Ford F-250 Complaints

11,199 consumer complaints on file.

#11440046November 10, 2021
SUSPENSION, STEERING
While driving on an interstate highway at a speed of 75 MPH the steering wheel begin to shake violently along with the dash and loose objects in the cab. The violent shaking continued until I came to a complete stop. This happened 3 more times on this day and along the same stretch of highway. This happened at a steady speed with no application of brakes or change in direction.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11439826November 9, 2021
SUSPENSION, STEERING
Minor imperfections on highway , going 55-70 mph,causing violent shaking .Have to slow almost to stop to get shaking to stop.Shaking is serious enough to get someone killed.(perfect description is death wobble).PRoblem has been occurring since approximately 5000 miles,bought vehicle new.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11439829November 9, 2021
STEERING, SUSPENSION
11/6/21 driving 65 mph on interstate. After hitting a bump in the road the truck experienced a severe shaking in the steering to the point that the truck wasn't maneuverable. I had to slow down to 45 mph for it to go away. It happened again about 20 minutes later and I had to go off the interstate to drop the speed below 55 mph. Supposedly this is a known problem but has never been recalled.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11439672November 8, 2021
STEERING, SUSPENSION
Front end of the vehicle violent shakes after hitting a small bump on the highway. Unable to get the truck to stop shaking until I stop the vehicle.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11439758November 8, 2021
SUSPENSION, STEERING
I went over a bridge joint on the highway and the truck started shaking uncontrollably. I had to slow down under 50mph for it to stop. The windshield cracked in the process. Everyone driving around me slowed down and moved away. There were and still are no warning lamps. I have not taken it to the dealer yet. I feared that the truck was going to roll over because of the uncontrollable steering and shaking.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11439760November 8, 2021
SUSPENSION, STEERING
We were on our way home Saturday and hit a small bump on the bridge and the front end started shaking out of control the whole truck was wobbling. We had to slow down immediately almost to a stop. It was a scary moment I’m glad no other vehicles were around us when this happened!!
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11439767November 8, 2021
STEERING, SUSPENSION
loss control of vehicle after hitting a bump on the highway causing truck to bounce into highway barrier. - life threatening causing bodily harm. - just happened , haven't notified dealer yet. - no components inspected yet. -no warnings.
Crash:
Yes
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11439614November 7, 2021
STEERING, SUSPENSION
This vehicle suffers from the Ford death wobble on the freeway when driving with the flow of traffic. We were traveling south on I-5 and hit some bumps on the road which began the process of the whole truck shaking. The steering wheel went out of control and the whole body was visibly shaking. There were no accidents but we had to pull off the freeway and stop the vehicle. I have a video of the incident if needed.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11439639November 7, 2021
SUSPENSION
The death wobble is back. The Ford dealership where I purchased it conducted an inspection 11/1/21. They identified front-end issues not covered under the previous death wobble fix. I’ve owned three previous trucks with no violent shaking issues while driving. This should be fix by Ford!
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11439580November 6, 2021
STEERING, SUSPENSION
Front end began shaking violently at 70mph after going over a rough bumpy patch. Pulled over checked lug nuts (all tight). Started driving and happened again at about 60mph, very violent front end movement again with a series of small bumps. Got off turnpike and drove slow with no issues. Was able to recreate the wobble a third time at about 60mph in a safe area. Going straight each time. Vehicle is uncontrollable when it occurs.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11439447November 5, 2021
STEERING, WHEELS
Driving on freeway at 80mph posted idaho freeway speed went into voilent death wobble front end head shake which sent me into center median out of control it started from going over overpass i e bridge so voilent it thru my hands from steering wheel until i could get it under control.ford first said it was a recall for steering dampner then changed it over to warrenty work haven't been on freeway since with it nervous might do it again and might not get has lucky next time ford tells me its all good with the new steering stablelizer also the problem ruined tires dont feel like being a crash dummy for ford so im staying away from freeway for as long as i can help it definite problem .
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11439421November 4, 2021
STEERING, SUSPENSION
I was driving north on US 521 between Sumter and Rembert, South Carolina. Without warning, my vehicle began to violently shake. I held on tightly to the steering wheel as it was almost uncontrollable. It was an extremely scary situation as I could hardly maintain control among passing cars and a narrow road shoulder. I braked slowly, pulled partially off the road (extremely narrow shoulder after curb), and engaged my emergency flashers. As I was getting out my truck, I assumed I had one or both front tires were flat. Upon inspection, none of the tires were damaged/flat. I then returned to the truck and drove very slowly (30 MPH) to the post office in Rembert, SC to inspect underneath the truck to see if anything was loose or broken. Nothing was found during visual inspection. I had approximately 20 miles to go before I could reach my home; thus, I drove slowly. Upon arriving home, I called my local Ford dealership and told them what happened. They stated Ford had issued a memo stating if anyone had this problem to replace the steering damper/stabilizer. I have an appointment for this November 6, 2021. Later that day, I began researching all the Ford and diesel forums to see if anyone had this same experience. I was amazed how many truck owners had the same occurrence while driving and the condition had a name; the DEATH WOBBLE. I have been researching the death wobble for the past few days and every site/forum came to the same conclusion: replacing the steering damper/stabilizer is only a Band-Aid fix. The problem will reoccur within a few months. Most recommended changing to upgraded shocks, dual steering dampers/stabilizers, and a new front end alignment. Ford has only issued a memo, no recall; therefore, if I had not experienced this I would have never known. I tow a 40 ft 5th wheel and I do not know if I can trust this truck. What would have happened if I were towing my camper? Something must be done before someone is injured or dead.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11438843November 1, 2021
STEERING, SUSPENSION
I have experienced the "Death Wobble" experienced by many during my internet research into the violent shaking and oscillation of the front wheels at speeds in excess of 50 MPH. The condition occurs routinely on approach and departure from bridges where the concrete slabs have subsided causing a "pothole" effect, on pavement patches, and potholes. The violent oscillation and shaking can cause temporary loss of control. I had to slow down to a dangerously low speed in congested interstate traffic for the conditon to subside.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11438963November 1, 2021
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, ENGINE, SUSPENSION
My truck is having the same issues as listed in the recalls but isn’t on the recall list. Running rough dash board turns off and loses power to the cab. Low voltage light comes on but batteries and alternator test fine. Factory installed lift blocks have cracked and caused can bushings to fail.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11438980November 1, 2021
STEERING, SUSPENSION
I just purchased this 2020 F250 on 10/21/21 with 39000 miles. While driving the vehicle on a Ft Worth toll road at 70 mph, below posted speed limit of 75, truck and steering wheel began to shake violently. Luckily there was light traffic that kept me from causing an accident before I could get it stopped. Took vehicle to Ford dealer and was told my vin # is not included in trucks that Ford has been fixing. An internet search of "F250 death wobble" will show how widespread this problem is. Ford knows there is a problem but will not do anything to solve it.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11438818October 31, 2021
STEERING
My Ford has experienced Terrible steering wheel and front end shaking when traveling at speeds of over 55 mphs. I turned it into kinsel Ford at Beaumont tx for repairs on sept 20 and the shaking was fixed but has returned even more violently. Also known commonly only as the “death wobble “ affecting Ford f250’s
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11438738October 30, 2021
STEERING
While driving down the highway at 70mph a small bump on the road made my truck start wobbling uncontrollably. I lost control for a few seconds and the wobbling stopped only until i came to a full stop. This happened on a busy highway in Dallas.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11438603October 29, 2021
SUSPENSION
When driving down the interstate the truck started shaking vigorously where we had to pull over 6 times to get the truck to stop shaking. It looked like the tires were bouncing of the road. Very scary.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11438619October 29, 2021
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:COIL:HIGH TENSION/SPARK PLUG WIRES
The contact owns a 2020 Ford F-250. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the engine began to sputter and misfire with the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the spark plug wires were faulty and needed to be replaced. The spark plug wires were replaced with the manufacturer’s OEM wires however, approximately three months later the failure recurred. The mechanic installed the new improved spark plug wires ordered from the manufacturer and the failure was remedied. The local dealer and the manufacturer were contacted and made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 9,200.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11438657October 29, 2021
STEERING, SUSPENSION
Death Wobble. Hit a dip in the road steering wheel and whole truck Shakes out of control until you slow WAY down or stop.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0

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