Issue ID | 1506370 |
Internal NHTSA # | 11141476 |
Manufacurer | Ford Motor Company |
Brand | FORD |
Model | F-350 |
Model Year | 2018 |
File date | 26/09/18 |
Component | STRUCTURE:BODY |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | While pulling from a fuel pump i began turning when i heard a loud noise. The tailgate had inadvertently opened and pierced through the front of a 5th wheel camper i was pulling. This caused significant damage to the camper as well as the to the top of the tailgate. This 1st incident happened ~ 3700 miles. I latched the tailgate and picked up another trailer (pintle hitch). I pulled into a parking lot to drop off the load and noticed that the tailgate had came down a second time. After dropping trailer off i began to drive home. Half way home to get fuel (un laden) i noticed the tailgate down again. The remote nor the dash button had been touched. The tailgate has since been removed as i can not risk further damage caused from my tailgate opening by itself. I informed my dealership (ryan ford of sealy,tx.) multiple times of the incident however was replied with only that there was no active tsb issues for my vin. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 3700 |
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Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | SEALY, TX |
VIN pattern | 1FT8W3DT8JEXXXXXX |
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 | 5 |
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