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The contact owns a 2017 Ford F-250. The contact stated that while driving approximately 65 mph, the vehicle went over a bump on the roadway and shook uncontrollably. The contact stated that there were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle started to shake violently. No warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to healey Lincoln/ Ford located at 2528 rt. 17M directions, goshen, NY 10924, where the steering stabilizer was replaced. The contact stated that the failure recurred. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 36,205.
When traveling down the highway and I hit a bump the truck goes into an uncontrollable shaking and I have to slow down quickly to get the truck under control
While traveling on an interstate at approx. 70 mph we hit a small bump in the road. The front end of the truck and steering wheel began to shake violently (oscillate). The only way to make it stop was to suddenly reduce speed and move to the shoulder. We experienced this 5 more times, sometimes occurring after just going over a road joint. This is extremely dangerous as you must have enough shoulder to get off of the road and vehicles behind you may not be aware that you are suddenly stopping. We have since learned that this is commonly known as the "death wobble" and Ford has known about it for a long time. The truck is under warranty and we took it to our local dealer. They claimed to have fixed it by replacing the steering damper (which should not go bad at 20,000 miles). There is no way to know if this repair will work other than to take your life in your hands and drive the truck waiting for the next incident to occur.
While driving on the highway at highway speeds of 65-75 mph and hitting a bump in the road, the steering will oscillate badly, "death wobble" to the point where you have to slow the vehicle to about 30 mph so you can regain control. This has happened twice in the last week....which I just purchased this vehicle used from a dealer on 2/10/2020. The truck currently has 22,500 miles on it. When are we going to get a recall notice on this to have it corrected?? I see numerous complaints of this very issue on the internet.
2017 F-250 4X4 pickup experiences violent shaking in steering after hitting bump at highway speeds (death wooble). Happened while driving on highway and local roads at approximately 70 mph. I was able to regain control only by reducing my speed to approximately 40 mph on a busy freeway in the rain. More frequently on wet roadways. Occurred first time at 20000 miles. Dealer attempted repair and problem reoccurred at almost 36000 miles.; dealer again attempted repair and problem returned at 38000 miles. Dealer has replaced the bushings and different parts at each occurrence but problem keeps returning. Ford continues to allow the vehicles on the road when knowing the problem will return and attempts to mask problem with temporary fixes for their vehicles..
- Bastrop, TX, USA
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Traveling on interstate incurred Ford death wobble, speed between 70 & 75 mph. After traveling over bridge expansion joint. Cab shaking violently until I slowed to about 35 mph. Tires were properly inflated, and rotated every 5000 miles. This occurred approximately 7 times is an ongoing issue.
At 71 mph while the truck was on cruise control going down the interstate, I went over a bridge and the truck began to violently shake like it was coming apart. The truck's back end started to come around on me like it was skidding and went back and forth a couple times. The road was completely straight and dry so there shouldn't be any reason this would have happened either. Cars on both sides of me went to the shoulder and ditch trying to get out of the way. I slowed down to about 30 mph and the shaking stopped. I took the truck to the Ford dealer and they instantly knew what I was describing and call it the Ford death wobble. The truck has 15,500 miles on it with original tires, never been in an accident or any other reason to do this. Very scary and I won't let the family in it now. The Ford dealership said it will most likely happen again as they have trucks come back over and over trying to fix it but there isn't a legitimate fix from Ford.
'death wobble' when driving my Ford F-250 between 60-75 mph, when I hit a bump or small unevenness on the road the pick up begins to violently shake! the pickup barely has 38,000 and the severity of this issue can be life threatening to self and others. Ford has no information regarding a solution to fix the problem. Their solution was to replace the adjustable track bar but it did not eliminate the violent shake at the fore mentioned speeds. I did some research on line regarding the problem (I am not a certified mechanic) but a common problem that was verified by more than 5 certified mechanics was the degree of caster in the axle. An issue from what they believe originated at the manufacturer. I cannot understate the safety concern that I have driving my F250 that I limit the driving I do in this vehicle. Very disappointing and frustrating when Ford does not recognize the problem or try to resolve the issue with a recall. My hope is that the NHTSA can intervene and prevent someone from becoming fatally injured due to this problem.
70mph or above when going over a rough road or bridge joints, truck goes into a death wobble that can't be corrected until I drop below 20mph. Has happened 5 times in 6 weeks. This causes almost a complete loss of control and requires pulling over into a shoulder or median, which is not always available
In the past 18 months the steering problem got worse. In the last 6 months I have done alot of research and called the local Ford dealers and said they will not repair the vehicle unless I get a recall notice> death wobble is serious. Ford needs to fix there problems. Please help. Shakes like heck and almost wrecked multiple times. 2017 F250 Super Duty crew cab
The truck has developed what is called the death wobble. Truck has 53,000 miles on it.took to Ford at 47,000 miles and they replaced the steering damper assy. Happened again today after being on highway traveling about 65 mph. Hit small bump and truck started shaking uncontrolably. Had to hit brakes hard with cars behind me to slow down to about 30mph before it stopped. Not happy with putting my life or others in danger.will be calling Ford again on Monday about issue.
The front suspension and steering components develop a violent vibration after driving over a bridge expansion joint or a pothole at highway speeds. This phenomenon is more commonly referred to as the 'death wobble'. I have found that slowing to a stop on the highway is the only way to stop the vibration and regain control of the steering. It is unsafe to stop in the middle of the highway with traffic around you. It is unsafe to not have control of your steering especially when other traffic is all round you.
While traveling down the interstate at a speed of 70mph hit a bridge that was raised (rough bridge)causing the vehicle to violently shake (death wobble)...almost lost control of vehicle. Extremely terrifying. Could have killed my husband and I! after vehicle was dropped to a speed of approx 35-40 mph the truck straightened out.
While driving on the highway and you hit a bump the trucks starts shaking violently. I read its called death wobble. It has done it multiples times, and it is hard to control. I had Ford perform the tsb for this and it did not help.
Wobbles violently at highway speed. Has happened 5 times starting at about 35,000 miles. Happens when driving at 70 and when hitting a bump like a bridge abutment. Truck now has 95,000 miles, happened again yesterday at 77 mph and wouldn't stop until I slowed the truck to 45 mph. I've had the tires and the steering damper changed.
Driving about 60 miles per hour on a state maintained highway I hit a small depression in the road and the front end of the truck and the steering column started to shake violently to the point I had very little control of the vehicle. I was able to pull over and stop. I understand there is a class action lawsuit against Ford describing the death wobble effect. That description is exactly what I experienced.
This is the second Ford F250 I've had in less than a month that has a severe problem with the suspension/steering.driving above 45-50mph and you drive over uneven road surface, the steering wheel will start to shake side to side and almost cause lose of control. I had this happen twice on two separate trucks, both 2017 F250's.it is very unsafe to drive especially at highway speeds. Ford knows there is a problem, but doesn't have the correct parts to fix it. Dealer is no help.the truck only has 21K miles.
Vehicle will shake violently without any warning, steering wheel is uncontrollable until you come to an almost stop then it will quit shaking vehicle is in motion on highway usually between 45-65 mph when the shaking starts, steering dampner was replaced by dealer at 20 K and at 29 K shaking started again
Death wobble - driving with or without cruise control, within 65 and 70 mph, a slight bump in the road will cause the front suspension, both wheels, to shake violently until the speed is reduced to below 35 mph.
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- Carbondale, PA, USA