| Issue ID | 731802 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10277586 |
| Manufacurer | FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
| Brand | FORD |
| Model | F-250 SD |
| Model Year | 2008 |
| File date | 21/07/08 |
| Component | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl*the contact owns a 2008 ford f-250 sd diesel. The contact stated that there is a three second lapse to get past the throttle before the engine revs. While the engine is running, it does not gain speed like other vehicles do within two seconds. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer for routine maintenance, but they could not find any failures. The contact stated that the failure could be due to the new computer chip that was replaced, but the mechanic stated that it was working correctly and that there was no issue with the engine. The failure mileage was 13,000. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 13000 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | NORCO, CA |
| VIN pattern | 1FTSW21RX8EXXXXXX |
| 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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