| Issue ID | 585542 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10155324 |
| Manufacurer | FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
| Brand | FORD |
| Model | F-250 |
| Model Year | 2006 |
| File date | 13/04/06 |
| Component | POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CON |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Dt*: the contact stated while driving 45 mph there is a vibration in the vehicle. The steering wheel does not vibrate however the trucks frame and body does. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for repairs on 4 occasions. On the first occasion the left front tire was replaced and all tires were balanced. The second time the drive shaft was replaced. On the third visit all four tires were replaced. On the fourth occasion another drive shaft and pinion gear was replaced. The vehicle still has the same problem after all of the repair attempts. The contact believes the problem is with the automatic transmission torque converter. The manufacturer has been alerted. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 2700 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | ORANGE CITY, FL |
| VIN pattern | 1FTSX20P36EXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | |
| Was part original equipment? | |
| No. of injured persons | |
| No. of fatalities | |
| Date of purchase | 30/03/06 |
| Was original owner? | Y |
| Anti-lock brakes | Y |
| Cruise control | Y |
| Number of cylinders | 8 |
| Drive train type | RWD |
| Transmission type | AUTO |
| Vehicle speed | 45 |
| DoT tire identifier | |
| Tire size | |
| Location of tire code | |
| Type of tire failure code | |
| Was defective tire repaired? | |
| Date of manufacture | |
| Type of child seat code | |
| Type of restraint | |
| Dealer's name | COGGIN FORD |
| Dealer's telephone number | |
| Dealer's city | DELAND |
| Dealer's state code | FL |
| Dealer's ZIP code | 32720 |