10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
1 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
22,714 miles

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problem #7

Jun 012006

F-250 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 104,000 miles
Brake system went out at 68,000 miles, starter went out at 90,000 miles, tie rod snapped at 104,000 miles, regular oil changes and tune ups.

- Anchorage, AK, USA

problem #6

Nov 012004

F-250 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 55,000 miles
While driving, the seat reclined which left the driver laying completely down. The seat base assembly had broken on the driver's side front seat. The tie rods had to be replaced. The consumer was unable to shift gears, because the shifter bolts had broke loose from the dash mounts, the head gaskets failed and the check engine light never illuminated. The hub/axle seals were replaced.

- Neosho, MO, USA

problem #5

Aug 182002

F-250 4WD

  • miles
While driving 40 mph, vehicle suddenly began to shake violently. Mechanic found that tie rod had broken off due to premature failure. Consumer is aware of similar vehicles experiencing the same problem. Tie rod ends were replaced and front end alignment was performed.

- East Hampton, CT, USA

problem #4

Apr 102002

F-250

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
While driving down hill left front tie rod had come off. Left front wheel almost came off, causing vehicle to shake. Mechanic repaired tie rod and replaced ball joint.

- Meskegon, MI, USA

problem #3

Oct 012001

F-250 4WD

  • miles
Right side outer tir rod end came apart. Vehicle went off the road struck a mail box and power pole and low voltage pedastel and pulled power line from neighboring house. Causing damage to house.

- Iola, WI, USA

problem #2

Sep 212000

(reported on)

F-250 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
The tie rod end failed, while driving the ball separated from the cup, causing loss of control.

- Swanzy, NH, USA

problem #1

Aug 162000

F-250

  • miles
At 25 mph the vehilce tie rod pull apart.....dealer notified and informed that was not cover under a mfr's recall. Please provide any further details:

- East Swanzey, NH, USA