| Issue ID | 982369 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10513135 |
| Manufacurer | Ford Motor Company |
| Brand | FORD |
| Model | F-250 SD |
| Model Year | 2008 |
| File date | 02/01/13 |
| Component | STEERING |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2008 ford f-250 sd. The contact stated that while driving 55 mph, the contact changed lanes as the steering wheel seized. The contact applied the brakes and the steering wheel became unlocked. The contact was able to move over to the side of the roadway. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer however, the dealer was unable to perform a diagnostic test. The contact took the vehicle to a local mechanic. The mechanic flushed the steering system but the service did not remedy the failure. The failure mileage was 109,145. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 109145 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | WALLAWALLA, WA |
| VIN pattern | 1FTSW21R18EXXXXXX |
| 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 | 55 |
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