# \#f350 **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/tag/f350/1202.md [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) --- ## [Ford F350 Not Starting](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ford-f350-not-starting/191667)
**Author:** [@j.evon0096\_185270](https://community.cartalk.com/u/j.evon0096_185270)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [July 17, 2023, 2:50pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ford-f350-not-starting/191667 "2023-07-17T14:50:42Z")
I recently purchased a used F350 to replace my current work truck. The previous owner said it had been sitting for around 5-6 months and now it doesn’t start. I figured it probably just needs some fresh diesel and a li… --- ## [Is it impossible to move the tie rod by hand and tell if the tie rod or ball joint are bad on a vehicle without jacking the vehicle off the ground?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-it-impossible-to-move-the-tie-rod-by-hand-and-tell-if-the-tie-rod-or-ball-joint-are-bad-on-a-vehicle-without-jacking-the-vehicle-off-the-ground/183036)
**Author:** [@mutualconceptstx\_179978](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mutualconceptstx_179978)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [March 20, 2022, 7:27pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-it-impossible-to-move-the-tie-rod-by-hand-and-tell-if-the-tie-rod-or-ball-joint-are-bad-on-a-vehicle-without-jacking-the-vehicle-off-the-ground/183036 "2022-03-20T19:27:21Z")
If the tie rod and ball joint are not visibly bad, the Steering Wheel doesn’t Vibrates or Shakes, the Steering Wheel doesn’t Feel Loose, there’s no Abnormal Sounds, there’s no Poor Front End Alignment, there’s no Abnorma… --- ## [Friday 12/10/2021 Sacramento California Bee cartalk artical, TPMS only transmitts when stopped](https://community.cartalk.com/t/friday-12-10-2021-sacramento-california-bee-cartalk-artical-tpms-only-transmitts-when-stopped/181209)
**Author:** [@nbsproducts](https://community.cartalk.com/u/nbsproducts)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [December 15, 2021, 4:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/friday-12-10-2021-sacramento-california-bee-cartalk-artical-tpms-only-transmitts-when-stopped/181209 "2021-12-15T16:40:09Z")
Your article states that the Tire Pressure Monitoring System only transmitts info when car is stopped. What good are they for monitoring when a tire is going low while driving. I just purchased a $450 system for my $90,… --- ## [Help! 2002 F350 7.3L dipstick won't insert, after just repaired](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-2002-f350-7-3l-dipstick-wont-insert-after-just-repaired/176036)
**Author:** [@vickielamb\_174641](https://community.cartalk.com/u/vickielamb_174641)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [April 11, 2021, 1:50pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-2002-f350-7-3l-dipstick-wont-insert-after-just-repaired/176036 "2021-04-11T13:50:31Z")
Hello please help! My 2002 F350 7.3L 4-door 4WD was just repaired with rear main seal and oil pan replacements. I got it home, and attempted to check the oil (an o-ring at the fitting on the end of the high pressure oi… --- ## [1983 Ford F350 gauge](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1983-ford-f350-gauge/167929)
**Author:** [@Grivy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Grivy)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 27, 2020, 2:43pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1983-ford-f350-gauge/167929 "2020-07-27T14:43:58Z")
Gauge on dash board for charging reads minus pegs the left when light’s get6 turned on --- ## [Boom truck Hydraulic system question](https://community.cartalk.com/t/boom-truck-hydraulic-system-question/166639)
**Author:** [@Sparkygreen](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Sparkygreen)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [July 1, 2020, 2:04am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/boom-truck-hydraulic-system-question/166639 "2020-07-01T02:04:06Z")
Hi guys, first time poster here. Thank you in advance for any help you may give me. We have a 2008 F350 with an Altec AT200A Boom lift. We have been having problems with the boom system not getting “power”. Usually, whe… --- ## [How to reset touchscreen in 2016 Ford F-350?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-to-reset-touchscreen-in-2016-ford-f-350/138555)
**Author:** [@Tom35](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tom35)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 17, 2019, 8:52pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-to-reset-touchscreen-in-2016-ford-f-350/138555 "2019-04-17T20:52:18Z")
AAA replaced both batteries, no my touch screen in not working. Is there a reset? --- ## [2016 Ford E350 engine suddenly turned off](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-ford-e350-engine-suddenly-turned-off/134172)
**Author:** [@david36](https://community.cartalk.com/u/david36)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 8, 2019, 3:07am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-ford-e350-engine-suddenly-turned-off/134172 "2019-02-08T03:07:48Z")
Engine has shut off on 2 separate occasions within past 3 weeks - no warning lights or sensor issues; it re-started quickly, and drove well after each episode, but no accounting for the sudden engine turn off. --- ## [1992 Ford F-350 - icky brakes](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1992-ford-f-350-icky-brakes/125367)
**Author:** [@BernardCox](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BernardCox)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [September 22, 2018, 6:04pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1992-ford-f-350-icky-brakes/125367 "2018-09-22T18:04:21Z")
7.3 diesel manual 4WD Crew Cab I have ICKY brakes. I say that because I don’t know what word is technically correct. Typically I down-shift, so no real problem, but had to make an emergency stop, and took to the di… --- ## [2001 Ford F-350 dies when I move the vent control](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-ford-f-350-dies-when-i-move-the-vent-control/119228)
**Author:** [@JoshH](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JoshH)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [July 26, 2018, 7:24pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-ford-f-350-dies-when-i-move-the-vent-control/119228 "2018-07-26T19:24:27Z")
While rotating the vent control past the “off” position randomly the Powerstroke diesel engine may die if idling or momentarily spudder while driving. And less often randomly otherwise while the engine is running / drivi… --- ## [2007 Ford F350 overheats when towing](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-ford-f350-overheats-when-towing/120601)
**Author:** [@Joanne51](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Joanne51)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 8, 2018, 5:40am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-ford-f350-overheats-when-towing/120601 "2018-07-08T05:40:39Z")
My Ford F350 overheats on every hill when I have my cabover camper on and pull my 2 horse trailer. Even without the horse trailer! This is a diesel and should haul a house! I am retired and broke. Wanted to travel duri… --- ## [2005 Ford F350 won’t restart](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-ford-f350-won-t-restart/118715)
**Author:** [@jeanmarc](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jeanmarc)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 6, 2018, 11:43am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-ford-f350-won-t-restart/118715 "2018-06-06T11:43:08Z")
my fathers ford 350 diesel 6.0 littre will not restart as soon as the motor is hot, if its cold it starts right up , what would cause this problem . thank you --- ## [1998 Ford F350 warning light](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-ford-f350-warning-light/117506)
**Author:** [@Buie](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Buie)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 16, 2018, 3:16pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-ford-f350-warning-light/117506 "2018-05-16T15:16:29Z")
Service Engine Soon light is on. Serious? --- ## [I think I Have A Problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/i-think-i-have-a-problem/117362)
**Author:** [@PolishedTrd](https://community.cartalk.com/u/PolishedTrd)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [May 14, 2018, 9:31pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/i-think-i-have-a-problem/117362 "2018-05-14T21:31:19Z")
Here’s my situation. And maybe I’ll give too much information (but it’s better than not enough) Bought a 1990 Ford Crew cab, manual transmission, diesel engine (7.3 idi) dually pickup. It was purchased from a friend w… --- ## [Mechanic locked up my truck and won't fix it!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mechanic-locked-up-my-truck-and-wont-fix-it/109884)
**Author:** [@Robert\_Dudley](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Robert_Dudley)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [December 3, 2017, 5:04am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mechanic-locked-up-my-truck-and-wont-fix-it/109884 "2017-12-03T05:04:44Z")
I have a 2004 Ford F-350 4 door 4x4 long wheel base with the 6.0 diesel… The oil cooler blew out and started to mix the water with the oil… I called a person I grew up with that owns a diesel shop not far from me… He cam… --- ## [Brake peddle hard, does not brake](https://community.cartalk.com/t/brake-peddle-hard-does-not-brake/101609)
**Author:** [@robertarkme](https://community.cartalk.com/u/robertarkme)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [March 19, 2017, 7:30pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/brake-peddle-hard-does-not-brake/101609 "2017-03-19T19:30:06Z")
Hi folks. I have a 86 7.3. I have 2 issues one minor the other dangerous. The latter first. Driving down the road and trying to stop. The peddle is somewhat soft for about 2 inches and then gets hard with no breaking pow… --- ## [ULSD and driving in Mexico](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ulsd-and-driving-in-mexico/68872)
**Author:** [@barry1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/barry1)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [August 7, 2016, 8:27pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ulsd-and-driving-in-mexico/68872 "2016-08-07T20:27:11Z")
My wife and I are planning a trip to Mexico this winter and plan to drive our new 2012 Ford-F350 with the 6.7l diesel engine and our truck camper. Information on-line is contradictory about availability of ULSD and also… --- ## [Is it really a good deal?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-it-really-a-good-deal/71820)
**Author:** [@bigtruck](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bigtruck)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [January 23, 2014, 8:18pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-it-really-a-good-deal/71820 "2014-01-23T20:18:29Z")
My significant other came home the other day with a 2006 Ford F-350 with a disel V-8 engine. It has 44,000 miles and he got it for about $27,000. We live in the city and have been struggling a little financially. So, … --- ## [What's wrong with the stop/turn signal on my 1999 F350?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/whats-wrong-with-the-stop-turn-signal-on-my-1999-f350/81500)
**Author:** [@Yumin](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Yumin)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 4, 2013, 6:20am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/whats-wrong-with-the-stop-turn-signal-on-my-1999-f350/81500 "2013-10-04T06:20:21Z")
I have a 1990 F350 super duty truck, the rear stop/turn light doesn’t work. It has voltage, light bulb and connector are new and connection is good, is some thing else I need check? --- ## [What is the problem on my rear right stop/turn light?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-is-the-problem-on-my-rear-right-stop-turn-light/81499)
**Author:** [@Yumin](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Yumin)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 25, 2013, 9:09pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-is-the-problem-on-my-rear-right-stop-turn-light/81499 "2013-09-25T21:09:31Z")
I have a 1990 F350 super duty truck, the rear stop/turn light doesn’t work. It has voltage, light bulb and connector are new and connection is good, is some thing else I need check? --- ## [Transmissions/gear splitters/fuel economy](https://community.cartalk.com/t/transmissions-gear-splitters-fuel-economy/79367)
**Author:** [@dalypdx](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dalypdx)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [September 4, 2013, 1:24am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/transmissions-gear-splitters-fuel-economy/79367 "2013-09-04T01:24:53Z")
I have a 1995 Ford F 350 power stroke manual 4 speed with overdrive. I bought this truck 7 years ago it had 135k miles on it now has 160k miles. For the next 6 years I plan on using it to travel the west ( home base Po… --- ## [2012 Ford F350 Soft Brake Pedal Problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-ford-f350-soft-brake-pedal-problem/77795)
**Author:** [@org68vet](https://community.cartalk.com/u/org68vet)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [April 2, 2013, 10:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-ford-f350-soft-brake-pedal-problem/77795 "2013-04-02T22:40:26Z")
Purchased new 2012 Ford F350 to haul slide in camper. When I step on the brakes they go 3/4 of the way down. If I pump again, they go 1/4 of the way down (normal). Brought this to Ford dealer, they test drove the vehi… --- ## [Ford F350 electrical glitch](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ford-f350-electrical-glitch/74521)
**Author:** [@mimshow](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mimshow)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 8, 2012, 10:31pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ford-f350-electrical-glitch/74521 "2012-09-08T22:31:21Z")
Yesterday I ran my batteries down and had to have my 2003 F350 jump started. The truck started find, and the battery is retaining its charge, but after the jump i lost my power windows, instrument panel (speedometer, ga… --- ## [Jump start SNAFU Powerstroke diesel](https://community.cartalk.com/t/jump-start-snafu-powerstroke-diesel/71171)
**Author:** [@jknapp](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jknapp)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [February 28, 2012, 9:40am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/jump-start-snafu-powerstroke-diesel/71171 "2012-02-28T09:40:59Z")
Crossed cables. Sparks. Removed cables and got them right. Jumped for 15 minutes. Showed 9 volts on dash. Cranked, but drained quickly. Removed, checked and charged batteries. Reinstalled batts. Showed 9 volts on dash. T… --- ## [Ford vacuum leak in 4x4](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ford-vacuum-leak-in-4x4/70085)
**Author:** [@notamechanicHELP](https://community.cartalk.com/u/notamechanicHELP)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [December 26, 2011, 7:01am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ford-vacuum-leak-in-4x4/70085 "2011-12-26T07:01:18Z")
my ford's 4x4 will work if I manually lock in the hubs. If i use the auto option it will not engage. I can feel the rear end diff lock when I put it in 4-low so I know the switch is working. I think it is a vacuum actuat… --- ## [2004 F350 6.0 diesel](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-f350-6-0-diesel/69666)
**Author:** [@Cowboy1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Cowboy1)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [November 28, 2011, 10:36am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-f350-6-0-diesel/69666 "2011-11-28T10:36:04Z")
Truck won't start any longer, sounds like it is starving for fuel. It will run if we pull start it. What to do? Could the fuel pump under the driver side cab be out and how do I check it or could it be a relay or somet… --- ## [1999 F 350 Dually 4 door motors](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-f-350-dually-4-door-motors/69681)
**Author:** [@murray1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/murray1)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 26, 2011, 11:23pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-f-350-dually-4-door-motors/69681 "2011-11-26T23:23:32Z")
I am trying to research to find info about the types of motors Ford installed in the 1999 F 350 4 door Dually pickup ? A person from church is selling one with this title and I want to know if it is a diesel or Gas motor… --- ## [Smoke from steering column - long term damage?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/smoke-from-steering-column-long-term-damage/52843)
**Author:** [@kardia](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kardia)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [May 10, 2011, 3:16pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/smoke-from-steering-column-long-term-damage/52843 "2011-05-10T15:16:45Z")
While replacing the headlight switch to my 1993 Ford F350 (7.3 diesel), I followed the instructions to "disconnect the negative battery cable". Unfortunately because this truck has TWO batteries wired in parallel, and I… --- ## [Radiator removal F350 Diesel](https://community.cartalk.com/t/radiator-removal-f350-diesel/63071)
**Author:** [@Cowboy1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Cowboy1)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 28, 2011, 2:35pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/radiator-removal-f350-diesel/63071 "2011-03-28T14:35:46Z")
Need to pull radiator. Need step by stepinstructions. I cannot figure how to get the shroud off to gett radiator lifted out. I tried taking the front metal part off the frame loose butcannot get it out and I think I am … --- ## [2002 F350 Flashers, backup light, backup alarm inop](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-f350-flashers-backup-light-backup-alarm-inop/62181)
**Author:** [@Micpk43](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Micpk43)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 4, 2011, 11:32am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-f350-flashers-backup-light-backup-alarm-inop/62181 "2011-03-04T11:32:46Z")
I have a 2002 f350 that I have changed relays, control unit, checked fuses with no change. The hazards work normally. I'm ready to drive it off a cliff. I was told that it could be a bad ground. But no one can tell me wh… [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/tag/f350/1202.md?match_all_tags=true&page=1&tags%5B%5D=f350)