Issue ID | 1475464 |
Internal NHTSA # | 11102685 |
Manufacurer | Ford Motor Company |
Brand | FORD |
Model | F-250 |
Model Year | 2017 |
File date | 15/06/18 |
Component | SUSPENSION |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | I have a 2017 ford f250 that has "death wobble" issues. It becomes uncontrollable if it hits rough pavement on the highway, usually at 70 mph. If the truck begins to shake it is uncontrollable. It is nearly impossible to steer. The only way to regain control is to slow to about 20 mph or stop completely. While decelerating it will get worse that at 70 mph for a short time, and then slowly stop shaking. I have been to the heller ford dealership in el paso, they replaced a steering stabilizer. The truck now has a vibration in the front end, and feels like it is going to start the death wobble again. The service manager said it was because of worn tires. They have 9/32" of tread on the front. They are however damaged from the wobble, ford will not replace the tires. The tears have about 7/32" and are not "cupped" like the front. The truck does this while in motion on all types of pavement usually 55-70mph |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 48000 |
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Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | MOWEAQUA, IL |
VIN pattern | 1FT7W2B60HEXXXXXX |
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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