| Issue ID | 639262 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10198740 |
| Manufacurer | FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
| Brand | FORD |
| Model | F-150 |
| Model Year | 2004 |
| File date | 07/08/07 |
| Component | WHEELS |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl*the contact owns a 2004 ford f150. The contact parked the vehicle after driving approximately 40 miles and noticed that the tire was almost flat. While he inflated the tire, he noticed air exited through a split in the rim. The dealer stated there would be nothing they could do for him. The current and failure mileages were 112,000. The consumer stated that this was the third rim purchased. Updated 09/05/07 |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 112000 |
| Number of Occurences | 3 |
| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | SCOTT CITY, KS |
| VIN pattern | 1FTPX14534NXXXXXX |
| 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? | Y |
| Anti-lock brakes | Y |
| Cruise control | Y |
| Number of cylinders | 8 |
| Drive train type | 4WD |
| Transmission type | AUTO |
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| Dealer's name | HELMERS MOTOR COMPANY |
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