| Issue ID | 727367 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10273781 |
| Manufacurer | FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
| Brand | FORD |
| Model | F-250 SD |
| Model Year | 2007 |
| File date | 21/10/06 |
| Component | STEERING |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | I own a 2007 ford f-250 sd pick-up with a crew cab. Since day one i complained to the dealer(s) regarding severe steering oscillation when encountering bumpy or irregular road surfaces at highway speeds, especially on curves. I was advised that the tire pressure must be maintained at the factory recommendation of 70#s. Although the pressures are checked and maintained regularly, the severe oscillation continues and i was told that it is normal for this to happen if the truck does not have a full load or if it is not towing a trailer. The dealer(s) have stated that the factory does not have a recall, but did address the matter in a "tech bulletin" which only addressed the tire pressure as a resolution. With all the other similar complaints, the issue must be more than tire pressure. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 240 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | BALTIMORE, MD |
| VIN pattern | XXXXXX |
| 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 | 40 |
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