Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STRUCTURE - BODY | |||||
| 18406 | 02/01/2005 | 10012965 | Service tips before arc welding on the frame or body of a unit. *tt | 04/05/2005 | |
| STRUCTURE - BODY - ROOF AND PILLARS | |||||
| 04239 | 11/29/2004 | 10013409 | Water leak - roof flange area - water accumulation in headliner and/or leak at the cab floor pan area. *tt | 04/18/2005 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| STRUCTURE | |||
| 11/01/2007 | 63000 | 1 | 02/01/2006 |
| Tl*the contact owns a 2004 ford f-350. while driving 5 mph, the clutch pedal broke when depressed. the contact stated that the vehicle would not stop until he shut off the ignition. the vehicle was towed to the dealer and they stated that the bracket that held the fire wall broke. the dealer stated that the bracket was made of plastic and they replaced the bracket and clutch pedal. the failure mileage was 63,000 and current mileage was 65,000. updated 01/29/08. *lj the consumer stated it's not the bracket that holds the firewall but bolts the firewall. the clutch, brake, and gas pedal all pivot on pins that are assembled to this bracket. updated 01/29/08 *tr | |||
| STRUCTURE - BODY - DOOR | |||
| 09/01/2004 | 1100 | 6 | 08/27/2004 |
| There are toxic fumes coming through the defroster when it is turned on. which is distracting the driver on the road. manufacturer had been contacted by consumer. *ak the consumer purchased a carbon monoxide detector in which the vehicle registered 40 ppm. as the weather turned cold, the consumer was unable to use the defroster or heater due to the diesel fumes from the exhaust system. the consumer suffered nose bleeds and his mother-in-law had become ill while riding in the vehicle. two dealerships stated that they could not find anything wrong with the vehicle. the engine died while going down hill to a stop at times, the vehicle stuck in 4x4 low, driver door molding was coming a loose, head light was inoperative at times and the switch was replaced, the rear door did not line properly and leaked air therefore both rear door upper seals were adjusted. *sc *jb | |||
| STRUCTURE - FRAME AND MEMBERS - UNDERBODY SHIELDS | |||
| 07/06/2004 | 1 | ||
| While driving at any speed consumer noticed front end of vehicle made noise. consumer inspected under vehicle, and saw that front spring perch was not bolted to frame. *ak | |||