| Issue ID | 1651722 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11317642 |
| Manufacurer | Ford Motor Company |
| Brand | FORD |
| Model | F-250 |
| Model Year | 2018 |
| File date | 08/03/20 |
| Component | STEERING |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | The front shock absorber bushings are cracked and deteriorating .. Ford will replace them under warranty because they state that the cracked bushing can affect steering, handling and braking .. If the bushings fall apart suddenly the driver of the vehicle can lose control and crash and kill someone.. My service advisor said he has mever seen the problem before.. Being curious i looked at other vehicles on the lot.. Every single f250 and f350 vehicle i looked at had the same problem.. Even the new ones with zero miles had cracked bushings.. It looks like they will fall apart and fail just after the warranty ends. A failed bushing can cause all sorts of steering ans stabilty issues . I thought someone might like to know about this.. Im glad i noticed the cracked bushings before the warranty expires |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 22000 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | SUPERIOR, CO |
| VIN pattern | 1FT7W2BT6JEXXXXXX |
| 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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