| Issue ID | 489028 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10079967 |
| Manufacurer | FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
| Brand | FORD |
| Model | F-150 |
| Model Year | 2004 |
| File date | 18/05/04 |
| Component | STRUCTURE:BODY |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | The consumer owns a new 2004 ford f-150. The consumer noticed that the odometer, tripometer, outside temperature gauge and compass were moved to a small panel inside the speedometer window. On the previous model the gauges were visible. On this model the gauges can only be seen at night or on dark days. On bright days it's very difficult to read the displays. Dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem. *ak *nm |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | ROSHARON, TX |
| VIN pattern | 1FTRX12W84KXXXXXX |
| 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 | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | Y |
| Anti-lock brakes | Y |
| Cruise control | Y |
| Number of cylinders | 8 |
| Drive train type | |
| Transmission type | |
| 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 | BRAZORIA COUNTY FORD |
| Dealer's telephone number | 888-342-3673 |
| Dealer's city | WEST COLUMBIA |
| Dealer's state code | TX |
| Dealer's ZIP code | 77486 |