| Issue ID | 1575640 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11222014 |
| Manufacurer | Ford Motor Company |
| Brand | FORD |
| Model | F-250 |
| Model Year | 2017 |
| File date | 23/06/19 |
| Component | STEERING |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Pulling a gooseneck trailer with moderate load descending a mountain pass, when applied brakes, front end went into the death wobble and had to come to a near stop. In heavy traffic on level terrain while braking the same thing happens and had to come to a near stop. After unloading ,i tried the same braking on level terrain and had no problem. After unhooking the trailer i tried the same braking scenario and had no problem. The vehicle is unsafe to drive hauling a load ,which the vehicle i designed for |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 20450 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | WIGGINS, CO |
| VIN pattern | 1FT7X2BT2HEXXXXXX |
| 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 | 55 |
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