| Issue ID | 915923 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10455004 |
| Manufacurer | FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
| Brand | FORD |
| Model | F-150 |
| Model Year | 2004 |
| File date | 05/01/12 |
| Component | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2004 ford f150. While driving approximately 40 mph, a loud clicking noise emitted from under the vehicle. The failure progressed and could be heard whenever the vehicle was in operation. The noise would increase as the speed was increased. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who advised the contact that the exhaust manifold would need to be replaced. The vehicle was in the process of being repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the defect. The approximate failure mileage was 89,000. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 89000 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | SAGAMORE BEACH , MA |
| VIN pattern | 1FTPX14514NXXXXXX |
| 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? | |
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| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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| Vehicle speed | 40 |
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