NHTSA Complaint #729720 — 1989 FORD F350

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number 729720
Vehicle 1989 FORD F350
Component ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
Date of Incident
Date Filed
Mileage N/A miles
Crash No
Fire No
Injuries 0
Deaths 0
Vehicle Towed Yes
State CA

Consumer Description

THANKS; I NEED HELP: I AM DRIVING ALONG AND THE ENGINE JUST STOPS. I AM AT A STOP LIGHT AND WHEN I TAKE OFF I ONLY GO A FEW YARDS, AND THE ENGINE STOPS.I AM AT A STOP SIGN, AND THE ENGINE JUST STOPS. I HAVE BEEN TOWED 3 TIMES IN THE LAST 3 MONTHS BY AAA. I WAIT A WHILE MOST OF THE TIME AND THE ENGINE WILL START AGAIN AFTER ABOUT 30 MINUTES.MY WIFE IS 70 YEARS AND I AM 67. AND WE ARE TOO OLD FOR THINGS LIKE THIS TO PUT WITH THINGS LIKE THIS. WE ARE AFRAID TO LEAVE TOWN NOW. I HAVE TAKEN THE TRUCK TO A FORD DEALER,PET BOY'S,AND A AUTO REPAIR SHOP. THEY ALL WANT TO DO A LOT OF THINGS AND ONE HAD A BILL FOR OVER $800.00. NOW I FOUND OUT ON THE NEWS IT PROBABLY IS THE TFI MODULES.THAT IS IN A LAW SUIT.I HAVE SPENT OVER $500.00 ALREADY. EVERY PLACE SAID IT IS SOMETHING ELSE.WE ARE RETIRED AND ON A FIXED INCOME AND THIS IS COSTING TOO MUCH. I NEED HELP. THANKS KENNETH CONNOR

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