| Issue ID | 593749 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10161681 |
| Manufacurer | FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
| Brand | FORD |
| Model | F-150 |
| Model Year | 2004 |
| File date | 30/10/05 |
| Component | STRUCTURE |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Dt*: the contact stated that the speedometer and gauges from the dashboard panel are unreadable during the day. The dashboard background is black with red needles and numbers. The dealer determined that the panel could not be changed.*ak the consumer stated he must use a flash light to see how fast he is going, or to read any other gauges. Updated 07/25/06. *jb |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 75 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | PITTSBURGH, PA |
| VIN pattern | 1FTPX12524NXXXXXX |
| 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 | 29/10/05 |
| 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 | MCCRAKIN FORD |
| Dealer's telephone number | 412 931 6960 |
| Dealer's city | PITTSBURGH |
| Dealer's state code | PA |
| Dealer's ZIP code | 15237 |