Ford F-250 SD premature wear problems

Filed Feb 4, 2021 · Steering, Suspension · 13,000 miles · TN

While driving at regulated highway speeds the truck will develop a violent, uncontrollable shaking when any "normal" roadway bump or hole is struck. The truck lunges violently and is difficulty to control. Rapid deceleration is required by removing foot from accelerator & gently applying brakes. The vehicle's speed must be reduced to less than an estimated 20mph and sometimes stopped before the violent shaking stops. Interstate travel is impossible as most roadway imperfections can cause this violent shaking while traveling at 70mph. Ford is aware of this condition and merely replaced a front steering stabilizer which only reduced the frequency of the problem and did not correct the issue. Ford technicians do not know how to fix and only cite that they will once again replace the steering stabilizer. The front steering components are seeing serious premature wear/damage to the violent shaking. This issue will cause fatalities...and most likely has if properly investigated due to loss of control associated with this aptly named "death wobble" this problem has now continually occurred over a period of 3 months on a new f250 which has 18,xxx miles. The problem began with only 13,xxx miles on the vehicle. Ford has not fixed the problem and sends customers back onto roads with a vehicle which is uncontrollable in normal driving conditions... And will result in losing control of the vehicle. This problem began in 2020 & continues to date. The first occurrence was at a speed of 50mph and continues to occur from 55 -70mph

Filed Nov 13, 2020 · Steering · 16,000 miles · PA

Only 16,000 miles on this truck. In the last week there have been 4 incidents. While traveling on the highway at speeds 60-75mph I experienced a severe shaking after hitting a slight defect in the road. The last time this happened(tonight), the shaking was so violent that my tires started to screech as the truck shifted violently left to right. I was nearly rear ended by a tractor trailer because I had to slam on the brakes and slow down so the shaking would stop. I often have my 2 year old daughter in the truck with me and I am so fortunate she wasnt with me tonight. This is a well known problem with these trucks called "the death wobble." people with these same exact problems can be found all over the web. This is a major design flaw and safety concern. Not to mention after shaking so violently this has to put tremendous strain on other components of the truck causing premature wear. Something needs to be done before someone looses their life, if no one has already.

Filed Aug 11, 2011 · Brakes · 63,285 miles · MA

Regards 2005 ford f-250 super duty VIN:[xxx] the rear axle back plate / dust shield holds the holding pins for the emergency brake pads rust out around the pins and renders the brakes use less. Which causes the pads to drag on the drum and therefore pour acceleration/ premature damage to pads an drum. I was told by a ford dealer this was a known problem and I would have to pay $300 per plate need 2 so $600 plus four hours in labor. The ford service tenant told me the replacements are in stock and are not known to rust and fail. So I asked others owners and of course they either had the work down at cost or were waiting to have the funds to do so. When your still making payments and paying other bills it's hard to pay for something that shouldn't need to be done this early in the vehicles life. Now I live new england so yeah there's salt and mud / dirt to factor in but I don't put a boat in the water with it or wait until a rain storm to rinse of the salt and mud. According to season and weather conditions. Now I don't know how many or what year range of vehicles where affected. But a recall would make sense. Of course I find this out after I had to replace the front and rear calipers and rubber hoses at 45000 miles but not the brake shoes they were still good. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).

Filed Apr 6, 2005 · Brakes · 19,954 miles · NY

Vibration when appying brakes because rust on rotors. New rotors installed new rotor rusting, still have problem.

Filed Dec 5, 2004 · Brakes · 5,000 miles · TX

No accident. 2002 ford f250 4x4 short bed crew. Brake rotor warping all the time. Not driving through water while hot!

Filed Jun 1, 2004 · Brakes · 30,000 miles · CO

Warping of front disc rotors. The rotors warped out the first time at 30000 miles. Since then the rotors warp between 10 - 20000 miles consistently. Again going online I found many people are having the same problem. All with the ford f250, 350 model year 1999 - 2003. Presently I have had my front rotors either cut or replaced 4 times. Estimated time line that work was required.; 30000, 44000, 60000 and the chimmy is back at 76000 . This problem causes the truck to shake and chimmy. Greatly extending the distance which the truck can stop.

Filed Apr 29, 2004 · Brakes, Suspension · 43,000 miles · MD

Vehicle had problems with the brakes. The brake rotors warped every 20,000 miles. It was also discovered that the ball joints were loose when the vehicle was being repaired. Provide further details. *jb mechanic also found that lower ball joints where loose.

Filed Feb 5, 2004 · Brakes · 300 miles · OH

Since 300 miles I have taken the truck to the dealer every 3000 - 5000 miles for the rotors warping, shaking during stopping, severe pull to the right unexpectedly during stopping, no brakes when it is raining or wet out. I don't feel safe driving this truck, I have so far been able to keep from getting into an accident by driving off the road onto the berm until I could get it stopped. The dealers turn the rotors and lubricate the calipers(???) since when do you put grease or oil on the brake components? This works for about 3000 miles and back to shaky and no stop again. The dealer now tells me that it is out of warranty and will cost over $1000.00 to fix. I pull a 30 foot camper mr ford, would you like to be in front of me during an emergency stop? I would like you to be there.

Filed Dec 6, 2003 · Brakes · 5,000 miles · WI

Brake rotors warp all the time, causing severe vibration while braking. I have had this problem fixed 5 times. First the rotors were turned, then replaced, then turned etc, etc. I'm due to go in again for the 6th fix, with only 5,000 miles on the newest set of rotors. I only have 52,000 on the truck. So far the dealer has stood behind the fixes but this is a safety concern for me as well as a financial concern since they will start to make me pay. I've been a highway patrolman for 18 years. I abuse my cruiser brakes on a daily basis and they last 40,000 miles! My truck is babied and it eats up brakes... Unacceptable.

Filed Nov 14, 2003 · Brakes · 11,000 miles · CA

Ford f250 2003. Warped rotors, replaced 3 times. Have arrangements for a 4th replacement.