Frame And Members problems of the 2011 Ford F-150

The contact owns a 2011 Ford F-150. The contact stated that there was rust on the side panels near the wheels and underneath. There were no warning lights illuminated. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who determined there was excessive rust on the sub frame. There was no plug to drain the water. The manufacturer was contacted and referred the contact to the NHTSA hotline. The failure mileage was unknown. The VIN was not available.

Tl the contact owns a 2011 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while driving at 55 mph, the vehicle went into a limp mode as all power was lost. The contact stated that a wrench warning light illuminated. The vehicle was able to coast to the side of the roadway. The contact restarted the engine but it failed to drive. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. The vehicle was taken to roberts motor, inc. (4350 n alby st, alton, IL 62002, (618) 466-72220) where it was diagnosed that the active lead frame and transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was in the process of being repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that the VIN was not included in a recall. The contact was referred to NHTSA. The approximate failure mileage was 114,000. Aw.