| Issue ID | 557908 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10134095 |
| Manufacurer | FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
| Brand | FORD |
| Model | F-250 SD |
| Model Year | 2005 |
| File date | 28/06/05 |
| Component | WHEELS |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Dt: left front tire that was low. The consumer took the to the vehicle tire shop. The tire service center noted the aluminum wheel had to cracked on the inside of the wheel itself. The consumer called the dealership and they urged the consumer to bring the wheel for their ford representatives to check this out. They replaced this wheel at no charge. Currently, the right front wheel cracked in the same area. Contacted dealer, who said to bring in the wheel. Consumer took vehicle to a dealer, they did not replace wheel but they planned to replace it soon. The consumer has not contacted the ford manufacturer. No other problems on the vehicle at this time. *ak *jb |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 8900 |
| Number of Occurences | 2 |
| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | BENTONIA, MS |
| VIN pattern | 1FTSX21525EXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | |
| Was part original equipment? | |
| No. of injured persons | |
| No. of fatalities | |
| Date of purchase | 06/05/05 |
| Was original owner? | Y |
| Anti-lock brakes | Y |
| Cruise control | Y |
| Number of cylinders | 8 |
| Drive train type | 4WD |
| Transmission type | AUTO |
| 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 | WATSON QUALITY FORD |
| Dealer's telephone number | 601-956-7000 |
| Dealer's city | JACKSON |
| Dealer's state code | MS |
| Dealer's ZIP code | 39211 |