| Issue ID | 709193 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10255862 |
| Manufacurer | FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
| Brand | FORD |
| Model | F-250 |
| Model Year | 2007 |
| File date | 19/12/08 |
| Component | SUSPENSION:FRONT |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl*the contact owns a 2007 ford f-250. While driving approximately 65 mph, the driver heard a noise coming from the front end of the vehicle. He pulled over to the shoulder as the noise increased. The vehicle was driven to a dealer and they stated that the front wheel bearings were defective. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer stated that they were not liable for the repairs due to poor maintenance. The current mileage is 82,500 and failure mileage was 77,822. Updated 2/23/09 *cn updated 02/27/09. *jb |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 77822 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | GAINESVILLE, GA |
| VIN pattern | 1FTSW20P77EXXXXXX |
| 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 | 01/05/07 |
| Was original owner? | Y |
| Anti-lock brakes | Y |
| Cruise control | Y |
| Number of cylinders | 8 |
| Drive train type | |
| Transmission type | AUTO |
| Vehicle speed | 65 |
| 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 | BILLY HOWELL FORD |
| Dealer's telephone number | 770-887-2311 |
| Dealer's city | GAINESVILLE |
| Dealer's state code | GA |
| Dealer's ZIP code | 30506 |