| Issue ID | 1687800 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11353259 |
| Manufacurer | Ford Motor Company |
| Brand | FORD |
| Model | F-250 |
| Model Year | 2019 |
| File date | 04/09/20 |
| Component | STEERING |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | On afternoon of 9. 4. 2020, experienced the steering wheel "death wobble" driving west on u. S. Hwy 254 between el dorado, ks and benton, ks. Smooth highway, but severe wobble occurred driving over bridge seam at 65-70 mph. Speed limit is 70 mph. Wobble stopped between 55-60 mph. Lasted for 5-6 seconds, with no control. Good weather. No rain. Truck bed not loaded. Truck has 32,000 miles, in very good condition. Always shedded, good tires. Purchased used from marmie ford, great bend, ks on 7/11/2020. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 32000 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | VALLEY CENTER, KS |
| VIN pattern | 1FT7W2BT9KEXXXXXX |
| 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 | 69 |
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