Issue ID | 515738 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10101756 |
Manufacurer | FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
Brand | FORD |
Model | F-150 |
Model Year | 2001 |
File date | 17/11/04 |
Component | STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | A tie rod failure. Consumer was having vehicle serviced for other issues when it was discovered that the tie rods were defective. Consumer contacted the manufacturer, who was not willing to do anything to assist him with this defect. *ak a class action lawsuit has been filed against the manufacturer. *nm |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 94000 |
Number of Occurences | 2 |
Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
City and State | RUTLAND, VT |
VIN pattern | 1FTRW08L91KXXXXXX |
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 | 01/01/01 |
Was original owner? | Y |
Anti-lock brakes | Y |
Cruise control | Y |
Number of cylinders | 8 |
Drive train type | 4WD |
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 | JOHN C. STEWART & SON |
Dealer's telephone number | |
Dealer's city | CUTTINGSVILLE |
Dealer's state code | VT |
Dealer's ZIP code |