Ford F-250 Complaints

11,199 consumer complaints on file.

#11438300October 26, 2021
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
It seems to happen at higher speeds with the change in pavement my front end started shaking violently and I felt like I was going to lose control of the vehicle. I had to reduce speed quickly to get control of the vehicle. I am concerned for my safety and the safety of others around me including those in my vehicle. I have tried to have it fixed at an auto repair shop and the problem has not resolved. I am trying to schedule an appointment with the dealer but they have a backlog.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11438223October 26, 2021
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
I was traveling down the highway at high speeds and my vehicle started shaking uncontrollably. I had to pull over to the side of the road and slow down for it to stop. On a separate occasion, the same thing happened...the steering wheel was shaking almost like the vehicle was seizing up.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11438058October 25, 2021
FIRERELATED, FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
The contact owned a 2017 Ford F-250 hauling an unknown fifth-wheel trailer. The contact stated that while driving at 55 - 60 mph, the smoke odor was detected. The contact slowed the vehicle down to 10 mph, to stop and pull over. The fire started from the vehicle's engine compartment. The vehicle and travel trailer caught fire. The fire department was able to extinguish the fire. The contact was unaware if there was a fire department report. The contact had sustained smoke inhalation injury but did not receive medical assistance. The vehicle was towed to a tow yard and was currently being reviewed by the insurance company. The contact works for the dealer and made them aware of the failure. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 40,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
Yes
Injuries:
1
Deaths:
0
#11438118October 25, 2021
SUSPENSION
This is in regards to the Ford "death wobble" that occurs at under normal driving conditions where the vehicle rattles to violently it is not able to be controlled or operated safely. This has happened numerous times and with greater frequency. Ford will only replace the steering dampener, which they have, and it did not fix the problem. If anything it made it worse. Ford also does not consider this a warranty issue, and will not even address it as compensated work. This is likely because Ford knows that this is a major design flaw and it is cheaper to stiff customers than pay to make it right.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11437960October 24, 2021
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Alternator caught fire.
Crash:
No
Fire:
Yes
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11437994October 24, 2021
SUSPENSION
High speed wobble when driving over un even pavement such as a transition from asphalt to concrete. if turning slightly while driving 60 - 70 miles/hr and you run over slightly rough pavement, it will start to wobble violently and you have to slow to 25 or 30 miles/hr for it to stop. when you are on a multi lane highway and on the inside lane(s) you have to navigate to the shoulder to slow down and it is very dangerous. there is many internet articles reflecting this exact situation and it is a design defect with the F250. I would hope a recall would be issued to require Ford to fix this problem before someone is killed. Right now the only option available is to buy and after market stabilizer to try and minimize this issue. thanks
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11437864October 23, 2021
STEERING
Major Death Wobble. Could not brake on the interstate. Going 70mph.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11437875October 23, 2021
SUSPENSION
The steering is extremely lose and has a shimmy or “death wobble” when going over any type of bumps or other issues and at speed on the highway. Similar to recall 09L02
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11437915October 23, 2021
STEERING
Today while driving on the highway at 75 miles per hour, the front end of my vehicle suddenly started violently shaking. It felt like a blow out had occurred on both front tires. The entire front of the vehicle shook like an earthquake, and the steering wheel shook so hard that I had difficulty holding onto it to control the vehicle as I slowed to a stop. It was difficult to hold it straight, as not to allow it into the other lane. There were no warning lights or notifications on the dash. I got out and walked around to inspect the vehicle, and there was nothing apparently wrong. I continued driving, and within a 400 mile trip, this same event occurred 3 times. The truck is well aligned, as I can generally remove my hands from the steering wheel and it remains moving straight forward when driving. The tires have a good tread, and they have appropriate air pressure. This was the 1st time I’ve ever experienced anything like this in a vehicle. After I got home from the trip, I researched online and learned that many people have experienced such events in the Ford F-250 and F-350. They refer to it as the death wobble. It seems negligent of Ford to refuse to recall these vehicles or the parts that need to be replaced. If I had been on an interstate highway when this occurred today, I would very likely have had an accident.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11437612October 21, 2021
STEERING
The contact owns a 2015 Ford F-250. The contact stated that the vehicle experienced the death wobble while driving at various speeds. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer and an unknown repair was performed; however, the failure persisted. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and confirmed that the repair was not covered under the warranty. The approximate failure mileage was 87,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11437498October 20, 2021
SUSPENSION:FRONT
The contact owns a 2012 Ford F-250. The contact stated that while driving at high speed, the front of the vehicle was shaking violently. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the failure was undetermined. The dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 170,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11437517October 20, 2021
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
I was driving on the interstate going highway speed of 65 mph and the accelerator was stuck open and I could not slow down. The engine stayed at a high rpm. I had to press with a lot of force to slow down and come to a stop with the engine still at high rpm and had trouble stopping. Luckily, where I live there's not much traffic, and I made it to a shop with this issue. Upon investigating, the accelerator cable became frayed where it enters the sheath and gets stuck there. The Ford dealer didn't have a replacement in stock or any nationwide. So I went to a junk yard to find one and found the same vehicle that had the same frayed accelerator cable. I located a newer, second vehicle with less mileage with same cable that matched without any fraying. In the meantime, I ordered a new accelerator cable through Ford, but it was backordered several months and tied up in shipping. With this happening on these two same vehicles, I thought I should report it. Thank you.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11437549October 20, 2021
SUSPENSION
Uncontrollable shaking at about 72 after hitting a bump in the road. Had to slow down to about 30 to get it to stop on a 70mph highway.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11437482October 20, 2021
POWER TRAIN
The 10-Speed Automatic Transmission shifts hard and randomly. Leaving a stop sign, at any rate of speed, causes slippage in the shifting. Sometimes it'll shift too slowly, resulting in a jerky motion of the vehicle. Sometimes when on the highway, usually traveling at 68mph (cruise control), the vehicle will randomly jump gears when it's not necessary. Recently while getting up to speed we heard a large grinding noise shifting into 4th gear. The vehicle, otherwise, runs great. The transmission leaves alot to be desired and I do not have any confidence in the shifting. It's comparable to a teenager just learning how to drive a stick shift. If I wanted that, I would have one. My transmission fluid is where it should be and the vehicle has less than 8,000 miles on it.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11437311October 19, 2021
ENGINE, FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
On August 21,2021 we were about 2 hrs from home meeting some family to visit for awhile my husbandand I are both in our 60's. Just as we were entering Lufin Tx our truck dropped from 60 mph to 30 with no warning. I pulled to shoulder of the road and truck completely died. If we had been on an interstate there's a possibility the truck would have died in the middle of the interstate hwy with no way of getting out of traffic. Our truck was towed to Lufkin Ford since we couldn't afford the $ 394.00 to have it towed closer to our home. We were told by Lufkin Ford our P4 high pressure pump had went out, sending metal shards through our motor a $9400.00 repair. To this date our truck has not been repaired because there's a problem getting the pump. It seems this is a problem with the high pressure fuel pump in these diesel trucks, cause I was informed there are 6 trucks at this repair shop waiting on the same part so I'm sure this has been an on going problem.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11437313October 19, 2021
STEERING, SUSPENSION
Severe "death wobble" condition occurred on highway.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11437318October 19, 2021
STEERING
Severe shuddering in the steering after encountering a rough road surface at 65 mph. Heavy braking was required before safe control of the vehicle was obtained at less than 50 mph. Some milder shuddering has occurred at speeds less than 50 mph. The vehicle had 41,000 miles on the odometer when this occurred so normal wear and tear should not be the cause unless the OEM components are defective. The truck is available for inspection and my local dealership has been notified.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11437151October 18, 2021
FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
The contact owns a 2015 Ford F-250. The contact stated while pulling a trailer and driving 65 MPH, the check engine warning light and powering down warning message were illuminated. The contact stated that he continued driving for a mile before the vehicle started to decelerate. The contact parked on the side of the road. The vehicle was not drivable. The contact towed the vehicle to an independent mechanic and was informed that shards of metal were found inside the fuel line and fuel filter. The vehicle was repaired. A dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 82,111.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11437178October 18, 2021
STEERING
Driving 70... hit a bump in road... shakes violently until I slow down to 25 or so... it shook hard enough to vibrate headache rack and split bead where they join...
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11437186October 18, 2021
SUSPENSION, STEERING, UNKNOWN OR OTHER
I was driving at 70mph, and the truck went into the death wobble. Violently shaking and bouncing as I drove and slowed down to 25mph on the highway until it finally stopped. I was on a section of highway were I could not get off the road for about another half mile. It happened this morning at 7:15am, and I have not had the opportunity to take it in for service. There were no warning lights that came on. I fear for my safety if it were to happen again. If there was traffic behind me, I may not have been able to slow down as quickly as I did without being hit.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0

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