| Issue ID | 1725490 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11396777 |
| Manufacurer | Ford Motor Company |
| Brand | FORD |
| Model | F-150 |
| Model Year | 2016 |
| File date | 06/02/21 |
| Component | VISIBILITY/WIPER |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | While driving in northern michigan in 10 degree weather during heavy snow falling i was unable to use defrost function to clear windshield, upon cycling through all heat options found that only the dash vents were working. Took it to dealer for repair and they stated the a/c blend door actuator motor failed. Ford oem replacement part is backordered until mid-march, they installed an aftermarket one but it does not function properly, now waiting for oem part to replace it with. Only 57,000 miles. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 57398 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | STERLING HEIGHTS, MI |
| VIN pattern | 1FTEW1EG1GKXXXXXX |
| 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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