| Issue ID | 785155 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10326393 |
| Manufacurer | FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
| Brand | FORD |
| Model | F-250 SD |
| Model Year | 2006 |
| File date | 17/04/10 |
| Component | STEERING |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | 2006 ford f-250 super duty gas 5. 4l v8 i was on the highway driving around 70 when i hit a pot hole the steering wheel jerked like normal but then all of a sudden the truck started to shake violently. I started to slow down as fast as possible, i thought i had a flat. I was barely able to get off the road with out causing an accident. I spent about an hour trying to figure out what happened. With no findings i started to drive home very slowly afraid to go over 50. I typed in google. Com ford f250 shaking and was amazed that there was a major problem out there and ford is doing nothing about it. I just called ford motor company and was given a case number. All the dealership blame it on tire pressure. And most of them state that the pressure needs to be greater then listed on the door of the truck. I am truly amazed i was not hurt or even more amazed of the quick thinking of the drivers around me, going from 70 plus to about 30 in a few seconds. From what i am reading the have been articles in a few major magazines and tv shows regarding this issue. I am now going to increase my tire pressure and see if that cures the problem, if not i am going to be forced to buy after market parts to fix the problem, costing $ 1,000 min. I don't mind the price for the safety of my wife and passengers. But i would think that ford motor company would stand behind there product. On this day it happened 2 times on a 100 mile trip, i am now deathly afraid to drive it on the highway, or even take a passenger with me, other then that happening at highway speeds, the vehicle handles great and no problems. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 33939 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | SHELTER ISLAND, NY |
| VIN pattern | 1FTSX21516EXXXXXX |
| 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? | |
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| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
| Number of cylinders | 8 |
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| Vehicle speed | 70 |
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