2004 FORD F-250 Visibilitywiper Problems

1 NHTSA complaint on file

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Visibilitywiper Issues in the 2004 FORD F-250

1 visibilitywiper complaint has been filed with NHTSA for the 2004 FORD F-250. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 1 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.

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Fires
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Injuries
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Deaths

All Visibilitywiper Complaints

#10733270 | Fire
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD F-250. WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH IN RAINY CONDITIONS, THE WINDOW WIPERS WERE ACTIVATED AND A STRONG BURNING ODOR AND SMOKE EMITTED INSIDE THE CABIN. THE VEHICLE WAS MANEUVERED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. THE CONTACT INSPECTED UNDERNEATH THE HOOD AND NOTICED THE WIPER MOTOR WAS COMPLETELY BURNED. THERE WERE NO FLAMES PRESENT. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC, WHO CONFIRMED THAT THE WIPER MOTOR WOULD NEED TO BE REPLACED. THERE WAS A RECALL FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 01V258000 (VISIBILITY); HOWEVER, THE REMEDY CONSISTED OF REPLACING THE WIPER MOTOR GEAR CASE COVER. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 215,000.

Other 2004 FORD F-250 Problem Areas

Electrical System 23 complaints Engine And Engine Cooling 23 complaints Engine 19 complaints Vehicle Speed Control 13 complaints Electrical Systemwiring 11 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingenginediesel 11 complaints Fuelpropulsion System 9 complaints Steering 8 complaints Power Train 7 complaints Tires 7 complaints Service Brakes 6 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingengine 5 complaints Fuel System Diesel 5 complaints Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal 5 complaints Power Trainautomatic Transmission 4 complaints Air Bagsfrontal 3 complaints Fuel System Gasoline 3 complaints Structurebody 3 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System 2 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlgas Recirculation Valve Egr Valve 2 complaints Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection Systeminjectors 2 complaints Seat Belts 2 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulic 2 complaints Unknown Or Other 2 complaints Air Bagssidewindow 1 complaint Child Seat 1 complaint Electrical System12v24v48v Battery 1 complaint Electrical Systemalternatorgeneratorregulator 1 complaint Electrical Systemignition 1 complaint Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood 1 complaint Electronic Stability Controlautomatic Asc 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systemmanifoldheadermufflertail Pipe 1 complaint Equipment 1 complaint Fuel System Gasolinedelivery 1 complaint Power Trainautomatic Transmissioncontrol Module Tcmpcmtecm 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicpedals And Linkages 1 complaint Steeringhydraulic Power Assistpump 1 complaint Steeringlinkages 1 complaint Structure 1 complaint Suspension 1 complaint Suspensionfront 1 complaint Tirestemporaryemergency Spare Tire 1 complaint Tirestreadbelt 1 complaint Vehicle Speed Controlcruise Control 1 complaint Visibilityglass Siderear 1 complaint
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