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When problems were reported
Mileage at the reported incident
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What to inspect
Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.
Exterior Lighting. Review the 1 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
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What owners actually said
1 reports
Mileage unknown · Jun 14, 1999
Exterior Lighting
I PERFORM INSPECTIONS OF TRUCKS REQUIRED TO COMPLY WITH CALIFORNIAS BIENNIAL INSPECTION OF TERMINALS PROGRAM.I'VE BEEN INFORMED BY SEVERAL OWNERS OF FORD AND STERLING TRUCKS WHO OPERATE IN RESTRICTED AIRPORT ROADS,THAT REQUIRE FOUR WAY FLASHERS BE USED.WITH FLASHERS TURNED ON,AND BRAKES APPLIED,FLASHING IS INHIBITED.THE BRAKE LI…
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I PERFORM INSPECTIONS OF TRUCKS REQUIRED TO COMPLY WITH CALIFORNIAS BIENNIAL INSPECTION OF TERMINALS PROGRAM.I'VE BEEN INFORMED BY SEVERAL OWNERS OF FORD AND STERLING TRUCKS WHO OPERATE IN RESTRICTED AIRPORT ROADS,THAT REQUIRE FOUR WAY FLASHERS BE USED.WITH FLASHERS TURNED ON,AND BRAKES APPLIED,FLASHING IS INHIBITED.THE BRAKE LIGHTS ARE OPTICALLY COMBINED WITH THE TURN SIGS. AND FOUR WAYS.
NHTSA ODI #707531
Official recalls
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NHTSA investigations
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