| Issue ID | 974348 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10508006 |
| Manufacurer | Ford Motor Company |
| Brand | FORD |
| Model | F-250 SD |
| Model Year | 2008 |
| File date | 03/12/12 |
| Component | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Cpsc# i1310184a. 2008 ford f-250. Consumer stated that he has had numerous problems with the cooling system. Stated the radiator was leaking also. *ln the consumer stated he was loosing a gallon of coolant a week. It was going through the air charge and out the exhaust. At 89,000 miles, he had to pay $ 1947. 00 to replace both the vertical and horizontal egr coolers. Again, dumping a gallon of coolant into the exhaust system a week which caused severe smoking. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | |
| Number of Occurences | 2 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA VEHICLE OWNERS QUESTIONNAIR |
| City and State | WINDER, GA |
| VIN pattern | 1FTSW21R88EXXXXXX |
| 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 | 13/08/08 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
| Number of cylinders | 8 |
| Drive train type | 4WD |
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| Dealer's name | AKINS FORD |
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