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Questions tagged [f-350]

A Ford pick-up, commonly referred to as a 1 ton.

Full sized pick-up truck produced by the Ford Motor Company in the United States. The F-series pick-up has been produced from 1948 to present. This vehicle has gone through twelve (12) model changes through the 2014 model year.

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Starter stays engaged

Have a 2000 f350 7.3 super duty. The starter stayed engaged and I was unable to turn off the motor, although turning the ignition back to off, the starter stayed on. Ultimately the starter burned out and was shot. I replaced the starter and the…
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Why wasn't my engine getting fuel?

This is a 1975 Ford F-350. It has been sitting idle for 6 months, and is rarely used. Normally, when I try to start it after sitting for a long time, it takes a bit of cranking before it starts. I assume this means the fuel in the fuel line and…
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Is vacuum line still necessary with manual locking hubs on an F350?

Several years ago, on my gas engine 2003 F350, I replaced my auto locking hubs with Warn manual hubs. Recently I am experiencing the dreaded A/C defaulting to the defrost vents under low vacuum conditions due to a vacuum leak. I have isolated the…
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truck will not start

2000 F350 Diesel will not turn over. Replaced Fender mounted solenoid and batteries and it still just clicks. Had the starter tested and it tested good. Still just clicks, could it be the starter solenoid is too weak to work when installed?
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Starter spins but doesn't engage flywheel

I was wondering if y'all could help me with this recurring problem. My 1983 Ford F-350 has had a starter problem for the past couple of months. After a week or so of installing a new starter and solenoid the starter would begin to spin and not…
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F350 2002 wiring problems

F350 2002 wiring problems. Electric mirrors were fixed and then problems with power windows, air conditioner and radio arise. The windows, radio and air conditioner stop working after started and going down the road then start working again after…
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on 1989 f350, after turning ignition on to crank position, turn key to off and remove key, starter continues to crank . what is sticking?

After inserting key and turning to start position, starter continues to crank after engine starts. You can turn ignition off and remove key and starter continues to crank. have replaced solenoid, ignition tumblers and starter. What could be sticking…
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AC issue after repairs

2005 F350 Dually Diesel, had compressor clutch assembly and e-vap core replaced today, as well as a restrictor and 3 “0” rings.drove approximately 30 miles, and when we stopped and put in park (still running) heard what sounded like a steam valve…
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1999 ford f350 will not start under 50 degrees

If my 99 ford f350 with a 7.3 diesel is not plugged in it will not start under 50 degrees what should I check?
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Which side of the engine does this mean?

I inherited a '79 F-350 along with its half-rebuilt 400ci. The push rods, rocker arms and lifters are (somewhat) neatly placed in a labeled box, but I'm at a loss as to what the fellow meant with his labels: Right/left is ambiguous, depending on…
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What is the compatibility for F250 and F350 SD transmissions (2004 gas 5.4L)

I am considering purchasing a Ford 2004 F350 SD (automatic) with a tranny/engine light on. Assuming the worst, I am looking for donor transmissions (and transfer case possibly) I think there is compatibility between a number of years and between…
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1993 Ford F350 stalling when braking and when put in gear

I have a 1993 Ford F350 automatic non-diesel T-tag dump truck that is mainly used on a 25 acre cemetery. It's rarely driven over 5mph and only has about 1000 miles put on it yearly. But when I leave the property for errands or to get fuel and it…
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Stuck brake overheating transmission?

7.3 PSD - Ford F350 with the 4R100 AutoTrannny. Is it plausible / even common for a seized brake / caliper to cause a tranny to overheat? I've never had this occur previously on any vehicle, much less a vehicle like this one which is made to tow 20k…
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F350 idling off and sputtering and small jerks as I drive

Haven't had the truck long it's a 1996 Ford f350 with7.5 liter engine it just filled gas tank so full or empty runs the same it is jerking small little jerks as I drive and it has no idle gage so I can't tell if that is messed up but it feels like…
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Ignition switch issue

2003 Ford F350 super duty. Ignition switch failed: turns clockwise without clicks, engine will not start, and electrical system (all except starter solenoid) remain hot even with ignition switch off, or even with ignition switch totally removed…
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