NHTSA Complaint #10263829 — 2004 FORD F-350 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL

Complaint Details

ODI Number	10263829
Vehicle	2004 FORD F-350
Component	ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL
Date of Incident	January 1, 2009
Date Filed	April 1, 2009
Mileage	40,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	Yes
State	WI

Consumer Description

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD F350. WHILE DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE WILL SPONTANEOUSLY DECELERATE FROM 60 MPH TO 15 MPH. IN ADDITION, THE ENGINE WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A LOCAL REPAIR SHOP AND A MECHANIC STATED THAT THERE WAS EXCESSIVE CARBON IN THE ENGINE. THERE IS CURRENTLY NO REMEDY FOR THE FAILURE. THE ENGINE SIZE IS 6.0L V8. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 40,000 AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 70,000. UPDATED 05/05/09 *BF UPDATED 05/06/09.*JB

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