| Issue ID | 1586030 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11234703 |
| Manufacurer | Ford Motor Company |
| Brand | FORD |
| Model | F-250 SD |
| Model Year | 2012 |
| File date | 25/07/19 |
| Component | SUSPENSION |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Vehicle mileage approximately 70,000. At speeds between 35-65 mph any minor bump will cause truck to begin to vibrate throughout the steering system and subsequently wobble violently. Applying the brakes makes it worse until the truck slows down below 35mph. The truck is not able to be steered during this event. I have taken it to several reputable mechanics and they have assured me this discrepancy is in many f-250s and no one has the complete solution. I contacted ford motor company customer service and they have no interest or expectation of a recall. They did tell me to take it to a ford dealership for repair. The local ford dealership gave me a quote to replace- tie rods, tie rod ends, ball joints, drag link, and |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 70000 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | BELLEVILLE, IL |
| VIN pattern | 1FT7W2B68CEXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | N |
| Was part original equipment? | |
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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 | 60 |
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