NHTSA Complaint #11080144 — 2017 FORD F-250 SD

STEERING issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11080144
Vehicle	2017 FORD F-250 SD
Component	STEERING
Date of Incident	March 6, 2018
Date Filed	March 19, 2018
Mileage	19,500 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	Yes
State	IA

Consumer Description

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 FORD F-250 SD. WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH, THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED A "DEATH WOBBLE". THE FAILURE IMPACTED THE STEERING AND CAUSED THE STEERING WHEEL TO VIBRATE VIOLENTLY. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. MCGRATH FORD (4001 1ST AVE SE, CEDAR RAPIDS, IA 52402) DIAGNOSED THAT THE CONTROL ARM FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED AFTER THE REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED AND FILED CASE NUMBER: 14400173. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 19,500. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. *TT

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