Issue ID | 842153 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10380001 |
Manufacurer | FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
Brand | FORD |
Model | F-150 |
Model Year | 2001 |
File date | 25/01/11 |
Component | STEERING |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Tl*the contact owns a 2001 ford f150. While driving approximately 45 mph, the steering column bolt unexpectedly detached. The vehicle was maneuvered to the side of the road. The contact was able to locate the bolt on the floor area and continued driving. The gear selector would not shift into park at any given time which required the gear to be shifted into the neutral position and bricks placed behind each tire to avoid the vehicle from rolling away. The dealer was notified of the malfunction and they informed that the repair would be at the expense of the contact. The vehicle had not been repaired. The failure mileage was 200,000. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 200000 |
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Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
City and State | GREENWOOD , MI |
VIN pattern | 1FTRX18L11NXXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | N |
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Date of purchase | 20/04/25 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
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Vehicle speed | 45 |
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