| Issue ID | 629294 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10190148 |
| Manufacurer | FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
| Brand | FORD |
| Model | F-150 |
| Model Year | 2006 |
| File date | 15/04/07 |
| Component | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANI |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl*the contact owns a 2006 ford f-150. While driving approximately 60 mph, the contact's foot became stuck to the accelerator pedal when he attempted to apply the brake. The vehicle fails to brake properly unless the pedal is touching the floor. The dealer was unable to determine the cause of failure. When turning the steering wheel, the contact hears a squealing noise and it becomes difficult to maneuver. The dealer replaced the power steering pump, but the squealing noise is still audible. The current mileage is 37,000 and failure mileage was 9,346. The consumer stated the brake and gas pedal were designed too close together. The consumer has mistakenly hit the gas pedal when trying to brake. The master cylinder had an internal leak. The muffler had a leak. Updated 06/06/07. *jb |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 9346 |
| Number of Occurences | 6 |
| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | DELTONA , FL |
| VIN pattern | 1FTPW14596KXXXXXX |
| 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 | 20/12/05 |
| Was original owner? | Y |
| Anti-lock brakes | Y |
| Cruise control | Y |
| Number of cylinders | 8 |
| Drive train type | 4WD |
| Transmission type | AUTO |
| Vehicle speed | 60 |
| 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 | COURTESY FORD |
| Dealer's telephone number | 407-322-1481 |
| Dealer's city | SANFORD |
| Dealer's state code | FL |
| Dealer's ZIP code | 32771 |