| Issue ID | 1009515 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10542639 |
| Manufacurer | Ford Motor Company |
| Brand | FORD |
| Model | F-150 |
| Model Year | 2006 |
| File date | 14/09/11 |
| Component | STEERING |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2006 ford f-150. The contact stated that the steering shaft exhibited excessive rust, making the vehicle difficult to steer at all speeds. The contact cleaned and lubricated the steering shaft but the service only remedied the issue temporarily. The contact did not take the vehicle to a dealer. The contact called the manufacturer and offered the contact a new part to purchase. The contact did not purchase the part. The failure mileage was 48,000. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 48000 |
| Number of Occurences | |
| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | DICKSON CITY, PA |
| VIN pattern | 1FTPX04516KXXXXXX |
| 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 | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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| Vehicle speed | 25 |
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