| Issue ID | 890189 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10434528 |
| Manufacurer | FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
| Brand | FORD |
| Model | F-150 |
| Model Year | 2004 |
| File date | 02/11/10 |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Driving at 50 mph my truck dies. Tow to a ford dealership (thomas ford, beverly ma.). Diagnostics show blown pcu. Dealer replaces pcu at my expense. Finds that, or says that, the pcu was blown by the fpdm. Ford does not have any in stock and 3 months behind in production due to bad economy. Dealer pressures me into buying used fpdm because 3 other trucks on lot has same problem and they will buy part if i don't. 3 months without truck if i don't. Dealer also says i should complain to ford motor company direct because (they believe) it should be a recall. Fmc did nothing. Not even expedite a new part. Pcm was $970 part only and fpcm was $343 part only. Fpcm cracked because mounted on dissimilar metal under spare tire. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 96584 |
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| Source of the issue | PORTABLE SAFETY COMPLAINT FORM (PDF) |
| City and State | GROVELAND , MA |
| VIN pattern | 1FTPW14544KXXXXXX |
| 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 | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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| Vehicle speed | 50 |
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