2013 FORD F-150 Structure Problems

The contact owns a 2013 Ford F-150. The contact stated while the vehicle was at the dealer for unrelated repairs, the contact was informed that the throttle body housing was failing. The contact was informed that the throttle body housing needed to be replaced. The vehicle was being repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and a case was filed. The contact referenced NHTSA Campaign Number: 10V659000 (Structure); however, the VIN was not associated with the recall. The contact was advised to contact the NHTSA Hotline and report the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 201,987.

The contact owns a 2013 Ford F-150. The contact stated while driving 35 MPH, the contact heard an abnormal sound and became aware that the spare tire had almost struck another vehicle that was following behind. The vehicle was steered over to the side of the road and inspected. The contact stated that while inspecting the vehicle he observed that an unknown steel cable underneath the vehicle holding up the spare tire was corroded and had snapped. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 120,000.

The contact owns a 2013 Ford F-150. The contact stated that after a visual inspection of the rear fender wells and bed post, she became aware of extensive frame rusting. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who determined that the bed liner was holding moisture, resulting in abnormal corrosion. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was 150,000.

The contact owns a 2013 Ford F-150 used to haul a 2022 Highland Ridge RV. The contact stated that when the RV was parked, the awning detached from the RV. The awning was not able to be re-installed. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V573000 (Structure) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was unknown. Parts distribution disconnect.

I HAVE A WHITE PAINT JOB ON MY PICKUP, CAME THAT WAY FROM THE FACTORY.. SHORTLY AFTER I BOUGHT IT SOME TINY ROUND RUST SPOTS APPEARED ON THE WHOLE TRUCK. FORDS "ACID WASHED IT" AND THE SPOTS CAME BACK. THE SAME THING HAPPENED ON MY 2011 FORD EXPLORER, THEY ACID WASHED IT TWICE BECAUSE I WAS SO MAD THEN THE SPOTS CAME BACK. THEY SAID IT WAS ENVIRONMENTAL. FORDS SAYS IT ONLY HAPPENS ON THE WHITE PAINT JOBS, MAYBE BECAUSE THE OTHER COLORS IT DOESN'T SHOW UP. I AM FURIOUS THAT FORDS LETS THIS GO AND DOESN'T CHANGE SOMETHING. IT HAPPENED ON MY 2011 EXPLORER AS I SAID AND NOW ITS THE 2013S. HELP ME!!MY WHOLE TRUCK HAS LITTLE RUST SPOTS ALL OVER....UPDATED 02/22/17 *BF

I STARTED MY TRUCK WITH REMOTE START TO WARM UP WHEN I GOT IN TRUCK I TURNED THE REAR DEFROST ON AND MY DRIVERS SIDE BACK GLASS SHATTERED TEMPERATURE OUT WAS 42DEGREES TRUCK WAS IN GARAGE MY LITTLE GIRL WAS IN CAR SEAT IN THE MIDDLE WHAT IF GLASS WOULD HAVE GOTTEN IT HER EYES JUST GLADE IT SHATTERED AND DIDN'T BLOW UP. *TR