| Issue ID | 869172 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10413052 |
| Manufacurer | FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
| Brand | FORD |
| Model | F-150 |
| Model Year | 2010 |
| File date | 29/06/11 |
| Component | TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | 2010 f-150 ford truck suddently brakes to the right or left abruptly slowing the vehicle and causing the vehicle to veer to the right or left. First occurance june 29, 2011. The traction control light comes on on the dash. Following instructions in the owners manual to turn the traction control off does not work. Instance happens most often when turning. Sudden slowing and veering in intersections almost have caused 2 accidents. The vehicle was taken/driven to the dealer on july 1, 2011 and the dealer advised the defect was repaired. Reaccurance on july 6 & 7--- vehicle returned to the dealer and i was advised the vehicle was repaired upon return of the vehicle on july 8. Reaccurance on july 15, today. I will seek repair at another dealer. This is a dangerous defect which i fear may cause an accident. *tt |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 6800 |
| Number of Occurences | 6 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | GREENSBORO, NC |
| VIN pattern | 1FTFX1EV1AFXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
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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 |
| Drive train type | 4WD |
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| Vehicle speed | 10 |
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