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FORD F-350 Vehicle Speed Control Accelerator Pedal

FORD F-350 2012 Vehicle Speed Control Accelerator Pedal Report #10486538

FORD F-350 2012 car safety problem was reported on Nov 26, 2012.FORD F-350 2012, manufactured by Ford Motor Company had a problem with VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL . TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 FORD F-350 SD. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE ATTEMPTING TO SLOW THE VEHICLE BY TAKING HIS RIGHT FOOT OFF OF THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL AND APPLIED IT TO THE BRAKE. , THE VEHICLE CONTINUED TO TRAVEL AT THE SAME SPEED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE OCCURRED INTERMITTENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS ABLE TO BE DRIVEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THE FAILURE COULD NOT BE REPLICATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED ABOUT THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 620 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 660. UPDATED 01/02/2013*LJ THE CONSUMER STATED HE HAD TO STAND ON THE BRAKE PEDAL WITH BOTH FEET, IN ORDER TO STOP THE VEHICLE. THE REAR TIRE, THAT WAS CONNECTED TO THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS STILL SPINNING UNDER POWER. HE TURNED THE KEY OFF TO THE CUR THE POWER. .0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 620 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):1FT8W3BT6CE. Ford F-350 2012 problem was reported in MOBILE, AL. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on 20121016. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 8 CYLINDERS. Ford F-350 2012 drive type:4WD. FUEL SYSTEM:Turbo. FUEL TYPE: DIESEL. DEALER'S NAME: ESTABROOK . DEALER'S TELEPHONE NUMBER: 228-762-7760 . DEALER'S CITY: PASCAGOULA . DEALER'S STATE CODE: MS.
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FORD F-350 Air Bags

FORD F-350 2012 Air Bags Report #10488808

FORD F-350 2012 car safety problem was reported on Sept 14, 2012.FORD F-350 2012, manufactured by Ford Motor Company had a problem with AIR BAGS . TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 FORD F-350 SUPER DUTY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45-50 MPH, THE DRIVER CRASHED INTO THE PASSENGER'S SIDE OF A VEHICLE THAT FAILED TO YIELD THE RIGHT-OF-WAY. THE FRONTAL AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THE DRIVER SUSTAINED FACIAL INJURIES AND THE CONTACT, WHO WAS A PASSENGER, ALSO SUSTAINED FACIAL INJURIES. THE DRIVER OF THE SECOND VEHICLE ALSO SUSTAINED FACIAL INJURIES. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 4,800..Vehicle was involved in a crash. 3 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 4800 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):1FT8W3BTXCE. Ford F-350 2012 problem was reported in EAST MOLINE, IL. Accident was reported to Police. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 45 mph.
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FORD F-350 Engine

FORD F-350 2012 Engine Report #10499463

FORD F-350 2012 car safety problem was reported on Jan 05, 2011.FORD F-350 2012, manufactured by Ford Motor Company had a problem with ENGINE . DELAYED REACTION OF ACCELERATOR : ENGINE RPM DOES NOT DECREASE IMMEDIATELY WHEN ACCELERATOR PEDAL IS RELEASED THEREFORE MAKING THE VEHICLE DIFFICULT TO STOP IN AN EMERGENCY SITUATION . *TR.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 1500 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):1FT8X3B62CE. Ford F-350 2012 problem was reported in NOVELTY, OH. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 8 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 3 mph.
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FORD F-350 Power Train

FORD F-350 2012 Power Train Report #10499463

FORD F-350 2012 car safety problem was reported on Jan 05, 2011.FORD F-350 2012, manufactured by Ford Motor Company had a problem with POWER TRAIN . DELAYED REACTION OF ACCELERATOR : ENGINE RPM DOES NOT DECREASE IMMEDIATELY WHEN ACCELERATOR PEDAL IS RELEASED THEREFORE MAKING THE VEHICLE DIFFICULT TO STOP IN AN EMERGENCY SITUATION . *TR.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 1500 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):1FT8X3B62CE. Ford F-350 2012 problem was reported in NOVELTY, OH. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 8 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 3 mph.
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FORD F-350 2012 Power Train Report #10499596

FORD F-350 2012 car safety problem was reported on Apr 10, 2012.FORD F-350 2012, manufactured by Ford Motor Company had a problem with POWER TRAIN . TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 FORD F-350. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT ENGAGE WHEN SHIFTED INTO REVERSE. WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS SHIFTED INTO REVERSE, THE CONTACT WOULD HAVE TO DEPRESS THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL AND ALLOW THE ENGINE RPMS TO INCREASE BEFORE THE VEHICLE WOULD ABRUPTLY ENGAGE IN REVERSE. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER HOWEVER, THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT WAS ADVISED BY THE DEALER THAT THE FAILURE WAS COMMON FOR THE PARTICULAR MAKE AND MODEL VEHICLE. THE FAILURE RECURRED MOST OFTEN WHEN THE ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION WERE WARM. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE TRANSMISSION WOULD SHIFT ABRUPTLY WHEN SHIFTING FROM FOURTH TO FIFTH GEAR. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 3,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 5,500. .0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 3000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):1FT8W3BT6CE. Ford F-350 2012 problem was reported in BILLINGS, MT. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.
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FORD F-350 2012 Power Train Report #10503797

FORD F-350 2012 car safety problem was reported on Mar 19, 2013.FORD F-350 2012, manufactured by Ford Motor Company had a problem with POWER TRAIN . WHILE TOWING LOADED TRAILER ON 2 LANE HIGHWAY, TRUCK COMPUTER FLASHED MESSAGE TO "STOP SAFELY NOW". ENGINE SHUT DOWN AND WOULD NOT RESTART. DEALER INSPECTION FOUND A FAULTY EXHAUST SENSOR. NO OTHER ISSUES WITH COOLING, OIL OR ENGINE OCCURRED. THE SAFETY ISSUE IS THAT THE NEW CONTROL SYSTEM SOFTWARE IS DESIGNED TO SHUT DOWN ENGINE IN THE EVENT OF A FAULTY SENSOR IN ORDER TO PROTECT THE VEHICLE. THE SYSTEM SHOULD ALERT TO THE ISSUE AND ALLOW THE HUMAN TO DETERMINE IF IT IS SAFER TO CONTINUE DRIVING AND RISK DAMAGE TO THE VEHICLE. A CONTROL SYSTEM THAT IS NOT AWARE OF THE ROAD, TRAFFIC OR ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS SHOULD NEVER BE ALLOWED TO OVERRIDE HUMAN REQUIREMENT TO CONTINUE DRIVING OUT OF HARMS WAY. *TR.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 25667 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):1FT8W3BT0CE. Ford F-350 2012 problem was reported in MURPHYS, CA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 8 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: DIESEL. VEHICLE SPEED: 55 mph.
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FORD F-350 Engine

FORD F-350 2012 Engine Report #10503797

FORD F-350 2012 car safety problem was reported on Mar 19, 2013.FORD F-350 2012, manufactured by Ford Motor Company had a problem with ENGINE . WHILE TOWING LOADED TRAILER ON 2 LANE HIGHWAY, TRUCK COMPUTER FLASHED MESSAGE TO "STOP SAFELY NOW". ENGINE SHUT DOWN AND WOULD NOT RESTART. DEALER INSPECTION FOUND A FAULTY EXHAUST SENSOR. NO OTHER ISSUES WITH COOLING, OIL OR ENGINE OCCURRED. THE SAFETY ISSUE IS THAT THE NEW CONTROL SYSTEM SOFTWARE IS DESIGNED TO SHUT DOWN ENGINE IN THE EVENT OF A FAULTY SENSOR IN ORDER TO PROTECT THE VEHICLE. THE SYSTEM SHOULD ALERT TO THE ISSUE AND ALLOW THE HUMAN TO DETERMINE IF IT IS SAFER TO CONTINUE DRIVING AND RISK DAMAGE TO THE VEHICLE. A CONTROL SYSTEM THAT IS NOT AWARE OF THE ROAD, TRAFFIC OR ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS SHOULD NEVER BE ALLOWED TO OVERRIDE HUMAN REQUIREMENT TO CONTINUE DRIVING OUT OF HARMS WAY. *TR.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 25667 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):1FT8W3BT0CE. Ford F-350 2012 problem was reported in MURPHYS, CA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 8 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: DIESEL. VEHICLE SPEED: 55 mph.
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FORD F-350 Power Train

FORD F-350 2012 Power Train Report #10505188

FORD F-350 2012 car safety problem was reported on Mar 18, 2013.FORD F-350 2012, manufactured by Ford Motor Company had a problem with POWER TRAIN . TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 FORD F-350 SD. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER SHIFTING INTO PARK WHILE ON AN INCLINE, THE VEHICLE ROLLED AWAY AND CRASHED INTO ANOTHER VEHICLE. THERE WERE NO INJURIES. THE POLICE WERE NOT CONTACTED. THE VEHICLE WAS LATER TAKEN TO THE DEALER BUT WAS NOT DIAGNOSED. IN ADDITION, WHEN THE CONTACT PLACED A LOAD BEHIND THE VEHICLE, IT WOULD INDEPENDENTLY SHIFT INTO NEUTRAL. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND THEY OFFERED NO ASSISTANCE. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 48,000. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE. *TR.Vehicle was involved in a crash. 0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 48000 miles. Ford F-350 2012 problem was reported in TAYLORS, SC. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.
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FORD F-350 Fuel/propulsion System

FORD F-350 2012 Fuel/propulsion System Report #10507173

FORD F-350 2012 car safety problem was reported on Mar 21, 2013.FORD F-350 2012, manufactured by Ford Motor Company had a problem with FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM . TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 FORD F-350 SD. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH A WARNING APPEARED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL WHICH DISPLAYED PULL THE VEHICLE OVER. THE CONTACT SHUT THE VEHICLE OFF AND RESTARTED THE VEHICLE IN LIMP MODE. AFTER THE DIAGNOSTIC TEST WAS PERFORMED THE DEALER STATED THE FUEL PUMP CAUSED THE ENTIRE FUEL SYSTEM TO MALFUNCTION DUE TO BAD FUEL FLOWING THROUGH THE VEHICLE. THE DEALER STATED THE FUEL PUMP AND FUEL INJECTORS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE CONTACT DID NOT HAVE THE FUEL PUMP AND INJECTORS REPLACED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 11,000. .0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 11000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):1FT8W3BT6CE. Ford F-350 2012 problem was reported in JEFFERY CITY, WY. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 65 mph.
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FORD F-350 Exterior Lighting

FORD F-350 2012 Exterior Lighting Report #10509690

FORD F-350 2012 car safety problem was reported on June 15, 2012.FORD F-350 2012, manufactured by Ford Motor Company had a problem with EXTERIOR LIGHTING . RECURRING EVENT: REAR LIGHTS, TURN SIGNALS AND BRAKE LIGHTS STOP WORKING. SOME OR ALL MAY FAIL AT ANY GIVEN TIME. DOES NOT SEEM TO BE ASSOCIATED WITH ANY WEATHER RELATED CONDITION. VEHICLE PLACED IN TWO DIFFERENT DEALERSHIP REPAIR FACILITIES WITH MULTIPLE 'FIXES' BEING MADE. NONE OF THOSE REPAIRS HAS WORKED AS A PERMANENT FIX. THE REAR LIGHTS GO OUT WITHOUT NOTICE ON PANEL WARNING SYSTEMS. EXTREMELY HAZARDOUS AT NIGHT, IN UNFAVORABLE WEATHER CONDITIONS, AND WITH TRAILER TOW. WITH NO REAR LIGHTS THE TRUCK CANNOT BE SEEN BY OTHER APPROACHING DRIVERS AND NO INDICATION OF STOPPING OR TURNING CAN BE DETECTED. VEHICLE HAS BEEN IN DEALER REPAIR FACILITIES EIGHT TIMES AND THE SERVICE PEOPLE SAY THEY CANNOT DETERMINE WHAT THE PROBLEM IS AND ONE REPAIR FACILITY STATED IT IS A PROBLEM THEY HAVE SEEN ON OTHER SAME YEAR MODEL TRUCKS. FORD HAS BEEN CONTACTED AND THE ONLY 'HELP' OFFERED IS TO CONTINUE TO TAKE TRUCK TO SHOP EACH TIME AND LET THEM 'RESET' THE SYSTEM. TRUCK IS TOO HEAVY FOR COVERAGE UNDER LEMON LAW. THIS 'FIX' IS A TEMPORARY BAND-AID. IT WORKS FOR A LIMITED AMOUNT OF TIME THEN GOES OUT WITHOUT WARNING AGAIN. THE LIGHTS CAN BE CHECKED FOR OPERATION BEFORE DRIVING, BUT ONCE DRIVING THEY GO OUT WITHOUT ANY WARNINGS OR NOTIFICATIONS. TRUCK PURCHASED NEW FROM DEALER. *TR.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 2000 miles. Ford F-350 2012 problem was reported in NORMAN, OK. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.
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FORD F-350 Power Train

FORD F-350 2012 Power Train Report #10510737

FORD F-350 2012 car safety problem was reported on Sept 04, 2012.FORD F-350 2012, manufactured by Ford Motor Company had a problem with POWER TRAIN . TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 FORD F-350 SD. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE IGNITION WAS STARTED AND HE SHIFTED FROM FOUR WHEEL LOW TO FOUR WHEEL HIGH RANGE. ONCE THE GEAR LEVER WAS PLACED IN REVERSE, THE TRANSFER CASE FAILED TO RESPOND, ACCOMPANIED BY AN ABNORMALLY LOUD GRINDING NOISE. THE VEHICLE THEN UNEXPECTEDLY ACCELERATED IN REVERSE, WHICH RESULTED IN A CRASH. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED NERVE DAMAGE TO THE SPINAL CORD AND SEVERE INJURIES TO THE HANDS. A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED OF THE INCIDENT. THERE WAS ALSO A STRONG AMMONIA ODOR THAT EMITTED INSIDE OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHERE THE SHIFTER CONTROL AND TRANSFER CASE WERE REPLACED HOWEVER, THE FAILURE PERSISTED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BACK TO THE DEALER AND THEY WERE STILL UNABLE TO REMEDY THE PROBLEM. THE CONTACT ALSO MENTIONED THAT THE GEAR WOULD NOT SHIFT FROM REVERE TO DRIVE PROPERLY. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE PROBLEM. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 300. .Vehicle was involved in a crash. 1 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 300 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):1FT8W3DT7CE. Ford F-350 2012 problem was reported in LITHIA, FL. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.
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FORD F-350 Engine

FORD F-350 2012 Engine Report #10513931

FORD F-350 2012 car safety problem was reported on May 26, 2013.FORD F-350 2012, manufactured by Ford Motor Company had a problem with ENGINE . TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 FORD F-350 SD. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 75 MPH, THE STOP VEHICLE NOW WARNING MESSAGE ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE ALSO LOST POWER. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A DEALER, WHO PERFORMED A DIAGNOSTIC TEST AND ADVISED THE CONTACT THAT THE EXHAUST TEMPERATURE SENSOR WAS DEFECTIVE. THE DEALER REPLACED THE EXHAUST TEMPERATURE SENSOR REPLACED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 4,882. .0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 4882 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):1FT8W3DT7CE. Ford F-350 2012 problem was reported in LIVINGSTON, TX. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 75 mph.
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FORD F-350 Service Brakes

FORD F-350 2012 Service Brakes Report #10523164

FORD F-350 2012 car safety problem was reported on July 03, 2013.FORD F-350 2012, manufactured by Ford Motor Company had a problem with SERVICE BRAKES . 2012 F350 SUPER DUTY WAS PARKED AT THE TOP OF A DRIVEWAY THAT SLOPED DOWNWARD ON A 33% GRADE. I PUT THE TRUCK IN REVERSE TO BACK DOWN THE DRIVEWAY AND WHEN I ATTEMPTED TO PRESS THE BRAKE PEDAL TO REGULATE THE SPEED ON DESCENT OF THE SLOPE, THE BRAKES FROZE UP AND HAD NO POWER. I HAD TO STAND ON THEM TO ATTEMPT TO SLOW DOWN. THIS DID NOT HAVE ANY EFFECT SO I SLAMMED THE TRANSMISSION INTO PARK, WHICH ALSO HAD NO EFFECT DUE TO THE TRANSMISSION RATCHETING SAFETY FEATURE. I HAD TO STOP THE TRUCK WITH THE EMERGENCY BRAKE. BY THIS POINT I WAS IN THE NEIGHBOR'S FRONT YARD. THE BRAKE PEDAL DID NOT DROP TO THE FLOOR, IT JUST NEVER MOVED AT ALL AND WAS FROZEN AT THE UNPRESSED, HIGHEST POSITION. HAVE DELIVERED VEHICLE TO DEALERSHIP FOR INSPECTION AND REPAIR. THIS COULD HAVE EASILY RESULTED IN MAJOR PROPERTY DAMAGE OR FATALITIES. VERY UNSAFE SITUATION. TRUCK IS PRACTICALLY NEW AND STILL UNDER WARRANTY. *TR.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 26000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):1FT8X3BT1CE. Ford F-350 2012 problem was reported in HOPEDALE, MA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 8 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: DIESEL. VEHICLE SPEED: 10 mph.
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FORD F-350 Seat Belts

FORD F-350 2012 Seat Belts Report #10525046

FORD F-350 2012 car safety problem was reported on July 15, 2013.FORD F-350 2012, manufactured by Ford Motor Company had a problem with SEAT BELTS . THE DRIVER'S SEAT BELT NO LONGER FUNCTIONS AND THE PASSENGER'S FRONT SEAT BELT NO LONGER FUNCTIONS. THE SEAT BELT CAN NOT BE BUCKLED. WHEN THE METAL BELT TONGUE IS INSERTED INTO THE BUCKLE, IT WILL NOT LATCH. THE LATCH SEEMS TO BE JAMMED. THE PASSENGER'S FRONT SEAT BELT HAS BEEN JAMMED FOR APPROXIMATELY 6 MONTHS AND TODAY THE DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT BELT JAMMED AND NO LONGER WORKS. OUR FAMILY OWNS FOUR SIMILAR MODEL FORD SUPER DUTIES AND THIS PROBLEM HAS OCCURRED ON ANOTHER TRUCK ALSO. THIS IS A SERIOUS SAFELY ISSUE AND APPEARS TO BE A VEHICLE DEFECT. WE HAVE NOTIFIED FORD MOTOR COMPANY AND THEY SAID NO RECALL EXISTS SO WERE NOT WILLING TO ASSIST IN CORRECTING THE ISSUE. THE NEEDS TO BE ADDRESSED IMMEDIATELY. *TR.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):1FT8W3BT3CE. Ford F-350 2012 problem was reported in SOURIS, ND. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 8 CYLINDERS.
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FORD F-350 Electrical System

FORD F-350 2012 Electrical System Report #10537355

FORD F-350 2012 car safety problem was reported on Aug 12, 2013.FORD F-350 2012, manufactured by Ford Motor Company had a problem with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM . WHEN KEY TURNED ON HAD NO DASH, COMPUTER, LIGHTS,BLINKERS, TACH, SPEEDO, GAUGES. ENGINE WOULD NOT TURN OVER. WITH KEY IN OFF POSITION TRUCK STARTED BY ITSELF. WITH ENGINE RUNNING HAD NO DASH DISPLAY,LIGHTS, BLINKERS, COMPUTER, HEADLIGHTS. TOWED TO DEALER, DEALER REPLACED HARNESS UNDER HOOD. PICKED UP TRUCK WEEK LATER. WAS O.K. FOR ABOUT TEN MILES THEN DASH WENT BLANK AGAIN WITH SAME SYMPTOMS. DASH CAME BACK ON IN ABOUT TWENTY MINUTES. TOWED TRUCK TO FORD DEALER AGAIN. TRUCK STILL THERE. *TR.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 3113 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):1FT8X3B65CE. Ford F-350 2012 problem was reported in PLYMOUTH, MA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 8 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: BIFUEL. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.
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FORD F-350 Steering

FORD F-350 2012 Steering Report #10565258

FORD F-350 2012 car safety problem was reported on Nov 12, 2013.FORD F-350 2012, manufactured by Ford Motor Company had a problem with STEERING . FRONT WHEEL WOBBLE AFTER HITTING BUMP.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 16000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):1FT8W3BTXCE. Ford F-350 2012 problem was reported in READLYN, IA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 55 mph.
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FORD F-350 Electrical System

FORD F-350 2012 Electrical System Report #10574838

FORD F-350 2012 car safety problem was reported on Mar 22, 2014.FORD F-350 2012, manufactured by Ford Motor Company had a problem with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM . THE EXHAUST GAS TEMPERATURE SENSOR (EGT) #13 ON MY 2012 FORD DIESEL F350 FAILED AND IMMEDIATELY SHUTDOWN THE TRUCK IN THE MIDDLE OF THE TOLLROAD AT 65 MPH. THE PROBLEM SUBSEQUENTLY ENDANGERED MY VEHICLE, LIFE, AND RESPONSE PERSONNEL. THE TRUCK WOULD THEN NOT RESTART UNTIL AN HOUR LATER. THIS SAME PROBLEM HAS BEEN REPORTED BY MANY OTHER FORD DIESEL TRUCK OWNERS ON THE INTERNET. WHY IN THE HECK WOULD FORD DESIGN AN ENVIRONMENTAL INTERLOCK THAT SUPERSEDES THE SAFETY OF DRIVERS, FAMILIES, AND THE PUBLIC. IT MAKES NO SENSE, PARTICULARLY SINCE THERE ARE 4 EXHAUST GAS TEMPERATURE SENSORS. THE COMPUTER SHOULD BE MAKING A COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF THE 4 SENSORS. ONE BAD FAULTY/UNRELIABLE SENSOR SHOULD NOT SHUT THE TRUCK DOWN IN THE MIDDLE OF THE INTERSTATE WITH NO REASONABLE WARNING, NO FAILURE INFORMATION, NO POWER, NO CONTROL, OR ABILITY TO RESTART. THIS TERRIBLE EXPERIENCE WAS SCARY. FORD HAS ALREADY ISSUED A TECH SERVICE BULLETIN FOR THIS EGT SENSOR PROBLEM. IF WE DID THIS SAME POOR DESIGN IN THE CHEMICAL INDUSTRY THEN FLARES AND INCINERATOR STACK WOULD SHUT DOWN AND VENT GASES DIRECTLY TO THE ATMOSPHERE WITH NO CONTROL OF THE PROCESS. TELL FORD TO FIX THE RELIABILITY OF THE THEIR EGT SENSORS, ALTER THE PROGRAM LOGIC, AND GIVE DRIVERS AN ALERT OR WARNING SUCH THAT THEY HAVE REASONABLE TIME TO SAFELY RESPOND. IF FORD NEEDS HELP WITH THE DESIGN THEN CONTACT ME. I HAVE 25 YEARS EXPERIENCE IN THE CHEMICAL INDUSTRY WITH EXPERTISE IN PROCESS HAZARDS ANALYSIS, PROJECTS, CONTROLS, ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATIONS, QUALITY MANAGEMENT, PREDICTIVE AND PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE, AND RELIABILITY. .0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 35000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):1FT8W3BT5CE. Ford F-350 2012 problem was reported in HOUSTON, TX. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 65 mph.
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