Issue ID | 1531345 |
Internal NHTSA # | 11171409 |
Manufacurer | Ford Motor Company |
Brand | FORD |
Model | F-250 |
Model Year | 2017 |
File date | 01/12/18 |
Component | STRUCTURE:BODY:TAILGATE |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2017 ford f-250. While the vehicle was reversing and towing a 26 foot trailer, the tailgate dropped down and crashed onto a tool box. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to five star ford (3800 highway 78, snellville, ga 30039, (678) 384-4242) where it was determined that the vehicle was not covered under a warranty. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and provided case number: [xxx]. A decision on repairing the vehicle was pending. The failure mileage was 75,000. *bf information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u. S. C. 552(b)(6). |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 75000 |
Number of Occurences | 1 |
Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
City and State | SNELLVILLE, GA |
VIN pattern | 1FT7W2BT6HEXXXXXX |
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 | 29/08/17 |
Was original owner? | Y |
Anti-lock brakes | Y |
Cruise control | Y |
Number of cylinders | 8 |
Drive train type | RWD |
Transmission type | AUTO |
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 | FIVE STAR FORD |
Dealer's telephone number | (678) 384-4242 |
Dealer's city | SNELLVILLE |
Dealer's state code | GA |
Dealer's ZIP code | 30039 |