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Decoded · NHTSA vPIC · VIN 1FTRF17283NB39674 · Checked Oct 19, 2026
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1FTRF17283N•••••• 2003 Ford F-150

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181builds in total
Most reported Fuel System 1 Gasoline 1 Vehicle Speed Control 1

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Vehicle Speed Control May 2014
The contact owns a 2003 ford f150. The contact stated that while driving approximately 65 mph with the cruise control activated, the vehicle accelerated without warning. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where the failure was unable to be diagnosed. The manufacturer was made…
Fuel System May 2011
The contact owns a 2003 ford f-150. The contact stated while driving approximately 5 mph she began to hear the vehicle dragging an object under it. The vehicle was pulled over and the contact noticed the fuel tank was partially detached from the vehicle. The contact stated one…

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Decoded via NHTSA vPIC. Recalls, complaints and safety from NHTSA; MPG from EPA fueleconomy.gov. Full history reports from our partner. VIN 1FTRF17283NB39674 · decoded Oct 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.