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Multiple times before the occurrence yesterday, I would hit a bump and it would seem like the front of the truck would skip a little, replaced shocked and steering damper, 6 months later I hit a little bump going about 70 mph and the steering wheel started to shake vigorously and I almost lost control of the vehicle. This is very dangerous and needs to be addressed by Ford especially since the infamous death roll has been affecting these vehicles for over a decade.
My 2014 Ford F250 platinum diesel has exhibited death wobble on multiple occasions. I have experienced the issue at different speeds on the highway anywhere from 50 to 70 mph after hitting small bumps in the road. I have taken the truck to blaise alexander Ford on multiple occasions to address the issue. The first time they replaced steering stabilizer and it was worse after I got the truck back, the second time they replaced the tie rods and gave it a front brake job, got the truck back and it was even worse, the third time they replaced the steering gear box. Still no effect on the death wobble issue. I then drove the truck with their mechanic who told me it could be the shocks or the tires or maybe a spring or coil is broken. The truck is unsafe and Ford needs to figure out how to fix it. The truck only has 70,000 miles on it.
The contact owns a 2014 Ford F-250. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 75 mph, the vehicle started shaking violently. The contact stated that the vehicle needed to come to a complete stop for the shaking to stop. The vehicle was taken to klement Ford of muenster (1005 E division St, muenster, tx 76252) where the contact was unaware of the part needed for the repair. The vehicle was repaired however, the failure recurred twice. The vehicle was taken back to klement Ford of muenster 1005 E division St, muenster, tx 76252 where it was diagnosed that the steering stabilizer shock needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 100,000.
Death wobble started at higher speed. Has progressively gotten worse. Everything is tight in the front end. Changed ball joints both wheel bearings track bar and bushing and steering dampener and nothing has helped. Happened on 2 sets of tires.
Truck when it gets up to about 63mph or hits a pot hole..small bump in road it does the death wobble, in other words the steering wheel shakes violently, the problem stated in June of 2018 as continues to this day
- Clevelamd, TX, USA
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2014 F250 diesel experiences multiple 'death wobbles' while driving on highway at speeds over 60mph and passing over expansion joint on bridge or other like crevices. Felt like the front end was falling apart with violent front end shaking, had to slow down to 35 mph to regain control of the vehicle. Took truck to dealer and had to pay $150 for diagnosis. Ford claims all front end suspension parts need replacing as well as a front end alignment. The truck has just over 100K miles on it and is mostly highway miles. It's just out of an extended warranty and Ford estimates the repairs at over $1,300 with no guarantees that this will solve the problem. This is a design flaw by Ford. I've owned Ford trucks for many many years and have never experienced this in any of the past Super Duty's that I owned.
Driving at highway speed 65-70 mph on ca-99 on 11-30-2019 between bakersfield and fresno I experienced several "death wobbles." This vehicle was repaired for this problem at future Ford in sacramento, ca. On 03oct19 by replacing steering damper and track bar. Also an alignment was done. Evidently the problem still persists on certain occasions.
2014 F 250 superduty. On highway 75 mph came off over overpass at expansion joint to asphalt and truck stated shaking violently. Let off of gas pedal and managed to get over to slow lane, problem straightened itself out on its own when I slow to about 25-30 mph. Had tires checked and rebalanced. Has happened a few more times, again same circumstances. From what I have seen online it's called the Ford death wobble. Taking to shop hopefully can make it safe again.
2014 Ford F250 VIN # [xxx]. the death wobble occurred 1st time on 11/3/19 with my son driving around 10:00 a.M. on 11/09/19 approximately 11:00 P.M with myself driving home. Went over a bridge that was just replaced this summer about 3 miles from home on St, rt. 729, sabina, Ohio 45169. About 1/2 from burristown rd. Which I turned to the right. I was slowing down for my turnoff and complete shaking of the truck. It has had a shake over bumps and bridges but nothing like the whole truck violently shaking. I have an appointment with bedford Ford in Washington C.H., 43160 on Wednesday 11/13/19 to replace all 4 tires and to look at the front end. Information redacted pursuant to the Freedom Of Information Act (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).
When in motion at highway speeds (60mph +) my truck will violently shake and wobble if a small bump is hit. It looses steering control and is not even close to safe. You have to come to a stop to get the shaking and out of control wobble to stop.
This problem start in 12/2018. When driving on the highway, the vehicle will all of a sudden start shaking uncontrollable. The only way to rectify the problem is to slow down and pullover in the breakdown lane and stop. This option is sometimes not available and the situation is extremely dangerous. After spending a great deal of money this problem has not been fixed. Over the last several months, this situation has happened many, many times. I have read online about this problem, and it seems to be a issue that Ford is well aware of. Mulitple people have referred to it as the "death wobble". as recently as the past week I was experiencing this issue. I brought the truck in on Monday, Aug 26th picked up Tuesday, Aug 27th, drove off the lot, got on the highway and the "death wobble" happened again. This issue is very dangerous and I feel someone could get seriously hurt or even killed. I have spent $5,758.87 in repairs since December and problem still not fixed. Tried downloading receipts, do not think I was able to download off of them
2014 Ford F250 high pressure fuel pump exploded and sent metal throughout my field system. Was driving to houston going 80 mph on ih 10 and my truck came to a stop and power steering turned off so I could barely get it off the highway. 18 wheelers were going by me going over 80 mph. We were almost killed. Was left in 106 degree heat for over 2 hrs waiting for a tow truck. Ford dealer in houston where it was towed (100 miles) wants $14,000 to fix the truck.
My Ford truck typically experiences the death wobble when traveling more than 50 mph and at least one of the tires hits a groove or bump in the road. The only way I know to control the violent shaking is by quickly reducing speed, which is very dangerous in traffic
When driving at 40mph and above, the pickup sometimes goes into a violent steering shake or "death wobble" as I've seen it refered to. A quick internet search reveals that this is a common problem among Ford superduty pickups, and Ford apparently has no remedy for the problem.
I have experienced the Ford death wobble on my 1997 F350 and my 2014 F250. At 45 mph plus, hitting sometimes imperceptible bumps can cause the suspension and steering to develop a very violent vibration. I almost lose control and have to brake very hard to get it to stop. I am afraid I am going to crash or be hit from behind when braking. Ford made some suspension repairs under my extended warranty, but these repairs made the problem much worse. I took the truck back and they blamed my tires, saying they are almost worn out. I complained that I should have several thousand more miles on these tires and there was either a design problem or something broken. They refuse to accept responsibility and told me there is no other choice but to change my tires. I put new tires on for $1,300 and I still have the problem. It is less severe and happens less frequently, but it is still definitely there. I am afraid to drive my truck but have no choice.
Front end death wobble. New tie rods- stabilizer-shocks tires and still does it when hitting bridge end dam- chug hole-bump in road or just rough road. What is the cure? Chevy. Or GMC does not have this problem.
Death wobble, safety issues, lost braking and limited steering at 65 mph.. so far Ford dealer in freeport il. Told me the only thing I can do is trade it in. Ford would not offer any fix for the problem. Truck has had no modification or any changes in configuration. So far I have changed two sets of brakes, two sets of tires and over 2K in steering links and rod along with steering stabilizer.
At high speeds hitting pot holes or bridge decks, front end wobbles uncontrollably. It's referred to as (death wobble) need to hit the brakes hard to stop it. Very dangerous. Ford knows about the problem and is turning a blind eye.crashing on the freeway at those speeds could be catastrophic. Some vehicles have as little as 20000 miles on them, mine has 51000. Just put new tires, front shots and steering stabilizer on it. Still have the problem. Please google (2014 Ford F250 Super Duty front end issues). Us consumers are paying big, big money for these vehicles. $700000 in some cases. I paid 40000 and I'm afraid to drive it. All I want is for Ford to face the fact's and fix it. Before some gets killed! I wrote to william Ford at Ford Motor Company a week ago but have not heard back. I can't stress to you enough what a dangerous issue this is. I would love to take my truck to the Ford Motor Company and have jim hackett drive it, then I would be fixed. Just a side note, there was a consumer in silsbe Texas that noted the service writer at silsbe Ford said that she doesn't know why Ford doesn't fix this because it is such a big problem. In closing please, please, please look into this issue and hold Ford feet to the fire. Thank you.
4WD front end shakes violently without warning around 50 mph.front wheels wobble on stock vehicle 37000 miles.have to come to a complete stop to make it go away.unable to turn left or right as its happening.almost killed my family.seems to be known as "death wobble" to the online community also seems to common to not be a issue.Ford claims its a worn track bar bushing and would not fix this under my drivetrain warranty.experts claim it is design issue in the 4WD front end caster angle.has happend multiple occasions
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- Riverside, CA, USA