| Issue ID | 1650457 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11316693 |
| Manufacurer | Ford Motor Company |
| Brand | FORD |
| Model | F-150 |
| Model Year | 2013 |
| File date | 25/02/20 |
| Component | STRUCTURE:BODY |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Paint bubbled around the centre high mount stop light. Service advisor at galloway ford said it was rust and a common problem and would cost around $1200. 00 to repair. Also advised that rust in this area is prone to reoccur. Dealer recommended i call ford customer support. Ford customer support said that this was "normal wear and tear" and refused to correct the problem. My vehicle has 62k miles on it and is washed and waxed on a regular basis. Nowhere else on the truck are there signs of rust. Vehicle was taken to collision experts in cape coral florida for repair. Collision experts stated that this was a manufacture paint defect and is a common problem around the high mount stop lights. The high mount stop light was removed, rear window removed, rear seats removed in order to properly repair this defect. This was an $800. 00 repair. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 62000 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | ST. JAMES CITY, FL |
| VIN pattern | 1FTFW1CF2DFXXXXXX |
| 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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