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Decoded · NHTSA vPIC · VIN 1FTSW21546ED21953 · Checked Oct 25, 2026
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1FTSW21546E•••••• 2006 Ford F-250

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Suspension Apr 2011
Uncontrollable wobble to vehicle after hitting bump on freeway at 65 mph. Not first time and lucky I didn't end up off the freeway. Had service done at ford dealership for the same problem in aug 2010, replaced camber casting and two wheel alignment, and tire pressure. Problem…
Suspension Feb 2011
The contact owns a 2006 ford f-250. While driving 35 mph, the vehicle shook and jerked without warning. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified and opened special field action number: 09l02, but no further…

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Decoded via NHTSA vPIC. Recalls, complaints and safety from NHTSA; MPG from EPA fueleconomy.gov. Full history reports from our partner. VIN 1FTSW21546ED21953 · decoded Oct 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.