| Issue ID | 874831 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10418360 |
| Manufacurer | FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
| Brand | FORD |
| Model | F-150 |
| Model Year | 2006 |
| File date | 26/07/11 |
| Component | STEERING |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2006 ford f-150. The contact stated while driving approximately 60 mph, the steering wheel began to shake excessively. The contact also stated that there was smoke coming from under the hood. The vehicle was safely driven home, where it was inspected by an independent mechanic. The mechanic stated that the steering shaft, center caps and the calipers needed to be replaced. The mechanic also stated that the center hub cap burnt due to the calipers fracturing and detaching from the vehicle . The vehicle was repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 68,000. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 68000 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | WOONSOCKET, RI |
| VIN pattern | 1FTRW14W36FXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | Y |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
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| Was part original equipment? | |
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| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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| Vehicle speed | 60 |
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