| Issue ID | 538411 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10118176 |
| Manufacurer | FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
| Brand | FORD |
| Model | F-150 |
| Model Year | 2004 |
| File date | 25/11/04 |
| Component | POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Continuing problem with the truck, there is a vibration from the driveline. It has been in and out of service since 11/25/04 until present for the same issues. Ford orginally did not know the problem, and went down the tsb list replacing different parts such as transmission mounts and differential bearings until the last service on 1/27/05 finally fixed the problem by replacing the ring and pinion in the rear differential. However, on 4/15/05 i noticed a vibration and grinding noise from the rear end when turning from a stopped position. Vehicle wikk be back in service on 4/25/05.*ak |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 1700 |
| Number of Occurences | 4 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | BELLEVILLE, MI |
| VIN pattern | 1FTPW14554FXXXXXX |
| 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 | 01/11/04 |
| Was original owner? | Y |
| Anti-lock brakes | Y |
| Cruise control | Y |
| Number of cylinders | 8 |
| Drive train type | 4WD |
| Transmission type | AUTO |
| Vehicle speed | 45 |
| 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 | VARSITY FORD |
| Dealer's telephone number | 7349963660 |
| Dealer's city | ANN ARBOR |
| Dealer's state code | MI |
| Dealer's ZIP code | 48106 |