| Issue ID | 1690171 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11355028 |
| Manufacurer | Ford Motor Company |
| Brand | FORD |
| Model | F-250 |
| Model Year | 2019 |
| File date | 05/09/20 |
| Component | STEERING |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | On september 5, 2020, i was traveling with my minor son going approximately 50 mph on a two lane road downhill when i hit a bump in the road caused by a tree root. The front of the truck began to shake so violently that i almost lost control. I was able to apply my brakes and the violent shaking stopped when my speed was at or below 30 mph. I immediately recognized this phenomenon as the more commonly known "death wobble." this "death wobble" is extremely dangerous. My f250 has 25,400 miles on it, has never been offroad, has never pulled a heavy load, and has had all scheduled routine maintenance. The vehicle is still under warranty but there is clearly a very dangerous condition related to the suspension and/or steering. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 25400 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | VALLEY, AL |
| 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 | 50 |
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