| Issue ID | 593081 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10161126 |
| Manufacurer | FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
| Brand | FORD |
| Model | F-250 SD |
| Model Year | 2006 |
| File date | 20/04/06 |
| Component | STEERING |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | During highway driving speeds when a seam in highway or bridge stakes right tire then left, steering wheel oscillation causes temporary loss of control of vehicle. At normal highway speeds 60-70 mph the vehicle drifts out of lane and to correct applying the brakes to below 50 mph is required. All of these actions cause safety issues in heavy traffic. Repairs were made on 5/11/06 with ford tsb 5-22-1 completed. Recurrence of original symptoms returned following week on 8 separate occasions during trip to nc and return to upstate ny. All on interstate highways. Vehicle was returned to dealer 6/28/06 and additional repairs were required. Stabilizer was replaced due to leaking fluid showing component had failed under conditions presented to vehicle. *jb |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 10500 |
| Number of Occurences | 10 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | VOORHEESVILLE, NY |
| VIN pattern | 1FTSX21555EXXXXXX |
| 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 | 20/07/05 |
| Was original owner? | Y |
| Anti-lock brakes | Y |
| Cruise control | Y |
| Number of cylinders | 8 |
| Drive train type | 4WD |
| Transmission type | AUTO |
| Vehicle speed | 70 |
| DoT tire identifier | |
| Tire size | |
| Location of tire code | |
| Type of tire failure code | |
| Was defective tire repaired? | |
| Date of manufacture | |
| Type of child seat code | |
| Type of restraint | |
| Dealer's name | LATHAM FORD |
| Dealer's telephone number | 518.785.4161 |
| Dealer's city | LATHAM |
| Dealer's state code | NY |
| Dealer's ZIP code | 12110 |