| Issue ID | 729357 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10275420 |
| Manufacurer | FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
| Brand | FORD |
| Model | F-250 SD |
| Model Year | 2004 |
| File date | 01/06/09 |
| Component | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMIS |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl*the contact owns a 2004 ford f250 super duty. The contact stated that the egr cooler needed to be replaced three times. The vehicle would produce a lot of smoke and fail to accelerate properly once the egr failed. The dealer stated that the manufacturer would not assume liability for the repairs. There was a factory warranty that covered the part for twelve months or 12,000 miles, whichever came first. The failure always occurred outside of the warranty. The vin was unknown. The failure mileages were 99,000, 114,000 and 130,000. The current mileage was 130,000. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 99000 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | SHADE , OH |
| VIN pattern | XXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | Y |
| 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 | 0 |
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