| Issue ID | 1695284 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11362795 |
| Manufacurer | Ford Motor Company |
| Brand | FORD |
| Model | F-250 |
| Model Year | 2019 |
| File date | 29/09/20 |
| Component | STEERING |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2019 ford f-250. The contact stated that while driving approximately 80 mph, the vehicle started to shake and vibrate abnormally, causing the driver to lose control of the steering wheel and inadvertently drive into the right lane. The vehicle was taken to mullinax ford located at 2317 fl-44, new smyrna beach, fl 32168 who diagnosed that the cause of the failure was due to a defective steering linkage. The steering linkage was replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 40,000.*dt consumer stated death wobble occurred 3 times. Steering part was recalled but consumer was never notified. Back up sensor beeps but does not allow to disengage the beeping. The wobble was so severe it blew the tailgate and alarm goes off randomly.*jb |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 40000 |
| Number of Occurences | 3 |
| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | EDGEWATER, FL |
| VIN pattern | 1FT7W2B66KEXXXXXX |
| 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? | Y |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
| Number of cylinders | 8 |
| Drive train type | RWD |
| Transmission type | |
| Vehicle speed | 80 |
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| Type of child seat code | |
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| Dealer's name | AUTO NATION |
| Dealer's telephone number | 305-525-3990 |
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