Issue ID | 438982 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10040335 |
Manufacurer | Ford Motor Company |
Brand | FORD |
Model | THUNDERBIRD |
Model Year | 2002 |
File date | 23/09/03 |
Component | STRUCTURE |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | While driving at 65 mph, the soft convertible lock mechanism broke. *ak the top flew up while the vehicle was in motion on the freeway. The consumer attempted to grab the locking mechanism when it broke. *scc *jb |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 38000 |
Number of Occurences | 1 |
Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
City and State | ANTIOCH, CA |
VIN pattern | 1FAHP60A82VXXXXXX |
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 | 1 |
No. of fatalities | |
Date of purchase | 08/04/02 |
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 | ANTIOCH FORD |
Dealer's telephone number | |
Dealer's city | ANTIOCH |
Dealer's state code | CA |
Dealer's ZIP code | 94509 |