2011 Ford F-250 SD suspension problems

Filed Jun 26, 2019 · Steering, Suspension · 100,000 miles · AL

I was travelling down the interstate at approximately 72mph and the vehicle started shaking violent and I almost lost control. My wife drove it and I was beside her on the interstate and it happened to her almost causing her to wreck the vehicle. I had to call her to calm her down. Please help fix this problem before someone gets killed.

Filed Apr 29, 2019 · Suspension · 45,423 miles · PA

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 ford f-250 sd. The contact stated that the vehicle experienced the 'death wobble' when driving highway speeds and over unleveled land. The vehicle was unsafe to drive over 35 MPH due to the violent shaking and vibration. An independent mechanic diagnosed the failure as the 'death wobble' and replaced the tract bar, ball joints, steering stabilizer, steering damper, and performed an alignment; however, the failures continued intermittently. The vehicle was not diagnosed. The dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 45,423.

Filed Apr 28, 2019 · Steering, Suspension · AK · crash · 2 injuries

Truck continues to have the death wobble as I drive at highway speeds and hit a small porthole or bump in the road. The wobble becomes so severe that I have little to no control over the truck. This has been going on after 6months from purchase date (new) but ford says they can not duplicate. It happens about 1-5x a week and I've nearly hit several other vehicles on the highway each time by swirling during the wobble. I loose directional control. I have had a crash as a result of this.

Filed Nov 8, 2018 · Steering, Suspension · 58,000 miles · OH

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 ford f-250 sd. While driving over uneven land and bumps in the road, the vehicle shook violently. Also, the steering wheel vibrated and there was a strong vibration felt in the front of the vehicle while driving highway speeds. Germain ford of beavercreek (2356 heller dr, dayton, oh 45434, 1-(937) 429-1300) was notified of the failure and could not determine the cause of the failure without guidelines from the manufacturer. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 58,000.

Filed Jan 22, 2018 · Suspension · 100,000 miles · AK

From day 1 I have had issues where the front end would bounce uncontrollably at highway speeds after hitting a pothole or bridge expansion joint. It's getting worse. The dealership cannnot find any problems. They told me at one time to replace my tires but that did not fix the issue. I almost ran off the road 4 times in one trip because of this as I could not maintain control. This will kill someone if not researched and corrected by ford.

Filed Jan 16, 2017 · Steering, Suspension · 65,000 miles · LA

For the past 3-4 years my truck has experienced the "death wobble." when driving (straight or in slight turn) approximately 55 MPH or higher and hitting a typical bump in the road, my truck begins a violent shaking that stops when I reduce the speed enough to regain control. I have attempted repairs at two local ford dealerships as well as a local repair shop, but nothing done has corrected the issue.

Filed Dec 2, 2016 · Suspension · 200,000 miles · MI

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 ford f-250 sd. While driving various speeds over a bump in the road, the front end of the vehicle wobbled very violently. The vehicle was taken to the dealer on numerous occasions for a diagnostic testing and repair. The contact stated that the ball joints, shock absorbers, and other unknown components were replaced or repaired by the dealer, but the failure persisted. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 200,000.

Filed Dec 1, 2016 · Suspension · 90,000 miles · OK

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 ford f-250 sd. While driving various speeds, the vehicle wobbled uncontrollably. The brake pedal had to be depressed and the vehicle had to almost come to a complete stop to keep it from wobbling. The dealer confirmed that there was a wobble in the front end of the vehicle and that a wobble bar would need to be placed on the vehicle; however, there was no guarantee that the failure would not recur. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 90,000. Updated 01/26/17*lj updated 7/12/18*jb

Filed Oct 21, 2016 · Suspension · 32,000 miles · WA

When travelling 45-50 MPH twice my truck has experienced the death wobble. Now at speeds at 62 MPH or greater the wheels shimmy back and forth causing the steering wheel to move back and forth about 4". It gets crazier if I hit a bump. This makes for a scary ride. It only has 35k miles on it. It is completely stock

Filed Oct 10, 2016 · Steering, Suspension · 100,000 miles · KY

The truck will experience really bad wobble/bounce at 35-55mph speeds. I installed a dual steering stabilizer thinking maybe it just needs an upgrade. The rear end seems to be the problem. Every bump is felt. The cab moves and rotates back and forth as if someone is shaking the seat. The tail bed is visibly bouncing up and down the interstate or any speeds over 40mph. The rear end has too much play in it!!I believe that it is causing the frame to bend and suspension parts to go bad over time.