Issue ID | 346815 |
Internal NHTSA # | 759270 |
Manufacurer | FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
Brand | FORD |
Model | F-150 |
Model Year | 2001 |
File date | 14/12/01 |
Component | TIRES |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Blowout occurred on open highway. Contacted ford dealership and was advised they would not respond to the blowout problem. Contacted ford factory and were told to refer the problem to firestone. Firestone referred to ford. The firestone dealer where replacement was purchased advised us to contact firestone as it was definitely a defective blowout. *ak (tiresize: lt265/75r1) |
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Number of Occurences | 1 |
Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | AUSTIN, TX |
VIN pattern | 1FTNW21F81EXXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | |
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 | 0 |
No. of fatalities | 0 |
Date of purchase | 01/05/01 |
Was original owner? | Y |
Anti-lock brakes | Y |
Cruise control | Y |
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Drive train type | 4WD |
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Vehicle speed | 70 |
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