| Issue ID | 773897 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10317217 |
| Manufacurer | FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
| Brand | FORD |
| Model | F-150 |
| Model Year | 2006 |
| File date | 01/02/07 |
| Component | TIRES:TREAD/BELT |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl*the contact owns a 2006 ford f150. The vehicle was equipped with continental conti trac tires, and tire size p255-65-r17. The contact was driving approximately 45 mph. Suddenly, there was a severe vibration. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer. The technician stated the tires met the tread requirements. The contact observed at a later date that all four tires exhibited excessive tread separation. The manufacturer was notified and offered a discount price on a set of tires. The tires were replaced. The failure mileage was unknown. The dot number a3k345mw4605. Updated 4/30/10 *cn the tires had a vibration from beginning. The consumer stated the tread separated as well as the belts on two tires. Updated 05/17/10 |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 20 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | OLD TOWN , FL |
| VIN pattern | 1FTPX12536KXXXXXX |
| 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? | |
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| Date of purchase | 01/01/07 |
| Was original owner? | Y |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
| Number of cylinders | 8 |
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| Vehicle speed | 45 |
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