NHTSA Complaint #11490105 — 2012 FORD F-250

STEERING issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11490105
Vehicle	2012 FORD F-250
Component	STEERING
Date of Incident	May 1, 2019
Date Filed	October 20, 2022
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	TX

Consumer Description

Known Ford Superduty "death wobble"...violent shaking of truck's front end at highway speed. Happens randomly and usually after hitting a bump or going over uneven road surfaces. Only way to stop wobble is to slow down to below about 50 mph, putting myself and others on the road at risk. Known Ford issue.

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