| Issue ID | 684065 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10234940 |
| Manufacurer | FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
| Brand | FORD |
| Model | F-250 SD |
| Model Year | 2006 |
| File date | 10/07/08 |
| Component | SUSPENSION:FRONT |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | While driving on a highway at approximately 60 mph, i hit a some minor road repair patchwork and the steering wheel and front end began to shake violently, nearly causing me to lose control. It seemed that the front end was falling apart, and i was sure i was going to crash. Only by decelerating to about 30 mph did the shaking stop. This has also happened at slower speeds on local roads, but the shaking is less severe. My mechanic found nothing wrong upon inspection, but he replaced the steering damper according to ford tsb 07-10-10. I have since traveled local roads and the problem still seems to exist. I have discovered numerous similar complaints on an internet chat room and i am afraid to travel highways with this vehicle. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 67000 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | IVYLAND, PA |
| VIN pattern | 1FTSX21546EXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
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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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| Vehicle speed | 60 |
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