Ford F-250 Complaints

11,199 consumer complaints on file.

#11487613October 3, 2022
SUSPENSION, UNKNOWN OR OTHER
I was driving 65mph on I16 to get on I75 in Macon, GA. The truck started shaking as if I had blown all four tires. After taking it to a repair shop, I was told it is called a "Ford Death Wobble."
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11487504October 2, 2022
SUSPENSION, STEERING, WHEELS
In 2014, I got the “Ford death wobble” in the right front. VERY scary and dangerous. Trying to quickly slow down to stop it in traffic is almost as dangerous as the wobble itself. You have very little to no control with the steering when it happens. I had to repair the problem out of pocket because Ford won’t do anything about it. Now, two weeks ago, I had the same death wobble happen at 70 mph on the left front. So frightening. My passengers thought we had a blowout and we’re about to crash. I successfully slowed it down but this problem is a road hazard to me and everyone else on the road. So now, once again, it’s on me to shell out to fix a problem that should have been a recall a long time ago but Ford won’t step up and do the right thing. Please give us some relief here.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11487505October 2, 2022
STEERING
On September 28, 2022 i was driving my Ford F-250 on Interstate 10. I was in traffic and had other vehicles in front of and behind me. I hit a small bump in the road and my steering wheel in front tires began to shake so violently I began to have difficulty steering the vehicle. I had to slow the vehicle to 30 mph to regain control. As I begin to slow the vehicle the shaking became more violent. Luckily there was an opening on the right side for me to try and steer the vehicle to the shoulder. Other vehicles around me noticed the issue and also had to take evasive action to avoid a collision. My truck has 89,000 miles on it and has been properly maintained. I had this vibration also previously and the manufacturer installed a new component at 56,000 miles. I contacted the same dealer who did the repair. They stated that Ford's recall was only to replace the part one time. At this point I will have to pay for a repair but they are not sure which parts to replace to prevent the issue as they said many Superduty trucks have the same issue. The oem part that was aleady replaced is also out of stock, with no eta of when it is available. Im 54 and driving since i was 15. Ive never been more terrified. My truck is stock configuration with no customization with factory tires and wheels.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11487534October 2, 2022
POWER TRAIN, STEERING, SUSPENSION
I understand that my truck has the Death Wobble. No warning lights, truck shakes vigorously driving on rough roads at 70mph
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11487409October 1, 2022
SUSPENSION, STEERING
At roughly 50mph while on a left hand curve over slightly uneven pavement the front end of the truck started shuddering and bouncing with loss of control in the steering such that only after significant braking could I regain control of the truck and realized I was in the next lane over to the right. Vehicle was brought to Ford dealer and they replaced a stabilizer bar that had a "dead spot" in it. While the problem is slightly better, it is by no means resolved. Waiting for a call back from the service manager of the dealership after being told today that the repair they had done was all that Ford was willing to do. Vehicle is still under warranty. Purchased 2017 vehicle in march of 2021 with 17,500 miles on it. It now (September, 2022) has 25,000 miles on it.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11487247September 30, 2022
SUSPENSION
We experienced the "Death Wobble" with this vehicle. The part Ford has identified as the problem(Steering Dampner) has been covered by the 20N04 warranty extension but the parts surrounding the Dampner have also been affected and needed to be replaced at our cost. This include the Long Drag link, Short Drag link, and the Adjuster. Parts and Labor totaled $673.31. This issue is well documented throughout Ford owners.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11487339September 30, 2022
POWER TRAIN, SUSPENSION
If I hit a bump going over 50mph my vehicle will violently shake until I slow down or stop.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11487355September 30, 2022
VISIBILITY/WIPER
Front camera, like the rear camera which was recently recalled, has lost clear visibility. It has a very bright white haze which eliminates visibility from the front camera. It poses a safety hazard in parking lots, especially if a small child were to walk in front of the truck. The truck is available for inspection anytime. There has been no specific incident causing injury at this time. However, it would be nice to use the front camera as intended to prevent any incident in the future.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11487100September 29, 2022
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
The contact owns a 2003 Ford F-250. The contact stated that both turn signals and the windshield wipers would intermittently fail to operate as needed. Over time, the failure worsened and the components failed to operate. The dealer and the manufacturer were notified of the failure and informed him that there were no recalls on the vehicle. the contact was referred to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 140,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11486830September 28, 2022
SUSPENSION, STEERING
This is related to Campaign # 20N04 Steering Linkage Damper. Ford is aware of this problem and when I accelerate and hit a bump in the road the whole front end of the truck vibrates uncontrollably and i have to slam on the brakes to get the vehicle under control. I have taken it in to the Ford Dealership in Thomasville and they supposedly have ordered the part. My truck was there for 3 weeks and they did not fix the problem. I have called left messages and they have not returned my calls. I don't feel safe driving the vehicle and they will not give me the status update on when the part is going to come in.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11486832September 28, 2022
STEERING, WHEELS
My F250 started to shake uncontrollably while driving home from the airport on 26 September 2022. The vehicle has just over 20,000 miles on the odometer. The steering wheel shook out of my hands and I had to re-grab the steering wheel while driving at 50 mph. The shaking would not stop. I had to brake carefully because of traffic and pull off the to the shoulder. I merged back into traffic and it started to wobble uncontrollably again at 35 mph. I pulled over again and stopped. I merged back into traffic again and it did not happen again. Since it has just happened, I have not taken it to a Ford Dealership to get worked on. If traffic had not been lite, I am sure this issue would have caused an accident while I was driving 50 mph. I was very scared and was not anticipating this issue. There were no warnings. There should be an immediate recall of all these vehicles and the manufacture should fix or buy the trucks back. I will be notifying my Congressman and Senators.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11486890September 28, 2022
STEERING, SUSPENSION, WHEELS
Death wobble occurred this morning for the first time ever. It was terrifying for me and my children. I had to slam on the brakes so hard that I nearly slid off the road! The fact that Ford doesn’t acknowledge this is ridiculous. I hope and pray that this does not occur with my children in the vehicle, or while I’m hauling my horses.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11486971September 28, 2022
SUSPENSION, STEERING
The vehicle violently shakes at speeds above 60mph. I must abruptly slow down on highway or come to a complete stop. This is dangerous to me and other drivers.After further research I have found this issue has caused serious injury and death.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11486682September 27, 2022
SUSPENSION, STEERING
My 2020 Ford F-250 4x4, has 40,000. Has developed the "Death Wobble". I went over a expansion joint on a bridge at 55mph and the front wheels started violently shaking, it would not stop until I slowed to 5 mph. My mechanic replaced both the inner and outer drag links, although they were not very worn. After they were replaced the "Death Wobble" returned when I drove over another expansion joint. The mechanic again replaced both inner and outer drag links. I went to a Ford dealer and talked to the service writer and was told that Ford knows about this "Death Wobble" but their not going to fix-it. There are lots of complaints about this, and this needs to be fixed. When a truck gets into this "Death Wobble" it could very easily cause a accident. So far I have spent over $1000.00 in repairs with no guarantee that this problem is fixed!
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11486705September 27, 2022
SUSPENSION, STEERING
towing a trailer, traveling at 70 mph, I hit a pothole and vehicle violently shook. The episode lasted for approx 30 seconds. It was very Difficult to maintain control and I almost ran off the road. It happened several times before I took it for repairs. The stabilizer bar was replaced, however the violent shaking has still continued.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11486493September 26, 2022
BACK OVER PREVENTION
The contact owns a 2019 Ford F-250. The contact stated that both the forward facing and the rearview camera images had become progressively foggy and appeared cloudy on the display screen. The contact initially took the vehicle to a dealer and informed the dealer of the failure; the contact was given an estimate for the repair. The contact then received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V644000 (Back Over Prevention) however, the recall only addressed the rearview camera and not the forward-facing camera. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 72,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11486515September 26, 2022
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Upper fuel filter developed a crack on top, spraying diesel fuel all over the interior of the engine compartment. Smelled fuel in the interior vents, then saw smoke trailing the truck in my rear view mirror. Pulled over at a mini-mart, opened the hood and saw the fuel spray fanning out from the top of the filter, along with smoke coming from the engine. Turned off the engine and the spray stopped.Smoke/vapor was reduced. No fire.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11486571September 26, 2022
STEERING
Death wobble 65 to 45 mph. 32,000 miles Lose if control. Going to dealer soon,
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11486202September 24, 2022
STEERING, UNKNOWN OR OTHER, SUSPENSION
While driving on more than one occasion the front of the truck and steering wheel starts violently shaking. It makes it hard to control. Once you pull over and stop, you can resume driving without issue. You never know when it will happen.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11485982September 23, 2022
SUSPENSION, STEERING
Death Wobble again after repair at 200,000 miles at local Ford dealer.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0

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