Issue ID | 659784 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10215387 |
Manufacurer | FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
Brand | FORD |
Model | F-150 |
Model Year | 2005 |
File date | 17/01/08 |
Component | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Normal braking capability was suddenly and completely lost without warning when vacuum assist hose separated from fitting on the intake manifold. Vacuum hose separated apparently due to some slight back-pressure that occurred when engine was started. Original design did not include a clamp on the hose. Correction of the problem required removal of the intake manifold to gain access to the vacuum fitting; the hose was replaced and clamped. Mileage was 23,442 but vehicle was out of warranty due to age of 39 months. Dealer did a "goodwill - after warranty" repair for which i was required to pay 20% or a minimum of $100. It is very disconcerting to learn that normal braking capability can be completely lost in this way without any warning whatsoever. I believe the ford motor company must be held fully responsible to correct what is clearly a design deficiency that has high potential to cause a serious accident resulting in personal injury or even death. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 23442 |
Number of Occurences | 1 |
Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | NEWARK, DE |
VIN pattern | 1FTPX14515NXXXXXX |
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 | 08/11/04 |
Was original owner? | Y |
Anti-lock brakes | Y |
Cruise control | Y |
Number of cylinders | 8 |
Drive train type | 4WD |
Transmission type | AUTO |
Vehicle speed | 0 |
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 | WINNER FORD |
Dealer's telephone number | 302-456-1271 |
Dealer's city | NEWARK |
Dealer's state code | DE |
Dealer's ZIP code | 19711 |