| Issue ID | 1404290 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11020506 |
| Manufacurer | Ford Motor Company |
| Brand | FORD |
| Model | F-250 |
| Model Year | 2015 |
| File date | 04/05/17 |
| Component | STRUCTURE:BODY |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | I was in an accident a woman in a car ran a stop sign ran into right front of my truck vermont mutual insurance co 1-800-435-0397 ext 7183 shannon smith claim number pap98947 they accepted responsibility for the accident truck had frame damage left and right side vt mutual claims left side damage from using the truck to tow only going to fix right side i called my insurance nationwide they scud it was from accident and fixed the vehicle and are trying to settle in arbitration i need a determination from ford claiming these vehicles are designed to tow and ask the frame expert bob patois at vermont mutual why he thinks the frame damage is from towing and not the accident they are claiming frame damage from towing i need to know if these vehicles are safe as i have 2 of them please contact vermont mutual and make a determination thanks ken again there number 1-800-435-0397 ext 7183 claim # pap98947 shannon smith adjustor bob parazzo frame expert |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 38000 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | JEFFERSONVILLE, VT |
| VIN pattern | 1FT7W2B65FEXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | Y |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | Y |
| Was medical attention required? | N |
| Was part original equipment? | |
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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 | 30 |
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