| Issue ID | 554739 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10131657 |
| Manufacurer | FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
| Brand | FORD |
| Model | F-150 |
| Model Year | 2004 |
| File date | 05/08/05 |
| Component | SEAT BELTS:FRONT |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Dt: was driving to work wearing seat belt and heard a click or pop from the seat belt near the shoulder of where the belt came out. Consumer thought it sounded mechanical in nature. Pulled at seat belt, there was no locking. After taking off seat belt, the seat belt did not retract. No repairs. Called 2 dealers, and they were of no help, but suggested to bring the vehicle to shop after the weekend for repairs. Had not contacted ford customer service at this time but consumer planned to do so. *ak |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 10005 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | MEMPHIS, TN |
| VIN pattern | 1FTRF12W54NXXXXXX |
| 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 | 15/08/04 |
| Was original owner? | Y |
| Anti-lock brakes | Y |
| Cruise control | Y |
| Number of cylinders | 8 |
| Drive train type | RWD |
| 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 | DOBBS FORD |
| Dealer's telephone number | 901-362-6364 |
| Dealer's city | MEMPHIS |
| Dealer's state code | TN |
| Dealer's ZIP code | 38115 |