| Issue ID | 1501451 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11132717 |
| Manufacurer | Ford Motor Company |
| Brand | FORD |
| Model | F-150 |
| Model Year | 2013 |
| File date | 06/09/18 |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Dash panel shuts off,30 sec later heater on full blast. Won't turn off. Fcdim bad according to dealership. On back order. Dealer admits many similar issues. Filed complaint with ford. Suggested notifying nhtsa. Truck on road less than 4 years,out of warranty,no way should part be defective.$1000 repair. Very common issue should be recall. 90+summer temp with heater full blast with no controls operating. No radio,hazards,climate control,traction control,hill descent,clock,temp,back lighting all off but heater full blast. Was driving truck on the highway during 90+ outside temp and rain. Couldn't put windows down due to rain,too hot to breathe. Had to pull over to wait out the rain. Part on backorder removed fuse in order to drive but heat still comes into vehicle but fan isn't blowing without fuse. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 83000 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | STOW, OH |
| VIN pattern | 1FTFX1ET7DFXXXXXX |
| 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 | 65 |
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