| Issue ID | 1641508 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11307036 |
| Manufacurer | Ford Motor Company |
| Brand | FORD |
| Model | F-250 |
| Model Year | 2019 |
| File date | 31/01/20 |
| Component | STEERING |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | 1/31/2020 driving approx 65 mph on interstate i hit a small undulation and the front of my vehicle began to oscillate violently. It was almost impossible to maintain grip on wheel. I was unable to immediately slow or pull over due to traffic and guard rails. I was in the process of making a right merge to another interstate and this was simply impossible. After clearing the guard rail i was able to ease to shoulder and slow to approx 20 mph. This stopped the violent shaking and i regained control. Less than 1/2 mi later i hit another normal undulation at approx 50 mph and same thing occurred, i was traveling in a straight line and slowed to 25 mph in center lane of interstate to regain control. I immediately took to the ford dealership which denied ever hearing of anything like this, however conducting my own research this was clearly the "death wobble". This is a new vehicle w/ low milage and w/o exception every non ford specialist i have spoken with is very familiar with this. This is clearly a design flaw and if it hasn't already, will result in serious if not fatal accident. Given all the info available on the web including a class action suit, ford's denial is simply a lie. I have 3 children and this truck is my primary source of transportation, after experiencing the "death wobble" no parent of sound mind would ever put children in this vehicle w/o this issue being certifiably resolved. My vehicle has no after mkt parts and and very low milage. I am still well with my warranty |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 13400 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | MEMPHIS, TN |
| VIN pattern | 1FT7W2B63KEXXXXXX |
| 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 | 65 |
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