| Issue ID | 1104964 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10629433 |
| Manufacurer | Ford Motor Company |
| Brand | FORD |
| Model | F-150 |
| Model Year | 2010 |
| File date | 29/08/14 |
| Component | STRUCTURE:BODY |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | I observed at least 6 areas on the roof of my truck where the paint is peeling away from the body. There is obvious rust under all the spots. I have also noticed a musty smell in my car. I took the vehicle to body shop at the dealership and they stated that since there was no perforation in the sheet metal, it was not covered under warranty. I pointed to the service technician that if it were one spot i could see that as possibly something may have chipped the paint and caused the problem but for it to happen in at least 6 areas spread out around the roof that it was a defect in material or workmanship and should be covered under the warranty. The technician said i should contact ford directly but they would probably deny the claim. Based on what i found online which includes at least 7 nhtsa documented complaints as well as other complaints about paint problems with ford vehicles it would appear that ford has a problem at their factories that should be investigated. I plan to go back to the dealership now that i know about the problem with the third brake light and leaks around it, as well as contacting ford headquarters for resolution. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 42000 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | FORT LEE, NJ |
| VIN pattern | 1FTVX1EVXAKXXXXXX |
| 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? | |
| No. of injured persons | 0 |
| No. of fatalities | 0 |
| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
| Number of cylinders | 8 |
| Drive train type | 4WD |
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