| Issue ID | 893312 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10436628 |
| Manufacurer | FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
| Brand | FORD |
| Model | F-150 |
| Model Year | 2006 |
| File date | 17/11/11 |
| Component | AIR BAGS |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | This is in regards to ford's 2006 f150 driver side air bag recall. Ford is refusing to give the dealerships the key to unlock the anti theft box that the air bag is in to do the safety recall. They instruct the service team to "use a dremel tool". This is not acceptable. Service team is "not comfortable" using a dremel to fix this. Any thing done like this to this vehicle will void any and all warranties!!!! Safety recall has not been done on this vehicle. |
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| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | FORT WAYNE , IN |
| VIN pattern | XXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
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| Was part original equipment? | |
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| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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