| Issue ID | 988799 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10520608 |
| Manufacurer | Ford Motor Company |
| Brand | FORD |
| Model | F-150 |
| Model Year | 2012 |
| File date | 05/04/12 |
| Component | ENGINE |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2012 ford f150. The contact stated that while driving 40 mph and onto an entrance ramp, there was a rapid reduction in engine power without warning. The failure recurred seven times. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer three times. A part was installed onto the eco booster. The technician also advised that only non lethal gasoline should be used in the fuel tank. The failure persisted after the repair. The manufacturer was notified of the problem and they offered an extended service warranty. The approximate failure mileage was 2,000. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 2000 |
| Number of Occurences | |
| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | HAMMOND , IN |
| VIN pattern | 1FTFW1ET5CFXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | |
| 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 |
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| Vehicle speed | 40 |
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