10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
1 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
25,162 miles

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problem #106

Feb 222020

F-250

  • 14,850 miles
While driving on I90 East bound in burns harbor Indiana near the burns harbor exit driving straight at 70mph my truck began to shake violently and dangerously. I had to apply the brakes and slow down below 30mph to get the shaking to subside. On my return trip again on interstate 90 approaching calumet avenue in Indiana I tapped the brake to turn off the cruise control while driving straight and the truck again shook so violently that I had to stop right on interstate 90 as I did not have much time to try and get to the shoulder. Luckily there was not any vehicles behind me. My F250 has 14,860 miles. I have owned it since new. This was the first time anything like this has happened. The conditions were sunny and dry, temp in the 50's. please look into this problem as serious injuries could have occurred.

- Whiting, IN, USA

problem #105

Jan 022020

F-250

  • 23,000 miles
This has happened on multiple occasions, when driving at highway speed, around 70 mph, if a pot hole or rough pavement in encountered the vehicle's front end begins to violentlyshake. The truck only has 25,000 miles on it. This is commonly known as the "death wobble." This is extremely dangerous to those in the truck and surrounding motorists as the only way to stop it is to slow down to around 20 mph, which is dangerous if there is heavy traffic, say on an interstate. Ford is well aware of the problem but has offered no definitive fixes. A solution and recall are needed as if this issue has not killed someone already, it will. Please force Ford to solve this issue.

- Clayton, NC, USA

problem #104

Aug 152019

F-250

  • 9,800 miles
The contact owns a 2018 Ford F-250. The contact stated that while driving at 70 mph over the expansion joint on a bridge, the vehicle shook violently without warning. The brake pedal was depressed and as the speed was reduced the vehicle became more controllable. The contact stated that the failure was experienced intermittently. Al packer's white marsh Ford located at 9801 pulaski hwy, middle river, md 21220, was contacted and an appointment was scheduled to have the vehicle diagnosed which was still pending. The manufacture was contacted and informed of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 9,800.

- Pasadena, MD, USA

problem #103

Feb 012020

F-250

  • 43,000 miles
Truck experiences "death wobble" when traveling at highway speeds. Massive vibration that results in a temporary loss of control only resolved through lower speed.

- Richmond Hill, GA, USA

problem #102

Feb 162020

F-250

  • 23,000 miles
Driving on the highway the death wobble occurred several times while driving 50-65 mph. I had to slam on my breaks and was almost hit by two trucks.

- Frenchtown, NJ, USA

problem #101

Jan 152020

F-250

  • 26,000 miles
I have a 2018 Ford F-250 super crew 4X4 with 26,000 miles on it. I bought it as a certified pre-owned vehicle with approx. 13,000 miles on it. Within the last 30 days, I have experienced on 2 occasions a major shake in the front end. In both cases, I was driving on the interstate at highway speeds of 70-75 mph. The problem occurred when driving over a rough spot in the roadway. After the 2nd. Occurrence, I took it to a Ford dealership and they found tsb 19-2392 which outlines updated track bar and directs replacement. Within 500 miles since the replacement, I experienced once again the same problem. I have since learned that this is referred too as a "death wobble". I have searched and found several articles under this term on this same vehicle. Why hasn't this been addressed by the manufacturer by now? my work requires my ability to travel and I see no way how I can consciously consider myself a safe driver to others on busy roadways out there while driving near me should this occur again.

- Star, ID, USA

problem #100

Feb 132020

F-250

  • 15,500 miles
I just crossed over 15,500 miles and experienced the death wobble when going over a bridge. Will call dealer Monday. This needs to be a mandatory recall as the steering wheel is literally jerked out of my hand. I was going approximately 50 mph.

- Silver Creek, GA, USA

problem #99

Feb 142020

F-250

  • 44,000 miles
On 2 occasions driving at approximately 75 mph - after hitting a minor rough patch in the road the truck / steering / front end began violently vibrate. I thought the truck was coming apart. After stopping on the side of the interstate and expecting the vehicle I couldn't find anything wrong. I thought after the first occurrence that it must have been a fluke. After the second time I realized that something must be wrong so I started some research on the internet. I discovered hundreds / thousands of people complaining of the same thing... "death wobble." I testify this is a very real problem and these trucks are dangerous.

- Salt Lake City, UT, USA

problem #98

Jan 312020

F-250

  • 38,000 miles
While driving at interstate speeds the front end started to shake violently and without any reason. The vehicle was hard to control and was forced to slow down rapidly to regain control. This was the first time I had ever heard of "death wobble" this was a scary event considering I had no idea this could ever happen

- Texarkana, TX, USA

problem #97

Feb 022020

F-250

  • miles
Whenever I drive at a high rate of speed (65mph+) and a slight bump or a bridge joint connection, it sends the truck into an uncontrollable shaking of the steering wheel causing loss of control. I bought this truck 3 days ago and am already experiencing the 'death wobble' problem. I am genuinely concerned for the safety of myself, family, and other motorists on the road.

- Houston, TX, USA

problem #96

Jan 312020

F-250

  • 7,480 miles
Travling 60 mph.hit bump on a cruve, steering wheel started shaking, needed both hands on steering wheel to control truck.both feet on brake pedel.truck controled at 30 mph ! truck did not want to slow down

- Newfane, NY, USA

problem #95

Jan 282020

F-250

  • 33,351 miles
Truck is vibrating and wobbling while driving. Issue is causing loss of control of the vehicle which could easily result in a serious accident. I called Ford and they had us take it in on 01/19/2020 to have it repaired under warranty. Evidently this is an issue with this truck and is under recall. The truck was said to have been repaired but the vibration and wobbling happened again today 01/28/2020 which was seriously scary. The driver had to fight with the steering wheel to try to keep the truck on the road. I called Ford today to have the truck taken in tomorrow but I am concerned with the fact that many others are stating that this issue is not getting repaired properly and the issue keeps occurring after repair has taken place. I would like to know what can be done if this is not corrected this time. This truck is not safe to drive.

- Rancho Cucamonga, CA, USA

problem #94

Nov 252019

F-250

  • 50,000 miles
Purchased vehicle in 06/2018. Contacted spike's Ford around 11/25/2019. Advised service department that vehicle would go into a death wobble every time it hit a bump as I was driving on the highway. The truck would shake and bounce uncontrollably. It could only be stopped by braking to bring down the speed. This could cause a injury or death to myself or others on the road. There are defects in the steering damper. They finally called me on 01/27/2020 to have it repaired because they did not have the part in stock, and were backlogged with service for the same reason on other customers.

- Harlingen, TX, USA

problem #93

Jan 252020

F-250

  • 24,100 miles
At approx. 65 mph, after hitting a small rough spot on the dry paved highway, the truck began vibrating excessively in the front end. I was driving straight and level in a place where I've routinely travelled for several months. I had to immediately apply the brakes to decelerate and stop the shimmy. Fortunately traffic was mild at the time and nothing else happened. It happened at approx 24000 miles on the odometer and has reoccurred five times in the last two weeks in different locations at highway speeds. I have scheduled a service appt with the local Ford dealer to try and figure out what's wrong. The service agent at the dealer referred to it as the 'death wobble'!

- Albuquerque, NM, USA

problem #92

Jan 212020

F-250

  • 22,800 miles
Traveling at highway speed and hit a pot hole in the roadway. Experience the death wobble. Vehicle began violently shaking and had to slow vehicle speed to under 50 mph to regain control of the vehicle. 1st time was on I 70 traveling at approximately 75 mph and the second was on highway 25 in Kansas traveling at approximately 68 mph.

- Ulysses, KS, USA

problem #91

Jan 052020

F-250

  • 23,000 miles
At freeway speeds my truck has started shaking violently from the front end of the truck. It has now done this to me 5 times. I have found out this is known as the Ford death wobble.

- Las Vegas, NV, USA

problem #90

Jan 172020

F-250

  • 35,850 miles
While driving on a highway, in a straight line, at 64 mph, I drove over a rough bridge and my steering wheel began to violently shake. I immediately began slowing down but the shaking did not cease until I slowed to nearly 40 mph. 18 wheelers and other traffic were piling up behind me and it was very difficult to keep the truck on the road.

- Baton Rouge, LA, USA

problem #89

Jan 182020

F-250

  • 33,000 miles
I am experiencing death wobble in my truck. The first time it happened was while driving at approximately 55 mph I hit a bump in the road. The wheels and front end shook violently causing me to run off the road. Luckily I was in an area where there were no ditches or hazards. I took it to a Ford dealership and they said I needed to replace the steering stabilizer or dampener. Of course the new parts are backordered. I was 600 miles from home when this happened. I drove home yesterday going 55 or less the whole way because I was scared to death. I experienced the death wobble again traveling on the interstate going approximately 55 mph. I nearly got rear ended and caused an accident. I will be taking it to a local dealer tomorrow. The truck only has 33,000 miles on it.

- Appling, GA, USA

problem #88

Jan 112020

F-250

  • 33,000 miles
Truck has a death wobble... steering wheel shakes to the point of being uncontrollable. Happens when hitting a bump or ruff spot in road, train tracks, bumps on bridges. Can see where losing control would be very easy. God help if you had a loaded trailer hooked to it...

- Union, MS, USA

problem #87

Jan 072020

F-250

  • 12,900 miles
While driving approximately 65mph in the far right lane, West bound on the us 60, about mcclintock dr in mesa AZ, in my 2018 Ford F250, I hit a small pot hole in the pavement, the truck instantly began jerking violently. It rapidly moved the truck toward the left hand lane. It was all I could do to get the truck back in my lane and slowly move to the shoulder. The violent wobble did not stop until about 35mph. I do not know what caused this. I got out to look at the truck, it appeared normal. I got back on the freeway and in about a mile, hit a expansion joint in the road and caused the truck to do it again. I called san tan Ford to get the truck in to service, I dropped it off the same day. This is an extreme and violent wobble with no warning signs and very little ability to control the truck. Definitely a safety concern. I have since researched and found similar concerns with the 2017 -2019 F250 calling it a death wobble. Sounds right. The truck has under 13000 miles on it. I noticed at the dealer, while walking with the service tech, the tires seem to have strange wear pattern on the outside tread. It is a fully stock vehicle with no additions or alterations. All routine maintenence work has been done at the san tan Ford, the same dealer as purchase. The dealer told me there was a bulletin out on the problem.

- Gilbert, AZ, USA

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