| Issue ID | 601272 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10167379 |
| Manufacurer | FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
| Brand | FORD |
| Model | F-250 SD |
| Model Year | 2004 |
| File date | 05/09/06 |
| Component | POWER TRAIN:TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE) |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Dt*: the contact stated twice the vehicle jumped into four-wheel drive on its own causing the vehicle to lock up. When this occurred, the steering was very difficult to put into gear. The first time this occurred, the dealership installed a vacuum pump assembly. The second time, the dealership determined the motor on the transfer case needed to be replaced. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 51000 |
| Number of Occurences | 2 |
| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | ATLANTA, TX |
| VIN pattern | AFTNW21P34EXXXXXX |
| 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 | 02/07/04 |
| Was original owner? | Y |
| Anti-lock brakes | Y |
| Cruise control | Y |
| Number of cylinders | 8 |
| Drive train type | 4WD |
| Transmission type | AUTO |
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| Dealer's name | MCLARTY FORD |
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