NHTSA Complaint #10156175 — 2005 FORD F-150

STRUCTURE:BODY:TAILGATE issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number 10156175
Vehicle 2005 FORD F-150
Component STRUCTURE:BODY:TAILGATE
Date of Incident
Date Filed
Mileage 6,200 miles
Crash No
Fire No
Injuries 0
Deaths 0
Vehicle Towed Yes
State KS

Consumer Description

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE TAILGATE DETACHED FROM THE VEHICLE AND WAS HANGING BY THE CABLES. THIS OCCURRED WHILE DRIVING OVER A BUMP AT 10 MPH, HAULING A 300 POUND COUCH. THE DEALERSHIP AND MANUFACTURER DETERMINED THIS WAS NOT A MANUFACTURER'S DEFECT THOUGH THEY ADMITTED THAT IT WAS NOT THE CONTACT'S FAULT. THE CONTACT FELT THAT THE TAILGATE WAS BUILT EXTREMELY LIGHT, AND IT WAS SPRING LOADED. FELT THAT THE DEALER SHOULD TAKE RESPONSIBILITY AND REPAIR THE VEHICLE. *AK

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