| Issue ID | 1556021 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11196217 |
| Manufacurer | Ford Motor Company |
| Brand | FORD |
| Model | F-250 |
| Model Year | 2013 |
| File date | 15/04/19 |
| Component | SUSPENSION |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Death wobble. While on the interstate driving approx. 65 mph, i went over a bump (bridge expansion gap) and my truck began shaking violently. I had no control over steering and was in the middle lane of the 3 lane interstate. I began drifting to the passing lane as i was on a curve and could not steer my truck. I had to abruptly slow down to 35mph before the shaking subsided and i was able to regain control over my truck. This is a well-known and well documented issue with ford and their superduty line of trucks. Its a shame people will have to die before action takes place as ford will not openly admit to a fault. Their fix is half hazard and does not take care of the problem. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 95000 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | ST. PETERSBURG, FL |
| VIN pattern | 1FT7W2BT9DEXXXXXX |
| 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 | 65 |
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