| Issue ID | 688393 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10238531 |
| Manufacurer | FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
| Brand | FORD |
| Model | F-250 SD |
| Model Year | 2006 |
| File date | 01/06/08 |
| Component | SUSPENSION:FRONT |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | I recently purchased a used 2006 f-250 super duty p/u. At speed above 55 mph if i hit a bump, the steering wheel will start to oscillated about 4" inches in either direction and will not stop until i slow down. At higher speeds, ie 65-70 mph the front end feels like it's going to fall off when this happens. I have tried using continuous wheel balancers. And was about to replace the tie rod and drag link ends until i looked this issue up and found out that it was a common problem (possible design issue). I have no desire to pay a $1000 on a repair that may not fix the issue. This truck has not been lifted. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 79000 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | OCALA, FL |
| VIN pattern | 1FTSF21P46EXXXXXX |
| 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 | 50 |
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