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See attached description with this report using tcn: Ccn26-19640 description write-up.....updated 04/19/12 the consumer stated the defect involved severe front suspension and steering wheel oscillation that can result in loss of control and lane change at highway speeds. The consumer stated the vehicle performs perfect when not transportation a load at any speed on any road condition. However, when traveling downgrades of 6% or more with the 5th wheel trailer at speeds above 50 mph, a light touch of the brakes to slow the combination vehicle down initiates the oscillation which will not stop the until the vehicle speed falls below 50 mph. Updated 05/02/12
The truck now three times in less than 5 months has shook so bad that we couldn't hold onto the steering wheel, when just riding over a bridge seam. The truck shook so bad that the car in the next lane ran off the road and we ended up in the median. We have purchased new tires and we check our pressure daily. Which has nothing to do with this issue. Someone is going to be killed with this hyper shaking. I know if there isn't something done there are going to be accidents. We live in the northeast where we have snow and ice with the roads in that condition we would have never been able to control the truck if we would have been on ice and snow. Lucky it was not snowing and it was dry pavement. I know if something isn't done about this and all the other complaints that have been filed Ford is going to be sorry when someone is killed. The problem is so bad you have no control over the steering and have no place to go when this happens. We almost sideswiped the car next to us thank goodness they were paying attention when it happened. They stopped and asked if we were ok. They said they never saw anything like that before. We have owned at least 6 F-150 trucks and 4 Ford Explorer so you could say we are Ford people. But I am not so sure we will stay a Ford family since they don't seem to want to do anything to remedy this issue and it is happening in the new ones also. We have a friend that has a 2011 and it does the same thing. I know you have dismissed complaints before but someone is going to be killed. Then maybe something will be done by you or Ford when that happens it is a shame that it takes a death to make someone do something.
After "shutter" incident (this has occurred since purchased new) vehicle steering would no turn to the left. After repeated attempts a full right turn then fast forced left turn a pop/ crack occurred which then allowed restricted left turn. Steering locked several more times while trying to safely exit the highway.
The contact owns a 2006 Ford F250. The contact stated that the steering wheel and the front end of the vehicle would vibrate excessively when traveling over a road or speed bump. The dealer was contacted and they advised the contact that the air pressure in the tires caused the vehicle to vibrate. The contact received a manufacturer's recall notice concerning the vibration, but the manufacturer would not repair the vehicle stating that the vehicle had been altered. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 2,000 and the current mileage was 39,000. Kmj
Truck began to have a steering wobble. Steering wheel would vibrate because wheels were jumping on the pavement. Progressively got worse. Currently at 70K miles driving speed anywhere between 30 and 70 mph, when I drive over a bump, hit a small pot hole or even the smallest dip on the road surface the truck begins to shake violently, best way to stop it is to apply brakes hard until truck reaches a much lower speed. I have been driving behind other trucks that are experiencing it and can see the front wheels shaking hard and quick, left, right, up and down ( vibrating) on the road.
- Pedley, CA, USA
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I am having severe vibration and steering issues the this model. I can not drive it without hurting my back. The truck needs a complete suspension overhaul. Should be taking off the road. Very dangerous!
Shimming violently, hard to get the vibration to stop. The whole steering column and steering wheel was shaking back and forth. The front tires must have been shaking also, since the auto along side of me pulled way back away from my right side. I drove over a dip and a bump in the roadway and then it happened. The tires are at the right air pressure. I am the original owner and the primary driver of this vehicle. Also the truck is a diesel 4X4.
I have a 2006 Ford F-250 Super Duty truck. When I hit a rough spot in the road the front end shakes so bad you have no control of the steering. The only way to get it to stop shaking is to get on the brakes and stop. I have been back to the dealer and they tell me there is nothing wrong. Someone is going to get killed if this is not corrected.
Ford 2006 F250 sd diesel, has had violent shaking of the steering, happens atleast twice per trip, started around 15000 miles on truck, have 44000 miles now, seems to be getting worse, this started little over a year after I purchased it brand new til current, 9/18/10, was told by the dealer that it was a tire pressure issue, it is not that, it did nothing for the problem, this vehicle is truly unsafe to carry me and my family in. Very scary.
Ford 2006 F250 death wobble. I was driving my truck today and I hit a little pot hole in the road and nearly lost control of my truck. The truck was shaking so bad I thought for sure the front wheels were off and we were dead. Scariest thing ever. Ford needs to recall this issue before it kills someone if it hasn't already. This is very serious we pay good money for these vehicles and should not have to pay out of pocket for the fix. Thank you very much for taking the time to read this hope Ford dose the right thing and recalls this issue.
Over the past 9 months I have noticed a front end/steering wheel vibration at highway speeds in my 2006 Ford F250. At first, the vibration would go away if I accelerated through it or slowed down. It has worsened to the point where it has caused me to partially lose control of the truck. I first bought four new tires. I then had the large retail chain where I purchased the new tires rotate and balance the them multiple times with no improvement. They suggested taking the truck to the dealership to have it checked. I have since had the truck into the dealership multiple times (balancing and rotating, steering dampener, and carrier bearing).
My son was driving his 2006 Ford F 250 truck when the steering linkage broke and he lost all ability to steer his truck. He crashed into a piece of equipment.
TL * the contact owns a 2006 Ford F250. The contact stated that while traveling at speeds of 40 mph in clear weather conditions, the entire front end of the vehicle would shake excessively. He attempted to shut off and restart the engine to correct the failure to no avail. The failure would occur several times while operating the vehicle. The manufacturer was contacted and advised taking the vehicle to the dealer for further inspection. There had been no repairs to the vehicle as of yet. The failure mileage was 18,000 and the current mileage was 28,000.
The tie rod broke and I lost all steering. I arrived at an intersection where the street I was on is required to stop. I was turning to the left so as I was accelerating through the turn and the intersection all steering disappeared and I found myself in the ditch and front yard of a neighbor's house rolling over his gas main. This of course created adverse secondary effects, but what if the tie rod had broken while I was on the freeway, the results would have been much different. I was not hurt nor was anyone else, but a tie rod is designed to out last the life of a vehicle. There was obviously a flaw in this particular piece of equipment.
Was driving North on I-95 on 31 Oct 2009 with a 12' trailer full of pottery in tow speed between 75 and 80. Just completed transition from bridge back to highway when truck began to shake violently. Initial reaction was a blowout but quickly realized that this was the same problem my daughter incurred a week earlier. Slowed truck down and worked way across highway to shoulder of road to check out the situation. After verifying no tires were flat and steering was all in tact resumed trip (very cautiously) to nc.
The failure occurs when your 2006 Ford F250 Super Duty is moving 45-65 mph and you hit a bump, the truck steering becomes oscillating and you can easily loose control if you don't slow down immediately. It feels like the tire is coming loose. We have talked to our local mechanic and he currently has two other trucks with the same problems and is not sure how to fix it.
I own a 2006 Ford F250 Super Duty. It has just passed 16,000 miles on it. When I drive on a highway and hit a bump or pothole the front end of the vehicle begins to shake violently. It radiates through the whole vehicle and it becomes very hard to control and your only option is to slow down and wait for it to pass. I will no longer allow my children to ride in my truck as I feel it is very unsafe. This has happened on several occasions and appears to be getting worse. Ford sent out a bulletin to owners of these vehicles that we must change our tire pressure to 65 psi, but this still does not resolve the problem.
2006 Ford F250 has a steering problem. The consumer was towing a camper. The consumer stated while driving, they hit a rough spot in the road and the vehicle began to shake violently. The consumers husband immediately let off the gas and merged into the slow lane. A bolt, bracket and E-damper assembly were replaced. The consumer received a letter from Ford stating that some F-250 trucks did have a vibration/shaking in the steering.
3-13-09 I took my Ford F-250 to the dealership I purchased it from due to a severe steering wheel and front wheel vibrations. This is causing severe shimmy and loss of control of the vehicle at approx 35-39 mph. They checked it out and told me that I needed to make sure my tire pressure is at 65 lbs at all times. They said they didn't find anything wrong other than the tire pressure was low and it took care of 85% of the shimmy. The shimmy has worsened sense I left the dealership and is now shimming violently at this time. I've sense received a letter about this problem from Ford Motor Company and they are researching this common problem with the F-250 & F-350 models.
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- Lakewood, CO, USA