Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | |||
| 10/20/2010 | 35000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2006 ford f-350 heavy duty. the contact stated that there were four bolts attached to the engine that controlled brakes and steering. while driving at approximately 5 mph, he attempted to brake and was unable to slow down; he was also unable to steer. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealership where the contact was informed that the four bolts broke and caused the failure. the four bolts were replaced at the dealership. the contact called the manufacturer who offered no assistance. the vin was unavailable when the complaint was filed. the current mileage was approximately 36,000. the failure mileage was approximately 35,000-bk | |||
| 09/17/2010 | 44504 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2006 ford f-350 diesel sd. the contact stated that the brakes do not operate properly when hauling a forrest river cedar creek rv trailer. the contact stated that the dealer could not repair the vehicle, but a certified mechanic was able to replace the prodigy and now the brakes work properly. the failure mileage and was current mileage was 44504.rl | |||
| 05/15/2009 | 16000 | 1 | |
| The ford f-350 truck i bought is defective, as evidenced by the 7 power steering and brake repairs required in the past 3 years, along with the electrical system and ring and pinion repair. i have contacted ford 24 times, i have filed a complaint with the mn better business bureau and the mn attorney general's office. i believe the truck was manufactured in a faulty manner, and i am afraid the truck may be dangerous to drive. i need your help in obtaining credit towards a new truck or a new truck due to the unacceptable number and type of repairs required. *tr | |||
| 04/22/2007 | 800 | 5 | 10/05/2006 |
| Tl*the contact owns a 2006 ford f350. the contact stated that the brakes will lock and cause the calipers to burn. a small fire occurred during one of the failures. the brakes and calipers have been replaced four times, most recently on april 22, 2007. the dealer stated that the cause of the frequent failures could be due to several reasons; however, they were unable to diagnose the exact cause of the failures. the manufacturer assisted with the first four failures, but would not assist with the current one. the vehicle is currently at the dealer being repaired. the current mileage was 66,672 and failure mileage was 800. updated 10/14/08 *bf the consumer also stated he has had a problem with the steering wheel. updated 10/16/08. *jb | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - CALIPER | |||
| 04/22/2007 | 800 | 5 | 10/05/2006 |
| Tl*the contact owns a 2006 ford f350. the contact stated that the brakes will lock and cause the calipers to burn. a small fire occurred during one of the failures. the brakes and calipers have been replaced four times, most recently on april 22, 2007. the dealer stated that the cause of the frequent failures could be due to several reasons; however, they were unable to diagnose the exact cause of the failures. the manufacturer assisted with the first four failures, but would not assist with the current one. the vehicle is currently at the dealer being repaired. the current mileage was 66,672 and failure mileage was 800. updated 10/14/08 *bf the consumer also stated he has had a problem with the steering wheel. updated 10/16/08. *jb | |||