| Issue ID | 686472 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10236907 |
| Manufacurer | FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
| Brand | FORD |
| Model | F-250 SD |
| Model Year | 2005 |
| File date | 26/05/08 |
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl*the contact owns a 2005 ford f-250 superduty. While the vehicle was in a stationary position, the brake controller did not detect the trailer being attached to the vehicle. This indicated that the brakes were inoperative. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer and they stated that the failure was related to the aftermarket seven pin connecter. The vehicle was repaired. The contact was concerned of the safety risk involved because when water leaks into the connecter, there will be a malfunction with the brakes. The failure mileage was 28,000 and current mileage was 31,000. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 28000 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | BROKEN ARROW, OK |
| VIN pattern | 1FTSX21P65EXXXXXX |
| 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 | 0 |
| No. of fatalities | 0 |
| 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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