NHTSA Complaint #11208293 — 2008 FORD F-150

SUSPENSION issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11208293
Vehicle	2008 FORD F-150
Component	SUSPENSION
Date of Incident	May 17, 2019
Date Filed	May 17, 2019
Mileage	97,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	IA

Consumer Description

TOOK VEHICLE IN FOR ENGINE REPAIR. TECHNICIAN DISCOVERED BOTH FRONT COIL SPRINGS BROKEN. ALMOST NEW TIRES WORN BALD ON THE INNER EDGE. ONLINE RESEARCH INDICATES THIS HAS BEEN A MAJOR COMMON PROBLEM ON THE 04-08 F-150, WITH NO RELIEF FROM FORD.

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