| Issue ID | 986031 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10515701 |
| Manufacurer | Ford Motor Company |
| Brand | FORD |
| Model | F-250 SD |
| Model Year | 2008 |
| File date | 06/06/13 |
| Component | STEERING |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Loss of steering control while turning corner. Wheel failed to return to centre without extreme force. Following the corner the vehicle jumped left to right uncontrolled approx 6-12 inches at low speed for 1/2 block. Fighting the wheel i was able to stop, and the steering loosened up allowing me to finish the last 2 blocks of journey at a reduced speed with the steering reacting normally. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 150000 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | BIG TIMBER, MT |
| VIN pattern | 1FTSW21R38EXXXXXX |
| 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 |
| Number of cylinders | 8 |
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| Vehicle speed | 15 |
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