| Issue ID | 578174 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10149583 |
| Manufacurer | FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
| Brand | FORD |
| Model | F-250 |
| Model Year | 2006 |
| File date | 29/12/05 |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | F 250 2006 hd 4x4 less than 2000 miles - driving vehicle, while turning and going down a hill, stalled out completely:dash board lights all came on. No brakes or steering. Went off the road, into front yard of home which was for sale, hit for sale sign, nicked a tree in front yard and into handicap van in driveway, pushed van into neighbors yard. Heavy front end damage sustained and sighted by police for "failure to control vehicle"!!! Purchasing dealer could find no issues. First time this occurred was 3 weeks after nov. 2005 purchase. Vehicle has been repaired, but did it again on 2-3-2006. Dealer has been notified of this again. Still no solution. Over $10,000. 00 damage to brand new vehicle. Free loaner vehicle promised when purchased "doesnt apply to body shop" out of work with no vehicle for 2. 5 weeks. *jb |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 2000 |
| Number of Occurences | 2 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | WALTHAM, MA |
| VIN pattern | 1FTNF21596EXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | Y |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | Y |
| Was medical attention required? | |
| Was part original equipment? | |
| No. of injured persons | 0 |
| No. of fatalities | 0 |
| Date of purchase | 15/11/05 |
| Was original owner? | Y |
| Anti-lock brakes | Y |
| Cruise control | Y |
| Number of cylinders | 8 |
| Drive train type | 4WD |
| Transmission type | AUTO |
| Vehicle speed | 20 |
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