NHTSA Complaint #10789537 — 2012 FORD F-150 SUSPENSION

Complaint Details

ODI Number	10789537
Vehicle	2012 FORD F-150
Component	SUSPENSION
Date of Incident	November 7, 2015
Date Filed	November 10, 2015
Mileage	88,900 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	MO

Consumer Description

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 FORD F-150. WHILE DRIVING AT 65 MPH, THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE BALL JOINT FRACTURED AND THE VEHICLE BECAME DIFFICULT TO STEER. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER, BUT WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VIN WAS UNKNOWN. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 88,900.

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