| Issue ID | 734121 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10279674 |
| Manufacurer | FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
| Brand | FORD |
| Model | F-250 SD |
| Model Year | 2007 |
| File date | 11/07/09 |
| Component | AIR BAGS |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl*the contact owns a 2007 ford f-250 sd. While driving approximately 40 mph, an opposing vehicle failed to stop at a traffic signal. The contact crashed into the passenger side of the vehicle. Immediately, he lost control of the vehicle. The vehicle was towing a trailer at a time, which jackknifed and crashed into a ditch. The vehicle struck a utility pole and the police and ambulance were called to the scene. The passenger was transported to the hospital and sustained minor injuries. A police report was filed. Also, the driver of the opposing vehicle was transported to the hospital. Both vehicles were completely destroyed. The vehicle was towed to a salvage facility. The air bags failed to deploy due to the massive impact. The failure mileage was 36,000. Updated 10/06/09. *lj updated 10/06/09*jb |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 36000 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | SPRING, TX |
| VIN pattern | 1FTSW21P77EXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | Y |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | Y |
| Was medical attention required? | |
| Was part original equipment? | |
| No. of injured persons | 2 |
| No. of fatalities | 0 |
| Date of purchase | 31/12/07 |
| Was original owner? | Y |
| Anti-lock brakes | Y |
| Cruise control | Y |
| Number of cylinders | 8 |
| Drive train type | |
| Transmission type | AUTO |
| Vehicle speed | 40 |
| 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 | HILLCREST FORD |
| Dealer's telephone number | |
| Dealer's city | HUNTSVILLE |
| Dealer's state code | TX |
| Dealer's ZIP code |