| Issue ID | 1602233 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11256429 |
| Manufacurer | Ford Motor Company |
| Brand | FORD |
| Model | F-150 |
| Model Year | 2009 |
| File date | 25/08/19 |
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2009 ford f-150. While driving and depressing the brake pedal, a pulsation occurred without warning. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who test drove the vehicle and diagnosed that the front and rear brake rotors and pads needed to be replaced. The vehicle was in the process of being repaired. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer. The contact also stated that the same failure occurred a few years ago and the vehicle was towed to kendall ford of kenai (10288 kenai spur hwy, kenai, ak 99611, (866) 387-7984). The dealer test drove the vehicle and diagnosed that the brake system seized and the vehicle had to be towed back to the dealer. The brake rotors, pads, and calipers were replaced; however, the failure recurred. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that the vehicle was out of warranty and there was no recall. The approximate failure mileage was 20,000. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 20000 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | SOLDOTNA, AK |
| VIN pattern | 1FTPW14V49KXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | N |
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| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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