NHTSA Complaint #11152884 — 2018 FORD F-350

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11152884
Vehicle	2018 FORD F-350
Component	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Date of Incident	November 20, 2018
Date Filed	November 20, 2018
Mileage	1,500 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	NC

Consumer Description

THE TAILGATE RELEASES (OPENS OR DROPS) UNEXPECTANTLY WHEN THE PARKING BRAKE IS RELEASED. THIS SEEMS TO BE AN INTERMITTENT PROBLEM WHEN THE VEHICLE IS STOPPED. IT HAS OCCURRED WITH THE VEHICLE TRANSMISSION IN PARK, REVERSE, OR DRIVE AND THE PARKING BRAKE RELEASE LEVER IS ACTUATED. THIS HAS BEEN FOR THE LAST 18 MONTHS.

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