| Issue ID | 1625957 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11288483 |
| Manufacurer | Ford Motor Company |
| Brand | FORD |
| Model | F-250 |
| Model Year | 2019 |
| File date | 03/12/19 |
| Component | STEERING |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | 2019 f250, approx. 13k miles. Travelling straight on highway 60-65 mph and truck entered into the well known "death wobble" or rapid, rhythmic, dangerous oscillation of the front tires causing loss of steering control. Had to reduce speed to 10-15 mph to regain control. This has happened 2 times within 2 consecutive times of driving on the freeway in the same week. Took it into the dealer and they test drove it and confirmed "death wobble". The part (steering dampener) they automatically prescribe (tsb 19-2274) to fix this is on back order 4-6 weeks and we were told "no loaner" and bring the truck back when the part is in. We said "so, we are supposed to drive our family around in a truck that is basically new with a death wobble?" to which the service manager responded "yeah, i know, crazy isn't it?". We already know that tsb 19-2274 is a band aid and not a real solution to the problem. Most who get tsb 19-2274 done are back within a few thousand miles or sooner because death wobble has returned, because the root of the problem has not been fixed. We have a video of our loose tie rod ends clunking and lifting when the steering wheel is moved left and right. We told the service manager about these loose parts - nothing was looked at or recommended to be done regarding these loose parts. We have investigated this problem extensively online and it seems to be happening in epidemic proportions in 2017-2019 models. Most "victims" of this problem end up in an endless cycle of trips to the dealership with continuing dangerous death wobble until their warranty is run out. The people who seem to have real success in permanent solutions go aftermarket, rebuilding the front end suspension at their own expense on their brand new trucks. This is criminal negligence. We have a crippled $50k truck - cannot even drive it on the highway! Recall needed!!!! |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 13500 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | CHANDLER, AZ |
| VIN pattern | 1FT7W2BT8KEXXXXXX |
| 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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