| Issue ID | 684035 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10234915 |
| Manufacurer | FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
| Brand | FORD |
| Model | F-250 SD |
| Model Year | 2005 |
| File date | 01/06/06 |
| Component | SUSPENSION |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Ford sd f250 4wd - like others, severe shimmy, especially on expansion joints on freeways. Can and does spook the driver. Scary moments. Dealer checked, and said steer stabilizer should be replaced?? At 61,000 k - no way. Others are saying same thing, including ball joints being worn out??? |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 25000 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | FOLSOM, CA |
| VIN pattern | 1FTSX21P85EXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| 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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| Drive train type | 4WD |
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| Vehicle speed | 65 |
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