NHTSA Complaint #10573490 — 2005 FORD F-250

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FORD F250. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKES WOULD NOT FULLY ENGAGE WITHOUT ABRUPT FORCE BEING APPLIED AND THE WHEELS WOULD CONTINUE TO ROLL AS IF THE ACCELERATOR WAS APPLIED. THE VEHICLE HAD BEEN TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR ROUTINE SERVICE. ADDITIONALLY, THERE WAS RUST AND CORROSION ON THE BEAMS FOR THE TRUCK BEDDING WHICH EXHIBITED AN ABNORMAL NOISE.THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER:06E087000 (SERVICE BRAKES, AIR). THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 5000.