| Issue ID | 1025939 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10554394 |
| Manufacurer | Ford Motor Company |
| Brand | FORD |
| Model | F-150 |
| Model Year | 2004 |
| File date | 05/10/13 |
| Component | SUSPENSION |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | On preparing to change the brake pads, i noticed the front left coil spring has snapped. After checking on line and my local ford dealership, it seems this is not uncommon on 2004 ford f150 vehicles, and it indicates that ford is not prepared to assist customers, even though they realize this is a manufacturing defect. Photograph available if needed. The ford dealership advises they need to replace both front road springs at a cost of $575. 00, but the shock absorbers might need replacing also which would be additional monies. A broken road spring on the front can severely effect the handling and safety of the driver and others on the road, and i believe ford should do something about it. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 91000 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | BUDD LAKE, NJ |
| VIN pattern | 1FTPX14554NXXXXXX |
| 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 | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
| Number of cylinders | 8 |
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| Vehicle speed | 0 |
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