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Ford F-250+ Super Duty repairs by problem area

Engine (40%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (11%)

Brakes and Traction Control (13%)

Suspension and Steering (14%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (18%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (2%)

Other (2%)

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Ford F-250+ Super Duty electrical repair cost distribution

$2500+ (1%)

$1000 - $2499 (6%)

$500 - $999 (17%)

$100 - $499 (47%)

< $100 (29%)

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2022 Ford F-250+ Super Duty 4-door

turbocharged 8-cylinder diesel automatic 4WD

25000 mi Both batteries had acid residue on tops. Dealer replaced both batteries under warranty. 

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2019 Ford F-250+ Super Duty 4-door

turbocharged 8-cylinder diesel automatic AWD

59000 mi

US $1200
Replaced both batteries under warranty 

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2019 Ford F-250+ Super Duty 4-door

turbocharged 8-cylinder diesel automatic 4WD

14000 mi The APIM (module) was replaced, due to a malfunctioning GPS and Sync system. 

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2019 Ford F-250+ Super Duty 4-door

8-cylinder automatic 4WD

675000 mi Failed to hold charge. Replaced battery. 

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2017 Ford F-250+ Super Duty

Engine not specified

58000 mi

US $180
Replace electric motor For door lock. 

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2017 Ford F-250+ Super Duty 4-door

turbocharged 8-cylinder diesel automatic AWD

4000 mi Tire pressure sensors faulty. Had to provide proof for each one before replacement was done. Once replaced, no errors since. 
46000 mi Damned tire sensors again. They couldn’t figure out how to fix them, or reset them, or…yeah. So, we drive with the sensors indicating they are high or low, or whatever the case is. What a glippping Ford failure with these things. 

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2017 Ford F-250+ Super Duty 4-door

turbocharged 8-cylinder diesel automatic 4WD

37000 mi

US $700
short in rear electrical system 

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2015 Ford F-250+ Super Duty

Engine not specified

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2015 Ford F-250+ Super Duty 4-door

turbocharged 8-cylinder diesel automatic 4WD

34000 mi Both batteries replaced after one failed. 
17000 mi replaced gauge cluster 

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2013 Ford F-250+ Super Duty 4-door

turbocharged 8-cylinder diesel automatic 4WD

86800 mi

C $125
Truck wouldn't start unless key was left on for 3 minutes. Also, remote start was disabled. Prior, truck had sat for a month under very cold conditions (-40°C). 

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2011 Ford F-250+ Super Duty

Engine not specified

88000 mi main AC line worn through, not holding refrigerant, replace line, recharge system. Alternator getting too hot causing regulator in rear of housing to short/fail in some way, ALT light in dash was on, dealer pulled codes. 
91000 mi

US $100
Alternator issue returned from before, traced to wiring harness problem, defective connector, connector replaced wiring harness repaired. 

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2011 Ford F-250+ Super Duty 4-door

turbocharged 8-cylinder diesel automatic 4WD

61500 mi

US $150
Replaced starter. 
97500 mi

US $12
Quick recharge, less than one can. Quick and easy, port easily accessible under hood near firewall. 

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2011 Ford F-250+ Super Duty 4-door

turbocharged 6-cylinder automatic 4WD

119040 mi

C $1007
Replaced both batteries, violet wire to alternator found burnt fuse-able link and replaced. 

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2011 Ford F-250+ Super Duty 4-door

8-cylinder automatic 4WD

48980 mi Truck was turning over slowly and needed to boost. Tested battery and it failed. Replaced battery myself. 
200000 mi

US $1000
Condenser seized up - replaced 

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2011 Ford F-250+ Super Duty 4-door

8-cylinder automatic 2WD

60000 mi

US $425
Evaporater 

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2008 Ford F-250+ Super Duty 4-door

turbocharged 8-cylinder diesel automatic 4WD

135300 mi

US $305
Alternator failed and needed replaced. 
142000 mi

US $45
High pressure switch failed and prevented condenser fan from engaging. Replaced and all is cool now. 
121000 mi

US $780
Replace compressor and hose. Recharge. 

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2006 Ford F-250+ Super Duty

Engine not specified

52000 mi

US $600
Compressor shot. Also had receiver/drier replaced. 
150000 mi

US $530
replaced alternator 

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2006 Ford F-250+ Super Duty 4-door

turbocharged 8-cylinder diesel automatic 4WD

243000 mi

US $50
Power door window motor driver front: ring gear lost approx 5 teeth As motor is specific 2 models only and none were found at Pull-a-part yard I ordered a new one from eBay for under $50 
245000 mi

US $175
R&R alt. Upgraded to heavy duty anps. 

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2006 Ford F-250+ Super Duty 4-door

turbocharged 8-cylinder diesel automatic 2WD

94860 mi

C $300
New Batteries installed 

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2006 Ford F-250+ Super Duty 4-door

turbocharged 5-cylinder diesel manual 4WD

78000 mi

US $120
Failed starter, replaced starter 
85000 mi

US $200
replaced starter 

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2005 Ford F-250+ Super Duty

Engine not specified

118000 mi

US $200
Replaced starter. 
144000 mi

US $900
Replaced fuel sender. 
104000 mi

US $625
Replaced alternator & battery 
117000 mi

US $260
Frayed harness intermittently shorting to ground. Harness replaced. Took some time to locate. 

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2005 Ford F-250+ Super Duty 4-door

turbocharged 8-cylinder diesel automatic 4WD

137000 mi

US $60
needed to replace the heat/AC blend door actuator 
156000 mi

US $38
Leaking HVAC Heater Control Valve Replaced 
215000 mi

US $158
Replaced faulty starter that was replaced 9 months ago New wiring harness for battery & starter 
230000 mi

US $260
Rebuilt starter had to be replaced, took a bit to figure it out. 
236000 mi 2nd rebuilt starter went bad, replaced with Motorcraft starter. 
136000 mi

US $20
Brake switch not functioning properly. Made starting sometimes take a couple pushes on the pedal. Also applying the brake with cruise control on didn't turn cruise off. Replaced the brake switch. 

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2005 Ford F-250+ Super Duty 4-door

10-cylinder automatic 4WD

152000 mi 1,2 speed on heater fan no longer worked. Replaced heater blower motor resistor to fix the problem. 

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2004 Ford F-250+ Super Duty

Engine not specified

155000 mi

US $300
replaced alternator 
107920 mi

C $170
broken wire to fuse box 
122000 mi

US $175
Starter motor failed. Replaced with rebuilt unit. 

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2004 Ford F-250+ Super Duty 4-door

turbocharged 8-cylinder diesel automatic 4WD

162500 mi No start, battery terminals were corroded. Truck now has full DC to start engine. 
269000 mi

US $300
Alternator failed. Replaced alternator. Starter not engaging the flex plate properly. Replaced with a starter for a 6.4l diesel 
114000 mi

US $200
Replace brake switch in addition to general health check and oil change 
186000 mi

US $400
Replaced burned out [HVAC] vacuum pump and re-secured vacuum reservoir. 

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2003 Ford F-250+ Super Duty

Engine not specified

102000 mi

US $25
Blower motor for a/c and heater went out 

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2002 Ford F-250+ Super Duty

Engine not specified

182500 mi

US $800
Electrical short in main fuse box, was literally melting any time the key was in the on position. Required replacing fuse panel and trailer system wiring harness. 
204000 mi

US $500
Replace alternator 
218300 mi

US $800
New A/C parts to get it back to working. 
179800 mi

US $500
The AC started blowing hot air after driving to the desert. The AC would switch between hot air then cool air but never cold. The AC was refilled and checked for leaks 

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2002 Ford F-250+ Super Duty 4-door

turbocharged 8-cylinder diesel manual 2WD

119040 mi

C $404
Replaced vehicle security module. Automatic lights, and door locks, not working and door ajar light stayed on even with doors closed. New security module cured the problem. Less than 1 hour labor. 

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2002 Ford F-250+ Super Duty 4-door

turbocharged 8-cylinder diesel automatic 4WD

333000 mi

US $300
A/C compressor clutch went bad. Replaced clutch and put new belt on. This A/C system has never been opened since truck was new and still blows cold air. I was glad I didn’t need to replace more than the clutch and open the system up. 

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2002 Ford F-250+ Super Duty 4-door

8-cylinder automatic 4WD

153000 mi

US $783
A/C compressor wouldn't turn, kept truck from starting. I also had to return to the shop to have the A/C system repaired again because they didn't get one or more of the seals installed correctly. 
157500 mi

US $140
Wouldn't start, replaced battery 

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2002 Ford F-250+ Super Duty 4-door

8-cylinder automatic 2WD

181000 mi

US $120
Window motor control assembly in drivers-side door went out and windows and locks did not work. Replaced the assembly to rectify the problem. 
196000 mi

US $200
Battery would no longer hold a charge and needed to be replaced. 
224000 mi

US $30
Replaced both headlight bulbs. 

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2001 Ford F-250+ Super Duty

Engine not specified

237000 mi

US $104
AC clutch 
248620 mi

C $230
Remove and replace starter after solenoid failure. 
231000 mi

US $125
clock spring failed throwing code 32. 

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2001 Ford F-250+ Super Duty 4-door

turbocharged 8-cylinder diesel manual 4WD

122500 mi

US $1000
Alternator failed and was replaced. 

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2001 Ford F-250+ Super Duty 4-door

turbocharged 8-cylinder diesel automatic 4WD

197000 mi

US $425
Replace starter and cable 
99300 mi

US $230
Battery cable had high resistance internally, put extra stress on the starter which failed as well. 

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2001 Ford F-250+ Super Duty 4-door

turbocharged 8-cylinder diesel automatic 2WD

161700 mi

US $578
Replaced A/C Compressor, Accumulator and Orifice. 

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1999 Ford F-250+ Super Duty 4-door

turbocharged 8-cylinder diesel manual 2WD

323700 mi

US $9
Replaced passenger door lock actuator after attempting to repair it. 

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1999 Ford F-250+ Super Duty 4-door

turbocharged 8-cylinder diesel automatic 4WD

127000 mi

US $135
Replaced original altenator 

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