| Issue ID | 1240183 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10794755 |
| Manufacurer | Ford Motor Company |
| Brand | FORD |
| Model | F-250 |
| Model Year | 2005 |
| File date | 03/03/15 |
| Component | ENGINE |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Engine stalled without warning driving in traffic while weaving in and out of traffic trying to avoid hitting other vehicles or them hitiing me. A dangerous, intense moment trying to get my truck off the road with no power steering or power brakes. This truck may or may or m ay not start. No crank/no start, no start/cranks, no start/bucking and stalling engine. These issues relate to the injector wiring harness due to chaffing and crushing, a very time consuming task. Technician verified the harness is worn and wires are exposed. Past ford customers refer to the violent shaking that while driving this truck as the "death wobble." an intense moment. This is a risk concerning vehicle safety. This is not protecting consumers against unreasonable risks of accidents occuring. The tires on my truck are michelins. They are the size recommended by ford for this vehicle. Customer service was contacted twice. Both replys were the same. There are no warrenties, recalls or programs in effect that would provide coverage for your current concern. Keep receipts, etc. Fords presentation to- ford identified a number of potential failures mechanisms that could effect engine performance in this vehicle population including the wiring conditions addressed by nhtsa. 05v-270. The wiring conditions both effect engine fueling were the onditions to result in engine stall." vehicles affected were built 9-29-2003 5-31-2004 in louisville ky. Mine 8-2004 in louisville. There have been numerious complaints concerning safety with this population of f-series trucks, then and now. Ford is aware of the failure and expects the consumer to pay for the thier mistake. If nhtsa hadn't stepped in when the defects were discoverd, ford would have done nothing. Nhtsa stated further action will be taken if warrented by future circumstances. In the interest of public safety, the time for further action is now. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 121000 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | PIKEVILLE, KY |
| VIN pattern | 1FTSX21P25EXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | N |
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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 | 45 |
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