| Issue ID | 959637 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10493072 |
| Manufacurer | Ford Motor Company |
| Brand | FORD |
| Model | F-250 |
| Model Year | 2008 |
| File date | 15/10/12 |
| Component | ENGINE |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | While driving engine power failed and loud knocking noise was heard. Upon being serviced, rocker arm was broken and caused the problems. There was no notice of this issue and it affected sudden loss of power/speed. It is noted that while searching the internet it was discovered that this appears to be a common problem with these 6. 4l diesel engines. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 104000 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | GLEN JEAN, WV |
| VIN pattern | XXXXXX |
| 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 | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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| Vehicle speed | 25 |
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