| Issue ID | 1420193 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11042129 |
| Manufacurer | Ford Motor Company |
| Brand | FORD |
| Model | F-150 |
| Model Year | 2016 |
| File date | 22/02/17 |
| Component | STRUCTURE:BODY |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Ford has a major recall on 2016 - 2017 f150s faulty door latches that come open while driving and wont open . I had a incident back in winter where my nephew almost fell out . Contacted service department was told ford has no fix or parts at this time . Then major recall came on tv called service department was told same thing no fix . Sent certified letter too ford corporation as instructions for ohio lemon laws as my truck was less than a year old with less than 18000 miles and falls under ohio lemon law. Was contacted today 11/1/17 by ford corporation and was told too contact local ford service department i once again explained they have no fix & no parts was told basically sorry about your luck. This vehicle is unsafe especially with winter approaching . If door latches come open someone could fall out resulting in death. Even ford corporation admits this is unsafe and also said there is no fix . _. This is my only means of transportation my wife & i feel unsafe someone please help. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 2200 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | OLMSTED FALLS, OH |
| VIN pattern | 1FTEX1EP9GFXXXXXX |
| 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 | 4 |
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