1.4
hardly worth mentioning- Crashes / Fires:
- 0 / 0
- Injuries / Deaths:
- 0 / 0
- Average Mileage:
- 125,622 miles
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The contact owns a 2015 Ford F-250. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed that the diesel particulate filter (DPF) had failed, and the failure was related to Ford Campaign Number: 20M06-2. The vehicle was then taken to the dealer, who informed the contact that the vehicle was not covered under the Campaign. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 111,000.
- Ankeny, IA, USA
The contact owns a 2015 Ford F-250. The contact stated while driving 55 MPH, the vehicle went into "Reduced Engine Power-?? mode and decelerated to 20 MPH. The contact pulled over to the side of the road. The vehicle was towed to a certified mechanic who diagnosed that the fuel system had failed. The fuel pressure regulator was replaced however, the vehicle remained in "Reduced Engine Power" mode. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who diagnosed that the fuel pressure regulator failed again and needed to be replaced. The contact informed the dealer that the fuel pressure regulator had been previously replaced. The dealer re-inspected the vehicle and informed the contact that the fuel tank was rusted, and the fuel pump, injector pump, and fuel system needed to be replaced. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline. The approximate failure mileage was 101,000.
- Carthage, NC, USA
The contact owns a 2015 Ford F-250. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, there was smoke coming from underneath the hood with an unknown fluid splattering onto the front windshield. Additionally, an abnormally strong diesel odor was detected while the vehicle was parked and while driving. Upon inspection, the contact noticed there was fluid leaking underneath the hood and dripping down to the fender. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the engine block was cracked. The vehicle was then towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed with a faulty fuel filter housing and that the fuel filter assembly needed to be replaced. The dealer replaced the fuel filter assembly. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and advised the contact to file a complaint with the NHTSA Hotline. The failure mileage was approximately 50,000.
- San Pedro, CA, USA
The contact owns a 2015 Ford F-250. The contact stated while pulling a trailer and driving 65 MPH, the check engine warning light and powering down warning message were illuminated. The contact stated that he continued driving for a mile before the vehicle started to decelerate. The contact parked on the side of the road. The vehicle was not drivable. The contact towed the vehicle to an independent mechanic and was informed that shards of metal were found inside the fuel line and fuel filter. The vehicle was repaired. A dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 82,111.
- North Andover, MA, USA
- Islandton, SC, USA