| Issue ID | 942380 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10476818 |
| Manufacurer | Ford Motor Company |
| Brand | FORD |
| Model | F-250 SD |
| Model Year | 2011 |
| File date | 12/06/12 |
| Component | STEERING |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2011 ford f-250 sd. The contact stated that while traveling 70 mph, he drove over a bump and the vehicle began to shake violently. The contact mentioned that he had to decelerate since the vehicle felt as if it was going to crash. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who stated that the steering stabilizer shock needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure who did not offer any assistance. The failure mileage was 23,000. Updated 10/31/12*lj updated 10/31/12 |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 23000 |
| Number of Occurences | 4 |
| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | SEARCY, AR |
| VIN pattern | 1FT7W2BT8BEXXXXXX |
| 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 | 01/05/10 |
| Was original owner? | Y |
| Anti-lock brakes | Y |
| Cruise control | Y |
| Number of cylinders | 8 |
| Drive train type | 4WD |
| 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 | NORTH POINT FORD |
| Dealer's telephone number | 501-945-1200 |
| Dealer's city | NORTH LITTLE ROCK |
| Dealer's state code | AR |
| Dealer's ZIP code |