| Issue ID | 549371 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10127591 |
| Manufacurer | FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
| Brand | FORD |
| Model | F-250 SD |
| Model Year | 2005 |
| File date | 01/05/05 |
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Dt: the trailer brake controller is built right into the truck. Does not have any brake control if going under 15-20 mph. The consumer took the vehicle to the dealer. This brake only put on 1-3 volts which they changed. But talked to dexter ,they said it needed 2-12 volts. Ford changed this part on march 23, 2005, and the vehicle was manufactured on february 28,2005. Dealer stated other consumers complained about this problem.*ak |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 2500 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | EMERY , SD |
| VIN pattern | 1FTSX20P35EXXXXXX |
| 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 | 05/04/05 |
| Was original owner? | Y |
| Anti-lock brakes | Y |
| Cruise control | Y |
| Number of cylinders | 8 |
| Drive train type | RWD |
| Transmission type | AUTO |
| Vehicle speed | 20 |
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| Type of child seat code | |
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| Dealer's name | MCCREE FORD |
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