| Issue ID | 1590940 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11243039 |
| Manufacurer | Ford Motor Company |
| Brand | FORD |
| Model | F-250 |
| Model Year | 2014 |
| File date | 10/08/19 |
| Component | STEERING |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | I have experienced the ford death wobble on my 1997 f350 and my 2014 f250. At 45 mph plus, hitting sometimes imperceptible bumps can cause the suspension and steering to develop a very violent vibration. I almost lose control and have to brake very hard to get it to stop. I am afraid i am going to crash or be hit from behind when braking. Ford made some suspension repairs under my extended warranty, but these repairs made the problem much worse. I took the truck back and they blamed my tires, saying they are almost worn out. I complained that i should have several thousand more miles on these tires and there was either a design problem or something broken. They refuse to accept responsibility and told me there is no other choice but to change my tires. I put new tires on for $1,300 and i still have the problem. It is less severe and happens less frequently, but it is still definitely there. I am afraid to drive my truck but have no choice. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 99028 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | PERRIS, CA |
| VIN pattern | 1FT7W2BTXEEXXXXXX |
| 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 | 50 |
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