NHTSA Complaint #10420916 — 2008 FORD F-250 SD SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

Complaint Details

ODI Number	10420916
Vehicle	2008 FORD F-250 SD
Component	SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Date of Incident	August 19, 2011
Date Filed	August 22, 2011
Mileage	40,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	NC

Consumer Description

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 FORD F-250 SD. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 70 MPH WHEN SMOKE EMITTED FROM THE REAR DRIVER SIDE WHEEL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE BRAKE CALIPERS WERE DEFECTIVE AND CAUSED THE BRAKE SYSTEM TO OVERHEAT. AS A RESULT, THE BRAKE ASSEMBLY HAD TO BE REPLACED. THE CONTACT MENTIONED HE HAD TO REPLACE THE BRAKE ASSEMBLY A TOTAL OF THREE TIMES. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE RECURRING PROBLEM. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 40,000 AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 50,000. UPDATED 10/5/11 *CN UPDATED 10/24/11

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