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The contact owns a 2006 Ford F-350. The contact stated that while driving approximately 70 mph, the vehicle independently swayed side to side without warning. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed that the drive shaft, case shifter, transmission, lift pump, transfer case, left caliber, fuel line and rear shaft needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 131,000. MA 08/13/15 updated 09/01/2015 updated 10/14/2015
The contact owns a 2006 Ford F-350. While driving approximately 50 mph, the contact drove over an uneven road surface and the front end of the vehicle began to shake vigorously. The vehicle would also shake abnormally when decelerating. The contact stated that in addition, the check engine warning light was illuminated, the vehicle would erratically shift, and the fuel tank was delaminating. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostics but the technicians were unable to determine the cause of the shaking. The technicians were able to determine that the transmission shift sensor and the fuel tank would have to be replaced. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the transmission was rebuilt. And the transmission shift sensor was replaced. The fuel tank was not replaced. The VIN was not available. The approximate failure mileage was 80,000.
On 3 separate occasions when brakes were applied the vehicle actually sped-up and was only brought to a stop through heavy pressure to the brake pedal.
- Pinckney, MI, USA
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- Glenwood, IA, USA