Ford F-250 Complaints

11,199 consumer complaints on file.

#11499624December 31, 2022
ENGINE
Ford previously issued warranty extension for this vehicle 18-M-01 related to the replacement of the reductant heater unit. I acquired the subject vehicle above and had the repair done at my expense on September 9, 2015 with 115,710 miles on the vehicle using an OEM part. Eventually, Ford would reimburse me for this expense. The truck currently has 150,000 miles and once again the DEF heater failed . So, roughly 35,000 miles on a single unit. That seems ridiculous to me that an emissions part would fail after a mere 35,000 miles. My experience is far from being alone and others have reported similar experiences on internet forums. I will preserve this unit that failed for 60 days after the submission of this claim in case Ford or you would like to inspect it. Unfortunately, the result of having to perform repeated repairs is that people decide to remove and bypass the DEF system completely. That seems to be a terrible outcome for the environment. However, in communities where there is no emissions testing, no one will find out. Please require Ford to extend the warranty on this part again.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11499310December 29, 2022
STEERING
Truck starts violently shaking when it hits bumps. Usually happens over 60 mph.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11499330December 29, 2022
STEERING
When at speeds of 50 or more or when driving on a bumpy road we experience extensive steering wobble to the point that the truck is thrown into another lane.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11499387December 29, 2022
STEERING, ENGINE
As vehicle approaches >60MPH, the steering wheel vibrates violently, and the entire front end of the truck begins to shake and wobble, causing steering to be compromised. This is a serious risk given there could be a loss of control of steering. The only way to eliminate the problem is to slow down or stop the vehicle. But eventually, the problem comes back again. No warning lights come on to alert you of the problem. The problem just develops with no warning whatsoever. This seems to be a known problem. Per research online, this is a known problem for Ford F250s model year 2017-2019. Our model is a 2017. Per online research, and in talking to the Ford Dealer, this is known as the "Death Wobble" and has to do with a failure of the Steering Damper and/or other loose components related to the steering or various joints. There should be an overall recall on this.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11499419December 29, 2022
SUSPENSION, STEERING
Known problem to later model Ford F250 Sper Duty pickup trucks (2015 to 2019??) experiencing a violent steering wheel oscillation after hitting a minor bump in pavement or a pot hole. aka "death wobble" at highway speeds. This has occurred three times thus far on this truck. This seems to occur at approximately 55 to 65 MPH. The shaking is so bad that the driver could easily loose control. The vehicle problem has been reported before to the Ford dealer and the suggested repair is to "replace the steering damper" if it occurs again. This situation occurs with no advanced warning other than a minor wheel shaking which becomes increasingly violent to the point, in the last instance, the truck had to be stopped in order to clear the problem. As indicated, this truck has been inspected for this problem once already and is scheduled for another inspection this coming Wednesday Jan. 4th, 2023.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11499122December 28, 2022
STRUCTURE:BODY
The driver's side rear door locks freeze, and once the door is opened it will not stay closed/latched. I have a video of the door not latching shut, and bouncing back open when attempting to close it. This is the same issue as outlined in Customer Satisfaction Program 18N03; however, the dealer and Ford Corporate advised my VIN is not included on the recall for this issue. When the door lock is frozen and the door will not shut, the automatic running board on the driver's side will not close and the light on the bottom of the driver's mirror and inside the vehicle stays on. If you hold the door shut with your hand or put a ratchet strap on it to hold it in place, the running board closes and the lights go off. This is unsafe for passengers of the rear of the vehicle as the door will not latch when frozen. This issue has been witnessed by the local dealership, but they tell me the VIN is not on the recall list for this issue. Attached pictures show the door closed but running board out and mirror side light on, holding door shut and running board in and side light off, and door ajar when trying to close it and it not latching.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11499131December 28, 2022
STEERING
The contact owns a 2018 Ford F-250. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the steering wheel started to shake significantly. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the steering damper needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 69,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11499198December 28, 2022
SUSPENSION, STEERING
While driving between 50 and 60 mph the steering wheel begins to violently shake until you slow below 50 MPH. This is known as the Death Wobble.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11499260December 28, 2022
SUSPENSION, STEERING
On three separate occasions over a two-day period, while driving at highway speed, the steering wheel and front of the truck went into an extremely violent shaking episode nearly causing complete loss of control in heavy traffic. The shaking was only stopped by braking sharply to reduce the speed putting other drivers at risk of a colliding into the rear of the truck. The vehicle has been parked until it can be inspected. After researching the problem, this is a well-documented problem with the make/model of vehicle that has earned the term "death wobble", yet no recall has been issued and no warning from the manufacturer.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11498947December 27, 2022
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
My truck is actually in f250. The door actuator due to the cold which has been an issue on this truck has frozen again. The first time my child almost fell out of the truck 2 years ago due to door lock / actuator. I had taken it back for the recall said recall. On Friday when it was -37° wind chill the actuator locked me out of my running truck which almost caused me to get frostbite on my fingers
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11498986December 27, 2022
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
The contact owns a 2017 Ford F-250. The contact stated that the door actuators and locks froze, causing the doors to open. Additionally, the contact stated that in a -25 Fahrenheit wind chill, the door failed to unlock, and he was left outside of the vehicle. The contact broke into the vehicle. The contact stated he had used the seat belt to secure the door but was unable to open the door. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer but was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact stated that the same dealer had previously replaced the door lock actuators two years prior to the failure; however, the failure recurred. The manufacturer was contacted but no assistance was provided. The failure mileage was approximately 80,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11499037December 27, 2022
ENGINE, FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
The contact owns a 2020 Ford F-250. The contact stated while driving 75 MPH with the Adaptive Cruise Control activated, the vehicle started shuddering and lost motive power. The message "Engine Failure" was displayed. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, where it was diagnosed with high-pressure fuel pump failure. The dealer diagnosed that the fuel injectors, the high-pressure fuel pump, and the fuel lines needed to be replaced, Additionally, the Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) fuel tank needed to be cleaned. The dealer informed the contact that the repair was covered under warranty. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 20,942.
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
#11499062December 27, 2022
BACK OVER PREVENTION: REARVIEW SYSTEM BRAKING
The backup camera on my f250 is not clear and not visible I have been in many close calls of hitting objects because of this. Been trying to get issue fixed for months, Ford dealerships say they do not have parts but I can go online and have the ability to order parts.
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
#11498847December 26, 2022
SUSPENSION, STEERING, BACK OVER PREVENTION: WARNINGS
The "death wobble" occurred for the second time on December 6th, while traveling on interstate 10 W, about 12 miles west of Pensacola, FL. I had just passed over a bridge connection when the violent shaking of the front end started. I had previously had this issue in 2018 on Highway 45 south, about 15 miles south of Meridian, MS, and returned the vehicle to the dealer and it was supposedly repaired while still under warranty. At present the mileage is not quite 24,000. Fortunately I do not do a lot of highway travel as this appears to be a current unaddressed problem with the Ford F250 Superduty and the F350. This is a very unsafe condition. I feel fortunate that I was able to get the vehicle under control and stopped.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11498882December 26, 2022
STEERING, SUSPENSION
My complaint is commonly know as the “DEATH WOBBLE”. This has been going on with Ford trucks since at least 1973. I have personal experience. The problem is while driving on the highway, if you hit just a small pothole, the truck begins to shake violently and will not stop until you slam on the brakes and slow considerably. This is extremely dangerous on the highway with the possibility of loosing control. It’s bad, and Ford has known about this for at least 50 years.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11498790December 25, 2022
STEERING
When hit a bump a in the road the front end goes into the so-called Death Wobble. It is a really bad shaking of the front end like your wheels are going to come off. Had to slow down really fast and move to the side of the road. What causes this and how can it be fixed so myself or someone else if injured or killed.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11498773December 24, 2022
STEERING
While driving on highway, vehicle hits a bump and front end starts shaking violently. Shaking continues until I slow way down. It is actually difficult to control as steering wheel is shaking so bad. This has happened multiple times but is becoming more frequent.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11498645December 23, 2022
SUSPENSION, STEERING
My truck start shaking after going over bumps or grooves in the road. To stop the shaking, I had to quickly slow down and than stop completely.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0

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