| Issue ID | 723497 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10268431 |
| Manufacurer | FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
| Brand | FORD |
| Model | F-250 SD |
| Model Year | 2006 |
| File date | 19/05/07 |
| Component | TIRES |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl*the contact owns a 2006 ford f-250 super duty. While driving 70 mph, the steering wheel shook and made a rattling noise. The contact had difficulty controlling the steering wheel. In order to stop the shaking, the vehicle had to be slowed down to a minimum speed of 50 mph. There were no warning lights illuminated on the instrument panel. The failure has occurred four times. The dealer stated that the air pressure in the tires caused the shaking. The contact received a letter, which stated that his make and model vehicle was experiencing issues with the steering. The vehicle will not be repaired because it is not under warranty. Ford is aware of the failure, but refuses to issue a recall. The failure mileage was 20,000 and current mileage was 64,000. Updated 06/08/09 *bf the consumer was told the steering dampener was too small for the vehicle. Updated 06/18/09 |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 20000 |
| Number of Occurences | 4 |
| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | WILLIAMSTOWN, NJ |
| VIN pattern | 1FTSW21526EXXXXXX |
| 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 | 01/08/06 |
| Was original owner? | Y |
| Anti-lock brakes | Y |
| Cruise control | Y |
| Number of cylinders | 8 |
| Drive train type | |
| Transmission type | AUTO |
| Vehicle speed | 70 |
| DoT tire identifier | |
| Tire size | |
| Location of tire code | |
| Type of tire failure code | |
| Was defective tire repaired? | |
| Date of manufacture | |
| Type of child seat code | |
| Type of restraint | |
| Dealer's name | HALDMAN FORD |
| Dealer's telephone number | |
| Dealer's city | HAMILTON |
| Dealer's state code | NJ |
| Dealer's ZIP code | 08619 |