Issue ID | 672026 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10225262 |
Manufacurer | FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
Brand | FORD |
Model | F-150 |
Model Year | 2005 |
File date | 12/04/08 |
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 76,442 and extended warranty did not cover and it cost me $782. 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. I also feel that the ford motor company should reimburse me for cost of repair since the dealership told me that it knew of the problem and was informed to modify the vacuum hose assembly because they knew that the original composition was wrong. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 76442 |
Number of Occurences | 1 |
Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | EDMOND, OK |
VIN pattern | 1FTPW14525FXXXXXX |
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 | 28/12/07 |
Was original owner? | N |
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 | REYNOLDS FORD OF EDMOND |
Dealer's telephone number | 405-475-9000 |
Dealer's city | EDMOND |
Dealer's state code | OK |
Dealer's ZIP code | 73013 |