NHTSA Complaint #11289564 — 2005 FORD F-150

SUSPENSION issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11289564
Vehicle	2005 FORD F-150
Component	SUSPENSION
Date of Incident	December 7, 2019
Date Filed	December 17, 2019
Mileage	57,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	Yes
State	MD

Consumer Description

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FORD F-150. AFTER REPLACING THE TIRES ON THE VEHICLE, THE CONTACT HEARD A CRACKING NOISE WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS PLACED ON A LIFT. THE INDEPENDENT MECHANIC CONFIRMED THE FRAME WAS RUSTED THROUGH TO THE POINT THAT IT WAS UNSAFE TO PLACE ON THE LIFT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BACK TO FREDERICK MOTOR COMPANY (1 WAVERLEY DR, FREDERICK, MD 21702, (800) 734-9118). THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THEY COULD NOT ASSIST SINCE THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN A RECALL. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 57,000.*BF*JB

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