Issue ID | 1636614 |
Internal NHTSA # | 11300385 |
Manufacurer | Ford Motor Company |
Brand | FORD |
Model | F-250 |
Model Year | 2017 |
File date | 19/01/20 |
Component | STEERING |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | My 2017 ford f-250 has what is being called at the dealership and online as having the death wobble. I have experienced this wobble both while driving on the highway at highway speeds 55-75 mph and on secondary roads as well at speeds between 35-45 mph. When this wobble occurs it is impossible to control the vehicle as the steering wheel and truck is shaking so violently. This has caused me to leave the travel lane twice and end up on the shoulder of the road. This is going to cause an accident and it will possibly kill either myself or someone else. I took it to my dealership and they stated that ford is aware of the problem however there are no parts available to fix the problem and no idea of when there will be parts available. Furthermore when i asked if the truck was safe to drive the service representative told me it should be. Safety is a yes or no question there is no gray area. It is only a matter of time before there is a fatal accident involving this problem if it is not corrected. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 20000 |
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Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | TEMPLETON, MA |
VIN pattern | 1FT7W2B62HEXXXXXX |
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 | 65 |
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