| Issue ID | 1450436 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11075516 |
| Manufacurer | Ford Motor Company |
| Brand | FORD |
| Model | F-250 SD |
| Model Year | 2017 |
| File date | 30/06/17 |
| Component | STEERING |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2017 ford f-250 sd. The contact stated that there was a death wobble on the front end of the vehicle. The failure impacted the steering and caused a strong vibration in the steering wheel. The dealer (schmidt ford of salem, 1815 w main st, salem, il 62881, (800) 562-2014) stated that the steering stabilizer was on a national backorder and that they would adjust the casters and rotate the tires. The manufacturer issued two tsbs for the steering. The manufacturer was notified and confirmed that the part was on a national backorder. The manufacturer was to respond to the contact to address the repair solution. The approximate failure mileage was 16,000. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 16000 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | ALMA, IL |
| VIN pattern | 1FT7W2BT2HEXXXXXX |
| 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 |
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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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