| Issue ID | 774981 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10318097 |
| Manufacurer | FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
| Brand | FORD |
| Model | F-250 |
| Model Year | 2005 |
| File date | 04/02/10 |
| Component | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Own a 2005 ford f250 with a 6. 0 diesel engine. The 6. 0 diesel has a factory defect with the egr value cooler inside the engine rupturing sending coolant into the engine and thru the exhaust into the atmosphere. This should be a recall due to a factory defect. Ford is repairing this problem if it occurs when the vehicle is still under warranty but allowing the consumer to burden the expense if their warranties have expired. The estimated cost is $2600. 00 to $3300. 00. Ford has redesigned the egr value & cooler to handle the pressure better with thicker walls. The ford dealership has advised that this is a problem that will happen due to the cooler walls being to thin and rupturing under pressure. The end result is a sudden lost of power with possible steering & brake issues in controlling the vehicle. In our family we have purchased 4 of the f250's. I have pictures of the event as it happens and a copy of the repairs needed to fix this problem. I have spoke with kristin berry with your agency and receive an e mail of my complaint but i could not make the necessary changes to the form and resent it. The reference # 10305746. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 51000 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | CHATSWORTH, GA |
| VIN pattern | 1FTSX21P45EXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
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| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
| Number of cylinders | 8 |
| Drive train type | 4WD |
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| Vehicle speed | 0 |
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