| Issue ID | 730724 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10276713 |
| Manufacurer | FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
| Brand | FORD |
| Model | F-250 SD |
| Model Year | 2006 |
| File date | 09/07/09 |
| Component | SUSPENSION:FRONT |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Severe front end shimmy when hitting pothole or rough road surface. Especially at highway speeds and going over interstate bridges. Have come very close to hitting other vehicles when this happens. Has happened over 20 times. Ford dealer said to check tire pressure. That did not help. Also said to slowly apply pressure to brakes and slow down. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 37000 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | ORFORD, NH |
| VIN pattern | 1FTNF21516EXXXXXX |
| 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 | 65 |
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