0.5

hardly worth mentioning
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
395,000 miles

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problem #1

Feb 252008

F-250 8-cyl Diesel

  • Automatic transmission
  • 395,000 miles
The contact owns a 1999 Ford F250. When the contact took his vehicle to the dealer to have it serviced for a recall regarding the motor, he was informed that the serpentine belt needed to be replaced. The belt was replaced on February 1, 2008. On February 25, 2008, while driving 55 mph, the battery light illuminated and the power steering and brakes malfunctioned. It was discovered that portions of the new serpentine belt shredded off. A new belt was purchased and placed on the vehicle and there were no further occurrences. The Ford dealer advised him to bring the vehicle back for inspection, but the contact refused. The purchase date and powertrain were unknown. The current mileage was 396,000 and failure mileage was 395,000. Updated 3/25/08 updated 03/25/08

- Kingsport, TN, USA

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