| Issue ID | 1255434 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10821467 |
| Manufacurer | Ford Motor Company |
| Brand | FORD |
| Model | F-150 |
| Model Year | 2013 |
| File date | 21/01/16 |
| Component | SUSPENSION |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | I purchased my 2013 ford f150 three weeks ago, certified pre-owned from mountain view ford in chattanooga, tn. While pulling out of my driveway this morning, the truck was engaged in 4x4h mode,(due to inclement weather) it started making a terrible popping noise that sounded like the front left tire was coming off as i was turning to the right. I pulled over and let the car idle for a while. I then kept driving and when going up a steep hill it started doing it again, so i pulled over at a gas station and the loud popping/banging noise happened again as i was turning left this time. It was so loud it startled the customers who were fueling their vehicles. Sounded like a piece of metal snapping in two. Is this related to nhtsa # 10058199? Or ford tsb 44964? I had to disengage the 4x4h and put my truck back in 4x2h a to make the noise stop. We had icy roads this morning, which is the reason i purchased a 4x4 to begin with. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 30000 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | OOLTEWAH, TN |
| VIN pattern | 1FTFW1ET6DFXXXXXX |
| 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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| Vehicle speed | 25 |
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