Issue ID | 1674971 |
Internal NHTSA # | 11339575 |
Manufacurer | Ford Motor Company |
Brand | FORD |
Model | F-350 |
Model Year | 2012 |
File date | 20/08/19 |
Component | SUSPENSION |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Driving at highway speed (55-75 mph) the front wheels will start to shimmy and shudder causing steering wheel and front tires to oscillate severely (death wobble) when driving over rough surfaces. This causes entire vehicle to shake uncontrollably. This has caused loss of steering control and can only be be stopped by stopping or slowing vehicle. (unsafe at highway speeds with traffic following) |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 150500 |
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Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | TONOPAH, AZ |
VIN pattern | 1FT8W3DT3CEXXXXXX |
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 | 65 |
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