Driving vehicle at 45 miles an hour. Drove over an uneven patch of blacktop road and both front tires started wobbling. The term is called " death wobble".

- Peoria, AZ, USA

1/31/2020 driving approx 65 mph on interstate I hit a small undulation and the front of my vehicle began to oscillate violently. It was almost impossible to maintain grip on wheel. I was unable to immediately slow or pull over due to traffic and guard rails. I was in the process of making a right merge to another interstate and this was simply impossible. After clearing the guard rail I was able to ease to shoulder and slow to approx 20 mph. This stopped the violent shaking and I regained control. Less than 1/2 mi later I hit another normal undulation at approx 50 mph and same thing occurred, I was traveling in a straight line and slowed to 25 mph in center lane of interstate to regain control. I immediately took to the Ford dealership which denied ever hearing of anything like this, however conducting my own research this was clearly the "death wobble". this is a new vehicle w/ low milage and w/O exception every non Ford specialist I have spoken with is very familiar with this. This is clearly a design flaw and if it hasn't already, will result in serious if not fatal accident. Given all the info available on the web including a class action suit, Ford's denial is simply a lie. I have 3 children and this truck is my primary source of transportation, after experiencing the "death wobble" no parent of sound mind would ever put children in this vehicle w/O this issue being certifiably resolved. My vehicle has no after mkt parts and and very low milage. I am still well with my warranty

- Memphis, TN, USA

"death wobble" over the past 5 months (it is now 1/30/2020) the entire front end of the vehicle shakes violently and uncontrollably at a high rate of speed, typically highway speeds, ranging anywhere from 50-80 mph. Although, it has happened at a speed of about 40-45. It happens out of nowhere with no apparent provocation, I.e., hitting a pothole, turning, hitting the brakes, etc. It usually happens when driving in a straight line and nothing seems to make it stop. I've tried hitting the brakes, slamming the brakes, continuing to hold my speed steady, accelerating slightly, and praying to god to make it stop. Nothing works, it just eventually stops but not before traffic clears all around me. It is noticeable from outside the vehicle as I have seen drivers hit the brakes and fall back in traffic around me. The violent shaking makes it difficult to keep the vehicle steady or in my lane of traffic. The violent shaking makes the vehicle bounce all over the road. It makes it impossible to hold the steering wheel steady or straight. It is terrifying and unnerving. I believe it is going to kill me or someone else. I haul trailers with heavy equipment almost daily. Many times I am on the highway or on city streets. If it continues to happen, the damage will be costly and may kill innocent people, including myself. I am afraid to think what will happen if these unexpected, violent shakes happen while I am hauling heavy equipment.

- Kenner, LA, USA

While driving on a congested four lane interstate highway I experienced a steering malfunction that was horrifying. I purchased my 2019 F250 new in early November 2018. There have been no modifications to the original equipment. The truck had approximately 21000 miles at the time of the first event which occurred on Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2020. As previously stated, I was driving in the far left lane of a congested interstate highway in the metropolitan St.louis Missouri area. I was driving under the posted speed limit due to the volume of vehicles on the road at that time. I was in the far left lane due having no plans to exit the interstate for many miles and to avoid all of the vehicles switching lanes to exit the interstate. The condition of the pavement did not raise any obvious concerns but we have had some freeze/thaw weather this winter season. I would characterize/associate the onset of the event with a moderate bump in the pavement, possibly a raised joint from the recent freeze/thaw weather conditions. The contact with the pavement defect initiated a steering bump to the left towards a concrete retaining wall at which time I responded by increasing my grip on the steering wheel more firmly to bring the vehicle back to the center of the far left lane in which I had been travelling. The bump steering event spontaneously progressed to a violent front end wobble that was very intimidating to myself and my adult son who was riding in the front passenger seat. The wobble appeared to be associated with the front left side wheel but the entire front end was oscillating extremely violently. I was able to apply the right turn signal and navigate through the three congested lanes of traffic onto the shoulder and then an exit ramp at which time the event ceased once the vehicle slowed significantly prior to a stop. I experienced a second similar event sat, 2/02/20.

- Granite City, IL, USA

Driving on interstate at 70 mph and hit a transition on a bridge and the steering wheel and started to shake. Within seconds the whole truck was shaking violently. I had to brake immediately with heavy traffic all around to 30 mph to get it to stop, almost causing a significant accident.

- Nichols, SC, USA

When hitting a rough patch or expansion joint on road going around 45 mph or higher the truck starts vibrating really bad. This has happened multiple times, with the latest on 12/28/2019, 3 times on my 117 mile trip. Once so bad, that I was almost taken off of the interstate and going into the median. I have contacted the dealership and taken truck in soon to have fixed. Ford is aware of the issue as stated in tsb # 18-2268. From what I was told, Ford is only making the parts when needed and some vehicles have been waiting at the dealership for almost 2 months.

- Charlestown, IN, USA

Was driving and while truck started wobbling bad

- Odessa, TX, USA

In asheville, nc; driving 2019 F250 on interstate highway at approximately 70 mph in a straight line, rough pavement created a severe shaking (wobble) to the entire truck. Had to pull over onto the shoulder of the highway and almost stop before shaking/wobble ceased. Checked to ensure all tires were inflated and continued down the interstate. After travelling approximately 10 additional miles, hit a rough bridge approach slab which caused the violent shaking/wobble to occur once again. Pulled off once again and had to slow to approximately 3 mph before shaking ceased.

- Sylva, NC, USA

Driving down interstate in F250. When death wobble occurred. This can be dangerous if dealership doesn't fix the problem due to the size of this vehicle driving down the road.

- Fort Drum, NY, USA

While driving down the interstate on a warm, clear, dry day at a speed of approximately 75 miles per hour, on a straight section of road. I hit a small pot hole on the drivers side, front tire. At that exact moment, the steering wheel started to shake violently from left to right, and the entire truck began to "bounce" rapidly. The more pressure I applied to the brakes, the less control I had stopping the "bounce". in order to get control of the truck, I had to softly apply brake pressure, while also maintaining firm steering wheel control, until the truck came to an absolute stop. On that same drive home, now at a speed of 70 miles per hour, and about 30 minutes after the previously mentioned occurrence, I ran across an expansion joint of a bridge and road, the truck began shaking violently again for a second time. The same maneuvers as previously stated were used to get control of the vehicle for this second time. Each occurrence took approximately 200 yard from start of bounce to complete stop. The truck was quickly taken to a tire/alignment shop for repair, if needed, however the repair shop stated that the truck did not need an alignment, though they did rotate the tires. The repair shop also stated that this behavior is now know as the "death wobble", and suggested reaching out to Ford for suggestions.

- Rockport, TX, USA

I have experienced "death wobble" multiple times. It happens when going above 50 mph on the highway. Usually near a bridge or overpass. The vehicle steering becomes impossible to control and the steering wheel and the truck begin shaking violently. The first time it happened was at 6100 miles on an interstate while the truck was going 70 mph. The weather conditions were dry, no wind or rain, and the road condition was smooth. When it first happened, it surprised me and I did not know what was happening and the steering could not be controlled. My truck veered into oncoming traffic towards an 18 wheeler. I managed to steer out of their way on to the median and slow down to about 20 mph and the shaking stopped. The second time was a few hundred miles later when it happened again on a highway while I was going 65 mph. I took the truck into bob utter Ford in sherman Texas and the service advisor laughed at me and told me I had "death wobble". he wrote my name in a spiral notebook and then told me there is no fix for it. He stated Ford has no fix at this time but that my complaint was in writing and if something comes from Ford, he will give me a call. So I asked what am I supposed to do in the meantime. He stated, do not drive over 45 mph until Ford comes up with a solution. They know it is a problem and they don't call it death wobble, they call it steering wobble and they aren't real good at coming up with a fix yet. The vehicle currently has 8100 miles on it and I have experienced "death wobble" again today while transporting my children to school. It is not a matter of if, it is a matter of when a person or an entire family for that matter is killed due to a faulty steering mechanism on this truck. Please help us Ford F250 truck drivers that have been unfortunate enough to purchase a truck that is a ticking time bomb for us.

- Denison, TX, USA

2019 F250, approx. 13K miles. Travelling straight on highway 60-65 mph and truck entered into the well known "death wobble" or rapid, rhythmic, dangerous oscillation of the front tires causing loss of steering control. Had to reduce speed to 10-15 mph to regain control. This has happened 2 times within 2 consecutive times of driving on the freeway in the same week. Took it into the dealer and they test drove it and confirmed "death wobble". the part (steering dampener) they automatically prescribe (tsb 19-2274) to fix this is on back order 4-6 weeks and we were told "no loaner" and bring the truck back when the part is in. We said "so, we are supposed to drive our family around in a truck that is basically new with a death wobble"" to which the service manager responded "yeah, I know, crazy isn't it"". we already know that tsb 19-2274 is a band aid and not a real solution to the problem. Most who get tsb 19-2274 done are back within a few thousand miles or sooner because death wobble has returned, because the root of the problem has not been fixed. We have a video of our loose tie rod ends clunking and lifting when the steering wheel is moved left and right. We told the service manager about these loose parts - nothing was looked at or recommended to be done regarding these loose parts. We have investigated this problem extensively online and it seems to be happening in epidemic proportions in 2017-2019 models. Most "victims" of this problem end up in an endless cycle of trips to the dealership with continuing dangerous death wobble until their warranty is run out. The people who seem to have real success in permanent solutions go aftermarket, rebuilding the front end suspension at their own expense on their brand new trucks. This is criminal negligence. We have a crippled $50K truck - cannot even drive it on the highway! recall needed!!!!

- Chandler, AZ, USA

Purchased a 2019 Ford F250 Super Duty, super crew cab, four wheel drive truck. Drove great until 21K miles. The notorious "death wobble" common to these trucks has started. Driving I-25 last night, truck shook violently after driving over a bridge at 75 mph with loss of any control. Immediately let up on the throttle and allowed the truck to slow under 50 mph and the wobble corrected. Further investigation revealed nothing out of the ordinary with ball joints, suspension, etc. I will be going to the dealership to have this issue corrected. A relatively new truck with 20K miles should be just breaking in, not broken. A serious safety issue that is going to kill people if not rectified.

- Corpus Christi, TX, USA

Uncontrollalbe wobble at high speeds when hitting bumps on overpasses, or very rough spots in the roadway, or bridge crossings. This has occured to me four times at different locations, & at speeds ranging from 60mph - 80mph. Each time was a very hair raising situation to say the least. Also each time while trying to get the vehicle under control you had to slow down as soon as possible to get it to stop the severe wobble, & when I say severe wobble it felt like the front tires were going to come out from underneath the truck. Not only does this put me in danger, but it puts everyone else in danger that is around me at the time this occurs. I live in an area that in the winter time we can see a lot of slick roadways, & I don't know how I'm going to be able to control this if it happens to me in these conditions. I purchased this vehicle under good faith from the dealership to be a sound vehicle, how can I even put my family or friends in it when I know it might get them harmed or even killed if this occurs.

- Salina, KS, USA

Vehicle has the 'death wobble'. uncontrollable, violent front end shaking. Almost lost control of vehicle at 65mph on major highway.

- Waxahachie, TX, USA

The contact owns a 2019 Ford F-250. While driving 50 mph over a pothole, the front end of the vehicle shook violently and experienced the "death wobble". the contact called town East Ford (18411 lyndon B johnson fwy, mesquite, tx 75150, (972) 584-9140) and was informed that the shocks, suspension, springs, tie rod, an alignment, and tires were needed. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 40,000.

- Edgewood, TX, USA

Driving at 70 mph and went over an expansion joint on a highway overpass. Uncontrollable shake in the steering wheel started. Super difficult to control went across three lanes of morning rush hour traffic and back before I could get the truck stopped.

- South Houston, TX, USA

I have experienced the death wobble 3 times in a week. Front end violently shaking at 65 mph and had to slam on my brakes on the interstate almost caused a wreck.

- Dequincy, LA, USA

Truck experiences violent shaking of the steering wheel (death wobble) at highway speeds. This happens loaded or unloaded and with or without towing a trailer. Repairs were made but issue still present. Truck at dealer again for more repairs. This is a major safety issue and has caused my vehicle to be in two near accidents. My wife and kids will not ride in this vehicle.

- Ochelata, OK, USA

Experienced severe vibration and uncontrollable shaking in the front end. "death wobble". was traveling at highway speed of 75 mph when the incident occurred. The front end started shaking uncontrollably and continued until I brought the vehicle to a complete stop on the side of the highway..

- Laramie, WY, USA