While under mild acceleration (from approx. 30mph to 40mph) the transmission coolant line failed, spraying transmission fluid throughout the engine compartment, and causing 1 or more drive belts to slip from the tension system, and wrap themselves around the cooling fan shaft. this resulted in an immediate reduction in power to the vehicles driveshaft,, creating a dangerous driving condition. the friction from the belts binding began to heat up the rubber, and could have caused a fire, which, with transmission fluid sprayed throughout the engine compartment could have immediately engulfed the engine in flame. vehicle was stopped immediately and towed to a dealership, who acknowledged the transmission coolant line as the point of failure.
Twice, while i thought the vehicle was in park, it began to roll. the first time i caught it right away and igrnored it. the second time was tuesday march 11, 2014. i arrived and work and parked. it was dark. put the truck in park, turned off the engine and lights; when i opened the door, i could hear the wind rushing by (i was parked in a parking lot (very slight decline.) anyway, got back in, slammed on the brakes, but still managed to hit the bushes (small trees) in front of me. why am i able to shut of the car if it's not in park like it says? *tr