4.1

definitely annoying
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
28,650 miles

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problem #2

Oct 212008

F-250 8-cyl Diesel

  • 57,300 miles
The contact owns a 1997 Ford F250 ld. While driving various speeds, the vibration of the spare tire rubs against and creates a hole in the rear fuel tank. The spare tire is securely mounted underneath the vehicle. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer and they stated that the failure was not covered under the warranty. They refused to send anyone out to inspect the vehicle. The failure mileage was 57,300. Updated 11/17/08 updated 11/18/08.

- Lititz, PA, USA

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problem #1

May 292005

F-250 4WD 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Contact states while driving vehicle the cable that holds the spare tire underneath the bed broke, causing the spare tire to separate from the vehicle.

- Sleepy Eye, MN, USA

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