| Issue ID | 589794 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10158662 |
| Manufacurer | FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
| Brand | FORD |
| Model | F-150 |
| Model Year | 2006 |
| File date | 27/05/06 |
| Component | STRUCTURE:BODY:TAILGATE:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Dt*: the contact stated while unloading gravel the tailgate fell suddenly, severely injuring three fingers on the right hand. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who determined a plastic part in the hinge needed to be replaced. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 10000 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | HASTINGS, MI |
| VIN pattern | 1FTPX14566FXXXXXX |
| 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 | 1 |
| No. of fatalities | |
| Date of purchase | 09/01/06 |
| Was original owner? | Y |
| Anti-lock brakes | Y |
| Cruise control | Y |
| Number of cylinders | 6 |
| Drive train type | 4WD |
| Transmission type | AUTO |
| Vehicle speed | |
| 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 | HAROLD ZEIGLER |
| Dealer's telephone number | |
| Dealer's city | LOWELL |
| Dealer's state code | MI |
| Dealer's ZIP code |