Steering wheel wobbles violently when driving on any road between 50 mph and 65 mph. City street or highway, doesn't matter

- Pekin, IL, USA

The steering on the 2017 Ford F250 has a wobble in the steering that has been called the "death wobble" whenever the vehicle drives over a bump that causes the steering wheel to shake(wobble) as you're trying to steer the vehicle. The vehicle is in motion and the "death wobble" always occurs at speeds over 20-30 miles per and gets worse at higher speeds.

- Indianapolis, IN, USA

Uncontrollable steering wobble at highway speed. It happened 6 times on a trip from Massachusetts to Maine. Bumps and expansion joints in the road surface created an uncontrollable steering wheel wobble that would only subside when the speed of the truck got below 40mph.

- Belchertown, MA, USA

The contact owns a 2017 Ford F-250. The contact stated that the vehicle experienced the death wobble while driving and going over a bump in the roadway. The vehicle started to wobble and became difficult to steer. The contact stated that the failure occurred several times at various speeds, ranging from 45 to 60 mph. The contact took the vehicle to wittmeier Honda (2288 forest ave, chico, ca 95928; (530) 895-8181) who were unable to identify the cause of the failure. The contact stated that due to the warranty, the dealer provided an unknown repair however, the failure persisted. The contact stated that the tires were replaced as well however, the failure persisted. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 45,000.

- Chico, CA, USA

I have experienced the infamous Ford "death wobble" 7 times in the last month while driving my superbly maintained 2017 F250 Super Duty with 49,000 miles on it. The first Ford dealer I took it to replaced the steering linkage damper on 9/1/2020, then the death wobble happened again less than 2 weeks later. A second Ford dealer said they couldn't replicate the death wobble on my truck, and suggested I spend $1,340.28 on Michelin tires through their dealership which 'might' help with the problem. Then last night the death wobble occurred 4 times on the highway at posted highway speeds requiring me to make sudden slowdowns in heavy highway traffic. Even as a professional driver, I could barely control the truck. Thankfully, my wife was not driving.

- Chico, CA, USA

The truck has a severe 'death wobble' and has done this numerous times. The truck has been in for repairs, however, Ford has failed to address the problem. The truck's front end wobbles while driving. It has happened in speeds ranging from 50 mph to 80 mph. This has happened while driving on county highways and interstate highways.

- Daniel, WY, USA

The truck has what they are calling on these trucks, 'the death wobble' after tons of research. This should 100% be a recall! the truck begins to wobble at highway speeds. Very unsafe for me and my family getting on the highway. I purchased the truck at the end of may and have had this problem since I bought

- Cleburne, TX, USA

I have experienced "death wobble" in my truck 6 times in the past 3 months.. this is a violent steering wheel oscillations. As this has happened with my truck with my family in the truck my wife will no longer ride in the truck and will not allow my son in the truck. This has been to the shop more than 15 times trying to repair with no fix, last time spent more than 2 weeks at the dealer for them to not fix the issue. This needs to be addressed by Ford and fixed as I am 1 of many people to experience this issue! this happens in motion speeds above 45 mph, has happened on the interstate 4 of the 6 times and 2 times was on the highway.. last time was pulling a 9,000lb travel trailer with my family in the truck next to semi that almost cause me to completely lose control!

- Earlham, IA, USA

When driving at highway speeds and you hit a pot hole or other rough bumps in the road the truck develops a severe wobble in the front end until you can get slowed down to about 40mph. I am currently on the fourth attempt with the dealership to fix the problem.

- Tucson, AZ, USA

2017 F-250 death wobble vehicle mileage is just over 40K while driving down the freeway at 60-65 mph I hit a pothole in the road which was about 1.5 inches deep. The steering wheel started shaking left to right and the truck was impossible to control. I had to slow down to below 45 mph before the death wobble would stop. My truck is totally stock with stock wheels and tires on it. This is a common problem with Ford Super Duty trucks, and Ford denies any responsibility! this is clearly a problem with many Ford Super Duty trucks and someone needs to make them step up and fix this hazardous condition which can lead to potential accidents. As of May 2020 Ford issued an extended warranty coverage for the steering linkage damper. I just took my truck to a Ford dealership for this repair and they're telling me I need to replace some ball joints and bushings at my cost. It is obvious that the ball joints and bushings that are failing are directly related to the violent death wobble, but Ford will not cover these costs. Again this problem has been going on for a long time with these trucks. What other vehicle wears out ball joints and bushing that fast?

- Mesa, AZ, USA

I have had the truck for 3 years and bought it brand new. Lately, for several months after hitting a bump in the road traveling between 50 and 60 mph the steering wheel and truck shake hard enough to potentially loose grip on the steering wheel. It has been to the dealership after I got notification of a possible steering linkage and suspension issue. I drove it afterwards and it seemed better. Within a month it was back to doing the same thing if not worse. It is currently still under warranty so it has not cost me anything, yet. It happens on both highway, city and back roads. This is extremely dangerous since it catches you unexpectedly after while even traveling on relatively smooth roads.

- Delmar, DE, USA

While driving at 75 mph I experienced what is known as the death wobble again, in Ford Super Duty's. this after Ford replaced a part and told me it was fixed. The Ford dealership said since they cannot duplicate the issue after the new part was installed as recommended per Ford they do not do anything about it. Attached is copy of work done when the issues first happened and the part they installed.

- Kingsville, TX, USA

My vehicle sustains and occurs at highway speeds of 65 mph and above, the front end 'death wobble.' The vehicle becomes completely erratic in steering and control after crossing a small seam and or a bump in the highway pavement surface the driver is forced to immediately reduce speed from above 60 mph down to around 20 to regain control of the vehicle. It has happened upon numerous occasion with my three-year-old vehicle, and have less than 50,000 miles. Ford has offered to replace the steering dampener component, which has been done by a non-Ford repair shop in my instance. This has done nothing to provide protection against the death wobble. My truck is currently stranded in marion Illinois, being repaired at a Ford automotive dealership. I will not drive the vehicle any further without these repairs being performed. This design flaw in Ford began in 2005 through 2019 model year F250 trucks.

- Terre Haute, IN, USA

Uncontrollable shutting of the steering wheel when hitting a bump at speeds in excess of 60 mph. Known as the death wobble.

- Cincinnati, OH, USA

Truck experiences death wobble and ability to control steering. Ford has tried to fix three times with same parts. While traveling forward over 45 miles an hour when a rough part of road it shakes uncontrollably till you slow below 25. Can't control the direction of vehicle till it slows down

- Colorado Springs, CO, USA

Purchased brand new, had the first steering oscillating experience or death wobble at around 10000 miles. Happened on and off, took it in for warranty and they couldn't find any issues, but replaced the steering dampner. I pretty munched stopped driving over 63 mph unless I knew every bump on the road by heart. Finally got it in at another dealership at around 17000 miles due to the continued death wobble that would happen over certain bumps at speeds over 65. They found a bad lower tie rod end. After replacing the tie rod end it seemed to drive a little better, finally went 70mph again, but not for long. At about 22,000 miles it started again, my wife was with me and experienced it for the first time. She cried... has not set foot in it since. It now has 23000 miles on it. My wife refuses to ride in it or drive it. I will not allow my 3 kids to ride in it either. If it happened at the wrong time it could easily kill someone. I'm a very mechanically inclined person, and experienced driver. It truly scares me when it happens. Between the death wobble, and Ford urging dealerships to hush hush the severity, I wont be buying another new Ford anytime soon. And I purchased 3 new trucks in the last 5 years, and have easily owned 15 or more. This is just my complaint about something that is potentially a deadly design flaw. Not to mention it shakes bad while towing. And it's not the trailer, I pulled 3 different ones. And the dealer told me it just how they tow when I brought the tsb, part numbers etc. For them to repair it. And just ignore it. I have zero complaints on any of the other Ford vehicles I have owned, but this 2017 F250 has made me rethink my next new vehicle purchase. I also have video footage of several of the death wobble occurrences.

- Wahpeton, ND, USA

PURCHASED THE VEHICLE 2/03/17. ON 12/01/17 WIFE AND 7 YR. OLD DAUGHTER WAS DRIVING THE 2017 F250 VEHICLE ON I205 NORTHBOUND ON GLEN JACKSON BRIDGE IN OREGON. SHE RAN OVER THE EXPANSION JOINT GOING ABOUT 60MPH AND THE THE FRONT OF THE TRUCK STARTED BOUNCING VIOLENTLY. OTHER TRAFFIC MOVED AWAY FROM HER AS SHE WAS LOSING CONTROL OF VEHICLE. SHE WAS ABLE TO BRING THE VEHICLE TO A STOP SAFELY ON THE SHOULDER. WE IMMEDIATELY TOOK THE TRUCK TO THE DEALER WHERE THEY COULD NOT GET THE ISSUE TO REOCCUR. THEY SENT IT OUT THE DOOR IN SAME CONDITION. ISSUE REOCCURRED MANY TIMES. FINALLY I WAS ABLE TO RECORD IT ON VIDEO AND ONLY THEN WOULD WESLIE FORD TAKE IT IN AND DO WORK ON IT. SERVICE WRITER [XXX] SAID FORD DID NOT HAVE A REPAIR FOR THIS ISSUE. SHE SAID THEY WOULD PUT SOME SHIMS IN TO HELP. IT DID A BIT. BUT STILL ACTUALLY BOUNCES SO BAD SOMETIMES THAT THE WHEELS LEAVE THE ROAD AND YOU LOSE CONTROL OF STEERING.. CALLED SERVICE MANAGER [XXX] AT DEALER AND TOLD HIM WE ARE LUCKY THAT MY WIFE AND DAUGHTER DIDNT GET IN A ACCIDENT, HURT, OR KILLED BECAUSE OF THE TRUCK MALFUNCTION. HE SAID "UNFORTUNATELY SOMETIMES THATS WHAT IT TAKES TO GET SOMETHING DONE". REALLY? I WAS SHOCKED! PLEASE FOLLOW UP WITH THIS AND ENSURE THAT WESLIE FORD, SERVICE WRITERS AND OTHERS ARE AWARE OF THIS ISSUE. PEOPLES LIVES ARE IN DANGER AND AT RISK. ALL I ASK IS THAT FORD STAND BEHIND VEHICLE MALFUNCTIONS AND REPAIR THEM SO THAT PEOPLE ARE SAFE. THANK YOU INFORMATION Redacted PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).

- Battle Ground, OR, USA

While driving on the highway around speeds of 60mph -70mph if a front wheel would strike rough pavement, I would lose control of the truck. The front end would shake violently aka "death wobble", and I would have to immediately brake and bring the truck to a stop, for the shaking to stop. Every time the "death wobble" has happened I have almost caused an accident because I could not control the truck. My truck has only 29000 miles, and the issue began before I had 5,000 miles on the truck. I have taken my truck in for this issue several times and the issue was not fixed.

- Chagrin Falls, OH, USA

I received a recall for a condition known as the superduty death wobble where the truck steering wheel shakes violently when you hit uneven pavement during highway speeds. I had experienced this twice then took it to my dealer who acknowledged and performed the recall. They replaced the steering dampener. It happened 4 more times with the new part and shaking far worse than before. Attached is the 2nd repair which acknowledges both repairs. I am trying to reach Ford Motor Company to file a formal complaint with help from my dealer. Attached is the repair invoice from the 2nd time in.

- Grafton, OH, USA

I have a 2017 F-250 with 24,000 miles on it recently started the "death wobble". usually only happens at higher speeds (60 or better) and after hitting a "rough patch" in the road or bridge joints. Ford seems to say it's because some of us aren't always carrying +/- 1000 lbs of cargo. I wonder if the problem has to do with the 800 lbs they took off the tare weight of the truck when they went to the aluminum body in 2017?

- Christiansburg, VA, USA