NHTSA Complaint #10151682 — 2003 FORD F-150

POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	10151682
Vehicle	2003 FORD F-150
Component	POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
Date of Incident	December 16, 2005
Date Filed	March 3, 2006
Mileage	40,448 miles
Crash	Yes
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	Yes
State	ME

Consumer Description

DRIVING IN MY BACK YARD, TESTING NEW SNOW TIRES, SPEED APROX. 25 MPH, HIT 10" DEEP HOLE, BROKE AXLE, DIRECTLY BEHIND BRAKE DISC, REAR WHEEL ON THE DRIVERS SIDE, PICTURES AVAILABLE. HAD TO REPLACE AXLE. *NM

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