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2018 Ford F-250 SD complaints

Owner reports filed with NHTSA about this vehicle, newest first and reproduced as filed. They are unverified accounts: one proves nothing, and a pattern across many is the thing worth reading. Back to the full 2018 record →

Steering
Filed Jun 7, 202360,000 milesFL

The contact owns a 2018 Ford F-250. The contact stated that while driving at highway speeds above 50 MPH, the vehicle experienced violent shaking and vibration after driving over a bump in the roadway and while driving onto uneven pavement. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer who replaced the steering dampener under an Extended Service Campaign. The contact stated that the replacement part used to repair the vehicle was the same part that was originally installed during the manufacturing of the vehicle. The contact was concerned that the part would eventually fail again. The manufacturer was not yet contacted regarding the failure. The failure mileage was 60,000.

Fuel System, Diesel › Delivery › Fuel Pump
Filed May 5, 202393,348 milesTX

The contact owns a 2018 Ford F-250. The contact stated while driving approximately 5 MPH from a stop, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle failed to restart. The vehicle was towed to the dealer who diagnosed that the high-pressure fuel pump had failed and caused the engine failure. The contact was informed that the fuel system needed to be replaced. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline. The approximate failure mileage was 93,348.

Back Over Prevention
Filed Apr 26, 2023TX

The contact owns a 2018 Ford F-250. The contact stated that while the vehicle is in reverse, the rearview camera continuously displayed a white blur, obscuring the camera view. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V808000 (Exterior Lighting) and 22V644000 (Back Over Prevention) however, the parts to do the recall repair were not yet available. 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 failure. The failure mileage was unavailable. Part distribution disconnect.

Steering
Filed Apr 12, 2023IA

I loaned my F250 to my son to move his furnishings from his apartment in Chicago back to Iowa. Once he got on the interstate, the truck began to shake violently causing him to feel he would lose control of the vehicle. The only way to stop it was to pull over and stop the vehicle. This could have resulted in severe injury or worse. I am beyond furious, upset and am going to escalate this known problem in any way I can including media watchdogs, social media, etc. After a short search on the web, I find out it is a known defect but nothing has been done by Ford or your organization. My truck had 12,000 miles on it…nothing should be worn out and in no way should there have been a safety danger to my son by driving it. I would like communication from your organization immediately as Ford tells me it is up to you to issue a recall and you have not done so. This is unconscionable in every possible way.

Steering
Filed Apr 12, 2023IN

We bought our truck brand new in 2018 and within two months I started experiencing violent shaking and an inability to control the vehicle when hitting even uneven payment. I reported this to Ford and they told me everything checked out fine. This happened again 2 more times and at that point was being told that my warranty was expired and there was nothing they could do. The 4th time I nearly crashed into another car then a concrete wall, I was scared for my life driving that vehicle at that point. I decided to try a different Ford dealership 1 town over and thankfully they agreed it was the dreaded death wobble that ford knew about the problem and they replaced I believe my steering linkage damper and said this would solve the issue. A few weeks after replacement death wobble was back just not as violent as before, I was able to have greater control of the truck when it happened but it was still scary and continued up to present day which seemed to start getting worse a few months ago again. Today my husband and I leave our home to run down to the grocery doing about 10-15 miles an hour when we hear a loud pop, suddenly there was no steering at all, we ended up in the middle of a strangers front yard because we didn’t even have enough steering to make it off the road in a normal fashion. After inspecting the truck we see the drag link has completely popped off the sleeve by the passenger tire. Right before all this happened we had just driven down the interstate doing 70mph

Back Over Prevention
Filed Apr 3, 2023WA

The contact owns a 2018 Ford F-250. The contact received a recall notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V644000 (Back Over Prevention) however, the parts to do the recall repair were not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer nor the manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact stated that the camera lens became cloudy. VIN tool confirms parts not available. Parts distribution disconnect.

Steering
Filed Apr 3, 2023VA

Driving truck and pulling horse trailer at 70-75 mph and crossed a bridge on interstate highway which caused a bump and then front end of truck began to shake very hard and the truck pulled hard to the left. Managed to get it under control and moved to side of road and called dealership...who advised to continue trip and keep speed under 55. No further problems on that trip while staying under 55 mph. Dealer put a new steering dampener on Jan. 2, 2023. No further issues until Mar. 31, 2023 - while pulling a trailer and UTV - again hit a bump on interstate at about 75-80 mph and the severe wobble happened again. Truck pulled left but I braked immediately and was able to pull over and it stopped around 30 mph so I resumed trip. 20 minutes later, while driving closer to 65 mph, I went over a bridge on the interstate and the wobble started again suddenly as we exited the bridge. This time the shaking was so violent it took all of my strength to control it as it as the truck surged left and almost hit another car. The vehicles around me all braked hard to avoid me while I was braking hard to keep from hitting the car to my left. It was by far the most violent of the three incidents. I did not tow the trailer home from this trip and instead drove along at 55-63 mph. Twice I got the truck up to around 70 and you could feel vibration in both the steering wheel and the body floorboard - especially the right side. As long as I stayed below 55 it seemed to operate ok. This truck is prim

Steering
Filed Mar 31, 202329,000 milesOH

The contact owns a 2018 Ford F-250. The contact stated while driving 60 MPH over a bump on a bridge, he lost control of the steering wheel. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact was able to continue driving to his destination. The contact took the vehicle to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed with needing the steering damper to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired but continued to experience the failure. The contact took the vehicle to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed with needing the steering dampers to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 29,000.

Suspension
Filed Feb 7, 2023KS

I have experienced the Death Rattle with my 2018 F250-SD on 3 occasions: First was in late summer of '22, the second time was in November of '22 and the third time was on Feb. 5, 2023. In all 3 instances the weather was clear, no rain or snow on the road and I was traveling at 65 mph. The first & second time I thought it was due to a rough patch of road surface on the highway. On Sunday I was hauling my 14' GN trailer with one horse in it and drove over a minimal rough patch on the 2 lane county highway when it froze up. In the first example I was in city traffic and drifted over to the left shoulder. In the 2ed & 3ed examples there were no other passenger vehicle beside me so I was able to drift over to the closest shoulder to reset the truck. All 3 instances happened with no warning and no warning light appeared on the dash- just clatter and a freeze up. I have an appointment on 2/15/2023 with the Ford dealership where we purchased the truck.

Suspension
Filed Jan 30, 2023KY

I bought brand new in 2018 a 2018 ford f250 this vehicle now has 39,000 miles and no upgrades of any kind other than a 5th wheel hitch installed in the bed. after going above 45mph and hitting a bump I get a massive wheel wobble that will only stop if I pull to the side and stop, this has happened 10-12 times since i have owned it. I do not believe I need to pay for this because i paid 65,000 dollars for it to be a safe vehicle. I only buy fords and my family only buys fords. if this can't get corrected you will lose ford owners for life. I can be reached at 931-905-8240

Back Over Prevention
Filed Jan 27, 202325,000 milesFL

The contact owns a 2018 Ford F-250. The contact stated that the rearview camera was displaying a blurred image. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer, where it was diagnosed that the rearview camera needed to be replaced; however, the part for the repair was not available. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V644000 (Back Over Prevention); 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 made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 25,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

Service Brakes
Filed Jan 10, 2023WI

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.

Steering
Filed Jan 9, 2023PA

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 pa

Structure › Body
Filed Dec 28, 2022WV

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.

Steering
Filed Dec 28, 202269,000 milesNJ

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.

Back Over Prevention › Rearview System Braking
Filed Dec 27, 2022AL

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.

Steering
Filed Dec 24, 2022OK

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.

Steering
Filed Dec 22, 2022AL

I was driving on a divided highway and hit a bump. The front started shaking so violently I had to immediately brake hard and drive off into the median before it stopped. 70 mph. It happened again today, driving about 55 mph. Very scary condition. I am worried about the safety of this vehicle and just learned it is a common occurrence with the F250.

Steering
Filed Dec 6, 2022MO

Twice in the last two years I've experienced what is being called the "death wobble". A very violent shaking of the steering wheel as well as the vehicle after driving over some unforseen divet in the road at highway speeds. The first time was in the summer of 2020 and the second time just yesterday, 12-5-22. Both occured on 65 Hwy. Once on the east side of Sedalia and the later on the west side of Sedalia. This is going to get some one killed.

Steering
Filed Dec 4, 2022TX

Driving at approximately 70 mph I traversed over a road divider of a suspension type bridge and immediately encounter the so called “Death Wobble” in my entire front end steering mechanism. The vehicle and steering wheel vibrated so violently that it caused a lane excursion. Applying brakes and slowing to 30 mph the steering came under control. This is the (3) third incident of this happening to my vehicle.

Steering
Filed Dec 2, 2022IL

On 12/2/2022 at ~9:30 AM I was westbound on Interstate 40 in SW AZ. Traffic was average, road was clean and dry. My right front tire clipped a small pothole. The front end of the truck began to shake then became a violent, out of control thrashing. I grabbed the oscillating steering wheel with both hands to avoid changing lanes and hitting other vehicles. I tapped the brakes to shut down the cruise control. But my truck continued the violent shaking and the steering wheel wasn't much help. Only after I had let my speed drop dramatically did this incident began to subside. Eventually I steered onto the shoulder and it stopped. I needed a few minutes to regain my composure to exit I-40 and return home at 35 MPH.

Unknown or Other
Filed Nov 26, 2022NY

Back up camera has become very hazy. It is difficult to see people in back of vehicle.

Steering
Filed Nov 8, 2022FL

May 13, 2021 (KC3Z*3E651*B DAMPER ASY) was replaced by Coggin Ford. The vehicle shakes at hwy speeds if hit a bump was the complaint. The extreme shaking has no warning, it will take you off guard and the only way to control it is to slow almost to a stop from 65 to 70 mph to a crawl. The shaking is so strong if feels as if the steering wheel will be jerked from you hands. You can only thank God that the people behind you are able to stop or let you over. It feels strong enough to throw you into another vehicle or wall without a tight grip on the steering wheel. This is not a little vibration, it literally shakes the whole vehicle violently. 11/07/2022 Took back to Rountree Moore in Lake City FL (we purchased it from Rountree). Because they could not reduplicate the issue there is nothing they can do. I explained it has happened twice in the last week and we have already had it fixed once at 47,476 miles. 11/07 and 08/2022 opened a case with Ford customer care [XXX] (11/07) and [XXX] (open 11/08). Please I beg you to help us -- there is no warning and when it happens you really feel at a loss of control, it feels as if it is all over the road. I am scared to drive the vehicle! FORD NEEDS TO OWN UP TO THE MISTAKES OR BE FINED FOR PLACING PEOPLE LIVES IN DANGER. INFORMATION Redacted PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).

Steering
Filed Nov 2, 2022OK

Traveling on US highway 77 at about 60mph and hit a small bump and the truck starting shaking and the steering vibrating and was almost thrown off the highway in the opposite lane of traffic. Had to decrease speed quickly and almost lost total control of the vehicle. If a car had been in the oncoming lane we would have had an head on collision

Steering
Filed Oct 28, 2022NJ

My f250 has experienced the “death wobble”. Was brought to dealership 3/2022 where they confirmed death wobble & fixed the problem. It has begun again 10/2022, even worse than before the correction. It is unsafe to drive. Especially with small children in the truck. I almost crashed more than 10 times today alone- while on the highway with other motorist. I call ford motor company who told me that it’s not covered under lemon law because it is a 2018. I only have 40,000 miles on it. It is going to Seriously hurt or kill someone. I have video of the death wobble occurring

Suspension
Filed Oct 19, 202225,000 milesOH

The contact owns a 2018 Ford F-250. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the vehicle experienced the death wobble, causing the vehicle and steering wheel to violently shake and vibrate. The contact indicated that the failure had occurred after driving over a bump in the roadway, causing the vehicle drift into the other driving lane. The cause of the failure was not determined. The manufacturer and local dealer were notified of the failure, but no assistance was offered. The failure mileage was 25,000.

Suspension
Filed Oct 17, 2022AZ

While driving at freeway speed between 55-75MPH, the steering wheel oscillates after hitting expansion joints or pot holes. The oscillation was on multiple occasions throughout the trip and, sometimes, was so violent the truck drifted into another lane. Luckily there was no other traffic in the other lane at the time. It has done this before both while towing and not towing. This particular trip was the worst its ever done this and almost caused an accident at high speeds.

Steering
Filed Oct 17, 2022FL

When driving at speeds in excess of 45 mph, if the front wheels strike a pothole or some other significant bump in the road, occasionally - but with increasing frequency - it will cause the wheels to start violently bouncing up and down (alternating each wheel so one is up and the other is down) and the steering wheel shimmies violently back and forth. This will continue until the vehicle is slowed to under 10 mph. During these events, there is no controlling the steering and the vehicle does not slow quickly since the front wheels are not in constant contact with the pavement. Research on the internet has shown that this is not an isolated problem and it has been labeled the “death wobble” by many. (Google “Ford F250 death wobble”). The result of this event - and thus the safety hazard - is that one must immediately stop the vehicle to make the malfunction stop. I have had to stop in the middle of the commuter lane on the highway on several occasions, causing many people to slam on their brakes and swerve to avoid hitting me. It is completely terrifying as it puts me, my passengers, and any other vehicles around me at risk. I am appalled that so many apparently know about this issue and nothing has been done to get Ford to take ownership. When I described the problem to my service center, they knew exactly the problem that I was speaking of. Unfortunately, there is no definitive fix other than to try this or that which will become costly.

Steering
Filed Oct 12, 2022WA

2018 has Death Wobble which has been reported by many and a recall was issued but we have taken it back 3 times for this recall/death wobble=tie rod, sector shaft, drag link replaced (the first time it wasn't recalled yet so we had to pay for it and still have not been reimbursed) last 2 times they fix the tie rod, shaft or whatever but it keeps happening and it is scary. Lucky not to have caused an accident. Also because of the "death wobble" it has ruined the alignment and some tracker line thing as well as our tires and we have to pay for those things even though it is caused by the death wobble/recall?! -Component described above, yes it is available for inspection upon request -Safety at risk because if we are going over 60 and hit a bump the vehicle starts to shake uncontrollably and we have to slam on the brakes to make it stop while going that fast with other vehicles going that fast we have almost caused several accidents and almost hit a barrier trying to stop it -yes problem has been preproduced, verified and supposedly fixed but never lasts more than a month --yes the vehicle component has been inspected by the manufacturer it is an open RECALL -NO WARNING LAMP, MESSAGE etc. Just uncontrollable shaking of vehicle if hits a bump

Suspension
Filed Oct 11, 2022TX

DEATH WOBBLE OF FRONT SUSPISION

Steering
Filed Oct 2, 2022AL

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.

Steering
Filed Aug 5, 2022IN

Steering wheel started shaking so violently that we thought we’d blown out a tire (or two). Speed approx 70mph on highway. Luckily no traffic around us or we could’ve been in a serious accident.

Steering
Filed Jul 26, 2022FL

Doing 75 miles an hour on the interstate and did a death wobble

Unknown or OtherFire
Filed Jun 23, 2022FL

This is a turbo diesel F250 Ford Truck which caught on fire and was completely destroyed while on the interstate in VA. Our safely was very much at risk as the truck was fully engulfed in flames within minutes. We were able to pull off the side of the highway and get ourselves and the dog out of the cabin just before it would have been impossible to do so. Complete total loss; we do not know at this time what the cause of the fire was; there were no warning lamps, messages on the dash to alert us. The driver happened to notice some smoke coming from the hood and quickly pulled over to check to see what might be going on. Within seconds, the hood started to buckle as the fire raged under the hood and we were fortunate to be able to have pulled over as quickly as we did. We lost everything inside the truck including all the camping gear, etc that was in the bed. The front of our trailer that we were pulling was also heavily damaged. Very very frightening event and we are so thankful that we were able to escape without harm, other than some scratches, minor cuts as we frantically tried to help stop the flames with an extinguisher we had onboard our trailer we were pulling.

Unknown or Other
Filed Jun 20, 2022IL

My wife and I went 3 hours south to go fishing on the way home on the interstate the vehicle started to shake violently and we had to pull over to the shoulder. Looked around and couldn't see anything wring. We headed back on the highway and about 15 miles down the road it started again, again stopped. We finally got home safely. Since April the truck hasn't gone over 35 miles per hour until this past Saturday. I had to run to Peoria which is about 45 mins away. On the way home the wobbling started again, Thais time I was with my 9 year old daughter. I slowed down to 50-52 and made it safely home. I have told my wife and children no one is driving the truck on the highway until we figure out what is going on.

Steering
Filed Jun 7, 202240,000 milesFL

The contact owns a 2018 Ford F-250. The contact stated while driving approximately 50 MPH, the front end was shaking and vibrating, and the steering wheel was uncontrollable. The contact had to hold the steering wheel tightly to keep the vehicle under control. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact called the dealer and was informed of a steering damper failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 40,000.

Suspension
Filed May 22, 2022SC

Multiple times while driving between 50mph and 65mph, the front end starts vibrating out of control. This will continue to happen until the truck is slowed to below 25mph for a few seconds. This has happened on the highway twice and I have had to stop traffic behind me almost causing an accident both times. I have contacted Ford regarding this issue and it was supposedly fixed, but it continues to happen. There were no warning lights or messages.

Steering
Filed Apr 18, 2022KY

After hitting a small bump in the interstate on I65 North, my F250 began shaking uncontrollably. Only by emergency breaking, was I able to regain control on my truck. This has happened 4 times. It is not safe to have to do this on the expressway, at any speed.

Fuel/Propulsion System
Filed Apr 2, 2022TX

The plastic fuel filter cracked and sprayed diesel all over my engine compartment and all of the way down to the tailgate. Lots of fuel, very dangerous. It will get someone hurt

Suspension
Filed Mar 30, 202260,402 milesNC

The contact's husband owns a 2018 Ford F-250. The contact stated that while her husband was driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle experienced the death wobble. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed with steering stabilizer failure. The dealer replaced the steering stabilizer; however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was then taken to an independent mechanic who replaced the track bar, drag link assembly, ready lift caster bushing kit, and performed two front-end alignments. The failure recurred and the vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 60,402.

Steering
Filed Mar 25, 2022KY

At highway speeds my 2018 Ford F250 4WD will start shaking severely. The steering wheel shakes violently back and forth and the entire truck shakes like it's coming apart. The truck feels like it could swerve out of control at any moment. I was in great fear for my well being because I thought the truck was going to cause an accident. To get the shaking to stop I had to pull off the road and reduce my speed to less than 30mph. This has happened multiple times. Having to pull off the interstate and reduce speed to such a great extent is a safety hazard in itself. I took the truck to the dealer and they replaced the steering dampener under a recall. This caused the problem to go away for approximately 6 weeks. The problem has now returned. There were no warning lights or any indication that this was going to happen or when it did happen.

Suspension
Filed Mar 21, 2022NM

We had previously experienced severe shaking when driving at freeway speeds. We took the pickup to a dealership and the replaced the drag link at no cost and we paid to have tie rod ends replaced which they said would fix the issue. We took our first road trip in the vehicle this weekend and the problem is rven more frequent and severe. We almost had 3 accidents because the truck is very difficult to steer once the vibration starts.

Steering
Filed Mar 14, 2022MN

I have experienced at least 6 incidents with my truck in which it starts violently shaking at highway speeds. In order to stop the shaking, I have had to either slow way down or pull over and stop completely to get the truck to stop shaking. In the most recent incident, there was a semi truck directly behind me and I was barely able to get to the side of the road to avoid being struck from behind and I nearly went into the ditch. After the first incident, I took my truck to the local Ford dealership and they told me there wasn't a problem when they drove it even though I provided them information about the "death wobble" from sources on the internet. The problem continued, so I took it back and they put "stabilizers" on it. I had no problem for almost a year until it happened twice yesterday. The first incident occurred on 12-25-18.

Steering
Filed Mar 3, 2022IL

It is commonly referred to as The Death Wobble”. When hitting a bump the front end wobbles back and forth causing you to lose control unless you break immediately. It has been to the dealer to be repaired twice but it only lasts a short time. This is terrifying most recently occurring today on an interstate. Could hardly keep it on the road before getting it to slow down and veering into other lanes

Electrical SystemFire
Filed Feb 18, 2022MD

This particular truck has heated front seats. While I was driving today 2/18/2022 at about 2:35pm the passenger heated seat was on and the seat caught on fire. The seat was empty and nothing was on the seat. I looked over and there were flames coming from the seat. A hole about a quarter in size was burned in my seat.

Steering
Filed Feb 18, 2022CO

When driving above 50mph we experience a problem that our Ford service department originally called the Death Wobble, it is now called High Speed Oscillation. The steering wheel and entire front end of the truck shakes violently and I have to slow to almost a complete stop in order to regain control of the vehicle. We have have the steering damper replaced twice (the tech today said about every 20,000 miles) and the truck is in the dealer for the third time addressing this issue. This third time the work that is also being done involves a large nut that requires 450#'s of torque to adjust. We had to replace tires that wore out prematurely. This last time the impact of the violent shaking caused the other vehicles on the road to move away from us because they could see something was wrong as well. I don't scare easily, but these events are terrifying. The problem has been confirmed by a Ford Service department multiple times. This has not had third party inspections, but I will ask for the worn out part when I pick up my vehicle from the current servicing. There were not any warning lights or messages that gave alerts to the incidents. The incidents would occur on macadam, concrete, going downhill and uphill, on transitions between road surfaces and on roads that have rough surfaces from heavy use.

Steering
Filed Feb 16, 2022NJ

Steering began to shake uncontrollably when driving at approximately 45 MPH after going over a bump. When the vehicle was slowed down to minimum speed and stopped the wobbling/shaking stopped. It did the same thing again 3 additional times when speed increased at a later time in the day. Safety of others could have been a major threat if unable to slow/stop.

Suspension
Filed Feb 11, 2022IN

At speeds above 50mph steering wheel & front end vibrates uncontrollably. Have to apply the brake & get below 45mph to get it to quit. Local Ford dealership has replaced the steering linkage damper per Ford bulletin 20N04. That did not solve the problem. There was no warning lights or other indicators before, during, or after this issue started. My personal safety is affected by this issue as well as passengers and other drivers. The truck cannot be controlled until you get slowed down.

Suspension
Filed Feb 6, 2022TX

Was driving on highway normal driving went through a construction zone uneven road patches on major highway 3 lanes. While slightly above 70mph my truck violently started shaking as if a front tire steel belts had ripped and separated while maneuvering through a curve o n construction no speed limit I almost lost control and rolled my truck. I had to hit the brakes in order to come to a violent stop and regain control. While almost getting rear ended and causing a chain reaction of cars swerving and braking cause of the result of the front end. The truck on has 70,000 plus miles and is on highway driven. Upon further investigation on the internet I found hundreds of complaints on line the name given was the death wobble from a series of years including all new F 250 -350 Series trucks. I had my wife and daughter plus family member hope this escalates very quickly and is taken seriously.

Steering
Filed Feb 3, 2022NC

I experienced the Death Wobble running around 60 mph. It was one of the scariest moments I have ever experienced. I took my Truck into the Ford dealership and they replaced the Steering Stabilizer. It has really made me scared to drive my Truck.

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