| Issue ID | 1448720 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11074160 |
| Manufacurer | Ford Motor Company |
| Brand | FORD |
| Model | F-250 |
| Model Year | 2015 |
| File date | 26/11/16 |
| Component | STEERING |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2015 ford f-250. While driving 40 mph, the steering wheel jerked as if it had been snatched out of the contact's hands. The vehicle stopped when it drove into a ditch. The contact restarted the vehicle and drove slowly to the dealer (all star ford palestine, 2929 s loop 256, palestine, tx 75801) where it was diagnosed that the traction bar failed. The manufacturer referred the contact to the dealer, who stated that they would attempt to repair the failure. The failure mileage was 21,000. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 21000 |
| Number of Occurences | |
| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | PALESTINE, TX |
| VIN pattern | 1FT7W2BT0FEXXXXXX |
| 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 | 40 |
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