| Issue ID | 744825 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10289986 |
| Manufacurer | FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
| Brand | FORD |
| Model | F-250 SD |
| Model Year | 2004 |
| File date | 27/10/09 |
| Component | STEERING |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | On 2004 ford super duty, f-250, the dealer service department stated that the left front ball joints were loose. The vehicle has 58,246 miles on it with no accidents or misuse. This is pre-mature failure of major suspension parts. The dealer service department also stated that ford knew there was a problem with the ball joints due to the weight of the engine. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 58246 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | YELM, WA |
| VIN pattern | 1FTNW21P94EXXXXXX |
| 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? | |
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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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