| Issue ID | 805862 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10346501 |
| Manufacurer | FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
| Brand | FORD |
| Model | F-250 SD |
| Model Year | 2005 |
| File date | 30/07/10 |
| Component | SUSPENSION:FRONT |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | I recently purchased a ford 2005 f250 super duty truck. While driving on the highway at 70 mph, i hit an uneven spot on the road that caused the front end to wobble violently. I felt i could not control the truck and had to apply the brakes immediately. Luckily there were no other cars nearby. When the truck reached approximately 30 - 35 mph, the wobble ceased. On my way back home, the wobble occurred again. This time i was traveling at 60 - 65 mph and hit another rough spot on the road. This is a major safety hazard that needs to be resolved before someone is killed. I researched the problem on the internet and discovered this has been ongoing for a while. There are numerous examples from other f250 and f350 owners with the same problem that can be found on the internet. The ford motor company is aware of the problem and blames the wobble on underflated tires. The wobble occurs on properly inflated tires also as detailed by other truck owners. But even if the truck's tires are under inflated, a violent wobble should not occur. Many other vehicles are in use with under inflated tires, you don't hear of a violent wobble after encountering a pot hole or an uneven road surface. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 71200 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | LAUDERHILL, FL |
| VIN pattern | 1FTSW21595EXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
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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 | 70 |
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