| Issue ID | 786120 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10327417 |
| Manufacurer | FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
| Brand | FORD |
| Model | F-250 SD |
| Model Year | 2004 |
| File date | 28/07/04 |
| Component | STEERING |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Letter from congressman smith's office on behalf of constituent regarding ongoing issues with his 2004 f250 vehicle *tgw the consumer stated the vehicle was running rough, there was a severe rattle in the doors, black smoke emitted from the vehicle, the front end was loose, the battery was replaced twice, there was a problem with the steering, transmission and electrical system, the engine light illuminated and ultimately the engine was replaced because it blew a hole through one of the cylinders. *jb updated 05/03/10. *jb |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | |
| Number of Occurences | 3 |
| Source of the issue | FORWARDED FROM A CONGRESSIONAL OFFICE |
| City and State | SAN ANTONIO, TX |
| VIN pattern | 1FTNX20P54EXXXXXX |
| 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? | |
| No. of injured persons | |
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| Date of purchase | 20/08/03 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
| Number of cylinders | 8 |
| Drive train type | |
| Transmission type | AUTO |
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| Type of child seat code | |
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| Dealer's name | JIM BASS FORD |
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