| Issue ID | 513319 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10098652 |
| Manufacurer | FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
| Brand | FORD |
| Model | F-150 |
| Model Year | 2004 |
| File date | 18/10/04 |
| Component | POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Reported to dealer service dept. That my new 2004 ford f150 fx4 truck had whine and clunking noise coming from rear axel/differential assembly at take off from stop and speeds between 45 and 55 mph. Dealer was instructed by ford motor company engineering dept. Not to attempt repair. 1000 miles later the problem has got worse. *jb |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 2500 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | FALLS CHURCH, VA |
| VIN pattern | 1FTRF04544KXXXXXX |
| 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 | 03/09/04 |
| Was original owner? | Y |
| Anti-lock brakes | Y |
| Cruise control | Y |
| Number of cylinders | 8 |
| Drive train type | 4WD |
| Transmission type | AUTO |
| Vehicle speed | 53 |
| 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 | JERRY'S FORD |
| Dealer's telephone number | 703 256-5000 |
| Dealer's city | ANNANDALE |
| Dealer's state code | VA |
| Dealer's ZIP code | 22312 |