Issue ID | 1371571 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10979004 |
Manufacurer | Ford Motor Company |
Brand | FORD |
Model | MUSTANG |
Model Year | 2016 |
File date | 12/04/17 |
Component | SUSPENSION |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2016 ford mustang. The contact stated that the front passenger side tie rod assembly failed while the driver turned at low speeds, and the vehicle abruptly vibrated and shook. The driver was able to pull the vehicle over onto the road shoulder. The contact placed the vehicle into reverse. While reversing, the front passenger side tire separated. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the front passenger side lower tie rod assembly bolt failed. The bolt was not securely fastened and threaded the tie rod assembly, which caused the tire to separate. The manufacturer was notified. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 409. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 409 |
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Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
City and State | MANHATTAN, KS |
VIN pattern | 1FA6P8JZ7G5XXXXXX |
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 | 29/06/24 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
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