3.6

definitely annoying
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
36,330 miles

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problem #4

Jul 202012

F-250 4WD 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 145,318 miles
The contact owns a 1997 Ford F-250. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to an independent auto repair facility for an unrelated repair when the technician detected that five of the seven spokes on the front driver's side wheel were completely rusted. The other three wheels exhibited rust holes and cracks. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the defect. The approximate failure mileage was 145,318. Updated 09/05/12 the consumer stated the problem was found after the axle, hub and rotor were replaced at a cost of $ $1000. Updated 09/10/12

- Warsaw, OH, USA

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problem #3

May 212001

(reported on)

F-250 4WD

  • Manual transmission
  • miles
Front hubs will not kick in while in 4- wheel drive. Cause is unknown. But consumer knows another consumer with same defect.

- Canyon City, CO, USA

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problem #2

Aug 011999

F-250 4WD Diesel

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
The front hubs would not lock in low range without the front end making a loud bang then grind, then failed completely.

- Saginaw, MI, USA

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problem #1

Nov 011998

F-250 4WD Diesel

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
The 4-wheel drive became inoperative due to a broken hub. Dealer could not determine the cause. Based on discussion at Ford dealership, the auto hubs seem to be failing regularly.

- Groesbeck, TX, USA

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