10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
0 miles

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problem #6

Nov 111997

F-250

  • miles
While driving on wet pavement at any speed and applying brakes, the brake's felt like they were not working and would lock up. Also, the rear end of the vehicle would come out from behind.

- Evansville, IL, USA

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problem #5

Jul 011998

F-250 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Brakes continually fail, unable to find problem.

- Dorr, MI, USA

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problem #4

Jun 071997

F-250

  • miles
Driving at various speeds right rear brake will lock up, causing tire to slide. Dealer has been notified.

- Boone, NC, USA

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problem #3

Dec 101998

(reported on)

F-250 4WD Diesel

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Brakes lock up occasionally.

- Clinton, MO, USA

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problem #2

Jul 171998

(reported on)

F-250

  • miles
Brake system overheats and fails.

- New Glouce, ME, USA

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problem #1

Oct 061996

F-250

  • miles
While driving under wet or snowy road conditions the engine goes idle once taking foot off the gas pedal. Comsumer also stated that has loss of control of the vehicle once trying and putting on the brakes. Consumer contacted the dealer and was told that's how the engine was built into the fuel computer.

- Kremmling, CO, USA

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