NHTSA Complaint #11349576 — 2020 FORD F-250

STRUCTURE:BODY issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11349576
Vehicle	2020 FORD F-250
Component	STRUCTURE:BODY
Date of Incident	May 30, 2020
Date Filed	August 15, 2020
Mileage	500 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	TX

Consumer Description

WHILE A TRAILER IS ATTACHED TO THE TRUCK, THE TAILGATE OPENS AUTOMATICALLY AND WITHOUT WARNING. THE PROBLEM DOES NOT OCCUR EVERY TIME BUT DOES OCCUR OFTEN WHILE TOWING. IT TYPICALLY OPENS WHEN FIRST STARTING TO MOVE, WHETHER FORWARD OR REVERSE. IT MAY OPEN REPEATEDLY AFTER CLOSING AND ATTEMPTING TO START MOVING AGAIN.

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