NHTSA Complaint #11024034 — 2003 FORD F-250

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11024034
Vehicle	2003 FORD F-250
Component	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Date of Incident	August 31, 2017
Date Filed	September 18, 2017
Mileage	143,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	CA

Consumer Description

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 FORD F-250. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE, IT FAILED TO START AND THE FUEL GAUGE FAILED TO PROVIDE AN ACCURATE READING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT HE NEEDED TO TAKE THE VEHICLE BACK WHERE IT WAS PURCHASED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 143,000.

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