NHTSA Complaint #718531 — 1997 FORD F-450 SD

SUSPENSION:REAR issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	718531
Vehicle	1997 FORD F-450 SD
Component	SUSPENSION:REAR
Date of Incident	July 1, 1997
Date Filed	February 9, 2000
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	FL

Consumer Description

THE VEHICLE REAR END SNAPS VIOLENTLY JERKING THE BACK OF THE TRUCK SIDEWAYS. IT DOES THIS 2-3 TIMES A WEEK. IT HAS NEVER DONE IT WHEN THE DEALER TEST DRIVES. THEY TELL ME THEY HAVE NO IDEA WHAT CAUSES THIS AND WILL NOT ATTEMPT TO FIX THE PROBLEM.

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