NHTSA Complaint #10151348 — 2001 FORD F-150

SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	10151348
Vehicle	2001 FORD F-150
Component	SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT
Date of Incident	January 31, 2006
Date Filed	February 27, 2006
Mileage	65,537 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	Yes
State	PA

Consumer Description

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE PULLING OUT OF A PARKING LOT GOING 5 MPH A LOUD NOISE WAS HEARD COMING FROM THE VEHICLE. AT THIS TIME THE FRONT SUSPENSION DROPPED DOWN CAUSING AN ABRUPT STOP. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALERSHIP, UPON INSPECTION THE PROBLEM WAS THE PASSENGER'S FRONT LOWER BALL JOINT HAD SNAPPED OFF. REPAIRS HAVE BEEN MADE, THE MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN ALERTED. UPDATED 3/22/2006 - *NM

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