Issue ID | 1507903 |
Internal NHTSA # | 11142657 |
Manufacurer | Ford Motor Company |
Brand | FORD |
Model | F-250 |
Model Year | 2017 |
File date | 01/10/17 |
Component | STRUCTURE:BODY |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Tailgate has been opening on its own while driving. The last time this happened i was driving with a trailer attached and the tailgate dropped while driving and the tailgate and trailer were damaged. Not sure what caused the tailgate to open on its own. Key fob was on the dash when this happened so couldn't of been pushed on accident. Vehicle was in motion on highway. Damage occured when turning, the tailgate caught the cargo door(s) of the attached fifth-wheel trailer. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 7000 |
Number of Occurences | |
Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | OMAHA, NE |
VIN pattern | 1FT7W2BT9HEXXXXXX |
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 | 04/07/24 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
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Vehicle speed | 20 |
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