| Issue ID | 633112 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10193344 |
| Manufacurer | FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
| Brand | FORD |
| Model | F-150 |
| Model Year | 2006 |
| File date | 09/06/07 |
| Component | SUSPENSION:FRONT |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl*the contact owns a 2006 ford f-150. While driving 70 mph, the contact drove over a series of bumps in the road and his vehicle began to jump and shake violently. As time progressed, he could drive 55 mph and ride over a pothole or even the slightest of bumps. As a result, the vehicle began to shake and vibrate similar to how a flat tire would feel. The dealer stated that he needed shocks and tires. After spending $1,600 dollars on what the dealer recommended, his vehicle is still vibrating and shaking uncontrollably. The current mileage is 41,132 and failure mileage was 10,000. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 10000 |
| Number of Occurences | 10 |
| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | HAVRE DE GRACE, MD |
| VIN pattern | 1FTSX21576EXXXXXX |
| 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 | 20/03/06 |
| Was original owner? | Y |
| Anti-lock brakes | Y |
| Cruise control | N |
| Number of cylinders | 8 |
| Drive train type | RWD |
| Transmission type | AUTO |
| Vehicle speed | 55 |
| 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 | ADVANTAGE FORD |
| Dealer's telephone number | 410-398-3600 |
| Dealer's city | ELKTON |
| Dealer's state code | MD |
| Dealer's ZIP code | 21921 |