The ford death wobble. My 2006 f250 becomes unable to drive after hitting a small bump in the road at speeds above 55 MPH the front wheel shake so bad that you have to almost stop for it to stop shaking. And this can be a problem when you are driving on the interstate and pulling off the road is a problem. There was even a show done on the problem on truck-u where they had to replace the track bar on the truck to repair the ford death wobble. I have talk to ford and the has said that the problem is cause be the tire not at the right pressure we is bull if that was the problem they would not have done a show about it you would think that ford would have watched the show and then they would know how to fix the problem, but I guess someone will have get hurt before they will do anything.
2006 Ford F-250 SD steering complaints
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I have a 2006 ford f250 pickup, 4wd, diesel. When I hit a bump on the highway it causes a front end shimmy that nearly causes me to lose control. It has 52,000 miles on it but has done this since new. It has no lift kit, no modifications. I have inquired with other late model f250 owners and they have experienced the same problem. Ford says it's due to lift kits, ours have no lift kits. This is a dangerous condition and could cause an accident.
Violent shaking "death wobble" on a 2006 ford f-250 super duty 4x4 pickup truck. The truck experiences a violent shaking in the front end at speeds of about 60-65 MPH. This happens while accelerating or after hitting a bump in the road. It is almost impossible to control and only stops when speed is reduced. Ford motor company has sent me a letter notifying me of this problem a year ago, but offers no fix for the problem other than a warning to slow the vehicle down. Local ford dealership denied there is a problem and will not fix it.
2006 ford f-250 super duty gas 5.4l v8 I was on the highway driving around 70 when I hit a pot hole the steering wheel jerked like normal but then all of a sudden the truck started to shake violently. I started to slow down as fast as possible, I thought I had a flat. I was barely able to get off the road with out causing an accident. I spent about an hour trying to figure out what happened. With no findings I started to drive home very slowly afraid to go over 50. I typed in google.com ford f250 shaking and was amazed that there was a major problem out there and ford is doing nothing about it. I just called ford motor company and was given a case number. All the dealership blame it on tire pressure. And most of them state that the pressure needs to be greater then listed on the door of the truck. I am truly amazed I was not hurt or even more amazed of the quick thinking of the drivers around me, going from 70 plus to about 30 in a few seconds. From what I am reading the have been articles in a few major magazines and tv shows regarding this issue. I am now going to increase my tire pressure and see if that cures the problem, if not I am going to be forced to buy after market parts to fix the problem, costing $ 1,000 min. I don't mind the price for the safety of my wife and passengers. But I would think that ford motor company would stand behind there product. On this day it happened 2 times on a 100 mile trip, I am now deathly afraid to drive it on the highway, or even take a passenger with me, other then that happening at highway speeds, the vehicle handles great and no problems.
Violent front end shake at almost any speed after hitting pothole or even dips in roads. Worse with speed. Occurs all the time. Dangerous above 45 MPH.
I have a 2006 f250 4x4 when at 55 MPH or hitting a bump the front end shakes out of control.
2006 ford f250 hd diesel has violent shaking or death wobble after hitting some bump in the road. Took to ford and had it checked, aligned, new tires, and steering damper, isn't any better. I'd like to know what I'm suppose to do, a friend of ours had a wreck and was killed in his truck, which was just like ours?
I lost control of my ford f-250 truck going down the road. The front end started a wobble and shake. (death wobble)
I have on several occasions had my f250 super duty 6.0 diesel shimmy very violently. These occurrences happened at speeds of 50 to 65 MPH. On one occasion on the interstate I actually pulled over thinking I had a blowout. Now at 75000 miles, it is starting to shimmy on rough pavement even at slower speeds of 35 to 45 MPH.
While driving my 2006 ford f250 super duty approx. 55mph I hit a bumpy part of the road which put the vehicle in an uncontrollable shake. I was able to get the truck stopped without damage but had no control over the vehicle and could only brake. Had I been in a corner I don't think there is any way I could have stayed on the road. I called the ford dealer in davenport iowa and was told it is called the death shake and there was no known cause for it. I will go ahead and take the vehicle in to the dealer but have no confidence in them fixing anything. I received a letter from ford stating low tire pressure could cause this but my tires were fine. There was also a passenger with me who has very scared we were going to wreck.
Front-end shimmy after crossing uneven or slight rough pavement at highway speed. Purchased truck with 6500 miles on the odometer. At this time, shimmy seemed to be induced by rough pavement at speeds from 62 to 75 MPH. Received a "recall" that stated the problem was with tire pressure. I checked my tires and found my pressure to be 65 psi. As truck mileage has increased, the shimmy now starts at 50 MPH on rougher pavement. The front tires are worn excessively on the outside edges but not the inside edges indicating this is not a pressure problem. The sipes on the side of the pirelli scorpions is almost gone indicating over a quarter inched difference in the inside versus the outside edges. The shimmy can be so bad that my arms hurt after it occurs. I will not let my wife drive my truck and have limited my driving to decrease risk.
Loss of control due to front-end shimmy. Violent shaking of steering wheel and shaking of truck. Occurs at 49mph everytime.
Loss of control due to frontend shimmy.
High speed wobble.
I bought my 2006 ford f250, 4x4, crew cab diesel truck in september of 2005. I never had a problem until I reached about 23k miles. I was driving about 45 MPH on a two lane highway when I went over some small bumps in the road. The front end started shaking so violently that I had a hard time holding on to the steering wheel. When I came to a stop off the road, I looked for obvious suspension problems but found none. I did some internet searching and found the "death wobble" that is common with this truck. I saw the b.s. About tire pressure but that wasn't it. I took the truck to a front end specialist in business for over 40 years. He said that it was the steering dampener and he had replaced several on the fords. He replaced mine and I haven't had a problem since. Like everyone else, I think this problem is an accident waiting to happen. I would not even drive the truck until the specialist fixed the problem because it scared me so bad. Other than that, I like the truck. Hope it doesn't happen again.
While driving a 2006 f250 super duty xl 4x4 on I-40 the vehicle began to shake violently at 70 MPH. This occurred after driving over a bridge. The vehicle shook so violently it was hard to maintain control and bring it to a stop. After this incident it also occurred throughout the remainder of the trip. Apparently this has happened to other drivers of this vehicle since it is a company owned vehicle. And several dealers have attempted to repair this problem to no avail.
I own a 2006 ford f-250 ext cab truck and I am experiencing a hyper-shake in the front end after hitting un even surfaces. The hyper-shake mainly happens when going speeds over 50 MPH. I live on a dirt rode with lots of pot holes and even when driving slow the front end bounces all over the rode.I brought the truck to a ford dealer and they found and replaced the steering stabilizer. It had a slight bend in it. It helped a little but truck still shaking when hitting any bumps. The shake is very dangerous especially on the highway. While experiencing the hyper-shake your brakes do not slow it down quick enough and I veered into another lane while going 65mph.
When driving when you go over a bump ,rxr crossing or man hole cover the front end of the vehicle severely shakes to the point you have to jam on the brakes or wreck. I replaced the steering stabilizer as instructed to but the outcome has not changed. I have called ford numerous times,both the dealer and ford manufacturer. They both act like they have never heard of this severe problem.
Purchased a 2006 f250 super duty 8-08 used with 56,000 miles. 5 times since then truck at highway speeds over a small bump will go out of control steering wheel shakes very bad and takes a few seconds to regain control. Last time this happened truck swerved over 2 lanes and on to shoulder before re gaining control. Others have had same experience in same truck. Replaced tires did not cure problem. Was a ford mechanic at a dealership for 5yrs. Inspected truck my self all suspension parts and steering components are tight and in good shape. Wont let my wife and child ride or drive this vehicle received a notice from ford that stated improper tire pressure is the problem, I will assure you that it is not!!
Tl*the contact owns a 2006 ford f-250 super duty. While driving 70 MPH, the steering wheel shook and made a rattling noise. The contact had difficulty controlling the steering wheel. In order to stop the shaking, the vehicle had to be slowed down to a minimum speed of 50 MPH. There were no warning lights illuminated on the instrument panel. The failure has occurred four times. The dealer stated that the air pressure in the tires caused the shaking. The contact received a letter, which stated that his make and model vehicle was experiencing issues with the steering. The vehicle will not be repaired because it is not under warranty. Ford is aware of the failure, but refuses to issue a recall. The failure mileage was 20,000 and current mileage was 64,000. Updated 06/08/09 *bf the consumer was told the steering dampener was too small for the vehicle. Updated 06/18/09
My 2006 ford f250sd goes into a violent shake when you hit a bump when traveling at speeds of 60 MPH. It feels like the front end is going to fall off.
2006 f250 front end shimmy, wobble. Took to dealer for front end checkup after letter from ford. They said they aired up the tires and it was good to go...? I went 5 mi down the road and same issue happened again. Hit bump in road and then another the truck steering was out of control. I almost hit another car traveling next to me going down the highway. Scared to death.. I just purchased this truck in feb 2009 as a ford certified truck. I want to get rid of this truck. I believe it is a lemon. Dealership just said tires were under inflated, at 65lb and aired to 70psi?? Did not solve problem. This truck was to pick up my kids from school, and now I don't want to drive them in it and I feel it is not safe. I work for ford and am feeling very discouraged and the help I am receiving? What now, do I keep taking back?
My 2006 f-250 will shake so violently when you hit a bump at 30 to 65 MPH it rips the steering wheel out of your hands and you have to hit the brakes so hard and come to a stop to get it back in control. Replaced the steering stabilizer had alignment and still does it.
I received a notice from ford motor co. Regarding a shimmy or severe vibration that may occur when my ford f-250 ford truck travels over a bump or dip in the road. This has happened to me. At the time I had no idea what caused it. I was traveling at approx. 65 MPH on a highway when I drove trough a dip in the road under an overpass. My truck went in a severe shimmy. I almost lost full control of the truck. Had there been a vehicle next to me in the left lane I would not have been able to avoid hitting it. I don't know what the psi of air in my tires were at the time. They were the stock tires that came with the truck off the lot. I have since changed these tires due to wear. This is a very serious issue and needs to be given a lot of attention.
Our company received a letter from ford motor company addressing an issue with f-super duty 250/350 4x4. It explains how a severe shimmy coming from the front end can be a problem. It offers a solution of using the correct tire pressure. We are a county office, upkeep and maintenance is first priority and tire pressure is check weekly and always meets manufactures recommendation. That is not a solution to this problem. While traveling at highway speeds, when the pick-up hits a bump in the road, it takes all that I have to keep the truck on the road! This I feel is a serious danger! Tire pressure I feel is a cheap attempt at a solution.
I have a 2006 f250 superduty that has numerous issues. Latest is wheel shake after hitting a bump, power steering box has over 3" of steering wheel play, and ball joint just had to be replaced. Not to mention diesel engine issues and excessive air noise. I am being told this is common problems in ford diesels do to engine weight.
2006 ford f250 super duty truck after going over rough area in road, had severe shimmy, shaking & jumping in front end. Truck pulled over center lane in road.
I was taken by extreme shock when this first happened, crossed a paving joint on the highway traveling about 70mph, it felt like the tires were shaking off, no control for a few moments. I pulled off the highway at a safe location to check the lug nuts...they were tight. Now these occurrences are happening at greater frequencies and at lower speeds (45mph) the shaking is severe and uncontrollable until you can slow down enough for it to stop. I almost had a head on collision this last winter. The shimmy started on dry pavement then went to an ice patch. I spent a lot of money on this first diesel I've owned and I'll tell you I never imagined the loss of confidence in driving a vehicle as I have experienced with this one. I am not a not a neophyte to owning and driving trucks, 4 wheel and 2 wheel drive, this one however, is a scary ride. Like most of everyone I know, disposable money is tight and I haven't gone to the dealer because I assumed whatever was wrong would cost me far more money to fix than I could afford. I was glad to see a letter arrive yesterday to assure me that I am not the only person out here having problems with their ford truck. I hope there is a recall on this problem, I'd like to have a safe vehicle to drive.
My f-250 super duty, has a severe front end shimmy at highway speed. My wife and I could have died in one instance,we had to move across two lanes to the shoulder as the truck bounced uncontrollably. I thought the tie rods were going to snap . This did not happen just once, but numerous times. Every time I approach a bridge deck, bump or pot hole I'm afraid the tuck may have a uncontrollable shimmy and losing control! You never know if the truck will have a slight,or severe shimmy,sometimes there is no shimmy at all. This is a problem that has to be rectified!!! Just so you are made aware my tires are fine as is my speed.
I have a 2006 ford f250 super duty. Trucks shakes violently out of control @ 40-50 miles per hour gets worse until you come to an immediate stop. Problem has gotten so bad it would happen three - four times every time I would drive the truck. Has been to several shops and many things done to fix the problem but nothing works. The more research I do, the more I find out it looks like a manufacture/engineering defect. I really don't want to give up my truck that I planned and budgeted to keep for the next 10 years. Please help!
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