| Issue ID | 1472143 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11099956 |
| Manufacurer | Ford Motor Company |
| Brand | FORD |
| Model | F-150 |
| Model Year | 2012 |
| File date | 14/04/18 |
| Component | STRUCTURE:BODY |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2012 ford f-150. While washing the vehicle, the contact noticed severe rust on the inside of the cabin corners all the way to the outer surface on both corners of the cabin. The vehicle was taken to an independent body shop and the contact was informed that this was a common failure with these vehicles. Due to how the vehicles were designed, water would accumulate on the corners of the cabin. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 125,000. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 125000 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | HUBERTUS, WI |
| VIN pattern | 1FTFW1EF7CFXXXXXX |
| 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 |
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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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