This data is from the NHTSA — the US gov't agency tasked with vehicle safety. Complaints are spread across multiple & redundant categories, & are not organized by problem.
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When I was going about 70 mph hit a bump in the road it started shaking uncontrollably till I about stopped do scary my little girl started crying...there needs to be a recall on something before someone gets killed.....
Death wobble - occurs at 55mph when wheel slightly turned to left, on curve or off ramp, after hitting rumble strip. Front end, left tire, violently shakes as if lug nuts are missing, continues until truck brought to a near stop. Tires were correctly inflated and balanced. Death wobble occurred four times in 3 months, twice at same location. Replaced all tires, balanced and properly inflated, front end alignment performed, replaced front shocks, replaced steering damper, axel shaft joints lubricated, all front end bolted components checked for wear, looseness, or damage. None issues visible. Total cost $2220. Internet search shows this problem known to Ford going back 12 years. Not right. Several aftermarket fixes suggest replacement track bar. Look up Ford death wobble F250.
The contact owns a 2015 Ford F-250. While driving over 65 mph across bumps in the road, the vehicle shook violently and vibrated. The contact indicated that the shaking and vibration would cease after the speed was reduced to less than 45 mph. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who was unable to determine the cause of the failure. The local dealer and manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was 80,000.
F250 death wobble my 2015 F250 pick-up truck is only three years old with 38,000 miles and it has the death wobble. When driving on the highway at 50 mph or higher, pressing the brake and hitting a bump in the road causes the vehicle to go into an uncontrollable wobble. It is called the death wobble. It happens every time on the highway. Tires and brakes are brand new - sill happens.
While driving down the interstate under normal conditions, the truck unexpectedly starts what is called the "death wobble". the steering wheel and the truck starts to shake uncontrollably, and the only solution to fix the problem is come to a very slow speed or a dead stop. This is very unsafe, especially when it happens on a major interstate. There are a ton of complaints out there regarding this matter, and several videos out there regarding this matter. Ford needs to issue a recall on this matter, as it is extremely unsafe, and someone will be injured or die because of this. My truck is pampered, and only has 55K on it, so this isn't because of abuse.
- Oklahoma City, OK, USA
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There is an issue with the truck losing steering when encountering bumpy roads or multiple potholes in a row whenever speed is above 30 mph. At highway speeds I have literally lost control enough that I cross lanes, uncontrollably because I have encountered defects in the road surface. I have traveled across the same road surface in other vehicles at similar speeds and have no noticable effects. The 2015 F250 sd has the same loss in control every time.
I have experienced an extreme shimming (death wobble) numerous times while driving at speed on the freeway. After going over a bridge expansion joint or just a rough spot in the highway, my truck starts shimming so violently that I have to brake hard to slow the truck until it stops. This happened to me twice yesterday (7/14/17). The first time it happened I almost caused an accident behind me when I applied the brakes. The second time I was in the slow lane and was able to get on the shoulder to decelerate. This was the first time my wife was with me when this happened and she said if she was driving she would have lost control of the truck. I understand from speaking with other Ford F-250 4X4 owners that this is a common issue. Is anything being done to remedy this issue. I did not see any recall for this on your site or on Ford's site. I have an appointment at the local Ford dealer, next Wednesday to have them check the front suspension for any defects but I wanted to add my name to what I am sure is a long list of people with the same complaint. Does somebody have to die because of this issue before it is addressed?
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- Pinson, AL, USA