| Issue ID | 916000 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10455060 |
| Manufacurer | FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
| Brand | FORD |
| Model | F-150 |
| Model Year | 2004 |
| File date | 04/03/12 |
| Component | POWER TRAIN |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Waiting at a stop light than proceeded to go when light turned green all of a sudden big banging and grinding noise coming from under truck looked under and sees drive shaft broke in half police were called to help direct traffic and called tow truck! Mechanic of the repair shop told me why in his report that the drive shaft broke he said the drive shaft had rusted in the middle to cause it to break in half!! My safety issue is i bought the truck because its big i drive my grand kids in it now can you imagine what would happen on a highway at 55 mph!!! Everyone i spoke told me they never heard of a drive shaft break and rust like that especially its only a 2004 model!! Can you help me on this issue i have with ford! Thank you....... |
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| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | KAPAAU, HI |
| VIN pattern | 1FTRX14W44NXXXXXX |
| 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 |
| Number of cylinders | 8 |
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