| Issue ID | 723219 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10268209 |
| Manufacurer | FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
| Brand | FORD |
| Model | F-250 SD |
| Model Year | 2005 |
| File date | 15/02/06 |
| Component | POWER TRAIN |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | 2005 f250 sd diesel 6. 0 pick up _ chronic issues with front end shimmy, near uncontrollable at times. Dlr says buy new steering stabilizer, air pressure in tires, etc. Tsb is in place, but dlr states nothing wrong? 2 turbochargers, ungodly amount of egr replacement, oil pump issues, oil leaks. Bad engine situation, 5 major warranty claims on issues. Vehicle only has 77,000 miles in non-commercial use. Stranded owner numerous times, but ford says nothing is wrong. Solution from ford - we will give you a 200,000 mile 7 year warranty at n/c. Problem is, most issues relate to california emission failure by ford under certification on emissions, and following recall on computer reset. Truck no longer gets 570 foot lbs of torque as advertised, and 2 separate dealers were only able to obtain 510 ft pound of torque, because of recall on emissions violations. Request full investigation of emissions violations, mandated by state of california. The consume purchased vehicle base on advertised claims of power, but submitted test data to state of california that failed under cal air res board follow up test. Consumers did not get what they paid for. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 50000 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | FOLSOM, CA |
| VIN pattern | XXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
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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 | 0 |
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