NHTSA Complaint #11507156 — 2018 FORD F-350

STEERING issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11507156
Vehicle	2018 FORD F-350
Component	STEERING
Date of Incident	February 9, 2023
Date Filed	February 14, 2023
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	MI

Consumer Description

Suspension and or steering goes into a violent shaking and vibrating motion that will stop only when hitting the brakes and or significantly slowing down. Safety of the driver, passengers, and others around may be significantly injured if loss of control should occur. There are numerous complaints to the NHTSA, and lawsuits regarding this exact issue, known as the "death wobble". There are no warnings to when this may occur, and usually starts with a bump in the road. This vehicle is available for inspection upon request.

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