| Issue ID | 1438013 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11061224 |
| Manufacurer | Ford Motor Company |
| Brand | FORD |
| Model | F-150 |
| Model Year | 2013 |
| File date | 08/01/18 |
| Component | ENGINE |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Truck has downshifted from drive into a lower gear. Also engine rattles on startup. Mechanic advised the rattle is probably a stretched timing chain. Downshifting occurred on the highway at approximately 55 mph. My son has a 2011 4 wheel drive ford pickup with a v-6 engine. 45,000 miles. The timing was replaced at a cost of $1800. Ford motor company will not fix problems. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 35000 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | SAULT STE. MARIE, MI |
| VIN pattern | 1FTFX1EF7DKXXXXXX |
| 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 | 55 |
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