Issue ID | 1154018 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10680339 |
Manufacurer | Ford Motor Company |
Brand | FORD |
Model | F-350 |
Model Year | 2012 |
File date | 31/01/15 |
Component | STEERING |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | On i-81 thru harrisonburg, va crossing a bridge with several bumps in it. The steering went into uncontrolled vibration like it was coming apart. I had to slow down to 20 mph to get it to stop. 20 mph at night on an interstate is hardly safe. Another time it occurred while entering an on-ramp to an interstate. Again, i had to slow down to 20 mph to get it to stop. The guy behind me, also trying to merge, almost hit me. The vibrations have occurred since the truck was almost new. The ford dealer says this is normal. I think it represents an accident waiting to happen. It only occurs under specific conditions at speeds of 50-60 mph, a slight turn and road bumps of a certain frequency to initiate the shaking. Under those conditions, a mechanical resonance with positive feedback seems to create the uncontrollable shudder. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 71000 |
Number of Occurences | 1 |
Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | BOYCE, VA |
VIN pattern | 1FT8W3BT4CEXXXXXX |
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 |
Was part original equipment? | |
No. of injured persons | 0 |
No. of fatalities | 0 |
Date of purchase | 03/07/24 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
Number of cylinders | 8 |
Drive train type | 4WD |
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Vehicle speed | 55 |
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