Issue ID | 1389955 |
Internal NHTSA # | 11003575 |
Manufacurer | Ford Motor Company |
Brand | FORD |
Model | F-150 |
Model Year | 2015 |
File date | 01/06/17 |
Component | EXTERIOR LIGHTING |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Any modern vehicle with a "virtual gauge cluster" (ie no actual gauges w/ backlight) automatically has the gauge cluster lit up. This poses fatal consequences at night when the driver doesn't realize that their headlights aren't on, because their gauge cluster is already pre-illuminated. I have nearly been run over three times by other cars driving without their headlights on, but with a bright virtual gauge cluster. Vehicle manufacturers need to find a way to use ambient-light-sensors to turn the gauge cluster lighting off in low light situations, so that it prompts the driver to turn the headlights on in order to be able to read the gauges.... And not hit any pedestrians, bicyclists, or other vehicles. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 39000 |
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Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | BEAVERTON, OR |
VIN pattern | 1FTEW1EG4FFXXXXXX |
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 | 17/09/24 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
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Vehicle speed | 50 |
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