NHTSA Complaint #10522247 — 2004 FORD F-250 SERVICE BRAKES

Complaint Details

ODI Number	10522247
Vehicle	2004 FORD F-250
Component	SERVICE BRAKES
Date of Incident	June 28, 2013
Date Filed	June 28, 2013
Mileage	59,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	PA

Consumer Description

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD F-250. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKES FAILED. AFTER INSPECTING THE VEHICLE, THE CONTACT DISCOVERED THAT THE FRAME RAIL AND UNDERCARRIAGE WERE COMPLETELY RUSTED. IN ADDITION, THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD WAS CORRODED AND THERE WERE FUMES ENTERING THE CABIN OF THE VEHICLE. THE REAR PLATES FOR THE PARKING AND EMERGENCY BRAKES WERE ALSO COMPLETELY RUSTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION OR REPAIRS. THE MANUFACTURE WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THERE WERE NO RECALLS FOR THE VEHICLE. THE FAILURE AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 59,000. *TR

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