Takata inflators; my vehicle started all types of problems intermittent ones that cost me several thousand dollars never fixing the problem this is were it all began,,.my vehicle died going up fairly steep hill to grave yard, it immediately rolled back shoving a family members vehicle down hill a ways until they turned away from the cliff edge leaving me all alone.until going through a run off ditch stopping over it into 2 trees. i had no steering no brakes and thank god the trees were there to stop my truck if not their was a 100 foot cliff next.. i know nothing about recalls or such i just tried to fix my truck problem by problem as symptoms came on i have all types of recent receipts that all came from silverish dark maybe even gray matter stuff in the tank. when i get my bank statement i will itemize all and submit them when final cost is over.
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 ford f-350. the contact stated that while driving approximately 35 mph, the engine reduced power without warning. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnosis. the technician stated that the fuel injectors would have to be replaced. the vehicle was repaired however, the failure recurred. the vehicle was not further repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 235,000.
Engine began bucking, sudden power loss and power steering and power brake loss. mechanic conclusion was that the lining of the fuel tank had dislodged and caused the engine to foul, causing a sudden power loss. dealer said they had never heard of the problem but we later learned they were very familiar with it, had done dozens of repairs (replacement of tank with poly tank) and that a "secret" repair bulletin had been issued ty ford to all dealers. this issue is now the subject of a class action lawsuit in new jersey. google "ford fuel tank lining" for more info on the suit, but by not issuing a recall this issue is a potential safety concern. had we been in heavier traffic and unable to get the vehicle to the side of the road there may have been a serious accident. *tr