Issue ID | 1668102 |
Internal NHTSA # | 11329557 |
Manufacurer | Ford Motor Company |
Brand | FORD |
Model | F-250 |
Model Year | 2010 |
File date | 07/06/20 |
Component | SUSPENSION |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Periodic loss of control due to extreme shimmy otherwise known as the ford death wobble. Although the truck is a 2010 it now has 40,463 miles, has no off road use, tires kept balanced and rotated per ford service, has been treated like a baby and is still in excellent condition. The problem started occurring around 30,000 miles. At unpredictable times the front of the truck will violently start shaking at speeds above about 50 mph. I have run into a ditch while trying to regain control, other times have swerved out of my lane of traffic. This condition renders the $59,000 truck highly dangerous. I am terrified to drive the truck. The ford dealer said they could repair the truck for about $1000 but this is not my fault, all proper maintenance has been done. The truck has been gently driven. Ford should be required to recall and repair the truck. The problem started at about 30,000 miles. The latest occurrence was june 7, 2020. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 30000 |
Number of Occurences | 1 |
Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | CHANCELLOR, AL |
VIN pattern | 1FTSW2BR3AEXXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | N |
Was medical attention required? | N |
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Date of purchase | 04/07/24 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
Number of cylinders | 8 |
Drive train type | RWD |
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Vehicle speed | 50 |
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