| Issue ID | 1646384 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11310694 |
| Manufacurer | Ford Motor Company |
| Brand | FORD |
| Model | F-250 |
| Model Year | 2018 |
| File date | 02/01/20 |
| Component | STEERING |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | This has happened on multiple occasions, when driving at highway speed, around 70 mph, if a pot hole or rough pavement in encountered the vehicle's front end begins to violentlyshake. The truck only has 25,000 miles on it. This is commonly known as the "death wobble." this is extremely dangerous to those in the truck and surrounding motorists as the only way to stop it is to slow down to around 20 mph, which is dangerous if there is heavy traffic, say on an interstate. Ford is well aware of the problem but has offered no definitive fixes. A solution and recall are needed as if this issue has not killed someone already, it will. Please force ford to solve this issue. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 23000 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | CLAYTON, NC |
| VIN pattern | 1FT7W2BT5JEXXXXXX |
| 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 | 70 |
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