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Decoded · NHTSA vPIC · VIN 1FTRW07642KE19217 · Checked Aug 4, 2026
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Complaints on this exact build 3

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1FTRW07642K•••••• 2002 Ford F-150

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638on the model
265builds in total
Most reported Electrical System 2 Tires 1 Visibility 1

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Tires Jul 2005
While having my vehicle serviced today, I asked my mechanic to check a shaking in the front of my truck. I first noticed the shaking on july 3rd, 2005. When he called, he told me that I had two defective tires, and they were to the point that the wires were pushing through the…
Electrical System Mar 2004
Dt: the contact stated windshield leaked in the lower passenger side. The fuse box was damaged due to the leaking, and replaced. The windshield was replaced at contact's expense. The manufacturer was notified. They did not offer any free remedy
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The rear door locks will not open unless the lock is manually unlocked. The front doors will unlock and open by using the inside door handle. The rear doors will not do this. You must first unlock the rear door manually (for with the power locks), then open the door with the…

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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 1FTRW07642KE19217 · decoded Aug 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.
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