Issue ID | 642887 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10201843 |
Manufacurer | FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
Brand | FORD |
Model | F-150 |
Model Year | 2001 |
File date | 01/08/07 |
Component | LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Tl*the contact owns a 2001 ford f-150. The contact stated that when he attempted to close the driver side front door, the chrome plated door handle cut his left hand. The dealer stated that the door handle was defective due to the chrome peeling. As of september 4, 2007, the door handle had not been replaced. The failure mileage was 44,500 and current mileage was 45,000. Updated 09/18/07*jb |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 44500 |
Number of Occurences | 20 |
Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
City and State | ALBUQUERQUE, NM |
VIN pattern | 1FTRW07L61KXXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | N |
Was medical attention required? | |
Was part original equipment? | |
No. of injured persons | 1 |
No. of fatalities | 0 |
Date of purchase | 01/09/01 |
Was original owner? | Y |
Anti-lock brakes | Y |
Cruise control | Y |
Number of cylinders | 8 |
Drive train type | RWD |
Transmission type | AUTO |
Vehicle speed | 0 |
DoT tire identifier | |
Tire size | |
Location of tire code | |
Type of tire failure code | |
Was defective tire repaired? | |
Date of manufacture | |
Type of child seat code | |
Type of restraint | |
Dealer's name | RICH FORD |
Dealer's telephone number | 505-292-0000 |
Dealer's city | ALBUQUERQUE |
Dealer's state code | NM |
Dealer's ZIP code | 87110 |