10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
1 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
2 / 0
Average Mileage:
26,660 miles

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problem #93

Dec 102022

F-250

  • miles
Front end shakes violently if I hit a bump. Has happened numerous times usually above 50 mph. Only 21,000 thousand miles on vehicle and tires are in fair shape. Was told by a mechanic that it was a common problem on Ford 250 and advised to report the problem. Requires slowing down dramatically to allow to correct.

- Hull, TX, USA

problem #92

Dec 242022

F-250

  • miles
My truck is actually in f250. The door actuator due to the cold which has been an issue on this truck has frozen again. The first time my child almost fell out of the truck 2 years ago due to door lock / actuator. I had taken it back for the recall said recall. On Friday when it was -37° wind chill the actuator locked me out of my running truck which almost caused me to get frostbite on my fingers

- Erie, PA, USA

problem #91

Oct 182022

F-250

  • miles
I was driving on interstate and hit bump on a bridge and the front of the truck began to shake violently. I could not steer truck. I applied the brakes and it got worse. I got the truck below 40mph and the shaking stopped. My safety and others were at risk because I couldn-€™t steer the truck. I took the truck to an alignment and front end shop and they told me that this was common in the Ford F250 called a death wobble. I am currently trying to-get to ford dealer. I will not be driving the truck after researching the problem ford has with this vehicle. It is a life threatening event when this happens. I bought the truck from a friend and contacted him after the event happened and he said it happened to him he took to ford dealer and they fixed in 2020 and it didnt happen again. He said the replaced a damper on truck. Truck only has 24000 miles so these things shouldnt be happening.

- Hickman, TN, USA

problem #90

Aug 012022

F-250

  • miles
Driving down the highway hit a little bump and a horrible wobble in steering

- Cumberland , WI, USA

problem #89

Mar 262022

F-250

  • miles
FORD 2017 F250 - Fuel system completely collapsed, with NO WARNING truck completely went powerless doing 70 MPH on the highway with my son in the back of the truck. Luckily I had the mind to pull over safely. What if I was towing a load or similar on mountain roads. Ford said they found rust and debris in the fuel system, they would not cover it under Premium Ford warranty. Safeco/Liberty Mutual stated they tested the fuel and was fine. No coverage either on Auto Insurance. Total cost was $13,500 to repair the system on which I had full warranty and full insurance coverage. Ford did help with a $4000 Customer retention help fund. I am reporting in hopes to save lives, if I I wasn't aware at the time of the complete power failure things could have been significantly worse. I was completely unimpressed with both Ford/Liberty Mutual on the handling of the SCARY situation. I send a personal letter to the FORD CEO and got nothing. I believe FORD is hiding on this issue with BAD FUEL pumps (CP4 version) and trying to blame owners or bad fuel systems.

- Dallas, TX, USA

problem #88

Jun 082022

F-250

  • miles
I was driving down Haleakala Highway Maui and wasn-€™t pushing the gas or braking and my truck started shaking uncontrollably with my daughter in the truck. It was the scariest thing I have ever encountered-€¦..I believe it was the ford death wobble

- Makawao, HI, USA

problem #87

Mar 262022

F-250

  • miles
Death wobble

- Slippery Rock , PA, USA

problem #86

Mar 052022

F-250

  • miles
Have experienced a violent shaking ("death wobble") on multiple occasions while driving at highway speeds. When this occurs, the steering wheel and entire vehicle wobbles/shakes and the only way to stop it is to quickly reduce speed. This has almost led to multiple accidents while driving at highway speeds.

- Cedar Park, TX, USA

problem #85

Feb 052022

F-250

  • miles
The truck shakes violently at high speeds, sometimes after going over a bump.

- Charleston, WV, USA

problem #84

Jan 022022

F-250

  • miles
I was traveling at 75 mph on the interstate. I crossed a bridge and when I hit the bridge to road transition the steering wheel and truck began to vibrate and shake violently. I had to come to a stop on the shoulder before the shaking quit. It is the notorious "death wobble" that these trucks are known for. The truck has only 40,000 miles on it.

- Katy, TX, USA

problem #83

Dec 212021

F-250

  • miles
While driving my 2017 F250 on the highway truck started to wobble/shake out of control at 65 mph, causing me to maneuver across multiple lanes to end up in the ditch in the median.

- Houston, TX, USA

problem #82

Oct 232021

F-250

  • 140,000 miles
The contact owns a 2017 Ford F-250. The contact stated while driving approximately 60-65 MPH, the steering wheel and vehicle were shaking uncontrollably. The contact lost control of the vehicle and drove over the jersey wall. The check engine warning light was illuminated. There were no reported injuries. The vehicle was towed to a collision repair facility. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 140,000.

- Elgin, TX, USA

problem #81

Sep 172021

F-250

  • miles
I have had the tail gate open several times. I have had the tailgate repaired under a recall twice and then I replaced the entire wiring harness for it. Unfortunately the issue continues to happen.

- Marlton, NJ, USA

problem #80

Sep 112021

F-250

  • miles
After hitting a bump or bridge on the highway, the vehicle shakes dangerously and uncontrollably. It has happened since I bought it but I could control it by slowing down significantly. It got worse over time. It has steered me out of my driving lane. I took it to the Ford dealership for inspection and repair. About 6 months later it started happening again. It is currently very severe. Today was the latest occurrence.

- San Antonio, TX, USA

problem #79

Jun 232021

F-250

  • miles
Ford death wobble

- Petrolia, CA, USA

problem #78

May 272021

F-250

  • miles
Death wobble going over 50mph or hitting bumps. Occurs often, not just today.

- Sierra Vista, AZ, USA

problem #77

Apr 012021

F-250

  • 43,000 miles
I am experiencing what people refer to as 'the death wobble'. it has happened about 4 times since I purchased the truck in December 2020. All 4 instances were the same.... going around maybe 48mph on a city street with uneven pavement/small holes the truck begins to shake uncontrollably. I mean, the whole truck will viciously shake and give the driver no control until the vehicle is slowed down to about 25mph. When it shakes you have to hold on to the steering wheel tight and just try your best to stay in your lane. It's so dangerous and scary! there are tons of videos of other Ford online doing exactly what happens to me in my truck. I believe it is an issue with 2017+ Ford F-250 and F-350's but there is no current recall. Something with these year models suspension is not correct. The dealer I purchased the truck from is going to replace the dampeners, but from what I have read from everyone with this issue, it is a temporary fix and the wobble returns after a few months. There is a Ford installed 6in lift and 37in tires on the truck(had this when I purchased) but from investigating this issue is not related to that.

- Huffman, TX, USA

problem #76

Apr 092021

F-250

  • 27,690 miles
Driving on I 495 last night and experienced death wobble. I have under 27,000 miles on my 2017 F250. In the past, I notice shaking but this was alot worse and lasted a long time. I had to put on hazard lights and move over lanes to shoulder while slowing down. Fortunately, I was not in an accident but could easily have benn.

- Ruckersville, VA, USA

problem #75

Jun 102020

F-250

  • 40,000 miles
Tailgate opened on its own while driving 4X so far. This is after it was taken in for a recall about 2 year's ago. Each time I was driving and it happened with the first 10 minutes. I was in the mountains camping when it happened

- Shelbyville, KY, USA

problem #74

Jan 162021

F-250

  • 50,000 miles
The 1st time this happened I was driving on a highway going straight at 45 mph and hit a bump and the truck started shaking and the steering wheel was jerking uncontrollable. I slammed on the brakes and it finally stopped shaking at 25mph. I took the truck to the dealership and they told me it was called a death wobble. I couldn't take it in to be fixed at first because they didn't have a so called fix for it!! I finally got it in for repair and they fixed it, I thought. This same occurrence has happened numerous times after taking it to the dealership. Yesterday Jan. 16, 2021 I was driving on an interstate going straight at around 70 mph and hit an uneven part of the road and it happened again, the steering wheel was jerking out of control, the whole truck was shaking terrible. You could even see light thru the door jamb of the chassis. Finally after slamming on the brakes it stopped shaking at 30 mph I do not feel safe driving this truck!! I purchased it new and spent over $75,000. I have been a loyal Ford customer but now I'm scared to purchase anything from Ford again.

- Powell, OH, USA

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