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Was going over a bridge that had uneven pavement with a slight bank to the left and the steering and entire vehicle began to shake uncontrollably and put the vehicle into the nearby field after running off the road. I contacted Ford dealership and was informed to check tire air pressure (air pressure was fine-stock tires and rims). Front steering stabilizer was checked and that was fine. Track bar and tie rod checked and those too were fine. A local four wheel drive shop informed me that they are quite aware of this problem and at 31000 miles they recommended changing the tie rod, dual steering stabilizers, and another alignment. Most off road dealers are aware of this problem and even say to adjust the caster to a positive 4 to correct. As seen on the internet, this began around 2005 with straight axle and coil suspension. Ford must rectify this problem!
While driving at 70 mph on the interstate, after hitting a small bump in the road, the front end of my 2011 F250 FX4 diesel began violently. I had to pull onto the median and slow to less than 20 mph to make it stop. This has been an ongoing problem, and, although I have brought the vehicle in for service, changing the shocks and steering stabilizer, I still have the same issues.
I have had repeated issues with the steering of my truck. I have taken it in to the Ford dealership for the last 2 years and have been unable to get this resolved. The issue is known as the "death wobble". I was unaware of how common this issue was until I started reading forms where many people have had the same complaint. I have nearly lost control of my truck way too many times.
Uncontrollable steering wheel shake when you hit a bump at 55 mph. Truck has been in the shop 4 times with this problem. Ford cant seem to fix it. Truck is stock no modifications. Someone is going to get hurt with this problem.
In fast lane West of nashville on interstate 40. Hit a minor area of rough road and the steering started shaking violently left and right. Slowed agressively but had no where to go with semi trucks all around me. I still can't believe I didn't cause a major accident. At approx 30 mph the shaking stopped and I was able to accelerate back to cruise speed. I have driven the truck 9000 miles and this is the first time this has happened but I am very concerned about it happening again.
- Crestwood, KY, USA
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During a drive on the hwy, the vehicle went over an uneven section of the road causing the vehicle to wobble and shake violently. I pulled over to inspect the front end of the vehicle thinking I had hit something or had a flat tired. Nothing out of the ordinary was found. The same event occurred a month or so later when driving back from the airport and hit a pot hole at about 50 miles an hour. The vehicle once again felt out of control shifting from left to right on the hwy and felt uncontrollable. Got home, checked all associated suspension hardware and nothing out of the ordinary was detected. At this point, I am a bit hesitant to go at speed limit and constantly watching, avoiding main highways. It seems like the vehicle has suspension issues and it was not designed accordingly to its heavy duty ratings. The vehicle is a road hazard and a danger to the driver and other drivers..
I was driving approximately 45 mph when I hit a rough area in the asphalt during a slight left turn. After hitting the rough area, the truck and steering wheel began shaking violently. I had to almost stop before the shaking would stop. I pulled off the road thinking that maybe a tire was fixing to fall off but everything was fine. Now every time I hit a rough area on the road I worry that it will happen again.
Experienced violent shaking of front wheels and steering after driving over a bump in road because of change in pavement on fly-over pass. Vehicle was uncontrollable and had a tremendous vibration in the front end. Had to reduce speed to a near stop on interstate highway to get shaking to stop and to re-gain control of vehicle.
While traveling at highway speed I hit a bump and the vehicle began to violently shake. I had to pull the vehicle off the road to gain control. Continued down the highway and vehicle struck another pot hole and vehicle again went into a violent front end shake. I agian had to pull to the side of the highway to gain control of the vehicle. The NHTSA need to go to the Ford forum and read the stories about the front end wobbles, shimmy, and shaking by the F250 and F350S, ther are many near miss incidents that if they occur these vehicles are to big for the individuals in the opppsite lanes to survive. The issue started at about 6000 miles on the truck and has gradually gotten worse. I have taken the truck to the dealership for repair at 14,000 miles and at 20,000 miles with no fix provided.
The contact owns a 2011 Ford F250. The contact stated that while driving approximately 60 mph, the vehicle shook violently without warning. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where the technician diagnosed that the shimmy shocks, steering gear, pitman arm, ball joints, and tie rods needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 75,000 and the current mileage was 80,000.
At 55 mph, if you hit a bump in the road the front end shakes, jumps across the road. Very difficult to handle. You have to slow down. This needs to be looked at. We had the vehicle at Ford several time and they found nothing!
I was driving 65 mph on the interstate and I hit a line of bumps. The truck would start shaking violently and I would have to slow down under 30 mph on the interstate. Ford put a new steering damper in and the problem persisted 2 weeks after. I went and bought a kit from wrc motorsports for $1,000 and paid over $500 to have it put in today. Hopefully this stops the problem and Ford will reimburse me some of the cost.
While traveling West bound on interstate 70 in a construction zone with uneven pavement the vehicle's right front wheel passed over a pavement patch which was slightly raised. Almost immediately the left front wheel passed over a pavement patch which was slightly raised. These two relatively minor bumps caused a wobble in the steering which then intensified until the vehicle steering was virtually uncontrollable. In order to stop the violent bouncing and wobble I had to brake hard almost coming to a stop. This unexpected rapid speed reduction quite naturally caused vehicles to have to brake very hard to avoid a collision. Subsequent research on the internet has revealed that this is not an unusual problem with this vehicle. www.thedieselstop.com/forums/F149/front-end-bounce-high-speeds-274673/ it is important to note that I am not a beginner at operating heavy duty pick up trucks. I drove 3/4 ton and one ton 4X4 trucks for 30 years as part of my duties as a rural area law enforcement officer with co-lateral duties in remote area search and rescue. Had I been towing my fifth wheel trailer when this high speed wobble occurred it could very well have resulted in a major traffic incident/collision involving multiple vehicles. As it was we were very lucky to have avoided rear end collisions as a result of the necessity to unexpectedly brake and slow to regain control of our truck.
The contact owns a 2011 Ford F-250 sd. The contact stated that while traveling 66 mph, the vehicle shook violently and there was loss of acceleration power. The vehicle was able to be driven to the contact's residence and was later taken to an authorized dealer where the failure could not be duplicated. Later while traveling 35 mph, the vehicle began to wobble uncontrollably, causing the vehicle to veer to the left abnormally. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the failure could not be duplicated. The vehicle was not repaired however, the failure recurred several times. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 4,000 and the current mileage was 59,306.
Driving approximately 45 mph on a state highway, making a slight left turn, hit a small bump in the road, and the steering wheel started jerking violently from left to right from the 9:00 to 3:00 positions. I could not stop it with both hands. I had to brake the vehicle to almost a complete stop to end the jerking. This has been happening on almost a daily basis. The vehicle currently has 22,193 miles on it. It has been to the dealership at least 4 times and they have been called numerous times with the problem. They have checked the tire pressure several times. The front end. Changed the steering damper, which slightly helped for about 500 miles. It is now happening every time I drive the vehicle and is getting worse. Now also happening at lower speeds, around 30 mph and up.
2011 Ford 250 diesel has been in for front end service(front end alignments) and excessive scalloping of tires four times. Two dealerships have expressed concern over the severity of the tires. The truck continues to pull to the right and the front end has started to shake/wobble after hitting a bump.
At high speeds over 50 mph, if truck hits a bump, front end shakes violently until you come to a complete stop. Dealer has no answer. On internet many others having same problem. Called "death rattle".
Violent front end wobble - death wobble - while traveling 75 mph, on interstate hwy, with moderate rough road, severe front-end shake from two front tires wobbling. Must slow, quickly, to less than 30 mph to stop wobble. Have had a total of three similar events over a period of four months. Searched google and youtube for F250 death wobble. Results are many people with same problem. No fix or answer to problem. Very unsafe condition. Needs NHTSA to get involved and review.
This vehicle has severe front end wobble which mostly occurs between the speeds of 60 - 70 mph. The steering wheel and entire vehicle begins to violently wobble so much that usually the vehicle has to be stopped on the side of the road to stop the wobble. The dealership suggested new tires which we replaced however the problem still exists. The is a common problem we have learned online with this model truck. We are very concerned that this problem may cause an accident.
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- Saucier, MS, USA