| Issue ID | 532817 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10114084 |
| Manufacurer | FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
| Brand | FORD |
| Model | F-150 |
| Model Year | 2004 |
| File date | 04/05/04 |
| Component | SEATS |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Truck bought in oct 2003, 4x4 supercrew lariat with light colored seats. Leather seems to turn black and fade only after a few months in lumbar and backs, plus armrest console. Basically wherever someone is sitting in the vehicle.*ak they replace seat covers, but since may 2004, they were replacd jun 30, 2004 and nov 6, 2004. It is now march 2005 and still having the same issue. No one seems to want to get this problem resolved. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 8374 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | FRISCO, TX |
| VIN pattern | 1FTPW14524KXXXXXX |
| 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 | 30/09/03 |
| Was original owner? | Y |
| Anti-lock brakes | Y |
| Cruise control | Y |
| Number of cylinders | 8 |
| Drive train type | 4WD |
| 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 | PARK CITIES FORD |
| Dealer's telephone number | (214) 358-8800 |
| Dealer's city | DALLAS |
| Dealer's state code | TX |
| Dealer's ZIP code | 75235 |