| Issue ID | 806405 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10347015 |
| Manufacurer | FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
| Brand | FORD |
| Model | F-250 SD |
| Model Year | 2008 |
| File date | 01/08/10 |
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2008 ford f250 sd. The contact was reversing in her driveway and depressed the brake pedal as it fell much farther into the floorboard than usual. The brakes did not engage and the contact utilized the emergency brake to stop the vehicle. The vehicle was then towed to an authorized dealer where it was discovered that brake fluid was leaking. The leak was caused by a fractured caliper and pistons. The caliper and pistons were replaced as well as brake pads and rotors. The manufacturer was not contacted. The vin was not available. The failure mileage and current mileages were 33,000. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 33000 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | GOSHEN, OH |
| VIN pattern | XXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
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| Was part original equipment? | |
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| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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| Vehicle speed | 2 |
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