This data is from the NHTSA — the US gov't agency tasked with vehicle safety. Complaints are spread across multiple & redundant categories, & are not organized by problem.
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The contact owns a 2008 Ford F-150. On several occasions, while driving, the front passenger side mirror blocked the contact's vision. The contact was concerned that a pedestrian could be injured due to the lack of visibility. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the mirror was replaced with a smaller mirror. The vehicle was not diagnosed. The dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was notified and advised the contact to call NHTSA. The approximate failure mileage was 10,000. The VIN was unavailable.
The contact owns a 2008 Ford F-150. While driving approximately 55 mph, the driver's side window collapsed inside the door. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The contact also stated that the passenger side window collapsed a month ago. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who stated there was defective hardware inside the door that needed replacement. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 166,400.
The contact owns a 2008 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while driving approximately 35 mph, the sun roof became detached from the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to a dealer but the contact was advised that they could not repair the failure because it was an after market sun roof. The manufacturer was made aware of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 90,000.
- Abilene, TX, USA
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- Hermosa Beach, CA, USA