Symptom Chart

2004 Ford Pickup F350 Super Duty, 4D Pickup, 6.8 S, RWD, AutomaticSECTION Symptom Chart
REFERENCE VALUE SYMPTOM

Symptom occurs during Symptom Category Number
STARTUP:Β  No start/Normal crank 1
Hard start/Long crank 2
Stall after start 3
Diesels/Runs on 4
IDLE:Β  MIL 5
Stalls/Quits 6
Slow 7
Slow return 8
Rolling 9
Fast 10
Rough 11
Misses 12
Backfires 13
ACCELERATION:Β  Stalls/Quits 6
Misses 12
Bucks/Jerks 14
Backfires 13
Hesitation 15
Lack/Loss of power 16
Surge 17
Spark knock 18
Cooling system temperature 19
Poor fuel economy 20
Emissions compliance 21
CRUISE:Β  Stalls/Quits 6
Misses 12
Bucks/Jerks 14
Backfires 13
Lack/Loss of power 16
Surge 17
Spark knock 18
Cooling system temperature 19
Poor fuel economy 20
Emissions compliance 21
DECELERATION:Β  Stalls/Quits 6
Backfires 13
TRANSMISSION OPERATION: (AUTOMATIC)Β  Shift/Engagement Concerns 22
No overdrive 23
TRANSMISSION OPERATION: (MANUAL)Β  No reverse lights 24
RENDER: 1.0x

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When to See a Mechanic

Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:

  • β€’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
  • β€’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
  • β€’ The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
  • β€’ You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
  • β€’ You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.