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The contact owns a 1995 Ford F-150. While driving 15 mph, the contact heard an abnormal noise and saw smoke coming from the passenger side vent. The contact opened the windows and continued to drive to his destination. The contact was able to park the vehicle safely. When the contact attempted to drive to a dealer, the failure recurred. The vehicle was unable to be driven. The vehicle was towed to mock Ford sales (located at 913 SE 6th St, grants pass, or 97526, (541) 476-6656) where it was diagnosed that the heater core needed to be replaced. The contact stated that the heater core was previously replaced and continued to experience the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 121,423.
Heater core: Heater core has gone out on this vehicle five times since October. When this happens it fills the cab of the truck full of the anti-freeze fumes and fogs the windshield, making it unable to see out. Contacted manufacturer and they said it's nothing they can do about it.
- Irving, TX, USA
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- Grants Pass, OR, USA