Issue ID | 735487 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10280857 |
Manufacurer | FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
Brand | FORD |
Model | F-150 |
Model Year | 2009 |
File date | 17/04/09 |
Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | I have had no answer to my concern. I purchased a new 2009 ford xlt four door extended cab pickup in february. In april 2009, i noticed that the inside dash lights (gauges, speedometer, etc.) came on only when it was very dark outside the vehicle. This is true whether the light switch is in the manual or the automatic position. The dash lights will not respond when the headlights are illuminated in the manual or automatic position unless it is very dark outside or you place your finger over the electric eye. The ford dealer from whom i purchased the vehicle agreed that the dash lights should illuminate whenever the headlights are on and kept the vehicle for five days trying to find the problem. They finally got hold of the ford motor company hot line and were told that the current lighting system for this vehicle is a result of a programming change made by the company for 2009. I was informed that the only solution to my concern would result as a probable recall for all of the vehicles to fix the problem. In late may 2009, i called the ford motor company |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 2500 |
Number of Occurences | 1 |
Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | DEER PARK, TX |
VIN pattern | 1FTRW12879FXXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | N |
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Date of purchase | 29/06/24 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
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Vehicle speed | 55 |
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