| Issue ID | 1378030 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10985736 |
| Manufacurer | Ford Motor Company |
| Brand | FORD |
| Model | F-250 |
| Model Year | 2013 |
| File date | 10/03/17 |
| Component | UNKNOWN OR OTHER |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | While driving on an expressway part of the exhaust system fell off and bounced around in traffic. Six bolts had rusted away and ford exhaust part # 5a212 dropped off. I felt it hit the underneath of the vehicle and saw it bouncing on the road as i drove on. I originally thought it was road debris i had driven over but i got off the expressway at the next exit to check the truck. At that time i couldn't determine what it was so again i attributed the part to road debris. The vehicle drove, handled and sounded the same. It wasn't until later when washing the truck that i noticed the tail pipe was loose. Upon further inspection i determined there was part of the exhaust system was missing. The vehicle is now 4 years old but spends most of the winter in the south, not exposed much to salt treated roads. I don't believe 6 bolts should have rusted away to cause the failure. I have notified ford of the situation. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 72000 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | NEWPORT, MI |
| VIN pattern | 1FT7X2AT4DEXXXXXX |
| 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 |
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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 | 73 |
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