Issue ID | 1265953 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10839624 |
Manufacurer | Ford Motor Company |
Brand | FORD |
Model | F-150 |
Model Year | 2009 |
File date | 24/02/16 |
Component | EXTERIOR LIGHTING |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2009 ford f-150. The contact noticed that after severe rain, water leaked through the third brake light and an accumulation of water leaked into the headliner of the vehicle. A strong mildew odor emitted inside of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the third brake light would need to be replaced. The manufacturer has never been notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 78,000. Updated 04/14/16*lj the consumer requested information concerning the investigation into the malfunction. Updated 09/05/2017*js |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 78000 |
Number of Occurences | 1 |
Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
City and State | HAMPTON, VA |
VIN pattern | 1FTRW12899FXXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | N |
Was medical attention required? | N |
Was part original equipment? | |
No. of injured persons | |
No. of fatalities | |
Date of purchase | 29/06/24 |
Was original owner? | Y |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | Y |
Number of cylinders | 8 |
Drive train type | RWD |
Transmission type | |
Vehicle speed | |
DoT tire identifier | |
Tire size | |
Location of tire code | |
Type of tire failure code | |
Was defective tire repaired? | |
Date of manufacture | |
Type of child seat code | |
Type of restraint | |
Dealer's name | CAVALIER FORD |
Dealer's telephone number | |
Dealer's city | CHESAPEAKE |
Dealer's state code | VA |
Dealer's ZIP code | 23320 |