Issue ID | 639218 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10199163 |
Manufacurer | FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
Brand | FORD |
Model | F-350 |
Model Year | 2005 |
File date | 01/10/04 |
Component | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | 2005 f-350 with overheating problems customer states that the engine was replaced customer wants ford to pay for repairs**cc the consumer stated he has had problems with the vehicle from day one. It was at the dealership for 25 days for an engine replacement. The engine was replaced, however 90 days later the consumer started to have problems with the replacement engine. The air take to the turbo would blow off and leave the vehicle with no power, 2 egr valves were replaced. Finally, the engine locked up. The consumer stated there is a design flaw where there is too much heat with the turbo on top of the engine. *jb |
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Number of Occurences | 2 |
Source of the issue | CONSUMER LETTER |
City and State | ELIZABETHTOWN, NC |
VIN pattern | 1FTWW33P35EXXXXXX |
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? | |
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Date of purchase | 01/10/04 |
Was original owner? | Y |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
Number of cylinders | 8 |
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Was defective tire repaired? | |
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Dealer's name | LUMBERTON FORD |
Dealer's telephone number | 910-738-6281 |
Dealer's city | LUMBERTON |
Dealer's state code | NC |
Dealer's ZIP code | 28359 |