| Issue ID | 844255 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10382713 |
| Manufacurer | FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
| Brand | FORD |
| Model | F-150 |
| Model Year | 2010 |
| File date | 01/10/10 |
| Component | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl*the contact owns a 2010 ford f150. While the vehicle was parked on an incline the digital fuel gauge displayed the incorrect amount of fuel in the vehicle. He also stated that when the vehicle was moved to level ground the fuel gauge did not correct itself. He stated that the failure had been ongoing for a couple of months. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who reprogrammed the electrical system. The repair temporarily corrected the failure. The vehicle was not taken back to the dealer for the failure. He called the manufacturer and was advised not to rely on the digital display. The failure mileage was 6,000 and the current mileage was 14,000. Updated 3/2/2011 *cn |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 6000 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | SOUTH AMBOY, NJ |
| VIN pattern | 1FTEW1E82AFXXXXXX |
| 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 |
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