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Burnt cam from lack of oiling. Dealer unable to repair, said new engine only option. Ford would not pay for new engine. Warranty stated drivetrain warranty good for 60,000 miles or five years.
The contact owns a 2008 Ford econoline van E150. The contact stated that while driving approximately 25 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact tried to restart the vehicle. The check engine and electronic throttle warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was able to be restarted but when the failure would recur when the engine rpms increased over 2,000. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer. The manufacturer was notified of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 66,325.
The contact owns a 2008 Ford E-150 van. The contact was driving 45 mph when the electronic throttle control warning light illuminated and the vehicle proceeded to stall. The vehicle was taken to the dealer six times regarding the failure. The manufacturer was contacted. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 98,452 and the current mileage 101,600. Updated 04/25/12 updated 06/07/12
- Nashville, TN, USA
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- Oliver Springs, TN, USA