| Issue ID | 593333 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10161299 |
| Manufacurer | FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
| Brand | FORD |
| Model | F-150 |
| Model Year | 2004 |
| File date | 30/06/06 |
| Component | SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Dt*: the contact stated the front driver side seat belts always had problems since the vehicle was purchased, at only 13000 miles. The driver side seat belt buckle would only lock after several attempts. Eventually, a piece in the seat belt connector fractured and the belt will not latch at all. The belt and latch are free of other dirt and contaminants. There were no pictures or invoice available. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 13000 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | ATLANTA, GA |
| VIN pattern | 1FTPX12584NXXXXXX |
| 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 | |
| No. of fatalities | |
| Date of purchase | 30/11/04 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | Y |
| Cruise control | Y |
| Number of cylinders | 8 |
| Drive train type | FWD |
| Transmission type | AUTO |
| 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 | KERRY PAUL DEALERSHIP |
| Dealer's telephone number | |
| Dealer's city | DECATUR |
| Dealer's state code | GA |
| Dealer's ZIP code | 30035 |