Issue ID | 1544421 |
Internal NHTSA # | 11184948 |
Manufacurer | Ford Motor Company |
Brand | FORD |
Model | F-250 |
Model Year | 2017 |
File date | 03/03/19 |
Component | STEERING |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | At freeway speeds 70-75 mph, an extreme wobble and shaking took place after running over a little rough pavement. Truck had to be slowed down to about 35 mph for shaking to stop. Some posts on the internet have called this the "death wobble". This happened 3 times on i 90 freeway in recent trip from tacoma to spokane. Dealer is checking out the truck. Shaking is so bad that steering control is limited. Problem first experienced 3-3-19. Truck has 40,000 miles. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 40000 |
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Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | SPOKANE, WA |
VIN pattern | 1FT7X2BT4HEXXXXXX |
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 |
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Vehicle speed | 70 |
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