Issue ID | 1198108 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10733041 |
Manufacurer | Ford Motor Company |
Brand | FORD |
Model | F-250 |
Model Year | 2010 |
File date | 01/01/15 |
Component | TRAILER HITCHES |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2010 ford f-250. While driving at 40 mph, the trailer hitch failed and damaged the vehicle causing it to turn over. The contact mentioned that the ball hitch fractured and the trailer detached from the truck. The contact sustained neck injuries that required medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 66,000. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 66000 |
Number of Occurences | |
Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
City and State | HAMPSTEAD, NC |
VIN pattern | 1FTSW2BR8AEXXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | Y |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | Y |
Was medical attention required? | Y |
Was part original equipment? | |
No. of injured persons | 1 |
No. of fatalities | 0 |
Date of purchase | 04/07/24 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
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Vehicle speed | 40 |
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