Violent death wobble is occurring even after replacement of steering damper. Happens around town, at highway speeds, etc. Truck only has 36,897 miles

- Mcmurray, PA, USA

When there is a change in pavement or bump in the road, at high rates of speed, the vehicle begins violently shaking and is almost impossible to control. I've since searched the internet and this is referred to as a "death wobble." This has happened at 55 mph and at 80 mph. Front of vehicle always seems to "float" when there is a change in pavement or bump in the road, regardless of whether the death wobble occurs.

- Boise, ID, USA

While driving at highway speed and pulling a 10,000lb camper West of columbus, oh on a straight portion of I-70W, I hit a groove in the pavement while in a construction zone. The truck began to shake so intensely that I could hardly maintain my grip on the steering wheel. There was no shoulder to speak of so I stopped accelerating and began to slowly apply the brakes in case it exacerbated the issue. The shaking did not subside until I reached 40mph. At that point, I continued on my way and returned home. Both before and since that issue, I have experience similar moments of shaking to a much lesser degree that I had earlier chocked up to the suspension being stiffer than I was used to. I have an appointment with a dealer to inspect the vehicle, but felt a report would be prudent due to dangerous nature of the malfunction at high speed.

- Livingston, TX, USA

On September 5, 2020, I was traveling in my 2019 F250 on a slight downhill two lane road at approximately 50 mph when I encountered a bump in the road caused by a root growing under the pavement. Upon striking the bump, the front end suspension began to violently shake and vibrate to such an extent that I almost lost control of the truck. I was able to apply the brakes and at around 30 mph the violent shaking ceased. I immediately recognized this "death wobble" from many articles and reports that I have seen online regarding this model truck. This is a very dangerous condition and we are lucky to have escaped unscathed.

- Valley, AL, USA

Hit a bumper on hwy 51 going in a straight line, the front end and steering wheel shook so bad I had to come to a complete stop on the highway and almost got rear ended.

- Mosinee, WI, USA

On September 5, 2020, I was traveling with my minor son going approximately 50 mph on a two lane road downhill when I hit a bump in the road caused by a tree root. The front of the truck began to shake so violently that I almost lost control. I was able to apply my brakes and the violent shaking stopped when my speed was at or below 30 mph. I immediately recognized this phenomenon as the more commonly known "death wobble." This "death wobble" is extremely dangerous. My F250 has 25,400 miles on it, has never been offroad, has never pulled a heavy load, and has had all scheduled routine maintenance. The vehicle is still under warranty but there is clearly a very dangerous condition related to the suspension and/or steering.

- Valley, AL, USA

Sometimes when hitting a bump while driving at speeds over 60mph the front of my truck will start to violently shake making it hard to steer and keep control over the vehicle. The truck continues to shake until I slow down to around 25mph and then the shaking stops and it drives fine.

- Bouton, IA, USA

The truck shakes violently at hwy speeds when you go over a rough patch of road. It is bad enough it makes it almost impossible to keep it on the road. This is a very dangerous condition and needs addressed. Ford death wobble

- Reading, KS, USA

Vehicle starts to shake excessively after hitting minor bumps in road when traveling at anything excess 25mph. Dealer refuses to fix active recall for steering dampener blaming feathered tires which we believe are a direct result from the excessive shaking of steering.

- Riverside, CA, USA

Vehicle mileage was ~23,500. While towing a gooseneck trailer that I had previously towed several times, on I-74 on wet pavement, speed 70 mph the steering wheel and vehicle began to shake violently after driving over a bump in the road. The vibration frequency was probably something like 4 hz. I gradually slowed the vehicle with sustained vibrations occurring until speed was approximately 35 mph. I stopped the vehicle and inspected all truck and trailer tires and the steering linkage but I could not find anything abnormal. I contacted the local dealership and was told the truck was still safe to drive. This phenomenon reoccurred several times over the next 15 miles. This was easily the most violent shaking and frightening experience due to a vehicle malfunction I have ever encountered. In winter driving conditions, I suspect I would have lost control of the vehicle. I completed the trip at speeds under 60 mph and the vibrations did not return. Once I unhooked from the trailer, the vibrations returned driving down a township road at 55 mph. Each time this occurs, it is started by driving over a bump in the road. The frequency and amplitude of the vibrations are constant while decreasing vehicle speed until the vibrations stop, typically around 30-40 mph. To date I have received no notifications of recalls related to this phenomenon. The dealership I purchased this truck from stated that they had "heard of this problem in some 2017 models, but never in a 2019 model." This truck is primarily highway driven. It is completely unacceptable that any suspension components should wear enough to cause a potential safety issue in less than 25,000 miles. Ford should be held responsible for fixing this issue.

- Farmer City, IL, USA

On three different occasions within the past month while driving at highway speeds on smooth road surfaces, my vehicle began violently shaking making it almost uncontrollable. Initially I assumed I had a blowout and slowed and pulled off to the shoulder. Once I slowed to less than 20 mph the shaking ceased and my truck felt normal. I resumed my drive without issues. The last time this happened I was going 70 mph on a crowded urban tollway and was unable to slow down immediately due to heavy traffic. The truck is not drivable at guest speeds and I was fortunate to be able to pull off the roadway and avoid an accident. I have a 2019 Ford F-250 just over one fear old that has never been driven off road or or modified. I called my tire dealer and he said this was common. People are going to get killed if this isn't investigated! it feels that the front suspension /steering get in to some sort of resonance that builds rapidly and will not stop until speed goes below about 20 mph. Each time this occurred at guest speed of 70-80 mph. I have an appoint to have a torsion bar placed mext weekend as my tire man says this is common and will fix it. I should not have to pay as my truck is under warranty.

- Diana, TX, USA

The truck develops a violent shaking in the steering at highway speeds often induced by road bumps or braking. This is the second 2019 F250 truck I've owned that developed this problem with less than 20K miles I traded the first one after the warranty did not correct the problem

- Kerrville, TX, USA

While driving down interstate 10 in madison county Florida, we crossed a bridge at 70 mph and started to experience temporary loss of steering due to extreme vibration in the steering wheel. We had to suddenly slow down to 5 mph to make it stop. After research we determined this is the Ford death wobble.

- Lynn Haven, FL, USA

On afternoon of 9.4.2020, experienced the steering wheel "death wobble" driving West on U.S. hwy 254 between el dorado, ks and benton, ks. Smooth highway, but severe wobble occurred driving over bridge seam at 65-70 mph. Speed limit is 70 mph. Wobble stopped between 55-60 mph. Lasted for 5-6 seconds, with no control. Good weather. No rain. Truck bed not loaded. Truck has 32,000 miles, in very good condition. Always shedded, good tires. Purchased used from marmie Ford, great bend, ks on 7/11/2020.

- Valley Center, KS, USA

While passing another vehicle, I hit an bumpy surface when the front end of the truck began to shake violently. This shaking transferred to the steering wheel and it was extremely hard to control. I was able to slow the truck down and get off the road the shaking stopped. It was an extremely scary situation to have my wife and kids with me. Research leads me to believe it was the 'death wobble' like many others with the same type truck have experienced.

- Somerville, TX, USA

When travelling down the highway at 70 mph, as brakes are applied the front end begins to wobble and shake as speed passes from 65 to about 55 mph. This causes it to be difficult to keep control of the vehicle.

- Cedar Park, TX, USA

Death wobble !!!! steering wheel started shaking violently when going down the highway around 75 mph, ,,,going around a slight curve, and hit a seam in the road or a pothole......truck has 10,000 miles on it !!! truck is not raised or altered in anyway !!!! has happened multiple times since I have owned it..

- Harrison, OH, USA

My truck has the death wobble. I was diving 70 mile per hour when I hit a bump and the truck started shaking uncontrollably. I almost lost control of my truck I had to make a complete stop on a 75 mph highway. My whole family was in the truck when that happened. This problem needs to be corrected I took my truck to the dealer and they said they'll fix the steering linkage damper. But the tires need to be aligned and the shims need to repaired also. And they want to charge me $450. This needs to be done for free there is no reason a brand new truck should have this problem. This is a safety issue and it all should be covered under a safety recall.

- Humble, TX, USA

It occurred for the first time today, when driving at 55mph I hit a pothole in the road. Steering wheel started shaking uncontrollably back and forth. Had complete inability to steer the vehicle. Immediately let off the accelerator and the shaking stopped roughly 300 yards down the road. Luckily I was on a straight stretch of road and there were no oncoming vehicles, otherwise I am not sure I could have avoided a crash or made the turn. I did a search online and there seems to be quite a few F250 owners who have experienced the same issue.

- Amity, OR, USA

Vehicle purchased on 2/27/20 at goldy automotive in huntington, wv with 19912 miles. Returned to goldy automotive on 7/31/20 to have vehicle serviced and tires rotated. Left dealership on 7/31/20 at approximately 6:30 pm. At highway speed of approximately 65 mph, the vehicle began shaking violently leaving me unable to steer, having a near miss with a tractor trailer before being able to safely exit the highway. Called manager at goldy auto immediately. He sent a replacement truck to my home, picked up vehicle that was shaking violently and returned it to goldy auto on 8/1 to check the vehicle for damage. 8/1/2020, the truck shaking violently was returned to me same day, assuring everything was fixed and in good condition. 8/5/2020 I drive the truck, truck shakes violently again at highway speeds, almost causing yet another crash. 8/10/2020 I return the truck to goldy auto, whom verified my concerns, and listed that "outer tie-rods worn, track bar bushings worn" and made me aware of a recall on the steering dampener. Goldy auto did not tow the vehicle, but sent me out in the unsafe truck with instructions to go to a Ford dealership. Goldy refused to fix any problems, because they arent a Ford dealer. 8/13/20 I take the unsafe truck to thornhill Ford. I give them the documentation of what goldy auto determined to be wrong with the vehicle. Thornhill Ford refuses to fix any of the items listed by goldy auto, only replacing the steering dampener, as instructed by Ford. I do not feel this vehicle is safe to drive, however until it shakes violently again, the dealership will not act to prevent it from ever happening again.

- Chapmanville, WV, USA