| Issue ID | 738960 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10283883 |
| Manufacurer | FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
| Brand | FORD |
| Model | F-250 SD |
| Model Year | 2004 |
| File date | 01/11/08 |
| Component | STEERING |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | 2004 ford f250. Gradually over a one year period, then intermittent, power steering gear box shaft locks up at slow speed turns. Power steering fluid continuously contaminates even after repeated changes. Problem is getting worse causing unsafe driving in intersections, etc. Vehicle not drivable at this point. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 45000 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | SIMI VALLEY, CA |
| VIN pattern | 1FTNX21P24EXXXXXX |
| 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 | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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| Vehicle speed | 15 |
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