| Issue ID | 641421 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10200557 |
| Manufacurer | FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
| Brand | FORD |
| Model | F-250 SD |
| Model Year | 2005 |
| File date | 22/08/07 |
| Component | SUSPENSION:FRONT |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | This failure is on a ford, f250, 4x4 with the 5. 4l gas engine. At highway speed, when hitting a rough spot in the road, the front end of the vehicle goes in to an oscillation (death wobble) that can only be stopped by drastic reduction in speed. The oscillation impacts the ability to control the vehicle. The failure has been reported to the dealer and i am awaiting response. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 19230 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | DALLAS, TX |
| VIN pattern | 1FTNW20L0YEXXXXXX |
| 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? | |
| No. of injured persons | 0 |
| No. of fatalities | 0 |
| Date of purchase | 09/08/07 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | Y |
| Cruise control | Y |
| Number of cylinders | 8 |
| Drive train type | 4WD |
| Transmission type | AUTO |
| Vehicle speed | 65 |
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| Dealer's name | BANKSTON FORD OF FRISCO |
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