Issue ID | 510376 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10096358 |
Manufacurer | FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
Brand | FORD |
Model | F-150 |
Model Year | 2001 |
File date | 23/10/04 |
Component | STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Ford motor co. Sent out a procedure on how to inspect tie-rods on ford trucks. Fter inspecting mine, they need to be replaced.... There are lots of ford owners who are having premature tie-rod falures and have to replace them.... I feel it's a serious safty issue... Ford should issue a recall. *ak |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 55000 |
Number of Occurences | 1 |
Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | LEWISVILLE, TX |
VIN pattern | 1FTRW07L21KXXXXXX |
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 | |
No. of fatalities | |
Date of purchase | 20/01/01 |
Was original owner? | Y |
Anti-lock brakes | Y |
Cruise control | Y |
Number of cylinders | 8 |
Drive train type | RWD |
Transmission type | AUTO |
Vehicle speed | |
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 | LEE JARMON FORD |
Dealer's telephone number | 972-446-5000 |
Dealer's city | CARROILTON |
Dealer's state code | TX |
Dealer's ZIP code | 75011 |