| Issue ID | 591406 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10159863 |
| Manufacurer | FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
| Brand | FORD |
| Model | F-150 |
| Model Year | 2004 |
| File date | 07/05/06 |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Mice have eaten through the wires to my fuel sending unit. Several months ago the did ate through many wires in my engine compartment. It is my view that this presents a severe potential for fire which could easily injure or kill. These have been expensive repairs that could have been prevented if ford had not skimped on protection of their wiring harnesses. I can't believe that ford that claims their vehicles are built ford tough can't be protected from a small rodent. The first incident in august of 2005 cost over $1500 to repair and this second incident is estimated at approx $500. *nm |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 14000 |
| Number of Occurences | 2 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | SKILLMAN, NJ |
| VIN pattern | 1FTPX14534FXXXXXX |
| 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 | 0 |
| No. of fatalities | 0 |
| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | Y |
| Number of cylinders | 8 |
| Drive train type | 4WD |
| Transmission type | |
| 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 | NASSAU CONOVER FORD |
| Dealer's telephone number | 609 921 6400 |
| Dealer's city | PRINCETON |
| Dealer's state code | NJ |
| Dealer's ZIP code | 08540 |