NHTSA Complaint #10096690 — 2003 FORD F-150

POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY issue reported to NHTSA

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Crash 1 Injury Vehicle Towed

Complaint Details

ODI Number	10096690
Vehicle	2003 FORD F-150
Component	POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
Date of Incident	October 7, 2004
Date Filed	October 13, 2004
Mileage	20,808 miles
Crash	Yes
Fire	No
Injuries	1
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	Yes
State	WI

Consumer Description

WHILE DRIVING AT 45 MPH, SUDDENLY THE RIGHT REAR AXLE BROKE AND SNAPPED OFF. THIS RESULTED IN THE RIGHT REAR TIRE FLYING OFF FOLLOWED BY THE DRIVER LOSING CONTROL OF THE TRUCK AND IMPACTING A DITCH . THE DRIVER SUSTAINED MINOR BRUISES. *JB THE ENGINEER STATED THAT THE AXLE FLEW OFF ON IMPACT EVEN THOUGH THE TIRE FLEW OFF PRIOR TO IMPACT. *SC

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