| Issue ID | 651458 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10208684 |
| Manufacurer | FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
| Brand | FORD |
| Model | F-250 SD |
| Model Year | 2008 |
| File date | 31/10/07 |
| Component | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADI |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Driving new 6. 4 l f-250 towing a 5th wheel from ohio to arizona. Radiator cracked without warning during use and sprayed radiator fluid all over the windshield, obstructing view. Stranded us in middle of the desert for over 2hrs. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 2600 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | SPRINGFIELD, OH |
| VIN pattern | 1FTSX21RX8EXXXXXX |
| 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 | 31/07/07 |
| Was original owner? | Y |
| Anti-lock brakes | Y |
| Cruise control | Y |
| Number of cylinders | 8 |
| Drive train type | 4WD |
| Transmission type | AUTO |
| Vehicle speed | 35 |
| 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 | SPRINGFIELD FORD |
| Dealer's telephone number | 937-399-5640 |
| Dealer's city | SPRINGFIELD |
| Dealer's state code | OH |
| Dealer's ZIP code | 45503 |