| Issue ID | 1727539 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11398185 |
| Manufacurer | Ford Motor Company |
| Brand | FORD |
| Model | F-250 |
| Model Year | 2017 |
| File date | 15/02/21 |
| Component | STEERING |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | When making a transition between road surfaces or irregularities in the road surfaces above 50mph the steering enters a high frequency oscillation that requires an abrupt slow down to regained control. This has also happened when hitting potholes below 50 mph. This is referred to ask the "death wobble" and can be seen on youtube. This has happened enough that it is not a one time incident or a flake. The vehicle has less than 50,000 miles and its going to the ford dealer for repair. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 46000 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | WINCHESTER, KY |
| VIN pattern | 1FT7W2B69HEXXXXXX |
| 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 | 65 |
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