10.0
really awful- Crashes / Fires:
- 1 / 0
- Injuries / Deaths:
- 1 / 0
- Average Mileage:
- 43,486 miles
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When running over any bump at speeds above 30 mph, the front end shakes violently. I've recently had the front end aligned but the problem continues.
- Harlingen, TX, USA
The truck developed a death wobble, which is commonly explained on the internet and has seemed to plague Ford superdutys with solid front axles. My death wobble developed while still under factory warranty, which was explained in detail with symptoms and experience. Dealer claims they had never heard of such a problem. In the end they replaced the steering stabilizer, which ultimately did not remedy the problem. The experienced death wobble can only be described as frightening, it bears no warning and happens in a split second. The death wobble has only occured at speeds in excess of 50mph. The simpliest explaination is that any bump in the road, large or small, can upset the vehicle and send it into a violent shake, shutter and ocsilation that is uncontrollable to avoid, stop or control the occurance. This scariest part is this happens on the highway frequently with speeds in excess of 70mph and the only recourse is to slow down and manuever to the shoulder of the road. The death wobble offers no control or steering capabilities to the vehicle. Fortunately my spouse or kids will never drive this truck for fear of what could happen.. unfortunately my family does have to travel in this vehicle as it is a daily driver. The fact that this is an extreme flaw, defect and danger is only compound when your only recourse to stop the violent wobble is to pull over or stop immediately only adds to the dangers of the uncertainty of traffic around you.
- Bay City, MI, USA
My Ford F350 Super Duty 4WD has had the front end rebuilt 3 times for what is commonly called the "death wobble". driving at highway speeds of 60 to 75 mph on straight dry pavement the front end wheels will start an oscillating and up and down movement that is so violent that it is difficult to hold on to the steering wheel. The shaking of the vehicle is so pronounced that items fly out of door pockets, the console and cup holders. Vehicles behind me and next to me are forced to apply their brakes in an emergency response to a possible collision. This is a common problem over multiple year models and Ford is doing nothing to solve it. You can search the internet for "Ford death wobble" and view many videos taken of the problem.
- Hawley, TX, USA
2013 F350 front end violent shaking after running over a bump on highway going 60 mph, this made the truck lose all steering control. With applied braking the situation only got worse. The vehicle ended up on the center line creating a very dangerous situation with other vehicles around. We only gained control of the situation when the vehicle slowed to 45 mph. This situation occurred twice in one day.
- Albuquerque, NM, USA
While our truck on a normal highway with minor irregularities and some rough surfaces at a speed of 60 to 70 mph, the truck will start to oscillate to the point of inducing a violently steering wheel shimmy and an uncontrollable bounce of the front wheels. This has happened twice in the past 2-months when I have taken the truck on the highway. The truck is primarily driven in town, I am now scared to go on the road with the truck as the condition seems to be getting worse. I have to brake quickly and steer the truck to the side of the road to stop the oscillation. The shaking is has almost caused an accident both times with the vehicle being very difficult to control. Only after slowing to approximately 30 mph does the oscillation stop. Upon researching this problem, I am perplexed why Ford or the nthsa have not stepped forward to address this issue, someone will be hurt or killed if a solution is not found. We have taken the truck now to two different certified Ford dealerships after each incident each time we were told there was nothing wrong with the vehicle and this sometimes happens with these trucks. This can't seriously be true? after doing research I've found that the "death wobble" as this problem has been termed by the masses is a serious problem and has been for many years not for the select few consumers but for so many.
- Micanopy, FL, USA
- Canton, GA, USA