an accident, when it shut down on a major highway. Subsequently, the consumer also experienced a failure with the fuel injection control module. After having the fuel injection control module replaced, the check engine light illuminated after leaving the dealership. The check engine light illuminated due to a failed EGR valve. The consumer was also informed the alternator was spiking, and needed to be replaced as well as the EGR cooler and head gaskets.”

“Own a 2005 Ford f250 with a 6.0 diesel engine. The 6.0 diesel has a factory defect with the EGR value cooler inside the engine rupturing sending coolant into the engine and thru the exhaust into the atmosphere. This should be a recall due to a factory defect. Ford is repairing this problem if it occurs when the vehicle is still under warranty but allowing the consumer to burden the expense if their warranties have expired. The estimated cost is $2600.00 to $3300.00. Ford has redesigned the EGR value & cooler to handle the pressure better with thicker walls. …”