Issue ID | 1696052 |
Internal NHTSA # | 11363364 |
Manufacurer | Ford Motor Company |
Brand | FORD |
Model | F-150 |
Model Year | 2017 |
File date | 08/10/20 |
Component | VISIBILITY/WIPER |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2017 ford f-150. The contact stated that the vehicle was started remotely and the contact smelt burning plastic. When the contact entered the vehicle, the rear window exploded both outward and inward with some glass on the backseat. The contact exited and examined the vehicle and he disconnected the battery as a precaution. The vehicle was sitting with the hood open waiting to be towed to the dealer (hanna motors 371 hume st, collingwood on l9y 1w5 705-445-4300). The contact lives in the us and was visiting relatives in canada. The contact mentioned just getting the vehicle's window repaired by a glass insurance company was difficult and offered no assistance. The manufacturer had not been contacted yet. The failure mileage was 54,000. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 54000 |
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Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
City and State | LINESVILLE, PA |
VIN pattern | 1FTFW1EG2HFXXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | Y |
Was incedent reported to police? | N |
Was medical attention required? | N |
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Date of purchase | 30/06/24 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
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