| Issue ID | 663346 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10218177 |
| Manufacurer | FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
| Brand | FORD |
| Model | F-250 SD |
| Model Year | 2008 |
| File date | 09/08/07 |
| Component | POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Hard vibration in transmission when downshifting, especially uphill while towing. Vibration stops when letting up on accelerator. This happens while in cruise or manual. Dealer states cannot find the problem after three visits. Mechanic at another dealership in hampton, va had similar experience. Bought vehicle on 07/28/2007. Currently 28,000 miles and am concerned about the expiration of warranty before problem is resolved. No help from original dealer. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | LUDLOW, KY |
| VIN pattern | XXXXXX |
| 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 | |
| No. of fatalities | |
| Date of purchase | 28/07/07 |
| Was original owner? | Y |
| Anti-lock brakes | Y |
| Cruise control | Y |
| Number of cylinders | |
| Drive train type | 4WD |
| Transmission type | AUTO |
| Vehicle speed | 60 |
| 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 | MIKE CASTRUCCI FORD |
| Dealer's telephone number | |
| Dealer's city | ALEXANDRIA |
| Dealer's state code | KY |
| Dealer's ZIP code |