Ford F-250 Complaints

11,199 consumer complaints on file.

#11502074January 16, 2023
STEERING, UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Front end shakes violently if I hit a bump. Has happened numerous times usually above 50 mph. Only 21,000 thousand miles on vehicle and tires are in fair shape. Was told by a mechanic that it was a common problem on Ford 250 and advised to report the problem. Requires slowing down dramatically to allow to correct.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11501747January 14, 2023
STRUCTURE:BODY, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
This is what happen Thursday Night to my Truck sitting in my drive way. My entire wiring harness on the drivers side was under water.. I drove it to the dealership and it was still pouring water from the rear plugs. I have rubber floor mats and wouldn't have even noticed the issue if I didn't pull them to clean the truck. There are tons of truck having this issue. to fix it properly the bed has to be taken off the truck. The insurance company's total cars for electrical being covered in water. This is a recall issue Ford Surly needs to address and fix. Go look at this video fast forward to the 4 minute mark. https://youtu.be/9azod47j8KM
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11501585January 13, 2023
POWER TRAIN
The contact owns a 2020 Ford F-250. The contact stated while driving 70 MPH, the vehicle experienced hard shifts while jerking. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact slowed down until the failure ceased. The contact then resumed normal driving. The contact stated that the failure had been reoccurring while driving at various speeds. The dealer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that the VIN was not included in NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V256000 (Power Train). The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 140,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11501635January 13, 2023
SUSPENSION, STEERING
On a highway, 65-70 mph, drove over a rough patch of road and truck front end began to shake violently(death wobble). Happened three times on same day, same trip. On all occasions we were very lucky to be able to stop or slow down without being involved in an accident. I spent $5000 this past summer that was suppose to have fixed the problem.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11501639January 13, 2023
STEERING, SUSPENSION
Entered a highway on-ramp, accelerating to 65-70 mph, drove over a rough patch of road and truck front end began to shake violently(death wobble) we were very lucky to be able to slow down without being involved in an accident. I spent $5000 this past summer that was suppose to have fixed this problem.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11500977January 10, 2023
SUSPENSION
While driving our 2019 Ford F250 Superduty at highway speeds it develops a "death wobble" at this point it is very difficult to control the truck and the only way to get it to stop the violent shaking is to come to a stop. This is a known problem for Ford and they claim the parts are on backorder and it'll be months before parts are available. This vehicle has been inspected at a Ford dealership twice but lack of parts makes it so it cannot be fixed. STEERING LINKAGE DAMPER EXTENDED COVERAGE Details Description STEERING LINKAGE DAMPER EXTENDED COVERAGE Campaign# 20N04
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11501030January 10, 2023
SERVICE BRAKES
While driving the vehicle out of the garage the brakes locked up. The vehicle would travel only a couple feet in forward or reverse before it came to a halt. The vehicle needed to be towed to the dealership. Had this vehicle been on a highway the failure of the braking system causing it to come to halt could have caused a catastrophic accident.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11500750January 9, 2023
STEERING
The vehicle begins shaking violently on uneven roads at speeds of 55mph. Aggressive braking to reduce speed is the only way to stop it. The ford dealer admits this is the “death wobble”
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11500776January 9, 2023
STEERING, SUSPENSION
My truck has done what is known as the death wobble, which is easily searchable.The infamous death wobble that many Ford truck drivers have experienced is a violent shaking of the front end of the truck and the steering wheel. This issue typically occurs at highway speeds or after hitting a bump in the road. But it can also occur under any typical driving conditions. Ford truck drivers who have experienced this violent shaking on the road describe it as a terrifying experience because many struggle to steer and keep control of the vehicle. Naturally, this temporary loss of control and difficulty steering can lead to an increased risk of accident, injury, or death. This first occurred in 2018 and the dealer serviced it replacing the steering column. It has happened a few more times since then but very minor. Yesterday, 1/9/2023, it occurred with every single minor bump on the interstate at speeds over 65mph. It was very violent to the point where my coffee cup bounced out of the cup holder during the wobble. To get it to stop, you must slow down to 30mph very quickly and can not steer during this time (must go straight). A few occurrences were very dangerous. One where I almost went through a curve and into a semi, and another where I was almost rear ended to slow down and get out of the wobble before the next corner. I took it to my dealer this morning. They said, "Ford has identified what they believe to be the problem, but does not have parts designed yet. You can either pay $280 for an aftermarket steering damper, deal with it or trade it in...up to you." 1) They didn't diagnose the problem. 2) Ford knows it's a know issue and is doing nothing about it. I have been a life long Ford customer, but no more after this!!! This truck is a death trap / disaster waiting to happen for me and any other drivers around me!
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11500906January 9, 2023
SUSPENSION
I was traveling on the interstate at the posted speed limit of 70 mph. I was crossing an overpass and upon exiting the overpass my vehicle began what is often referred to as ‘death wobble’. My front suspension began shaking so violently that I temporarily lost control of the vehicle and had to reduce my speed dramatically in the travel lane to regain control before I was able to steer into the emergency lane. Had I been hauling or towing a load I am sure this would have resulted in a wreck. Since this happened, I have read that Ford has refused to conduct a recall on this issue. I urge the NHTSA enter this situation and require Ford to address the issue.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11500657January 8, 2023
SUSPENSION
At highway speeds (about 60 or more) when you hit almost any bump, the truck becomes almost uncontrollable due to the front end shaking.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11500567January 7, 2023
SUSPENSION
Severe shaking in the front end ( death wobble) This has happened to me several times now.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11500521January 6, 2023
STEERING, WHEELS, UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Truck was driving 70 mph going to TN when it started shaking and grinding or awful noise. Lost control of steering d/t shaking. Slowed down and pulled over to side of road to check vehicle equipment. Made call to my son who said it's the death wobble, advised to slow below 60 mph. No death wobble again unless I hit a bump then it started again.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11500536January 6, 2023
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
While driving on the highway at approximately 70 mph the truck's check engine light came on followed by a message "reduced power" on the dash cluster. The truck shut off almost instantly after this.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11500334January 5, 2023
BACK OVER PREVENTION
The contact owns a 2017 Ford F-250. The contact stated that the rearview camera display screen would display a cloudy image while in use. The contact called the dealer and was given an estimate for the repair. Upon investigation, the contact discovered NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V644000 (Back Over Prevention) which he linked to the failure. The manufacturer informed him that there were no recalls on the VIN; the contact was then referred to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 110,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11500379January 5, 2023
STEERING
I received a recall notice a couple of years ago. I had only experienced minor steering issues before November 2022, such as small vibrations after hitting bumps which only lasted a second or two. Still, I went ahead and had several recalls addressed before the mileage limitation were reached. One of the recalls addressed a steering damper. They said it showed that it needed to be replaced under the recall. I had assumed the small vibrations I felt were the issues addressed in the recall. However, within a few weeks of getting the vehicle back I hit a small bump at the transition from an overpass to street level pavement on I-10 at FM 1516. The truck began to shake fairly violently until I lowered my speed to around 40MPH. I pulled off and inspected the tires/steering/bearings and found no major issues. The truck performed as intended upon re-entering the highway. About a month later I hit another small transition somewhere along Highway 47-Northwest of Highway 60 in College Station. The same issue arose where the truck shook violently until I lowered the speed to around 40MPH. I took the truck back to the dealer and they said now nothing was wrong except some worn ball joints. I find that hard to believe that in the 4 years I owned this truck nothing was seriously wrong until I had the recall "repaired". Now I believe the vehicle is less safe and now the dealer wants to charge $700 for what they say is now the issue.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11500183January 4, 2023
STEERING, SUSPENSION
The contact owns a 2011 Ford F-250. The contact stated while driving 65 MPH and switching lanes and depressing the brake, the vehicle started to shake abnormally. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact stated that after decelerating, the vehicle stopped shaking. The dealer was contacted and made aware of the failure. The contact was informed that the VIN was not under recall. The contact was referred to the manufacturer for assistance. The manufacturer was contacted and informed about the failure. The manufacturer confirmed that the VIN was not under recall and referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline to file a complaint. The failure mileage was 160,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11500207January 4, 2023
STEERING, SUSPENSION, UNKNOWN OR OTHER
The F250 will violently shake in an uncontrollable and unpredictable manner on occasion. It typically happens at speeds over 40 mph when encountering any variation from perfectly flat pavement. Ford has an extended warranty to cover the engineering and design failure of some portion of the steering and suspension system; however, the part is backordered and unavailable to make the covered repair. The vehicle is available to be inspected. The engineering and design flaw causes the vehicle to become uncontrollable while trying to come to a stop endangering the occupants as well as anyone or property in the path. The problem was confirmed by a ford dealer and was stated “it is a known issue with the vehicle” It has not been examined by anyone other than the ford dealership. There were no warning signs from the vehicle; however, an internet search revealed numerous incidents that sound identical. Ford was contacted multiple times, they said they would contact me in reference to a solution 3 times. They never did contact me, when I was able to inquire I was met with an indifferent attitude about my safety and others safety.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11499889January 3, 2023
POWER TRAIN
The contact owns a 2020 Ford F-250. The contact stated while driving approximately 60 MPH, the vehicle decelerated to 40 MPH and failed to properly accelerate. The contact also stated that while shifting into reverse or drive, the transmission seized in tenth gear and then shifted to sixth gear. The contact stated that he received an alert indicating to see Owner’s Manual. No warning lights were illuminated. The failure recurred. The contact then notified the dealer of the failure, and the contact was advised to drive the vehicle 500 to 1000 miles after reprogramming. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 70,000.
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

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