NHTSA Complaint #10224590 — 2004 FORD F-350

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number 10224590
Vehicle 2004 FORD F-350
Component ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL
Date of Incident
Date Filed
Mileage 50,047 miles
Crash No
Fire No
Injuries 0
Deaths 0
Vehicle Towed Yes
State FL

Consumer Description

I HAVE A 2004 F-350 SUPERDUTY 4X4 [6.0 DIESEL]. I DROVE THROUGH WATER THE DEPTH OF THE STOCK TIRES. THE ENGINE INGESTED WATER BY WAY OF THE INTAKE. I WAS ADVISED BY THE FORD DEALERSHIP THAT THE INCIDENT DESTROYED THE ENGINE. THE AIR INTAKE IS LOCATED AT THE FRONT GRILL. I BELIEVE THIS IS A FLAW IN DESIGN, CAUSING EASY ACCESS FOR THE WATER TO ENTER FROM THE AIR INTAKE. I AM GETTING NO ASSISTANCE FROM THE FORD COMPANY OR MY VEHICLE INSURANCE IN COVERING THE DAMAGE, WHICH IS ESTIMATED AT $ 15,000.00 DOLLARS. I AM NOT SURE IF THIS TYPE OF PROBLEM IS OCCURRING OFTEN. *TR

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