Issue ID | 530220 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10112054 |
Manufacurer | FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
Brand | FORD |
Model | F-350 |
Model Year | 2004 |
File date | 06/11/04 |
Component | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | 2004 ford f350 crew cab 4 wheel drive w/ 6. 0 diesel engine and automatic transmission. [xxx] 1.) i was on a 180 mile trip, descending hill (from 3800 feet to 1000 feet elevation) at less than 30 mph with cold outdoor temperature. 2.) while coasting down steep grade an engine stall nearly caused an accident due ot loss of power assist for steering and brakes. 3.) dealer recalibrated eec system. My son had the same problem with his truck (near an idenical vehicle) under the same conditions.*ak *js information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u. S. C. 552(b)(6) |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 6486 |
Number of Occurences | 1 |
Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | AIPINE, CA |
VIN pattern | 1FTSW31P74EXXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | N |
Was medical attention required? | |
Was part original equipment? | |
No. of injured persons | 0 |
No. of fatalities | 0 |
Date of purchase | 27/01/04 |
Was original owner? | Y |
Anti-lock brakes | Y |
Cruise control | Y |
Number of cylinders | 8 |
Drive train type | 4WD |
Transmission type | AUTO |
Vehicle speed | 30 |
DoT tire identifier | |
Tire size | |
Location of tire code | |
Type of tire failure code | |
Was defective tire repaired? | |
Date of manufacture | |
Type of child seat code | |
Type of restraint | |
Dealer's name | KEARNY MESA FORD |
Dealer's telephone number | 858-560-5544 |
Dealer's city | SAN DIEGO |
Dealer's state code | CA |
Dealer's ZIP code | 92111 |