Issue ID | 1622961 |
Internal NHTSA # | 11286274 |
Manufacurer | Ford Motor Company |
Brand | FORD |
Model | F-350 |
Model Year | 2012 |
File date | 01/12/19 |
Component | SUSPENSION |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Ford death wobble, defect in front steering damping shock causes truck to severely start shaking when 1 wheel hits ripple in road. You cant stop the violent shaking of truck without almost stopping truck. It shakes entire truck. Happens on highways with ripples in pavement or uneven pavement at speeds around 60 mph or higher. Ford will not do anything about it. Dealership puts after market dual steering stabilizer kit on front end at price of $600. 00 |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 225000 |
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Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | WEATHERFORD, TX |
VIN pattern | 1FT8W3BT1CEXXXXXX |
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 | 03/07/24 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
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Vehicle speed | 60 |
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