| Issue ID | 645871 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10204173 |
| Manufacurer | FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
| Brand | FORD |
| Model | F-250 |
| Model Year | 2008 |
| File date | 17/07/07 |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl*the contact owns a 2008 ford f-250. While driving 70 mph, the vehicle decelerated to 40 mph within five seconds, without the brakes being applied. The dealer stated that there was a loose connection in the electrical system and they re-secured the connection. Approximately three weeks later, the failure recurred. The dealer stated that the apc sensor was faulty and the accelerator pedal should be replaced. They replaced the accelerator pedal, however, the contact does not know if the apc sensor was replaced. Approximately three weeks later, the failure recurred. As of september 26, 2007, the dealer had not corrected the failure. The failure mileage was 2,310 and current mileage was 7,545. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 2310 |
| Number of Occurences | 6 |
| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | CLAYTON, TX |
| VIN pattern | 1FTSW20R58EXXXXXX |
| 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 | 0 |
| No. of fatalities | 0 |
| Date of purchase | 12/06/07 |
| Was original owner? | Y |
| Anti-lock brakes | Y |
| Cruise control | Y |
| Number of cylinders | 8 |
| Drive train type | RWD |
| Transmission type | AUTO |
| Vehicle speed | 70 |
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| Dealer's name | EXCEL FORD |
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