| Issue ID | 611210 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10175043 |
| Manufacurer | FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
| Brand | FORD |
| Model | F-150 |
| Model Year | 2006 |
| File date | 02/12/06 |
| Component | WHEELS |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | During adverse weather conditions (winter ice and snow, cold temps) my wheels had ice freeze in them creating an impossible steering situation. The design of these wheels allows them to hold about an inch of water about 3 inches in length, when this freezes the result is an out of balance wheel, ( in this case 4 out of balance wheels) making them wobble (vibrate) uncontrollably on icy roads. This caused me to experience a terrifying drive for the 17 miles to town. I believe this could cause an accident with a less experienced driver. *jb |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 5500 |
| Number of Occurences | 4 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | SELIGAMN , MO |
| VIN pattern | 1FTRF12246NXXXXXX |
| 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 | 15/09/06 |
| Was original owner? | Y |
| Anti-lock brakes | Y |
| Cruise control | N |
| Number of cylinders | 6 |
| Drive train type | RWD |
| Transmission type | MAN |
| Vehicle speed | 45 |
| 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 | LEWIS FORD SALES INC |
| Dealer's telephone number | 4794425301 |
| Dealer's city | FAYETTEVILLE |
| Dealer's state code | AR |
| Dealer's ZIP code | 72703 |