| Issue ID | 1671096 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11331719 |
| Manufacurer | Ford Motor Company |
| Brand | FORD |
| Model | F-250 |
| Model Year | 2015 |
| File date | 29/06/20 |
| Component | ENGINE |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | At just over 100000 miles, check engine light code p20ba came on, reductant heater, turn out as it is an f250 its not covered, but f450 and f550 are. Also as air temperatures are in high 80f, the heater is not required. Now emissions are not meeting the specifications and truck completes more regens to stay clean, increasing chance of heating nearby items (straw, grass and household structure) potentially starting fires. The regens occur during highway travel and the heating affects surrounding area when parked |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 105000 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | GRAND FORKS, ND |
| VIN pattern | 1FT7W2BT5FEXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | N |
| Was part original equipment? | |
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| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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| Vehicle speed | 65 |
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