| Issue ID | 769152 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10313382 |
| Manufacurer | FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
| Brand | FORD |
| Model | F-250 SD |
| Model Year | 2009 |
| File date | 22/02/10 |
| Component | POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Approximately 3 days ago, automatic transmission slipped briefly, occurred again on 2/22/10. Self-corrected both times. Vehicle was hauling enclosed cargo trailer containing 3 atv's. Parked vehicle and shut off ignition, vehicle was in park. Approximately 3 minutes later noticed smoke from under hood. Fire spread too rapidly for effective use of fire extinguisher. Engine compartment was fully involved upon fire dept arrival, with radiant heat and smoke damage to the passenger compartment. The vehicle is considered a total loss. Upon investigation the fire originated in the engine compartment and most likely was due to failure of the automatic transmission or a component of the transmission. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 9880 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | BEND, OR |
| VIN pattern | 1FTSW21529EXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | Y |
| Was incedent reported to police? | Y |
| Was medical attention required? | |
| 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 | 0 |
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