| Issue ID | 1622136 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11282636 |
| Manufacurer | Ford Motor Company |
| Brand | FORD |
| Model | F-150 |
| Model Year | 2004 |
| File date | 20/11/19 |
| Component | STRUCTURE:BODY |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | This vehicle is otherwise in good condition with very little body rust limited to the back corner of the passenger cabin. However the left frame rail starting 14 inches ahead of the front attachment point of the leaf spring. The rust hole extends the width of the frame rail for a distance of 17 inches. One finger size hole was observed. The frame bottom steel was easily stripped away with two fingers and a thumb to the length and width described. The remainder of the frame has extensive surface rust but no hole and otherwise fair condition. The licensed state vehicle inspection shop failed the vehicle due to the frame rust at this location. Otherwise, with some minor mechanical issues, the truck is in good condition and could be safely used for a number of more years. Online this rust problem at this point has a large number of complaints in ford f-150 trucks in 2004 and 2005. Obviously there was a manufacturing issue frame forming to cause this rust through in so many trucks at this frame location and not elsewhere. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 132192 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | NEW GLOUCESTER, ME |
| VIN pattern | 1FTRF12W64NXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | N |
| 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 |
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| Vehicle speed | 0 |
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