Issue ID | 1622463 |
Internal NHTSA # | 11282864 |
Manufacurer | Ford Motor Company |
Brand | FORD |
Model | F-250 |
Model Year | 2017 |
File date | 06/09/19 |
Component | SUSPENSION |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Vehicle was in motion at 70 mph on i-57 in illinois when vehicle started to shake violently (death wobble) had to reduce speed to 38 mph to gain control. It occurred 6 times on trip. On 9/20/19, at 12,692 miles, watseka, il. Ford dealer replaced steering dampener - tsb-19-2274 under warrantee. On 11/25/19, same problem reoccurred at 60 mph. @ 14,680 miles. Truck has had no modifications to steering, tires, wheels or suspension. Research indicates that ford motor co. Has known about this and affects vehicles as early as 2011 model year. The "death wobble" is most noticeable at bridge decks or road repairs. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 12100 |
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Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | GILMAN, IL |
VIN pattern | 1FT7X2B62HEXXXXXX |
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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