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This is a new 2019 Ford 250 Super Duty truck. In February 2019 traveling at about 75 mph( on a major highway) & I hit a groove and my front end went in to a horrible heavy head shake.it was not the first time but this was the worst by far. In dallas traffic surrounded on all sides. The only way to stop this head shake is by hitting the brakes hard. To do that on a major highway with traffic on all sides is horrifying. Took it to North central Ford and there is a damper recall (among others). They replaced the damper. These dampers are not much bigger than a golf club. Are not made or rated to support a truck with over a 10,000 lb weight limit. Now here we are in July and its back in the shop. Since March there has been 2/3 more upgrades to this damper. Because of the strong head shake? it ruined other things connected to damper (drag link/bushing). Even with this new upgraded damper they expect it'll be back in. They offer a after market " dual-damper" (700$) that should correct the problem. This is a new truck and it should come with Super Duty parts!!! someone is going to hurt themselves and or others because of negligence. Truck should be out of shop tomorrow, I called corporate to try and get the dual damper approved and I am on hold. So as it stands this will be the 3rd damper that has been replaced since getting it in October 2019.
On July 3, 2020 at 7:10 am, I was driving my 2019 F250 with 14,500 miles on the odometer when I experienced the death wobble as the problem is know. I was driving 65 mph when I hit a rough patch on I45 South in houston, tx. And my vehicle's steering went violently wrong. The steering wheel shook side to side as if my front left tire felt like it was about to fly off. I applied light braking as my vehicle uncontrollably veered right into another vehicle that was beside me. Luckily the other vehicle was able to brake and let me into their lane without creating an accident that would have caused a multi-car accident. Once I finally gained control of my vehicle I was inches away from colliding into the cement barrier along the feeder road. I have always noticed a bit of an issue in the steering but only thought it was a stout suspension in being a 4X4 F250 diesel. After doing some research the "death wobble" issue seems to in the steering components and alignment from the factory.
I have experienced the death rattle/wobble with this vehicle which I bought brand new in November 2019. The steering wheel shakes uncontrollably and so does the undercarriage. I am not a mechanic so I don't know if it's the suspension, steering wheel or the wheels themselves. When I go over 25 miles an hour after hitting a bump on the road I experience this rattling. Also I hear the rattling below the engine like a loose muffler when I go over this speed.
I was traveling at 74 mph on the interstate and hit a rough spot at which time the vehicle began to wobble to the point I had no control on direction of travel. I got below 45 mph and came out of the wobble. Continued on at 66 mph and hit another bump and went into another wobble. Gained control when I got back under 45 mph.
- Mccalla, AL, USA
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I was driving on the high way at about 65-70 mph hit a bump the truck started to shake un controllable almost ran a small car off the road scared me and the wife to death. This happened twice now.
I was driving my truck down the freeway and also on city streets with my family young kids included and once I hit 55-60 my truck started a "death wobble " as they call it I couldn't control my vehicle it shook so violently till I slowed down to 45 then it stopped.my family was scared my truck only has 17K miles on it brand new truck. Ford should not be selling vehicles with these problems what are my options and what can I do ? I don't want to drive my truck again till problem is fixed but I don't have a choice. I'm gambling with the personal safty every day so I can make a living.
Violent steering shake & wobble after crossing an over pass, pothole, or any kind of bump at speed. Truck is uncontrollable and unsafe to travel at highway speeds or towing of any kind. Dealer admits problem is common and a service bulletin for condition has been performed. Problem persist, clearly this should be a safety recall.
While driving 60 mph on the freeway (posted speed limit 65mph) pulling a trailer loaded with 3000lbs of material (trailer rated for 7000lbs) that was secured with 5000lb tow strap I drove over a rough patch of concrete in the right lane. Truck felt like it was almost jumping to the left, steering wheel shaking violently, I completely lost control. The truck veered left drastically and I crossed 3 lanes of the freeway and slammed into the median wall at approximately 20 mph. More than $15,000 in damage to the vehicle. It is a miracle no one was injured.
Driving on highway at 70 mph, and road had potholes and uneven pavement. Front end violently shook and lost control of steering it tossed my truck into the lane next to me and thankfully no car was there. This is the death wobble and it was very scary and dangerous.
While driving at highway speeds, my F250 which is only a few months old would begin to shake uncontrollably. I would have to slow immediately almost to a full stop...in the middle of traffic on busy interstate highways twice. Once I ran off the road trying to regain control. It would happen very randomly and then not happen again for days or weeks. Yesterday it happened three times so I got scared, pulled over and called the dealership again. They said, basically, oh, that's the "death wobble" we have fixed two others like that. I googled death wobble today and that is what mine did. Scary. I'm worried it will continue. I owe $60,000ish on a work vehicle I'm afraid to drive on the highway. I have video but it is too big to upload.
My 2019 F250 has 21,000 miles. I purchased it used, and have had it for a few months. In 2 family trips on the interstate at highway speeds- I have experienced the 'death wobble' 4 times. It most recently happened twice in 50 miles of interstate driving. At a speed of 70 mph, which is the posted speed limit. While driving over an expansion joint near a bridge overpass, which is a mild bump, the entire front end of the truck will shake violently. The steering wheel shakes violently. The cab shakes violently. Everything. Back and forth laterally. It's extremely loud. The truck is barely able to be controlled. I have to turn on the emergency flashers, get to the emergency lane as soon as I can, which is extremely difficult while in a panic situation. After coming to a complete stop, and accelerating again, does the wobble stop. If you're able to drive over the expansion joint and hit it with both tires at the same time, nothing happens. It's only when the joint is contacted at an angle. When one tire hits, then the next, is what creates the death wobble. The only way to prevent this from happening is driving at 55mph, which is not only dangerous but potentially illegal.
Vehicle steering wheel shakes when driving over rough roads or bumps. Commonly referred to the "death wobble". truck is difficult to control while the wobbling is going on. My research shows many complaints and very little action from Ford to remedy the problem. This problem is a legitimate safety concern. I believe that Ford should have a recall campaign to fix this problem. The problem is described as a defect linked to abnormal wear and/or loosening of the track bar bushing, damper bracket, ball joints, control arms, shocks and/or struts. Vehicle is currently being repaired by a private shop not the dealer.
I was driving on the highway when the front end of my truck began to violently shake including the steering wheel! I was going 65 mph and I could barley hold onto the steering wheel it was shaking so violently! both of my wrists are swollen and bruised as well as my right thumb. My nail on my right thumb is cracked and bruised as well as a result of holding onto the steering wheel as hard as I could. I immediately slowed down as soon as I could but I swerved into the other lane and then into a ditch. I lost control of the vehicle due to this violent shaking. This has happened multiple times to me, it seems to get worse each time! this truck is not safe and I want justice. There was another vehicle coming in the opposite direction, the highway I was on was a two lane highway. If he would have been 3 seconds closer I would have had a head on collision going 65 mph! the truck shakes so violently and it is terrifying!
Vehicle shakes uncontrollably from the front end at 70mph. Usually occurs after hitting a bump or uneven lanes on the highway. Steering wheel shakes so hard that anything on the dash or center console falls to the floor board, chances of items landing behind brake pedal or gas pedal.
Was speeding up to merge on the highway and the vehicle starting shake and vibrate violently. I slowed way down and pulled off on the shoulder, turned on my hazards and exited the truck. I did a visual inspection all around the truck and nothing appeared broken or damaged. I got back in and merged back on the highway and increased speed. The shaking and vibration was gone. I drove it the next day at highway speeds and there was no issues. Upon researching this issue, I found this was a common problem among Ford Super Duty owners and its called the "Ford death wobble". I contacted the Ford customer care line and filed a complaint with Ford. I will be contacting my local dealership too.
Truck experience violent front end shaking when encountering bumps, or grooves in pavement at highway speeds. This results in difficulty controlling/maneuvering of the vehicle safely. Problem has been present for the last 10-12K miles. Currently in for service as the truck is still under warranty.
I was traveling on a county road and my speed was approximately 60mph. I hit a rough spot in the road prior to crossing a bridge. The vehicle started shaking uncontrollably and would not stop until I came to a dead stop. I almost hit the guard rail and the vehicle behind me almost rear-ended me. I have researched what happened and I have discovered this is referred to as a "death wobble" in this particular series of vehicles. I am in the process of paying to try and get this fixed but no one promises a fix. This needs to be corrected by Ford Motor Co. I called them to lodge a complaint and they said that they had never heard of that and basically hung up on me. I'm also now aware of a class action lawsuit pending on this matter. How do I involve myself in that matter? this is a very dangerous situation, especially if circumstances exist where you have traffic on both sides and following the flow of traffic. It would be real hard to stay off one of the vehicles at your sides or keep from causing a pile-up behind you.
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- Chicago, IL, USA