| Issue ID | 1393907 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11010053 |
| Manufacurer | Ford Motor Company |
| Brand | FORD |
| Model | F-250 |
| Model Year | 2008 |
| File date | 22/07/17 |
| Component | STEERING |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Steering gets stiff and vehicle wanders from side to side, requiring a forceful tug in the opposite direction to correct steering. When attempting to drive in a straight line, it feels like a boat chine walking, except is much harder to correct. This has happened at all speeds and on all road surfaces. Began in the last 250 miles with about 143,000 miles on vehicle. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 143000 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | SANDSTONE, MN |
| VIN pattern | 1FTSW21RX8EXXXXXX |
| 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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