Breakdown Information
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RV particulars:2004 Thor Fun Mover Class C
Driveline (Engine, Transmission): F-450 Ford (8?ltr)
Miles:9,000
Year:2004
Break Down Description: Strange smell, brakes pull right, loss of power steering
Symptoms:Nice odor of raw diesel
Effect:Loss of function in brakes and power steering
Cause:Ruptured power steering hose
Outcome: Repaired by ford dealer after 2 days waiting.
Noticed strange metallic smell and wen stopped for traffic light vehicle pulled hard to the right. Stopped in Home Depot parking lot and called Coach Net who contacted tow truck. Driver insisted to tow from the rear. Delivered to dealer after closing. Next day dealer found the power steering hoses were routed against a bracket and rubbed hole in hoses. Parts delivered the next afternoon. All repair covered under warranty. Now tires are wearing incorrectly and are bowed out at bottom since towing. Tow company insists not caused by tow from rear. I insisted there was a problem when reported to dealer. Dealer and tow driver refused to correct. Problem and story to be continued.
Driveline (Engine, Transmission): F-450 Ford (8?ltr)
Miles:9,000
Year:2004
Break Down Description: Strange smell, brakes pull right, loss of power steering
Symptoms:Nice odor of raw diesel
Effect:Loss of function in brakes and power steering
Cause:Ruptured power steering hose
Outcome: Repaired by ford dealer after 2 days waiting.
Noticed strange metallic smell and wen stopped for traffic light vehicle pulled hard to the right. Stopped in Home Depot parking lot and called Coach Net who contacted tow truck. Driver insisted to tow from the rear. Delivered to dealer after closing. Next day dealer found the power steering hoses were routed against a bracket and rubbed hole in hoses. Parts delivered the next afternoon. All repair covered under warranty. Now tires are wearing incorrectly and are bowed out at bottom since towing. Tow company insists not caused by tow from rear. I insisted there was a problem when reported to dealer. Dealer and tow driver refused to correct. Problem and story to be continued.
