Ford F-250 Complaints (2014)

169 consumer complaints on file.

#11504654January 31, 2023
SUSPENSION:FRONT
The issue is the Ford Death Wobble. It has happened to me four times now in the past two months. The first two times, I was not sure what it was. After the third, I called my local Ford dealership and informed them. They scheduled a time and I was to bring it there. The day before I was supposed to bring it, it did it again. The first time it happened, I was driving 70mph on a 65mph highway, going over a bridge when the truck started to shake profusely causing the steering wheel to jerk left and right. I had zero control over the truck. I began to slowly mash the break while being violently shaken and bounced around for a hundred yards, bouncing in and out of my lane. Luckily, there was no traffic at this time and I stopped without harm to any individual. I chalked it up to a scary incident and went about my business. Second time I was going over a bumpy road at 55mph when again, the truck began to violently shake and bounce out of control until I could get it to stop in the ditch on the side of the road. After taking it to a Ford dealer, they informed me of a few things that needed to be done and replaced, which we did. Four days after getting the truck back and “fixed” I was hauling my trailer and equipment for work when going 45min over a bumpy road, the truck began to again, violently shake and bounce until I could come to a stop. I took it back to the Ford dealership and they now recommend replacing all wheel bearings and damper assembly. They assured me the first time, the problem would be fixed. Have already spent $2,300 on them attempting to fix it and now they are recommending another fix of over $1,800 but now telling me, “it might not fix the issue.” I have a family. I am terrified I am going to harm myself or another individual while operating this f250. Ford wants me to dump money into a problem that they are aware of but refuse to make right. This issue, if not fixed, could kill myself or another individual or seriously harm someone.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11499737January 2, 2023
WHEELS, SUSPENSION, STEERING
I was driving on the highway over a bridge and the truck started wobbling uncontrollably when I hit 55. The scary part is you couldn’t really control the vehicle when it was wobbling like that. So the next day we went and bought me shocks for the front and back and it’s doing this.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11499051December 27, 2022
STEERING, SUSPENSION
Driving at 55 mph and hit small bump in the road and front end started shaking violently. Had to come to a complete stop to get it to quit
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11499088December 27, 2022
SUSPENSION, STEERING, WHEELS
The truck developed a "death wobble" about a year ago. Over the past year the death wobble has happened almost every single time we have drove it. We have had multiple diesel mechanics look at it numerous times. We have replaced all the tie rod ends, drag link, steering stabilizer, track bar and track bar bushing. When the truck starts shaking, the driver has to immediately engage the breaks, running the risk of being rear ended and risking losing control of the truck. No warning lights have displayed throughout this time. The shaking has happened when driving between 35-55 mph, while the truck is alone and also once while pulling a horse trailer, loaded with horses- posing severe risk to the horses and passengers in the truck. The truck is available for inspection if need be.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11493047November 10, 2022
SUSPENSION
The contact owns a 2014 Ford F-250. The contact stated while driving at various speeds and driving over a bump on the road, the vehicle experienced the death wobble. The contact stated that no warning light was illuminated. The contact stated he had experienced the same failure several times. The contact took the vehicle to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed with needing the front suspension and steering assembly to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 100,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11491747November 1, 2022
BACK OVER PREVENTION
The contact owns a 2014 Ford F-250. The contact stated while reversing, the rearview camera failed to operate as needed. The contact stated that the rearview camera image was fuzzy and would turn black intermittently. The message “Call Your Dealer” was displayed. The vehicle was taken to an unknown dealer where the rearview camera was replaced; however, the failure persisted. The contact referenced NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V082000 (Back Over Prevention). The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to the NHTSA hotline. The failure mileage was approximately 120,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11488645October 10, 2022
STEERING, SUSPENSION, VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Everyone calls it's the ford death shake. It is very dangerous and after reading online there is several having the same issue you lose complete control of your vehicle when it happens hit a pot hole bump in the road or going over 50 mph I have wrecked my truck due to this issue and it seems thousands of people are having the same issue it is going to end up injuring someone very badly or taking someone life or others this is a big safety issue! And needs to be addressed and ford take responsibility
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11484736September 15, 2022
STEERING, SUSPENSION, UNKNOWN OR OTHER
The truck is scheduled to go in to a Ford Dealer Sept 27, 2022. The steering became unmanageable changing lanes at 50 miles an hour. I was almost impossible to controll the truck due to uncontollable shaking. If someone had been beside us we would have crashed. I am afraid to ride in the truck because there isn't any warning this is going to happen. I was literally scared to death. From my research it is called the death wobble. Consumers should not be responsible for paying for repairs for defective equipment they didn’t cause. And, most importantly, truck owners should not have to worry about potentially being injured or killed in an accident or harming someone else. this has happened several times with my husband when I wasn't in the truck and I had no idea how serious it is.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11483645September 9, 2022
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM
The recall that expired July 31, 2022 was to fix the reductant heater and sender assembly. I've had this issue ever since I owned this vehicle, but it only occurs when the DEF tank is at half-volume. Once it's at half volume, it generates the DTC P21B0 and doesn't tell me how many miles I have left in my DEF tank nor does it state how full it is. This is a risk in driving, as I have no idea how much fluid is left in my DEF tank. I was in the dealership in June to get two separate recalls resolved (21E01 as well as 21M01), but for 21M01, you needed to have the DTC present to be eligible. Well, the particular issue, 21M01, only occurs in my 2014 F-250 6.7L when the DEF tank gets near 1/2 full. This took several months to occur, landing it two weeks outside the July 31,2022 date. I contacted Ford and opened [XXX] at that time and today I was told I'm ineligible. INFORMATION Redacted PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11481266August 25, 2022
STEERING
I was driving down the road, going about 45-50. Hit a small bump and the truck started shaking to the point that I had to pull over immediately. Took it to a shop, everything is tight and in working order. As a precaution the tech replaced the shocks. This worked for a few days. On my way to work (7/23/2022), going about 45-50, the shaking happened again. I pulled over to stop it and not to injure other drivers on the road. Starting doing research and found that these Ford trucks are notorious for what is called the "Ford Death Wobble". Although the shocks are less than 4 months old the shaking is occurring more frequently and with more intensity.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11476531July 29, 2022
STEERING, SUSPENSION, WHEELS
DEATH WOBBLE SHAKES TREMOUNDESLY AFTER 50 MPH
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11475090July 21, 2022
STEERING, SUSPENSION
The contact owns a 2014 Ford F-250. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the front-end of the vehicle was shaking violently. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact called the local dealer but the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to NHTSA. The approximate failure mileage was 60,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11470669June 23, 2022
SUSPENSION, STEERING
While breaking quickly due to another group of vehicles suddenly breaking, my truck began to shake violently similar to symptoms noted in the repeated reports concerning death wobble. My tires have less than 10,000 miles and the truck has had the alignment checked in the last 12 months. It is important to note that the steering shook so violently that it came out of my hands. This could have caused a major accident or worse for a less skilled motorist.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11464490May 13, 2022
STEERING, SUSPENSION
I experienced the death wobble in a 2014 F250 while driving 60-65 mph on highway through Memphis. Wobble initiated by hitting a pot hole.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11462519April 27, 2022
STEERING
I have experienced the Death Wobble. It has gotten very severe. Truck is now in the shop. Wobble has happened at least 8 times in past two months. Scary it is
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11459322April 2, 2022
STEERING, SUSPENSION
UNKNOWN! This is the 2nd Ford F250 that I've purchased brand new. I had no clue what the issue was until visiting with fellow Ford F250 owners. Low and behold, the "Ford Death Wobble". I don't understand WHY there has NOT been a recall on this before now. After researching, I've learned there was even a class action lawsuit filed against Ford in 2019! What on earth is wrong with FORD?! I love my truck, but not enough to continue buying a Ford product knowing this is an issue that they don't want to fix!!! I'm so glad I was informed by friends with the same issues and know it's not just "an alignment" issue! Shame on you Ford for refusing to address or acknowledge this issue!!!!! I pray that I don't have an accident due to the "death wobble" that the Ford trucks have.....but at least it is documented that I have the same issues that over 1200 other Ford truck owners have experienced and complained about......I wonder how many others are out there that don't know it's called the "death wobble" and they keep returning to have it repaired! I noticed this incident with my truck in 2015! How sad that it took nearly 7 years for me to discover the real issue!
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11458882March 29, 2022
STEERING
I was driving on the highway at 70 miles per hour when I hit at what appeared to be a bridge expansion joint. And almost immediately started feeling some vibration. After about two weeks while I was driving about 65 mph on the the hiway, I almost lost control of the vehicle. I could hardly control the steering wheel as it was shaking so bad. I took the vehicle to an independent service center and it was diagnosed as the death wobble. Some parts were repleased but did not take care of the problem. There was no waring other than the shaking . Still cannot go over 50 mph without the vehicle shaking uncontrollably.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11457026March 16, 2022
SUSPENSION:FRONT
The contact owns a 2014 Ford F-250. The contact stated that his vehicle would shake uncontrollably while driving approximately 60 MPH. The contact stated that to stop the vibration, he had to bring the vehicle to a complete stop. The contact stated that the failure also occurred whenever driving over a bump in the roadway. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and an unstated repair was performed; however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer and the contact was informed that the vehicle had been repaired; however, the failure persisted. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 130,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11452842February 18, 2022
STEERING, SUSPENSION
The contact owns a 2014 Ford F-250. The contact stated that while driving over a bump at approximately 70 MPH, the front end was shaking violently. After the vehicle decelerated to approximately 40 MPH, the vehicle stopped shaking. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact called an independent mechanic and was informed to contact NHTSA. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The approximate failure mileage was 59,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11451122February 9, 2022
STEERING, SUSPENSION
My 2014 Ford F-250 started developing a Death Wabble when on rough highways doing over 45mph. Three or four times I took it to Ford service Tucson at 22nd street and technician changed steering box, ball joints and generally looked it over. The other day the Death Wabble was every 5 miles on highway 83 which is a little rough but no potholes. Took the truck in yesterday and they couldn’t find a problem. Please be advised when this happens the truck is out of control. I need to hit my brakes to about 25 mph and the shaking then stops.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0

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