| Issue ID | 566915 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10140934 |
| Manufacurer | FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
| Brand | FORD |
| Model | F-250 SD |
| Model Year | 2005 |
| File date | 29/11/04 |
| Component | POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Dt: the contact stated there was severe vibration when using the cruise control. He took the vehicle to the dealer, they reprogrammed a chip, and put three shims in driveshaft. Also, there was severe vibration in the acceleration of the vehicle. There has been vibration with the vehicle since purchasing it. The vehicle has been to the dealer many times, but they stated it was normal. The vehicle vibration is more severe in lower gears than at higher gears. The vehicle did this from the point of acceleration, there was no for warning. *ak |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | |
| Number of Occurences | 6 |
| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | SOBISKI, WI |
| VIN pattern | 1FTSW21P85EXXXXXX |
| 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 | 12/11/04 |
| 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 | WITT AUTO |
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