Issue ID | 880370 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10424388 |
Manufacurer | FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
Brand | FORD |
Model | F-350 |
Model Year | 2005 |
File date | 08/05/11 |
Component | STEERING |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | While driving at highway speeds, bumps in the road surface cause a violent shimmy. Truck has stock suspension and oem tires. Tire pressure is per ford specification (as indicated on the door pillar). Seems ntsb has investigated and determined the issue is due to suspension modifications or low tire pressure. This is not the case with this truck. All stock and deadly. Ntsb needs to reopen their investigation before someone is injured or killed. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 120000 |
Number of Occurences | 1 |
Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | DIXON, CA |
VIN pattern | 1FTWW31P85EXXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | N |
Was medical attention required? | |
Was part original equipment? | |
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Date of purchase | 04/07/24 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
Number of cylinders | 8 |
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Vehicle speed | 65 |
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