NHTSA Complaint #10655117 — 2013 FORD F-250 SD ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Complaint Details

ODI Number	10655117
Vehicle	2013 FORD F-250 SD
Component	ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Date of Incident	November 3, 2014
Date Filed	November 14, 2014
Mileage	45,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	OH

Consumer Description

RADIATOR FAILURE DUE TO POOR DESIGN. LEAKING AT THE PLASTIC SEAMS UNDER DRAIN PETCOCK. THOUSANDS IF NOT HUNDREDS OF THOUSANDS OF THESE UNITS ARE FAILING YEARS BEFORE THEY SHOULD. SOME CONSUMERS SPEND 50K+ ON THESE TRUCKS AND YET ARE FORCED TO REPAIR THE LEAKING RADIATOR AT A SUBSTANTIAL COST OUT OF POCKET AFTER THE WARRANTY EXPIRES. *TR

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