10.0
really awful- Crashes / Fires:
- 2 / 0
- Injuries / Deaths:
- 0 / 0
- Average Mileage:
- 54,279 miles
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When driving at 40mph and above, the pickup sometimes goes into a violent steering shake or "death wobble" as I've seen it refered to. A quick internet search reveals that this is a common problem among Ford superduty pickups, and Ford apparently has no remedy for the problem.
- Vermillion, SD, USA
I have experienced the Ford death wobble on my 1997 F350 and my 2014 F250. At 45 mph plus, hitting sometimes imperceptible bumps can cause the suspension and steering to develop a very violent vibration. I almost lose control and have to brake very hard to get it to stop. I am afraid I am going to crash or be hit from behind when braking. Ford made some suspension repairs under my extended warranty, but these repairs made the problem much worse. I took the truck back and they blamed my tires, saying they are almost worn out. I complained that I should have several thousand more miles on these tires and there was either a design problem or something broken. They refuse to accept responsibility and told me there is no other choice but to change my tires. I put new tires on for $1,300 and I still have the problem. It is less severe and happens less frequently, but it is still definitely there. I am afraid to drive my truck but have no choice.
- Perris, CA, USA
Front end death wobble. New tie rods- stabilizer-shocks tires and still does it when hitting bridge end dam- chug hole-bump in road or just rough road. What is the cure? Chevy. Or GMC does not have this problem.
- Rural Retreat, VA, USA
Death wobble, safety issues, lost braking and limited steering at 65 mph.. so far Ford dealer in freeport il. Told me the only thing I can do is trade it in. Ford would not offer any fix for the problem. Truck has had no modification or any changes in configuration. So far I have changed two sets of brakes, two sets of tires and over 2K in steering links and rod along with steering stabilizer.
- Goodyear, AZ, USA
At high speeds hitting pot holes or bridge decks, front end wobbles uncontrollably. It's referred to as (death wobble) need to hit the brakes hard to stop it. Very dangerous. Ford knows about the problem and is turning a blind eye.crashing on the freeway at those speeds could be catastrophic. Some vehicles have as little as 20000 miles on them, mine has 51000. Just put new tires, front shots and steering stabilizer on it. Still have the problem. Please google (2014 Ford F250 Super Duty front end issues). Us consumers are paying big, big money for these vehicles. $700000 in some cases. I paid 40000 and I'm afraid to drive it. All I want is for Ford to face the fact's and fix it. Before some gets killed! I wrote to william Ford at Ford Motor Company a week ago but have not heard back. I can't stress to you enough what a dangerous issue this is. I would love to take my truck to the Ford Motor Company and have jim hackett drive it, then I would be fixed. Just a side note, there was a consumer in silsbe Texas that noted the service writer at silsbe Ford said that she doesn't know why Ford doesn't fix this because it is such a big problem. In closing please, please, please look into this issue and hold Ford feet to the fire. Thank you.
- Dousman, WI, USA
4WD front end shakes violently without warning around 50 mph.front wheels wobble on stock vehicle 37000 miles.have to come to a complete stop to make it go away.unable to turn left or right as its happening.almost killed my family.seems to be known as "death wobble" to the online community also seems to common to not be a issue.Ford claims its a worn track bar bushing and would not fix this under my drivetrain warranty.experts claim it is design issue in the 4WD front end caster angle.has happend multiple occasions
- Discovery Bay, CA, USA
Violent front end shake wobble. Any bump in the road causes the front end to shake violently. Have tried everything to fix with no change.
- Auburn, MA, USA
- Paradise, TX, USA