Issue ID | 1549868 |
Internal NHTSA # | 11191428 |
Manufacurer | Ford Motor Company |
Brand | FORD |
Model | F-250 |
Model Year | 2017 |
File date | 01/07/18 |
Component | STEERING |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2017 ford f-250. After purchasing the vehicle brand new and driving 3,000 miles, it began experiencing the "death wobble". The vehicle was taken back to kerlin motor, inc. (state road 15, silver lake, in 46982, 260-408-6052) three times. During each visit, the dealer contacted the manufacturer and changed the tie rod and performed a realignment. The dealer currently stated that the front shock absorbers could be the cause of the failure. The repairs were covered under warranty. The contact was concerned of a crash occurring due to the failure. The failure mileage was 6,000. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 6000 |
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Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
City and State | TIPPECANOE ROAD, IN |
VIN pattern | 1FT7W2B66HEXXXXXX |
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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