| Issue ID | 1068192 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10592820 |
| Manufacurer | Ford Motor Company |
| Brand | FORD |
| Model | F-250 |
| Model Year | 2009 |
| File date | 13/05/14 |
| Component | TIRES |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2009 ford f-250. The vehicle was equipped with continental conti trac tires, tire size 275/70/18. The dot number was a31546u00909. The contact stated while driving approximately 65 mph up an incline, the steering wheel began to vibrate and shake violently. The vehicle was maneuvered to the side of the road where the contact noticed that the front driver's tire sidewall exhibited cracks and the inner wire belts were visible. The defective tire was replaced with a spare tire. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 7,548. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 7548 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | VACAVILLE, CA |
| VIN pattern | 1FTSW21R09EXXXXXX |
| 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 | 65 |
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