| Issue ID | 632400 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10192648 |
| Manufacurer | FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
| Brand | FORD |
| Model | F-150 |
| Model Year | 2004 |
| File date | 06/06/07 |
| Component | POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl*the contact owns a 2004 ford f-150. The contact stated that the differential pressure sensor (dps) has melted and burned up on her engine. While driving 50 mph uphill, the vehicle began losing speed, making a hissing noise, and the check engine light illuminated. The vehicle restarted and she was able to drive home. She stated that the vehicle was driving normally when driving straight, but the engine failed when attempting to drive uphill. The current and failure mileages were 86,226. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 86226 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | RIDGE SPRING, SC |
| VIN pattern | 2FTRX17W44CXXXXXX |
| 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 | 06/02/07 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | Y |
| Cruise control | Y |
| Number of cylinders | 8 |
| Drive train type | FWD |
| Transmission type | AUTO |
| Vehicle speed | 50 |
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| Dealer's name | SOUTH CAROLINA STATE CREDIT UNION |
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