10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
1 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
1 / 0
Average Mileage:
26,310 miles

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problem #21

Mar 082019

F-250

  • 4,000 miles
Steering shimmy uncontrollably when @ 55+ mph and uneven payment. To gain control of vehicle must slow vehicle back down to 30 mph and rock the steering wheel. After researching this issue on line for F 250 2017 it's commonly known as the death wobble' below requests date this occurred. Began @40,000 and progressively gotten worse now occurs daily.

- Deerfield, NH, USA

problem #20

Nov 042019

F-250

  • 42,000 miles
I have been experiencing violent, sustained shaking on the highway if I happen to hit one our many available bumps. The entire truck shakes and cannot be stopped until the vehicle is completed stopped. I looked online and saw countless references to such a problem including limitless videos on youtube. If this problem is that well-publicized, there is no way that Ford does not know about it. My local dealer, poynter Ford in seymour, Indiana, claimed that they never heard of such a thing. The Ford corporation's chat line politely directed me to your website. In short, I, and all other owners of this ridiculously expensive vehicle, are playing with fire. This shaking does not occur at speeds less than one would be traveling on a highway. I asked the chat line rep what the term for the event was, what parts have been replaced.

- Seymour, IN, USA

problem #19

Oct 132019

F-250

  • 11,000 miles
While driving on the highway at speeds between 50-70 mph, I lose complete control of my truck after driving over the slightest bump. I literally have to stop my truck before I can regain control. The vibration literally wants to throw me out of my chair. I can't even hold onto the steering.

- Alliance, OH, USA

problem #18

Oct 032019

F-250

  • 26,000 miles
While towing a 7000 lb trailer/rv, the truck started shaking badly after driving over a bridge expansion joint. This occurred three times in one day while driving on Canada hwy 104 between antigonish ns and moncton nb. After staying in a walmart parking lot in moncton nb, the shaking happen one more time the next day on hwy 1 while driving to saint john. Each time, the brakes were applied and the shaking stop at about 35 mph. Each time, the shaking started while driving between 60 and 70 mph, and crossing a bridge expansion joint. The truck had about 26,000 miles when this was happening. The same trailer setup has be used form thousands of mile since the truck was new. The shaking was very bad and I am very thankful no other cars were close by when it happen.

- Jefferson, GA, USA

problem #17

Mar 092019

F-250

  • 22,000 miles
2017 pre owned Ford F250 diesel purchased with 10K miles on it. Purchased truck Nov 2018. Experienced 6-7 episodes of "death wobble" at speeds over 60 mph. This issue occurs only at speeds over 50-60 mph when hitting semi rough road. It begins to shake very violently and won't stop even when continuing on to smooth road. Only way I have been able to stop it after it starts is to slow down below 50 mph (thereby front loading the suspension by applying the brakes) which is not a safe thing to do when traveling 75 mph on the highway. Also, be aware this truck is totally stock from Ford. No aftermarket parts of any kind. Truck now has about 30K miles on it and I have owned it about 11 months. Truck is great in every other way and drives really well in every other way. This death wobble doesn't happen with every patch of rough road, but is more likely the rougher the road is at those speeds. Took to dealer ship in Aug 2019 and they replaced multiple parts in front end suspension all free of charge. It just did the death wobble again this last weekend 10/12/19. I am scheduled for a 1K mile trip this next week so I will just have to be careful and truck is scheduled for service on this issue on 11/4/19. We will see if anything can be done. But please understand this does nearly cause the vehicle to run off the road. It at least causes it to veer 1-2 feet out of the lane you are in. It's even worse when towing a 5-10K pound load. I have seen many less dangerous items recalled on various vehicles and this should certainly be addressed. Someone will be killed one day with this problem. This is not to mention advanced wear of front suspension parts and tires over the life of the vehicle.

- Lubbock, TX, USA

problem #16

May 012019

F-250

  • 41,965 miles
Death wobble occurs between 50-70 mph if hit a rough spot on paved hwy. Has happened multiple times. Have had dealership fix..but only reduced severity.

- Hope, NM, USA

problem #15

Sep 192019

F-250

  • 41,000 miles
After having truck in for death wobble and new steering dampener installed, truck started violently wobbling again at speeds of 55-70 going across some bumps or bridges. The whole truck, dash, steering, wheels and seats shake until you slow back down to 50. There is very little control of the truck when this is happening. So now truck is in the shop again for the same issue. It does not matter if it is a highway, a street or a road. Certain bridges, overpasses or bumps will cause the wobble to start. Deathly frightening for 10 year daughter riding in truck with me.

- Millington, TN, USA

problem #14

Sep 242019

F-250

  • 29,327 miles
After a bump in the highway such as a pot-hole or bridge approach, my 2017 F250 will shake uncontrollably at speeds anywhere from 60-75 mph. This started shortly after purchasing it brand new in 2017. Recently my wife had experience this to the point where she was shaken off the roadway and tonight I had this happen to the point where I could Focus on the road, that's how bad it was shaking!!! I took approximately 3/4 mi before I could get it under control. Mind you this happened over four different bridges. One being a 150' drop to the river below.. I'm finally at my breaking point with this truck. I have never once had a bad thought over the last 17 years of driving Ford truck but this one broke me. I have kept this truck stock from the wheels, tires, and suspension. I don't understood how Ford could put out such defective vehicle"?"

- Fort Gibson, OK, USA

problem #13

Aug 032019

F-250

  • 13,000 miles
While traveling on interstate I-84, I experienced a wobble and steering issue that threw my vehicle from the right lane into the left lane. Fortunately nobody was in the left lane. I was travelling approximately 70 mph and hit some uneven pavement and small pot holes. My experience was very scary and could have resulted in serious injury or death. My research of the symptoms closely matches the death wobble. This is very disturbing. My truck is currently at the dealer for an alignment. However, further research show that these alignments can make things worse. I strongly urge that this issue be investigated across the country. Somebody is going to die as a result of this issue.

- Beacon Falls, CT, USA

problem #12

Apr 272019

F-250

  • 39,000 miles
Ford F-250 XLT crew cab 4X4 6'6" box - completely stock truck. Stock wheels, stock tires, 38K miles, tires at 7/32 tread. Truck experiences "death wobble" - violent shaking of vehicle due to oscillations in front axle/steering system/tires. Massive safety issue as the vehicle becomes un-controllable at highway speeds with this issue happens.

- West Fargo, ND, USA

problem #11

Feb 012018

F-250

  • 4,000 miles
The contact owns a 2017 Ford F-250. While driving high speeds, the front end of the vehicle vibrated violently. There were no warning indicators illuminated. Three different unknown dealers diagnosed that the wheels needed to be balanced; however, the failure continued. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 4,000.

- Plano, TX, USA

problem #10

Mar 262019

F-250

  • 27,000 miles
At about 60 mph on a highway and driving in a straight line I experienced a violent shaking in the front end which almost sent me off of the road. The only way to stop it was to slow down rather quickly and regain control. The more I research I found it is named "death wobble". it is a very random and dangerous situation and needs to be fixed. I now have a $46,000 truck that I have absolutely no trust in and will not let my wife drive. It has happened twice now, about a week in between and in different locations.

- Nine Mile Falls, WA, USA

problem #9

Mar 192019

F-250

  • 30,000 miles
Death wobble at highway speed.

- Goshen, NY, USA

problem #8

Feb 172019

F-250

  • 35,000 miles
2017 F250 with 35K. First time hauling my 3 horse bumper pull trailer. Went over the bump onto an overpass on the interstate going 70 and the whole truck started shaking violently. The seats and steering wheel were shaking. It was terrifying. I slowed to 55 and it stopped. It did it to me twice yesterday with sophie in the car. I googled 2017 F250 shaking. It's a death wobble. And lots of people are having the issue.

- Millington, TN, USA

problem #7

Dec 082018

F-250

  • 15,000 miles
With only 15,000 miles, my Ford F250 4X4 Super Duty truck (all stock) would wobble violently when hitting a bump or dip on the road, typically at speeds over 45mph. I brought the truck in for service as this occurs frequently. Ford replaced several steering parts and admitted to what they call a "death wobble". what scares me the most is that the wobble was so bad, it forced me into the medial of the interstate and nearly caused a major accident. My fears are more toward that if I had my 17 year old driving the truck, much worse could have happened as it took all I had to maneuver the truck off the highway and down to a safe speed to bring the truck back under control. The wobble or shimmy was so extreme that I felt it needed reported. When I asked if the parts replacement would solve the problem indefinitely, they could not give me a good answer. So my fears again are "what if this happens again and what if my teenager is driving". I don't feel this problem is resolved and needs further investigation before someone is seriously hurt, or worse.

- Claysville, PA, USA

problem #6

Feb 112019

F-250

  • 30,100 miles
At approximately 65 to 70 mph and upon hitting a bump/expansion joint/pothole in the road, the truck will enter into a non-dampening castor oscillation (I.e. death wobble). When this occurs it can be very difficult to control and the driver must slow down to approximately 40 - 45 mph to get the wobble to stop. This can be extremely dangerous when towing a large/heavy trailer.

- Ofallon, IL, USA

problem #5

Jun 152018

F-250

  • 48,000 miles
I have a 2017 Ford F250 that has "death wobble" issues. It becomes uncontrollable if it hits rough pavement on the highway, usually at 70 mph. If the truck begins to shake it is uncontrollable. It is nearly impossible to steer. The only way to regain control is to slow to about 20 mph or stop completely. While decelerating it will get worse that at 70 mph for a short time, and then slowly stop shaking. I have been to the heller Ford dealership in el paso, they replaced a steering stabilizer. The truck now has a vibration in the front end, and feels like it is going to start the death wobble again. The service manager said it was because of worn tires. They have 9/32" of tread on the front. They are however damaged from the wobble, Ford will not replace the tires. The tears have about 7/32" and are not "cupped" like the front. The truck does this while in motion on all types of pavement usually 55-70mph

- Moweaqua, IL, USA

problem #4

Nov 252017

F-250

  • 19,000 miles
Death wobble.. when driving at speeds of 65 to 70 on highway if you hit any kind of bridge or bump in road the vehicle shakes violently like a wheel has fallen off.. you have to come down to 20mph or stop to regain control.. I have only 19000 miles on my truck and this has happened 4 times now.. this is going to kill some one needs fixed.. have had it to dealership 3 times on my way for 4 th today. I bought a new truck to feel safe and I am afraid to drive it now.

- Loudonville, OH, USA

problem #3

Dec 202017

F-250

  • 15,000 miles
Front tires begin to "wobble & shake" violently of speeds above 60 mph.

- Evergreen, CO, USA

problem #2

Dec 142017

F-250

  • 4,000 miles
I took the truck to the dealer after I noticed the TPMS was malfunctioning after about 4,000 miles and 3 months of operation. The TPMS originally showed a dramatic fault in one tire, but later showed faults in three. The readings changed continually from tire to tire and sometimes were as low as 40 psi in some tires. The dealer replaced 1 sensor but could not get the TPMS to calibrate. I returned the next day after the dealer obtained two more new sensors. After the two new sensors were installed in truck wheels, the TPMS still would not calibrate. The dealer installed a new sensor in the remaining wheel and was then able to calibrate the TPMS. The dealer believes that all four sensors failed after approximately 4000 miles and three months. The dealer said that all four tires had "moisture" inside when they installed new sensors and asked me if I had used a personal air compressor to add air prior to the failures. I responded that I had not done anything to the air pressure before the first failure and only checked all four tires for air pressure after the system showed a problem. When checking all four tires after the failure I may have added a pound or two to each to bring all up to the recommended pressure. I have since checked my compressor and it did not expel any water after draining. I have not yet received the final service report from the dealer, as after 4 hours of waiting for resolution, I was in a hurry to get home. Obviously, all is covered under warranty.

- Capon Springs, WV, USA

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