Issue ID | 485146 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10074546 |
Manufacurer | FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
Brand | FORD |
Model | F-150 |
Model Year | 2001 |
File date | 31/05/04 |
Component | TIRES:SIDEWALL |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | On 05-31-04, i was driving my 2001 ford f150 4wd pickup on a trip to south florida. On the way i stopped to check my oil/gas and tires and observed 4 cracks on my front right tire. The cracks were approximatelly 1 inch from the rim and appeared approximatelly 1/8 deep. Upon further inspection i observed the drivers side tire was also deveolping addtional leeks. The tires are 2001 goodyear wrangler rts 255 70 16. According to research this is a common problem wondering about a recall.*ak |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 41000 |
Number of Occurences | 2 |
Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | LAND O LAKES , FL |
VIN pattern | XXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | N |
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No. of injured persons | 0 |
No. of fatalities | 0 |
Date of purchase | 13/08/03 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | Y |
Number of cylinders | 8 |
Drive train type | 4WD |
Transmission type | AUTO |
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