| Issue ID | 673689 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10226586 |
| Manufacurer | FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
| Brand | FORD |
| Model | F-250 SD |
| Model Year | 2006 |
| File date | 07/05/07 |
| Component | VISIBILITY |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | The truck showed no signs of trouble leading up to the event. While driving approximately 50-55 miles an hour and heading around a right hand corner in the road the truck hit an indentation in the road surface which caused the truck to shake uncontrollably and drift into the oncoming lane causing the trucks mirror to hit a box truck and smash into the interior of my truck. When the truck slowed down to below 35, i regained control of the vehicle and pulled off to the right shoulder. The box truck, apparently not realizing what had happened, continued on without stopping. The mirror was destroyed, glass was covering the interior of my truck, and i suffered minor cuts on my face and arm. I returned home with my truck at speeds under 40 mph, but still could feel a shudder when the truck hit either a raised bump or an indentation in the road. The dealer replaced several parts in the front end of the truck, but not the mirror. I was told that the mirror would not be covered under warranty. The truck has not had the problem since. I am not aware if the old parts are still available. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 14000 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | BECKET, MA |
| VIN pattern | 1FTSX21536EXXXXXX |
| 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 | 1 |
| No. of fatalities | 0 |
| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
| Number of cylinders | 8 |
| Drive train type | |
| Transmission type | |
| Vehicle speed | 50 |
| 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 | MARCHESE FORD |
| Dealer's telephone number | 518-766-5000 |
| Dealer's city | NEW LEBANON |
| Dealer's state code | NY |
| Dealer's ZIP code | 12125 |