| Issue ID | 580754 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10151566 |
| Manufacurer | FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
| Brand | FORD |
| Model | F-250 SD |
| Model Year | 2005 |
| File date | 20/02/06 |
| Component | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Dt*: the contact stated while driving at various speeds and through intersections the electronic throttle module malfunctions. After releasing the accelerator pedal the vehicle continues at the same speed or looses speed rapidly and stalls. The vehicle was taken to the dealership on four occasions. The dealer replaced the throttle assemble twice, but the problem continued. The vehicle is being taken back to the dealer a fifth time. Updated 4/6/2006 - when the vehicle was taken back to the dealer they installed a flight recorder in the truck which captured three failures. The dealer has the recorder and now the consumer is waiting for them to provide a solution to the stalling problem. *nm |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 4000 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | LEANDER, TX |
| VIN pattern | 1FTNF20585EXXXXXX |
| 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 | 01/05/05 |
| Was original owner? | Y |
| Anti-lock brakes | Y |
| Cruise control | Y |
| Number of cylinders | 8 |
| Drive train type | RWD |
| Transmission type | MAN |
| Vehicle speed | 0 |
| DoT tire identifier | |
| Tire size | |
| Location of tire code | |
| Type of tire failure code | |
| Was defective tire repaired? | |
| Date of manufacture | |
| Type of child seat code | |
| Type of restraint | |
| Dealer's name | RIATA FORD |
| Dealer's telephone number | 1-877-800-3673 |
| Dealer's city | MANOR |
| Dealer's state code | TX |
| Dealer's ZIP code |