| Issue ID | 692528 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10241882 |
| Manufacurer | FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
| Brand | FORD |
| Model | F-250 SD |
| Model Year | 2006 |
| File date | 01/08/08 |
| Component | STEERING |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl*the contact owns a 2006 ford f-250 sd. While driving approximately 70 mph over railroad tracks, the suspension and steering wheel shimmied severely. There were no warning lights illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer, but was not diagnosed by a technician. The vehicle was not repaired. Recently, the steering wheel gear box failed. Currently, the vehicle is unable to be driven and still has not been repaired. The failure mileage was 70,000 and current mileage was 78,000. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 70000 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | DECATUR, AL |
| VIN pattern | 1FTSW21556EXXXXXX |
| 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 | 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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