| Issue ID | 1651194 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11317221 |
| Manufacurer | Ford Motor Company |
| Brand | FORD |
| Model | F-250 |
| Model Year | 2018 |
| File date | 19/01/20 |
| Component | STEERING |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | My 2018 f250 4x4 crew cab has 25,500 miles on it and has been in and out of the ford dealer several times due to the "death wobble" issue. I almost lost control of the vehicle when it happened after hitting a small separating in the concrete on 1-75. The front end and steering wheel began to shake uncontrollably and the truck immediately begin to pull to the right. Luckily there was not a car in the right lane because there would have been an accident. As a result of this incident, i was immediately forced to pull off the road and stop the vehicle to access the situation. I got out to inspect all four tires thinking that i might have a flat tire. That was not the case. Ford should not be selling this vehicle at all until there is a design change to the front suspension. If my wife was driving when this happened i fear that she could of lost control and ended up in a major accident. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 20000 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | WARREN, MI |
| VIN pattern | 1FT7W2B66JEXXXXXX |
| 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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