NHTSA Complaint #10240722 — 2003 FORD F-150

SUSPENSION issue reported to NHTSA

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Crash 1 Injury

Complaint Details

ODI Number	10240722
Vehicle	2003 FORD F-150
Component	SUSPENSION
Date of Incident	August 28, 2008
Date Filed	September 3, 2008
Mileage	87,000 miles
Crash	Yes
Fire	No
Injuries	1
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	TX

Consumer Description

TRAVELING AT 40MPH. HIT AT THE FRONT RIGHT FENDER. SHEARING OFF TIRE AT BALL JOINTS... CAUSING TRUCK TO SLAM DOWN ON THE GROUND AND SLIDE AT LEAST 75 FEET ON THE FRAME.. NO AIR BAG DEPLOYED. I WAS INJURED AND THINK IF THE AIRBAG WOULD HAVE COME OUT MAYBE MY INJURIES WOULDN'T HAVE OCCURRED. *TR

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