| Issue ID | 1404133 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11020396 |
| Manufacurer | Ford Motor Company |
| Brand | FORD |
| Model | F-250 |
| Model Year | 2012 |
| File date | 27/08/17 |
| Component | WHEELS |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | While driving 60 mph over highway steering and front wheels starting shaking so violently the truck was out of control and nearly caused major accident, this has happened to us on three occasions. I feel this problem is very dangerous and is a flaw in the design of steering, suspension of front wheels of truck, i am afraid to drive this $67000. 00 vehicle with 48000 miles. I have taken this truck in and repair shop says there is no problem, i have it in shop again waiting for another opinion! I feel this vehicle type be recalled, i hope nobody dies from this flaw in my vehicle and it is why i wanted to report this very dangerous vehicle 2012 ford f-250 king ranch death wobble driving conditions on three different occasions were on highway conditions driving over small pavement bumps at speeds ranging from 60 to 70 mph straight roads and also turning on curves, the truck shakes so violently that you loose control truck shaking continues until the truck almost comes to a stop while you are braking to slow down. This happens so fast and without any warning in steering or road feel , this occurs with such surprise and so violently out of nowhere |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 48000 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | COTTONWOOD, CA |
| VIN pattern | 1FT7W2BT2CEXXXXXX |
| 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 | 60 |
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