| Issue ID | 1106895 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10630788 |
| Manufacurer | Ford Motor Company |
| Brand | FORD |
| Model | F-250 |
| Model Year | 2009 |
| File date | 04/09/14 |
| Component | STEERING |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | i got onto highway 45 from 517. While switching lanes, my steering wheel felt like a child's toy. There was no steering whatsoever. I instinctively applied the brake. My truck was weaving from middle lane to the fast lane and finally i was in one lane when i came to a complete stop and placed it in park. At this point i am frantic because traffic is fast approaching. I'm looking for the hazard lights and pumping my brakes so the traffic can see brake lights. At this point i am very frantic, that i thought if the truck is going to get hit, im's jumping out. As i got out of the truck, there were two vehicles passing me up on the shoulder lane. I didn't get hit. After i exited the truck, i was finally able to dial for 911, my husband and daughter. While i was switching lanes, i felt like something had broken or disengaged and when i came to a stop and exited the truck i smelled smoke, but did not see any. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 67406 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | BACLIFF, TX |
| VIN pattern | 1FTSW21R59EXXXXXX |
| 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? | |
| 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 |
| Drive train type | 4WD |
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| Vehicle speed | 65 |
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