| Issue ID | 1479790 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11110173 |
| Manufacurer | Ford Motor Company |
| Brand | FORD |
| Model | F-250 |
| Model Year | 2012 |
| File date | 04/07/18 |
| Component | SUSPENSION |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | The truck shakes violently at times after a bump in the road. Our truck went back to the dealer several times while under warranty for this however they said since it could not be reproduced consistently nothing could be done. It has gradually gotten worse - much worse. Last summer it got so bad it was scary to drive so we took it to another mechanic who put new suspension parts in the front end. After a couple thousand in repairs and many new parts, it still shakes so violently we cannot drive it safely. Ford knows about these complaints - they are all over the internet and on this site so why can this not be fixed? I drove my grand-daughters in it one day two weeks ago and after not happening for days it happened and it's a wonder we did not hit the oncoming car head on. Someone is going to die in one of these trucks and then maybe ford will step up and at least tell those of us that own them how to fix this problem! It seems like it rarely happens at 40 mph or below but happens quickly at 55 mph or more. If someone dies from this "death wobble" it should be ford's responsibility. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 174000 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | COLUMBUS GROVE, OH |
| VIN pattern | 1FT7W2BTXCEXXXXXX |
| 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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| Vehicle speed | 55 |
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