| Issue ID | 729141 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10275243 |
| Manufacurer | FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
| Brand | FORD |
| Model | F-250 SD |
| Model Year | 2004 |
| File date | 18/08/07 |
| Component | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl*the contact owns a 2004 ford f-250 sd. While driving approximately 65 mph, the engine began to rev excessively high. There was no power response when the accelerator pedal was depressed. In addition, the check engine warning light illuminated on the instrument panel and remained lit until the engine was turned off. The driver pulled over to the side of the road and the vehicle restarted. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for diagnostic testing and they stated that the failure was contributed to the turbo and engine sensors. The turbo outlet hose, map sensor, and egr throttle body were replaced under warranty; however, the failures recurred on thirty separate occasions. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer and an independent mechanic on three separate occasions, but there were no resolutions. The vehicle has not been repaired. The failure mileage was 77,000 and current mileage was 120,000. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 77000 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | MADINA , TN |
| VIN pattern | 1FTNW21P44EXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
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| 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 | 65 |
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