| Issue ID | 1285929 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10870915 |
| Manufacurer | Ford Motor Company |
| Brand | FORD |
| Model | F-150 |
| Model Year | 2013 |
| File date | 02/05/16 |
| Component | SUSPENSION |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Ford 2013 f-150 both front shocks leaking at 32,000 miles. Dealer states this is not normal and they need to be replaced. Warranty expired jan 2016. Extended warranty covers mcpherson strut but not the leaky shock inside the strut assy. Corporate ford states they will not warranty. Ford knows about this issue as they have released a tech service advisory about weeping struts. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 32000 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | LEMOORE, CA |
| VIN pattern | 1FTFW1CF2DKXXXXXX |
| 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 | 0 |
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