| Issue ID | 661236 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10216499 |
| Manufacurer | FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
| Brand | FORD |
| Model | F-250 |
| Model Year | 2007 |
| File date | 01/01/07 |
| Component | SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl*the contact owns a 2007 ford f250. While driving 20 mph, the contact heard a loud howling sound. The dealer stated that the front driver side wheel bearing was rusted. The wheel bearing was replaced four times, but the failure recurred. The dealer stated that the failure was caused by contamination from road debris or water. There was a tsb that stated that the brake shield needed to be replaced in order to correct the failure. The manufacturer did not make the repair. The failure mileage was 40,000 and current mileage was 148,083. Updated 02-14-08 *bf updated 02/14/08 |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 40000 |
| Number of Occurences | 4 |
| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | KINGWOOD , TX |
| VIN pattern | 1FTSW20P27EXXXXXX |
| 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 | 0 |
| No. of fatalities | 0 |
| Date of purchase | 19/08/06 |
| Was original owner? | Y |
| Anti-lock brakes | Y |
| Cruise control | Y |
| Number of cylinders | 8 |
| Drive train type | RWD |
| Transmission type | AUTO |
| Vehicle speed | 20 |
| 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 | RANDALL REID FORD |
| Dealer's telephone number | |
| Dealer's city | HUMBLE |
| Dealer's state code | TX |
| Dealer's ZIP code |