Issue ID | 1440754 |
Internal NHTSA # | 11063597 |
Manufacurer | Ford Motor Company |
Brand | FORD |
Model | F-150 |
Model Year | 2010 |
File date | 12/10/16 |
Component | STEERING |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | In 10/2016, my steering fluid began leaking and it was determined that my steering rack was faulty. As ford did not have this part available, i was forced to accept an inferior after-market part and incurred a whooping bill of $1,400 for the first repair! As of today, 1/18/2018, my truck is back at the ford garage for replacement of my 6th after-market part which also leaked after installation. I was informed in february 2017 that ford would have an actual ford steering rack, but almost almost a year later, i'm being forced once again to accept an inferior after-market part. To make matters worse, not only do we have the inconvenience of having only one vehicle, but we will again have an expensive repair bill which we should not be responsible for paying. Most of all, the safety issue involved in our situation is the most concerning as this fluid leaks onto the highway, as well as the fact that my ability to steer my truck could at anytime be compromised resulting in an accident. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 45000 |
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Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | SENECA, PA |
VIN pattern | 1FTEX1E86AFXXXXXX |
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 |
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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 | 30 |
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