| Issue ID | 1494326 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11123831 |
| Manufacurer | Ford Motor Company |
| Brand | FORD |
| Model | F-150 |
| Model Year | 2010 |
| File date | 01/08/16 |
| Component | POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:UNIVERSAL JOINT |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2010 ford f-150. While driving 15-20 mph around a corner or over a bump in the road, the contact heard an abnormal popping noise in the steering column. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer (morlan shell ford inc, 1824 porter wagoner blvd, west plains, mo 65775, (417) 256-3193) where it was diagnosed that the springs, universal joint, and bushing needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. Additionally, the vehicle was taken to wehr ford of mountain grove (11311 us-60 bus, mountain grove, mo 65711, (417) 926-3192) where it was diagnosed that the slip yoke needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 78,400. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 78400 |
| Number of Occurences | |
| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | WEST PLAINS, MO |
| VIN pattern | 1FTFX1EV9AFXXXXXX |
| 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 |
| 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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| Vehicle speed | 15 |
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