| Issue ID | 1615120 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11277339 |
| Manufacurer | Ford Motor Company |
| Brand | FORD |
| Model | F-250 |
| Model Year | 2017 |
| File date | 25/10/19 |
| Component | SUSPENSION |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | While crossing over an expansion joint on the highway traveling around 60 mph in my 2017 cc 4wd f250 the steering wheel began to violently shake. Everything fell out of the cup holders and off the dash and the entire truck began to violently shake uncontrollably. After managing to slow the vehicle down and avoid other vehicles at the same time, i was able to reach the shoulder and come to a stop. Scary as hell. Had to drive truck home on the feeder at 40 mph for fear of it happening again. The dealer replaced the stabilizer at around 11,000 miles. That fix lasted 5,000 miles. So now waiting on the third stabilizer in 16,000 miles and the part is backordered. Very disappointed and surprised that this has not been addressed as a major safety concern. Had it happened in traffic or in the rain i, as well as those around me, might not have escaped without injury. So the dealer says that the "ford tsb fix" is only good for around 5,000 miles. Each dealer visit everything checks out perfect except the stabilizer. This is a new truck that shouldn't require a 5000 mile front-end job. When the "death wobble" happens there is no warning. There are no symptoms or signs prior to the event and per the dealer, all is good. It is not. Truck is a hazard for anyone in or around it at highway speeds. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 16000 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | NEDERLAND, TX |
| VIN pattern | 1FT7W2B67HEXXXXXX |
| 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 | 60 |
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