| Issue ID | 1637755 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11301262 |
| Manufacurer | Ford Motor Company |
| Brand | FORD |
| Model | F-250 |
| Model Year | 2018 |
| File date | 17/01/20 |
| Component | STEERING |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | 60 to 70 mph, hit bump and strong wobble vibration impacting steering. Have to slow down for it to stop. This is known as death wobble (tsb 18-2268) from what i can determine from internet. Truck has about 27,000 miles. Appt to take to dealership feb 4 2020. Wish ford would have notified owners of this potential safety issue as it appears they already knew about it. Instead they wait for owners to report issue before fixing. Potential for accidents especially when people that have these type trucks usually pull trailers or campers as do i. Not sure what would have happened if i was pulling my 5th wheel when the two incidents happened. One was at about 70 mph and the other 60 to 65 entrance ramp to highway on one and expansion joint bump on bridge the other time. Both times felt like tire was loose and about to fall off. Visual inspection on side of road found nothing abnormal. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 27000 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | ELKHORN, NE |
| VIN pattern | 1FT7W2BT2JEXXXXXX |
| 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 | 70 |
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