| Issue ID | 1648841 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11315519 |
| Manufacurer | Ford Motor Company |
| Brand | FORD |
| Model | F-150 |
| Model Year | 2013 |
| File date | 01/02/19 |
| Component | SUSPENSION |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford f-150. The contact stated that while driving the front of the vehicle lowered without warning. The contact stated that the vehicle was not drivable. The vehicle was towed to tri-star ford located at (930 us-22, blairsville, pa 15717, (724) 459-9300. The driver? S side front strut was replaced. The contact stated that both driver and passenger front struts were once replaced by the same dealer before. The contact also stated that both leaf springs previously fractured. The contact was also concerned about extreme rust to the subframe of the vehicle. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 97,000. *bf consumer stated lots of mechanic issues with their vehicle and had parts replaced. There has been 7 occurrences.*jb |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 97000 |
| Number of Occurences | 7 |
| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | CLARKSBURG, PA |
| VIN pattern | 1FTFX1EF3DKXXXXXX |
| 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? | |
| No. of injured persons | |
| No. of fatalities | |
| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | Y |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
| Number of cylinders | 8 |
| Drive train type | RWD |
| Transmission type | |
| Vehicle speed | |
| DoT tire identifier | |
| Tire size | |
| Location of tire code | |
| Type of tire failure code | |
| Was defective tire repaired? | |
| Date of manufacture | |
| Type of child seat code | |
| Type of restraint | |
| Dealer's name | LATROBE FORD |
| Dealer's telephone number | |
| Dealer's city | LATROBE |
| Dealer's state code | PA |
| Dealer's ZIP code | 15650 |