| Issue ID | 1287506 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10870996 |
| Manufacurer | Ford Motor Company |
| Brand | FORD |
| Model | F-150 |
| Model Year | 2016 |
| File date | 01/06/16 |
| Component | EXTERIOR LIGHTING |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | 2016 ford f-150. Consumer writes in regards to insufficient exterior lighting at night. *smd the consumer stated the tail light assembly consisted of very small led lights on the top and bottom, a lens for the brake light and emergency flasher only, a lens for the side sensor that was dark at night, a reflector and back-up light. The consumer added reflectors above the rear bumper for added illumination when approached by other vehicles with their lights on. Vehicles approaching from the rear without their lights on will on see two small strips of light on each tail light. *jb the consumer state he suggestion would be to illuminate the brake and emergency flasher section of the assembly with an led tail light bulb. Updated 09/01/16.*jb |
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| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | CONSUMER LETTER |
| City and State | JEFFERSON, MD |
| VIN pattern | 1FTEW1EF5GFXXXXXX |
| 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 |
| Number of cylinders | 8 |
| Drive train type | RWD |
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