1.3
hardly worth mentioning- Crashes / Fires:
- 0 / 0
- Injuries / Deaths:
- 0 / 0
- Average Mileage:
- 137,970 miles
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The contact owns a 1997 Ford F-250. The contact stated that while driving 35 mph, the spare tire detached from the vehicle. After inspecting the vehicle, the contact noticed that the cable that holds the bracket and the spare tire was loose. The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer was not notified. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 97,000.
- Candia, NH, USA
The contact owns a 1997 Ford F-250. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to an independent auto repair facility for an unrelated repair when the technician detected that five of the seven spokes on the front driver's side wheel were completely rusted. The other three wheels exhibited rust holes and cracks. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the defect. The approximate failure mileage was 145,318. Updated 09/05/12 the consumer stated the problem was found after the axle, hub and rotor were replaced at a cost of $ $1000. Updated 09/10/12
- Warsaw, OH, USA
The contact owns a 1997 Ford F-250. The contact stated while driving, the wheel detached completely from the vehicle. The contact stated that salt was lodged inside of the rim, causing the rim to rust. The dealer and manufacturer were notified, but denied any assistance with repairing the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 175,000. Updated 04/13/12 updated 05/12/2012
- Chardon, OH, USA
- Torrance, CA, USA