NHTSA Complaint #10452337 — 1998 FORD F-150
SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY:SHACKLE issue reported to NHTSA
Complaint Details
| ODI Number | 10452337 |
| Vehicle | 1998 FORD F-150 |
| Component | SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY:SHACKLE |
| Date of Incident | |
| Date Filed | |
| Mileage | 146,000 miles |
| Crash | No |
| Fire | No |
| Injuries | 0 |
| Deaths | 0 |
| Vehicle Towed | No |
| State | MA |
Consumer Description
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 FORD F-150. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 15 MPH, THE CONTACT HEARD A SNAPPING SOUND FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. AFTER COMING TO A STOP THE CONTACT INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND NOTICED THAT THE BRACKET THAT CONNECTED TO THE LEAF SPRING ON THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE WAS FRACTURED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTICS. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE MILEAGE WAS 146,000. UPDATED 5/11/12 *CN THE SHACKLE ASSEMBLY NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. UPDATED 05/15/12
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