This data is from the NHTSA — the US gov't agency tasked with vehicle safety. Complaints are spread across multiple & redundant categories, & are not organized by problem.
So how do you find out what problems are occurring? For this NHTSA complaint data, the only way is to read through the comments below. Any duplicates or errors? It's not us.
As I was driving down the interstate at about 75 mph I encountered a worn out area in the road that I could not avoid due to traffic. The truck immediately began shaking violently and I was horrified. I thought I had perhaps had a tire blowout, and immediately pulled onto the shoulder to inspect. Realizing my tires looked OK, I got my wits about me and began driving again. To my surprise, the truck behaved as if nothing had happened. I drove the truck for another year with no issues until about 2 months ago when it happened again two different times, once going about 70 mph and the other at about 62mph. I was finally able to get the truck to a shop where repairs were made to the tune of > $1200. I thought I could breathe easier now driving it, but it happened again last week. It is a terrifying experience, and I can hardly wait to get rid of this death trap.
2013 Ford F-250 58,660 miles - Death Wobble. At 65mph, the front end of the truck experienced a violent shaking which caused the vehicle to be uncontrollable and start sliding sideways. It was not wheel bounce. The shaking steering wheel indicated it was wheel wobble which I had no idea existed. Warning of the danger that Ford was aware of would have been nice. I held tight to the steering wheel and stomped on the brakes to stop it. Down to 60mph, it hit again and again on the brakes. Down to 55mph in 65mph city rush hour traffic, it hit so hard I was afraid something was going to break! I stood on the brakes to stop it and thank goodness other drivers were paying attention because there could have been a multiple car pile up! Called Ford. Typical corporate runaround. 8,000 miles out of warranty" A dealer said there was no recall and I would have to pay for repairs. Really" The best truck manufacturer in the world just went to the worst. Hiding this problem is going to get someone killed.
At speeds over 60mph when driving across an uneven road surface or bump the cab of the truck begins to shake uncontrollable and will not stop until the speed is below 35. It has happened multiple times on major highways and changing lanes and reducing speed has nearly caused a traffic accident
- Cypress, TX, USA
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I was driving on the highway going 70mph, and hit a bump in the road that caused the whole truck to violently and aggressively shake. I let off the gas. The truck was hard to control and it was a scary 10 seconds. Eventually it regained stability and it was rolling normal.
. Experiencing -€œdeath wobble-€ (vehicle shakes violently) at speeds over 50 mph. This vehicle is available for inspection upon request.. When experiencing this -€œdeath wobble-€ it feels like I am going to lose control of the vehicle.. This death wobble has been confirmed by an independent service center.. Steering components have been inspected by an independent service center and nothing was found that would indicate a problem.. There are no warning lamps or messages from the vehicle to indicate a problem prior to his death wobble situation occurring. First noticed this death wobble situation in approximately 2016.
Death wobble occured while pulling fifth wheel camper. No warnings. Will not turn when in death wobble. Have to come to complete stop in intersection causing irate drivers. Safety issues for my passengers and oncoming traffic. This issue happens every time when turning left or right. Am taking it to Ford dealer to fix.
Death wobble. Highway speeds in traffic, it happened at highway speed on interstate which put our safety and others at risk. We have taken it to the Ford dealership service department and waiting for repairs, not sure of diagnosis, waiting on parts. No previous warning at all. One of the most scary experiences we have ever had. Don-€™t know how we got through this without wrecking. Had to run off pavement into the grass to prevent loosing control. It was completely unexpected and took us totally by surprise.
My 2013 Ford F250 Superduty has the "DEATH WOBBLE" problems with the front steering/suspension. This problem should be fixed before it gets someone killed. My first occurrence happened while I was on US-64 West bound near Raleigh, NC while traveling at ~70mph (the posted speed limit). Narrowly avoid other vehicles while trying to maintain control and get stopped.
I was driving at 70 mph on the highway and hit a bump and it suddenly went into a death wobble to the point where I could barely hold onto the steering wheel.
While driving down I-75 I noticed my husbands front tires wobbling and shaking uncontrollably on 3 different occasions in less than 30 miles. This is not the first time this has happened. We have had the truck serviced many times trying to fix the issue but it still persists. This is something Ford should be held responsible for. It is putting our lives and others in danger.
At hwy driving speeds the vehicle starts to shake uncontrollably. I have had it in to the dealership multiple time and spent thousands of dollars and it still is not fixed. Aka (death wobble)
Vehicle has always vibrated at highway speeds. This last weekend it started shaking so violently that even the phone mount on the windshield came off, forcing me to pull over on I75. After checking tires and tire pressure got back on the road, vibration came back but not as severe. Have had the tires checked for alignment and balance, no issues there. Seems to only be a problem at 60 mph+
I was driving 75 mph down the highway, ran over a patch if wavy concrete road when the front end of my F250 began to shake violently. Out of nowhere, I was not in control of my truck and simply along for the ride. Thank god for alert truck drivers around me that gave me space when they saw I was struggling to regain control. I used 15' of lane, side to side, to get my truck back under control but the only thing that worked was taking my foot off the accelerator. Once I reached 35 mph, the shaking ceased and I was able to move to the side of the highway to determine the cause of the issue. Imediately after getting to the side of the road, I checked the tires and removed the hub caps to confirm every wheel lug was tight and secure. No play in the wheels side to side nor any visible irregularities anywhere. With reluctance, I drove on the service road and the truck ran smooth. I eased back onto the highway and the truck ran smooth. When I researched my event on the web this evening, I found the issue of "death wobble". I will be contacting the dealership tomorrow, but based on what I've read from numerous reviews and comments, I'm not the only one with the problem, nor should I expect an admission from Ford or expect them to take responsibility for the issue. It surprises me that an issue this grave affects 2005-2017 year models and nothing has been done to remedy the defect. It appears that Ford is placing the blame back onto the customer's maintenance schedule and tire alignments. How can this problem which began in the 2005 model still plague my 2012 model" what can be done to rectify the issue and prevent this from happening to others"
2013 F-250 platinum Super Duty power stroke truck started bumping and vibration in the front end and steering at 65mph after slight bounce on a road transition from road to bridge. Vibration increased until truck was put into neutral and allowed to slow down. Once under 50 mph truck regained stability.
Extreme 'death wobble' happens when driving above 55mph and there's a bump or dip of any size in the road. The truck becomes impossible to control until you come to almost a complete stop this has been fixed 3 times now it initially started in 2017 with just about 140,000 miles on the truck (which had a new front end installed by Ford)
Driving on major interstate when I drove through bumpy area of the hwy. The front started shaking violently unexpected. I snice have learned this is called "death wobble" I reduced speed to exit to the shoulder but the shaking has stopped. I exited the next safe exit and looked at my front suspension/steering and did not see any noticable damage. I continues for approx 10 miles when it started again after crossing bumpy portion of hwy. Over fear of causing bodily injury to myself or someone else. I brought in to the dealership
Starts wobbling (shaking) uncontrollably sideways & up and down when I am driving above 65 miles an hours over uneven roads and I hit a mild bump in the road. Only stops wobbling when I am able to get the truck to slow down below 60 miles a hour. Started happening 3 months ago. Has been happening much more frequently recently.
Was driving down the interstate and drove over a rough patch of road and the truck violently started shaking. I was driving ~70 mph when this occurred and had to take evasive maneuvers to get off the road and subside the situation. This occured 4 more times on the trip and once in the middle of busy traffic. After much reading and discovering several videos of the same situation, this appears to be the Ford F-250/350 "death wobble".
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- Santa Rosa Beach, FL, USA