| Issue ID | 594932 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10162550 |
| Manufacurer | FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
| Brand | FORD |
| Model | F-150 |
| Model Year | 2004 |
| File date | 15/07/06 |
| Component | SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:UPPER BALL JOINT |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Took vehicle to the dealership six moths ago had vibrations coming from the car and steering. Took car to the dealership and was advised there was no problem. Six months later problem kept recurring and took car to independent shop and was advised i needed right upper and lower ball joint. This is a 2004 f150 fx4 this should not be happening on a barely 2 year old car. I'm lucky my car did not buck on me on the road. *jb |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 32000 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | BELLEVILLE, MI |
| VIN pattern | XXXXXX |
| 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 | 10/07/04 |
| Was original owner? | Y |
| Anti-lock brakes | Y |
| Cruise control | Y |
| Number of cylinders | 8 |
| Drive train type | 4WD |
| Transmission type | AUTO |
| Vehicle speed | 65 |
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| Dealer's name | GORNO FORD |
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