| Issue ID | 671478 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10224740 |
| Manufacurer | FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
| Brand | FORD |
| Model | F-250 SD |
| Model Year | 2006 |
| File date | 01/03/08 |
| Component | SUSPENSION:FRONT |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | On my 2006 ford f250 sd diesel i experience violent oscillations of the steering wheel when going over rr tracks or bumps in the road, leading to a near lost of control of the vehicle. As a result of this the front tires are flat spotted, and unevenly worn. Ford claims the problem is related to low tire pressure, but my tire pressure was at the mfg recommendation. I have read numerous reports that a steering dampener is required and not installed on the ford sd trucks. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 55000 |
| Number of Occurences | 25 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | BROWN CITY, MI |
| VIN pattern | 1FTSW21P26EXXXXXX |
| 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 | 10/04/07 |
| Was original owner? | Y |
| Anti-lock brakes | Y |
| Cruise control | Y |
| Number of cylinders | 8 |
| Drive train type | 4WD |
| Transmission type | AUTO |
| Vehicle speed | 65 |
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