| Issue ID | 1051349 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10575239 |
| Manufacurer | Ford Motor Company |
| Brand | FORD |
| Model | F-150 |
| Model Year | 2009 |
| File date | 18/02/14 |
| Component | TIRES |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Michelin tires cracking in the treads on all tires. Michelin not following their published warranty in pro-rating for adjustment. Tires with 58 to 67% tread left and michelin reluctantly agreed to a 35% adjustment. Dealer and customer were told "if the crack cannot be spread open and see lining, it is a cosmetic crack". |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 78769 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | COUNCIL BLUFFS, IA |
| VIN pattern | 1FTPX14V29FXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
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| Was part original equipment? | |
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| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
| Number of cylinders | 8 |
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