| Issue ID | 527726 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10110138 |
| Manufacurer | FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
| Brand | FORD |
| Model | F-150 |
| Model Year | 2004 |
| File date | 25/04/04 |
| Component | VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Purchased new ford f-150 truck from dealership in april 2004. Wavy distortions in the windshield were evident. Reported defective windshield to dealership, which was then replaced in june 2004 (an approximate three week wait was required, because dealer reported that new windshields were not available.) second windshield was also distorted, and dealer in another state said that windshield should be replaced by dealer that had installed second windshield. Third windshield replaced in january 2005, after six weeks of negotiations with ford. This third windshield also has the wavy defect. *ak |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 100 |
| Number of Occurences | 3 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | HOPLAND, CA |
| VIN pattern | 1FTPW14594KXXXXXX |
| 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 | 05/04/04 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | Y |
| Cruise control | Y |
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| Drive train type | 4WD |
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