Traveling on i-15 freeway in southern california, going 70 mph on cruise. head a loud "bang", pulled over and saw damage to underside of vehicle and fluids leaking. transfer case appeared to be split open. towed to mojave ford dealership in barstow california, where repairs were made. description of findings is attached below. problem seems to have originated in the 4wd system. truck was in 2wd in the cab, however vacuum hubs were in 4wd. mechanic stated that this is a problem with ford trucks. no recall on file. post repair, the truck still stays in 4wd when reverting to 2wd from the cab. operator is required to manually put hubs into 2wd.
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 ford f-250. while slowing down at a stop light, the vehicle accelerated. the contact depressed the brake pedal harshly and the engine revved. the contact turned off the engine and had to restart the vehicle a few extra times in order to drive home safely. there were no warning indicators illuminated. the dealer was not contacted. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 43,800.
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 ford f-250. while driving various speeds, the contact noticed a loud rattling noise between the body and frame of the vehicle towards the rear of the vehicle. when inspecting the vehicle, the contact noticed that the rubber bushing (a protective layer) between the cab and the frame underneath the cab had completely rotted out and was causing the metal in the area to touch. the vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and opened a case on the vehicle. the vin was unknown. the approximate failure mileage was 91,000. updated 11/01/16*lj *tr
Radiator leak and exhaust manifold bolts. i just bought a used ford f250 diesel fx4 lariat. nice truck but nothing but problems so far. it had 128k on it. just noticed today that every time i fill the resivoir it leaks out. looks like the radiator leaking where the plastic and aluminum meet. over a thousand installed. then the whine that was supposed to be a belt ended up being broke off exhaust bolts on manifold. 16 hrs at $1300 plus parts maybe another $130. not happy with this ford at all. sad that's what my last four vehicles were.
Since i have owned this truck from 2010 to current i have had problems with the exhaust manifolds and a transmission overflow relief valve. the exhaust manifolds keep popping the studs which allows fumes inside the truck upon a $2000.00 bill every time... this issue could cause the whole exhaust system to fall right out from under the truck while driving. the other issue is the trans overflow....everytime it happens it spits the fluid out all over the exhaust which causes a fire everytime. i have been reporting these problems since i have purchased the truck.these problems need to be adressed before someone gets hurt or worse.
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 ford f-250. the contact stated that there was a foul odor in the cabin of the vehicle. the contact took the vehicle to the dealer and was told there were no problems with the vehicle. the contact stated that the odor was offensive and could not determine the origin of the odor. the vehicle was not repaired. the vin was not available. the failure mileage was unknown. the current mileage was 100,000.