NHTSA Complaint #10242803 — 2002 FORD F-250 SD

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number 10242803
Vehicle 2002 FORD F-250 SD
Component SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Date of Incident
Date Filed
Mileage 53,251 miles
Crash No
Fire No
Injuries 0
Deaths 0
Vehicle Towed No
State CA

Consumer Description

I EXPERIENCED A LEAK IN THE POWER STEERING HOSE FROM THE POWERSTEERING PUMP TO THE HYDRABOOST ON MY 2002 FORD F250 WHILE DRIVING IN THE MOUNTAINS PULLING A 30FT. 5TH WHEEL TRAILER. I HAD TO USE 1 GALLON OF FLUID TO RETURN 90 MILES. ACCORDING TO ANOTHER MECHANIC, THIS IS A COMMON FAILURE AND IS DUE TO POOR DESIGN AND ENGINEERING THIS HOSE IS CARRIED BY THE LOCAL DEALER AND THEY INDICATED THAT IT HAS A HIGH FAILURE RATE. THIS FAILURE RESULTS IN LOSS OF POWERSTEERING AND POWER BRAKES. *TR

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