Ford F-250 Complaints

11,199 consumer complaints on file.

#11485938September 22, 2022
STEERING
* On September 14, 2022, while driving Canada 2 near Fredericton at approximately 65 MPH, I crossed an overpass expansion joint at which time my 2019 Ford F-250 Super Duty steering started oscillating violently (the well know “Death Wobble”). The truck had to be slowed and stopped on the road side to stop the oscillation. The truck is scheduled for inspection on September 28, 2022 at Waldorf Ford of Maryland. * My wife and I both were at risk as we were in the middle of tractor trailer traffic while trying to regain control of the steering and move the truck to safety. * The steering oscillation repeated itself 3 more times traveling from Canada to Maryland to return home from travel. I was able to minimize the effect by keeping my speed under 55 MPH. * The truck is scheduled for inspection by a Ford Service Center, Waldorf Ford of Maryland on September 28, 2022. * There were no warnings of any kind prior to the steering oscillation.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11485644September 21, 2022
STEERING:STEERING CONTROL MODULE, SUSPENSION
The contact owns a 2019 Ford F-250 SD. The contact stated while driving 55 MPH and driving over a speed bump, the vehicle started to shake uncontrollably. The contact stated that the vehicle was pulled over and stopped, restarted, and the vehicle operated normally; however, the failure recurred several times. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and the contact was informed that the vehicle was experiencing the death wobble. The contact was informed that the upper and lower ball joints needed to be replaced. Additionally, the driver’s and passenger’s side control arms needed to be replaced. The dealer stated that the vehicle had experienced the failure stated in NHTSA Campaign Number: 20E090000 (Steering, Suspension, Equipment). The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 80,000. The VIN was not available.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11485679September 21, 2022
SUSPENSION, WHEELS, STEERING
While driving on Interstate 45 south of Houston at highway speeds, the steering wheel began heavily vibrating after hitting a small pothole in the freeway. It vibrated violently until I was able to apply the brakes and slow to under 40 mph. At that point, it smoothed out and control was restored.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11485218September 19, 2022
SUSPENSION, UNKNOWN OR OTHER
The first time it happened was about 9/3/2022. I was driving down the road at 60 mph and hit the rumble strip in the middle of the road. The truck started shaking violently until I slowed substantially. I started back up and it was fine. On three separate occasions it has started to do this went hitting a bump in the road. Each time I was driving about 60 mph and it stopped when I slowed substantially. It is almost impossible to steer it when it happens and it is very dangerous.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11485249September 19, 2022
SUSPENSION
The contact owns a 2019 Ford F-250. The contact stated that while driving downhill approximately 70 MPH, the vehicle started shaking and vibrating uncontrollably while driving over surface changes in the road pavement. The contact was able to stop and inspect the vehicle but was unable to identify the cause of the failure. After continuing the long-distance trip, the failure reoccurred on two separate occasions. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer who was unable to determine the cause of the failure but suggested that a suspension stabilizer bar be installed on the vehicle; however, the part was on backorder. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 27,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11485093September 18, 2022
AIR BAGS
Air bag clock spring in steering wheel has broken, air bag light is on and no functions on the steering work ...heated, volume control buttons, horn etc will not work.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11485109September 18, 2022
SUSPENSION, STEERING
I own a properly maintained 2011 Ford F-250. Today, 14 instances of what is commonly know as "Ford Death Wobble" occurred to me on the interstate highway while I drove 250 miles. Violent front end shaking at speeds over 55mph after driving over rough bridges or bumps in the road. Several times I almost lost control of my truck it shook so badly. I had to sharply decrease speed below 35 mph before shaking would stop and I could regain control. I can easily reproduce this problem, but I learned to drive no faster than 50 mph the rest of the way home on the interstate in order to mostly avoid further cases of violent shaking. In addition to almost losing control of my truck, having to slam on my brakes to reduce speed put myself and other vehicles at risk on a highway with fast-moving vehicles. I will be taking it to a Ford dealer tomorrow to see if they can resolve this very dangerous defect.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11485129September 18, 2022
SUSPENSION, STEERING
violent shaking from front end at moderate highway speed experienced when bumps road or when driving on groved surfaces. problem confirmed by ford mechanic and repaired at my expense. Approximately one year later same violent shake. same ford dealer replaced parts originally repaired by them. from time to time a less severe shake has been noted. Have repair invoices. concerned this problem will result one day in loss of vehicle control.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11484988September 17, 2022
STEERING, SUSPENSION
Drive train vibration, also known as “Death Wobble.” My truck is experiencing shaking, or vibration at driving speeds of 70MPH. Problem is getting worse.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11484999September 17, 2022
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
the diesel particulate filter is failing on a lot of 2011-2016 ford f-250 f-350, f-450, and f-550 Part 6D20000. Leaving vehicles stranded on the road while driving at 75 MPH. The safety was impacted by a sudden vehicle slowing down with no acceleration. It had also tried doing a lot of regins. This particular truck has not been inspected by a ford dealer nor insurance, but it has been inspected by me and a private mechanic. there weren't any prior problems with this truck. On top of this situation, diesel particulate filters are back ordered by about 3 months and cost about $4,700.00 for replacements. I do forget what the exact day was but it was somewhere in august of 2022
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11484885September 16, 2022
STEERING, SUSPENSION
The vehicle has been experiencing a death wobble in the front suspension for about 2 years. I have had regular maintenance of the vehicle at a local ford dealership. The first incident occurred shortly after I had the vehicle serviced for oil change and tire rotation. I was driving about 75 mph on the I-5 freeway and ran over a transition in the road from blacktop to cement, the entire front end began to violently shake. I slowed down and pulled over and didnt notice anything out of the ordinary, so I continued on. About 30 miles further, I hit a small pothole in the road with the driver side front tire, and the entire front end again began to violently shake. I slowed down and moved to the right, and when I reached about 40 mph, the shaking stopped. I took the vehicle to capistrano ford and they said some bushings were worn, so they replaced them. When I picked the vehicle up and started driving on the freeway, the violent shaking occurred again. I returned the vehicle to capistrano ford, and they said they could not duplicate the problem. I had them rotate the tires back to their original positions and did not have another incident for several months. Then, the violent shaking occurred once again, so I returned the vehicle to capistrano ford, and had the shocks replaced. They inspected the suspension but did not recommend any other parts be replaced. The violent shaking has continued to occur, and has recently become more frequent. The vehicle has about 106,000 miles, is in excellent condition and has been regularly maintained only at capistrano ford. I am inputting the date of the most recent incident, although it first occurred about 2 years ago.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11484703September 15, 2022
STEERING
Driving down the road at around 70 mph, hit a small bump in the road. My truck’s driver side front tire started to uncontrollably shake to the point I had to slow my vehicle extremely fast to prevent losing control. This is the second time it has happened at a high rate of speed. Both times I hit a bump in the road then it started to uncontrollably shake. After the first time (2021) I paid to have my mechanic change out the steering stabilizer shock and it seemed to help. I am guessing I will have to have the steering stabilizer shock replaced once again to prevent this from happening.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11484735September 15, 2022
STEERING, SUSPENSION
Driving at highway speed I hit bumps in the road which caused violent shaking in the vehicle and loss of control of the steering. I was forced to immediately reduce my speed to avoid total loss of control, almost causing an accident. Dealer called it the death wobble but was unable to repair due to the inability of replacement parts. I have videos of the my vehicle experiencing the issue again on 9-15-22
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11484736September 15, 2022
STEERING, SUSPENSION, UNKNOWN OR OTHER
The truck is scheduled to go in to a Ford Dealer Sept 27, 2022. The steering became unmanageable changing lanes at 50 miles an hour. I was almost impossible to controll the truck due to uncontollable shaking. If someone had been beside us we would have crashed. I am afraid to ride in the truck because there isn't any warning this is going to happen. I was literally scared to death. From my research it is called the death wobble. Consumers should not be responsible for paying for repairs for defective equipment they didn’t cause. And, most importantly, truck owners should not have to worry about potentially being injured or killed in an accident or harming someone else. this has happened several times with my husband when I wasn't in the truck and I had no idea how serious it is.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11484684September 15, 2022
POWER TRAIN
Put my vehicle in drive and it went in reverse twice once it went into neutral. 10 speed transmission. Grinds gears when down shifting from 5-4 4-3. Gears also slip when going into those same gears. Vehicle sometimes jolts.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11484500September 14, 2022
STEERING, SUSPENSION
Death wobble, steering extremely violent and difficult in heavy traffic with a need to slow down immediately. Risk to me and everyone around me because of the loss of control. The truck wouldn’t stop vibrating/shaking/bouncing until I came to a complete stop in the middle median of an interstate highway. Stopped to look at the truck and didn’t see anything. Tried again and it happened a second time. The road was rough and has some uneven places. ( I-65 south between Louisville and Elizabethtown Kentucky.)
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11484193September 13, 2022
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
While driving, if you hit a rough place in the road, the front end shakes violently. You have to apply the brakes and nearly stop to get it to stop shaking. It has happened a few times. We have an appointment to get this repaired, October 5th, 2022.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11484205September 13, 2022
STEERING
Ford truck death wobble at over 50 mph
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11484243September 13, 2022
BACK OVER PREVENTION
The contact owns a 2019 Ford F-250. The contact stated when the vehicle was purchased, the screen failed to display an image when the vehicle was shifted into reverse(R). The contact stated that the Bluetooth and radio was also inoperable. The vehicle was taken to the dealer to be diagnosed and the contact was informed that the accessory protocol interface module (APIM) needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and stated that there was no warranty program on the vehicle and that he had to pay out-of-pocket for the repair. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 124,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11484317September 13, 2022
POWER TRAIN
The contact owns a 2020 Ford F-250. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V256000 (Power Train) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0

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