| Issue ID | 714203 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10260192 |
| Manufacurer | FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
| Brand | FORD |
| Model | F-250 |
| Model Year | 2008 |
| File date | 27/12/08 |
| Component | POWER TRAIN:TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE) |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl*the contact owns a 2008 ford f-250. While driving 10 mph on icy road conditions, the contact noticed that his four wheel drive would not engage on two different occasions. The risk of a crash was increased. The dealer stated that the vacuum hose for the four wheel drive was manufactured too short. Therefore, when making sharp turns, the component would easily fail. The hose has been replaced twice at the cost of $56 per hose. The failure mileage was 40,000 and current mileage was 44,000. Updated 3/24/09 *cn updated 03/27/09.*jb |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 40000 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | GREEN RIVER, WY |
| VIN pattern | 1FTSX21R48EXXXXXX |
| 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 |
| Number of cylinders | 8 |
| Drive train type | 4WD |
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| Vehicle speed | 10 |
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