Ford F-450 problems and issues


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Alternator not charging SolvedSolved

Ford F-450 2001 7.3 superduty 154000 miles
Alternator not charging due to wiring or computer issues. Dash wiring and bulb are working and alt. Charges when jumped.
JayW from United States 3 months ago  
JA
Rank 3
1 reply 
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JayW from United States 3 months ago
Turns out that someone pulled the fuse out and it was completely missing. One of our workers probably pulled it because of blowing fuses due to bad trailer wiring.
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Correct wiring for lights to a trailer

Ford F-450 2019  155000 miles
I’m wanting to pull a trailer behind my El Dorado 450 Ford the trailer hitch has been put on. I need to wire a trailer to it.
Wayne from United States 5 months ago  
WA

No start fuse for ecu was blown after replacing three times now want

Ford F-450 1999 7.3 220000 miles
I was driving and just died. After looking my ecu fuse was blown so after three fuses it now doesn’t pop. I still have crank but no start
Kris504 from United States 6 months ago  
KR
1 reply 
Dcertified from United States 13 days ago
Check IPR,ICP and Rpm on live data. Injectors are oil pressure controlled. Psi must be above 500psi to crank
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My truck was just shut off automatically just driving down the road an

Ford F-450 2024 6.0 373400 miles
My truck will just be driving down the road and it'll die I'll pull it to the side of road and try to start it and it will not start with the ignition but it will start with the bypass wire that's under the hood are it won't start but it'll still crank with a bypass wire under the hood why is that and my injectors won't kick on or nothing
Mack from United States 8 months ago  
MA
1 reply 
Dcertified from United States 13 days ago
Sounds like ignition switch but Check the IPR, ICP and RMP on live data while cranking. Pressure must hit above 500psi to crank.
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Won’t turn over SolvedSolved

Ford F-450 2000 C & M flat bed 230 miles
Row of 10 amp fuses with no power. ABS light comes on after I try to start.
Achavezbro from United States 8 months ago  
AC
Rank 5
1 reply 
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Achavezbro from United States 8 months ago
Found out my starter was out. Blown fuses were unrelated lol live & learn
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No se escucha el claxon

Ford F-450 2018 Plataforma  120357 miles
No funciona el claxon pero cuando le aprieto se escucha un clic
Piti39 from other 8 months ago  
PI
4 reports 

No start crank

Ford F-450 2004 F450 272399 miles
No power to fusses 32 33 34
Mifourfitty from United States 8 months ago  
MI
2 reports 
Achavezbro from United States 8 months ago
What ended up being the issue? I’m having the same problem
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Air conditioning won't blow cold

Ford F-450 2012 Super Duty/6.7L 161000 miles
Only blows hot air, won't hold any coolant, nobody can seem to find the problem
BIGG DZZL from United States 10 months ago  
BI
1 report 

Tail lights working but no turn signals or brake lights

Ford F-450 2005  207513 miles
Taillights are working, but turn signals and brake lights are not
Bolee369 from United States a year ago  
BO
4 reports 
Dcertified from United States 13 days ago
Fuses. If those are fine check wiring
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Won't start

Ford F-450 2002 Cab/chassis f450s  250000 miles
Won't start, relay for injector module is continuously clicking with key on.
Slim from United States a year ago  
SL
2 reports 
Dcertified from United States 13 days ago
Check ignition switch
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No powered windows or radio

Ford F-450 2002 Ford 450 290000 miles
No power to Windows or radio check all fuses and breakers do I have a broken wire need answers
The coop from Canada a year ago  
TH
1 report 

Reduce engine power

Ford F-450 2022  309000 miles
Will not stop going into reduce engine power but nothing seems wrong
Engine power from United States a year ago  
EN
3 reports 

My starter quit on me and I don’t believe it’s the starter at fault SolvedSolved

Ford F-450 1996 Single cab power stroke  150907 miles
My starter won’t engage when I turn my key on my 1996 f450
Sam Teeple from Canada a year ago  
SA
Rank 1
2 reports 
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Sam Teeple from Canada a year ago
It was a faulty neutral safety sensor
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No low beams

Ford F-450 2005 E-450 30000 miles
Both low beams don't work. Already changed the fuses. Low beams don't work.
Sonny from United States a year ago  
SO
4 reports 
Amanda from United States a year ago
Did you ever find a solution? I am having the same problem
Ct jetta from United States a year ago
Me too very fustratomg
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Jumping idler

Ford F-450 2007 6.0L 170075 miles
Once I start the truck after a few minutes it will rev up to 1200 rpm,for a few seconds then back down. And continue back and forth. Is this my turbo going out???
KINGBOYZ from United States a year ago  
KI
1 reply 
Dcertified from United States 13 days ago
Could be but check turbo psi under load. Also check battery voltage when it’s doing the rev
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Fuse 27 blows when key is turned on

Ford F-450 2005 F450 100 miles
Fuse 27 blows when key is turned on. No turn signals
Frank from United States a year ago  
FR
3 reports 

Sync not recognized

Ford F-450 2016 Superduty 16860 miles
Once phone button is oushed radio does not show
Rjg1 from United States 2 years ago  
RJ

Battery or alternator or both

Ford F-450 2010 6.4 diesel. Fully loaded 170000 miles
Ok I'm a dumb shit and thought that when you battery light comes on that meant you needed to change out your batteries. I didn't know it was for your alternator. The dummy light had been on for 3 days. I did charge both batteries at night. But come the 3rd day the truck engine turned off and everything went dead. Thinking I had dead batteries, I charged them but now I have no power at all. It's like I blew fuses or something bad. Need help to identify problem. Could the alternator found itself out somehow. Couldn't charge batteries while the positive cable was hooked up as it would trip the charger. Any thoughts pretty please. Thanks
Sally Campbell from United States 2 years ago  
SA
1 report 
Dcertified from United States 13 days ago
Check all fuses. Also have your alternator tested if you haven’t already which of course you stated you knew now that it could be. Check pcm relay and the rest of them while you’re at it.
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No electrical power no crank

Ford F-450 2003 4.6 V10 GAS  200000 miles
Battery is good, there is no lights, no crank no start
TOW TRUCK DOWN from United States 2 years ago  
TO
1 report 

No power to ignition coil

Ford F-450 2016 F450 v10 285133 miles
I replace the harness.
I change coil packs
Freddy Q from United States 2 years ago  
FR
1 reply 
Dcertified from United States 13 days ago
What about ignition switch? Fuses? Relays? Did you figure it out?
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Engine will not shut off

Ford F-450 2020 Diesel  37000 miles
Engine starts and runs fine but will not shut off sometimes
Sambo from United States 2 years ago  
SA
1 report 

installing after market brake box unpluged brake light switch left

Ford F-450 2018 F450 Disel 80000 miles
unpiug over night now can not cold side of brake switch tramission will no go in gear
Stan from United States 2 years ago  
ST

Truck starts but zero throttle. Is there a fuse for this?

Ford F-450 2002  200000 miles
Truck starts but zero throttle. Is there a fuse for this? ……
Dan10 from United States 2 years ago  
DA
1 report 

Rear lights not working

Ford F-450 2012 F 450 12’ flatbed  217900 miles
All my taillights, brake lights, reverse lights, turn signals and my two front center indicators all went out and only half of the rear marker lights are working. I changed all the fuses t the bed, and fixed two wires and still nothing.
Dirt guy from United States 2 years ago  
DI
7 reports 
J.D. Hilken from United States a year ago
I had the same issue fuse #57 was the problem
Dirt guy from United States a year ago
That’s funny we fixed it when we plugged a set of tow lights into it, they all came on and stayed on.
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Heated and A/C seats quit working.

Ford F-450 2019  95000 miles
The heated and A/C seats quit working on my driver and passenger side. I have checked the fuse and it is good. does anyone have some ideas on what to do next?
Brock from Canada 2 years ago  
BR
4 reports 

NO THROTTLE RESPONSE AT ALL

Ford F-450 2002 CAB CHASSIS 7.3 55000 miles
Step on gas pedal nothing happens
Mike from United States 2 years ago  
MI
1 reply 
Craig from United States 2 years ago
The electronic gas pedal failed it doesn't happen often but it does happen easily replaced I personally carry a spare one just in case
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Where is the hot wire for a trailer on a 2018 450 ford pickup

Ford F-450 2018 450 435 miles
Where is the hot wire for a trailer on a 2018 f 450 truck
Glad from United States 2 years ago  
GL

No ignition power and no crank

Ford F-450 2011  174000 miles
No ignition current in fuse box will not start,or turn over
dolverlawes10@gmail.com from United States 3 years ago  
DO
9 reports 

Hard to start Mrs vibrates surges and when you hold the fuel down you

Ford F-450 2001 F450 7.3 powerstroke diesel  300000 miles
Hard to start Mrs surges vibrates the motor runs rough put new fuel injectors in it and new glow plugs
Robbie from United States 3 years ago  
RO
7 reports 
Rudolph from United States 2 years ago
Fuse for glow plugs? Don't see it?
Rudolph from United States 2 years ago
Fuse for glow plugs. What # and location?
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Truck will not start if it’s warm

Ford F-450 2005 6.0 power stroke  302678 miles
If I drive to the store and come back shut the truck off and try and start it in an hour or two will not start it’s like it won’t start until the block below operating temp. It cranks and cranks and cranks but just won’t fire up unless it’s been sitting for 4-5+ hours and when it does start up it’s not fast by any means like it’s turning over for 10-20 seconds
Walker T from United States 3 years ago  
WA
4 reports 
Matty from United States 2 years ago
I have a 2004 F250 super duty 6.0 Mines been the same way for 3 years no garage can figure it out.. So let’s just say my diesel motor pretty much meets my little friend ether several times a day everyday. I know it’s not good for it but I have no choice I need the truck.
Robbdiesel from United States 2 years ago
High pressure oil leak
Dcertified from United States 13 days ago
You’re losing oil pressure. With scanner, watch IPR, iCP and RPM on live data. Oil pressure must go above 500psi. We have 3 -2004-2006 f450s with 6.0 powerstroke motors. Iv taken them all apart numberous times I’m 99% sure that’s your problem. There’s an updated STC fitting for High pressure oil pump, also updated stand pipe and dummy plugs. While you have it apart swap the ICP it’s behind the turbo, nake sure when you take it out the screen filter comes out with it, they have a habit of crushing and staying in the housing when it’s removed. Good luck👍🏼
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