Issue ID | 496022 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10087266 |
Manufacurer | Ford Motor Company |
Brand | FORD |
Model | F-350 |
Model Year | 2004 |
File date | 10/05/04 |
Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | The bolts that hold the brackets for the top support of the air suspension system continuously break. This occurred in five vehicle (ambulances) so far, vin numbers: [xxx], [xxx], [xxx], [xxx], and [xxx]. Took the vehicles to be repaired at ford dealership. *ak there were 2 units with bracket failure, also had broken brake lines which caused the brakes to fail. The brake light on the dash and the brake line was not attached properly. The rear suspension bracket had broken. *sc information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u. S. C. 552(b)(6). |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 7000 |
Number of Occurences | 6 |
Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
City and State | HOUSTON, TX |
VIN pattern | 1FDWF36P94EXXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | N |
Was medical attention required? | |
Was part original equipment? | |
No. of injured persons | |
No. of fatalities | |
Date of purchase | 04/07/24 |
Was original owner? | Y |
Anti-lock brakes | Y |
Cruise control | N |
Number of cylinders | 8 |
Drive train type | |
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 | JALK ROACH FORD |
Dealer's telephone number | 281 588 5200 |
Dealer's city | HOUSTON |
Dealer's state code | TX |
Dealer's ZIP code | 77074 |