Tl* the contact owns a 2011 ford f-250. The contact stated while driving 65 MPH and hauling a trailer, the vehicle drove over a bump in the roadway and experienced the death wobble. The contact regained control of the vehicle and drove safely to the destination. The vehicle was taken to autonation ford corpus christi located at 6250 s. Padre island dr, corpus christi, tx 78412, to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the vehicle needed a front wheel alignment. The alignment was performed however, the failure persisted. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 50,000.
2011 Ford F-250 suspension complaints
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Front tires go into a death wobble as you are driving over 55 MPH and cannot be controlled. Must pull over and stop to correct but it will happen again.
"death wobbly" the 1st time this happened I was on the interstate traveling 70mph when the steering wheel started violently shaking. I pulled over on the shoulder of the interstate thinking my tires had blown out. I walked around my truck everything looks fine so I'm on my way. It does it again a few weeks later I had to slow down to 30mph on the interstate before it would stop at this time I have talk around and new what was happening. The service guy at the dealership told me to put new tires on the truck that should fix it. My tires were practically new so I wasn't replacing them so he suggested road force balance. After doing more research looks like this has been a problem for a long time. I really hope there is a recall to fix this problem before someone is killed. I bought the truck used with 59000 miles on it at the price of 40k. I would probably went with a different truck had I known about these issues.
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 ford f-250. The contact stated that while driving between 55- 60 MPH, the front of the vehicle started shaking badly. The failure occurred when driving at higher speeds and mentioned the failure as being the 'death wobble'. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where all four tires were replaced and twice an alignment was completed. The technician informed the contact it could be a death wobble related failure. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer and was not repaired. The contact stated that the failure recurred numerous times intermittently. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 95,000.
When traveling above 50mph and hitting minor transitions, holes, imperfections in the roadway the front goes into a sever vibration causing a out of control experience. Must slow down below 40 MPH to get under control. I think this is referred to the "death wobble" continue to replace parts trying to find a solution
Traveling on interstate highway 40 speed 65 MPH my 2011 ford f-250 crew cab superduty experienced an extremely violent shaking of vehicle front end which came very near to complete loss of control. The only way to stop the shaking was to hit the brakes hard and drop down to 20 MPH or so before the shaking stopped-dangerous on a high speed highway. Looked it up when I returned from trip and apparently this is a fairly common problem. Suggested fixes of alignment, shock replacement and tire balancing did not work-still experience the problem about once a month-always in a straight line and speeds between 55 and 70 MPH. Bumps in the road make it more likely to happen. Date below is the last time it occurred-it has happened about 10 times in the last year.
Uncontrolable front wheel bounce at speeds above 45 MPH when you hit even the slightest bump or variation in the road. Entire truck shakes and you have to slow down to 20 MPH or lower to get the bounce to stop. Has happened at least 30 or more times. Tires, tire pressure, shocks, steering stabalizer, and all front end components have been check and replaced. Still continues to happen. This issue is extremely widespread with many forums talking about it. This will cause multiple deaths if not handled swiftly. Driver has not control over vehicle until the bounce stops. At highway speeds (45 MPH +) this is not an issue that can be put off any longer. Recently watched another ford f250 (with 6.7 engine, so 2011 or newer) get the tire bounce and ended up going off the road and rolling twice. I hit the same area and was able to control the bounce and slow because I saw the other ford crash. I am trying to research the crash and get a police report number to submit. I can't emphasize how important it is that this gets handled and fixed by ford!!
Death wobble! Dealership has replaced ball joint, bushing, new tires, some connecting rod ' still happens!!! This is going to kill me or somebody!!! It happens at 70 MPH and above. This is all over the internet ' ford knows about it; they just haven't fixed it.
Death wobble. While in the highway at speeds above 45 MPH if you hit any sort of bump the front end starts shaking uncontrollably and have to slow down to about 25mph to regain control. This has happened to me over 15 times in the last month. It is very dangerous and I have almost been in severe accidents a couple times. I have had it at the shop to fix this problem. They replaced the steering stabilizer and the problem did not go away. After reading for hours online there is no effective fix for this. This seems to be a dangerous design defect that ford will not address.
The vehicle has an excessive wobble also known as the death wobble when you hit any slight imperfections in the road or sometimes on newer paved roads. The vehicle goes into a sudden loss of control state and you must slow down to 20 MPH before you can recover the loss of control. The vehicle has been returned to ford and I have spent over $2400.00 replacing front end parts and tires with slight improvements. The death wobble is still occurring and is highly dangerous while driving especially on the interstate or heavy traffic at higher speeds in excess of 35 MPH.
Death wobble. While in the highway at speeds above 45 MPH if you hit any sort of bump the front end starts shaking uncontrollably and have to slow down to about 25mph to regain control. This has happened to me over 15 times in the last month. It is very dangerous and I have almost been in severe accidents a couple times. I have had it at the shop to fix this problem. They replaced the steering stabilizer and the problem did not go away. After reading for hours online there is no effective fix for this. This seems to be a dangerous design defect that ford will not address. Please help
I drive a 2011 ford f250sd,while driving 65-70mph on freeway, drove over rough patch and the truck started to shake very violently, steering was extremly hard tl control, "deathwobblel "is what it is called ,wouldn't stop shaking asuntill slamming on the brakes and slowing down to about 30 MPH. This has happend to me in my1989 f250 with over 250000 miles on it but this truck has only 63765 miles .first time this occurred was about 3 weeks ago and last nite it happened 3 time in a span of less then 10 miles very unsafe hope ford come up with a fix because seems to me there is more then few people with the issue
Bought this truck in april has had the death wobble twice above 60 MPH installed new tires and shocks , tie rod end on right side and alignment still has a uncomfortable vibration at high way speeds haven't taken to a dealer yet but looking at other forums dealer fix does not fix it
Truck developed what is called "death wobble". When I hit a bump on highway, usually at speeds around 65 MPH the steering wheel and whole truck shake violently until I slow down to 35. Replaced trackbar, draglink, tie rods, steering dampner, had the front end aligned by two different shops, still does it. This has been happening for several years, I will put the date of the latest below.
When hitting a bump or a bridge at speeds in excess of 50 MPH the vehicle would go into what is called a "death wobble" or sustained steering wheel oscillation. This was more likely to occur when the front drivers side hit the bump first or in a slight left hand turn when hitting the bump in the road. I have to immediately let off of the throttle and softly apply the breaks to about 25 MPH to get the very aggressive wobbling to quit. During which time, the vehicle is very difficult to control. I have had stabilizer shocks, track bar assembly, ball joints, tires, alignments, etc completed and still experience this death wobble almost daily. It appears by reading about every forum available online, ford is aware of this problem for years, but has failed to do anything to correct the problem. (see tsb 18-2268) for vehicles 2017-2019, but this is clearly a problem for older model vehicle also. Someone is going to die from this problem. It should be addressed.
While driving at highway speeds and hitting a rough patch of road, the vehicle will start to shake violently until I am able to pull off to the shoulder. This is extremely dangerous and has happened while towing as well as without a load. Truck was "fixed" 2 years ago and the problem wasn't as bad, but still present. After a recent tire rotation, the problem returned. The truck is currently in the shop waiting for a new diagnosis.
When the vehicle hits a hard bump in the road at highway speed, the front tires begin to wobble. This is causes the whole vehicle to shake violently and it will not stop until the vehicle is brought to a stop. The internet calls this event a death wobble.
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 ford f-250. While driving 55 MPH, the vehicle started to vibrate abnormally. The vehicle was taken to keller bros. Ford lebanon (located at 1030 schaeffer rd, lebanon, pa 17042, (717) 949-2000) to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the suspension was checked, but no failures were found. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 75,000.
At 125,000 miles, I began to experience the "death wobble". Hitting a rough spot on the highway, especially on a curve, the truck will randomly begin to shake. It begins in the front, shakes the steering wheel violently until I am able to slow down enough to stop it. I have replaced front stabilizer (steering damper), drag link, tie rod end, alignment, tire rotation, track bar bushing, ball joint, tie rods and another alignment. It still will randomly start to shake violently after I have hit a rough spot and especially in a curve at highway speeds. I cannot find anything else to replace. I have had two different mechanics work on the vehicle and we have together searched the web for other cures, but there are none to be found. It is not safe to drive my truck on the highway...the shaking becomes so violent that I become a traffic hazard and do not have enough control of the vehicle to handle it safely. The most recent event was today, 3/5/2019 but it has been happening, in between stays at the mechanic, since november.
For the second time first at 42,000 now at 82 000 at hiway speed of 66 MPH the violent steering death wobble has happened again. The only way is to hold on so tight and slow trying to get off the travel lanes ..this so dangerous and unforeseen. Inspected front steering and suspension ,all in tolerance. First time I used my esp warrant paying the deductibe.
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 ford f-250. The contact experienced an unknown failure related to the fuel injection. The vehicle was towed to willowbrook ford (7301 kingery hwy, willowbrook, il 60527) where it was diagnosed that the fuel injection hold down bracket fractured. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 82,000. The VIN was not provided. *tt the consumer stated one bracket under extended warranty was fixed but not the rest. Vin provided. Updated 12/13/18
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 ford f-250. The contact stated that the rubber bushings in the cab mount were corroded and deteriorated. The failure occurred without warning. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was confirmed that the cab mounts were failing. The dealer and manufacturer were not contacted. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 85,384.
Driving highway speed my 2011 f250 runs over a pot hole, begins violently shaking had to slow down in order to control steering wheel. This has happened more than once in past yr. Repaired replaced a part, had alignment down. Problem has not been solved. This could cause a major accident. I feel this is a manufactured problem and ntsa should order a recall before someone gets hurt. Last time it happened, yesterday 5/20/2011.
I bought this truck certified used in 2011 with approximately 9000 mile on it. My problem started when the truck had about 20000 miles, more or less. It experiences the famous ford death wobble repeatedly when driving at highway speed and encountering a small bump or hole in a road. It is particularly bad when traveling between 50 and 65 MPH and making slight left turn as may be encountered on a freeway entrance or exit. The shaking is so bad that steering control can be totally lost. The only way to stop the shaking is to come to nearly a full stop which can be exceptionally dangerous on high speed freeways and highways. I have read and heard of many other complaints of the same nature involving ford pickups for 2011 and other years. Each time the problem seems to be being ignored by ford as "normal" or by the federal safety agency due to the lack or a recall or suggested fix.
While going at highway speeds the whole truck will start to shake violently after hitting a small bump or rough spot in the road making the steering wheel difficult to hold and the truck extremely hard to control. Slowing down to 30 miles an hr will stop the shaking. This problem just started at 105k miles. It happens quite frequently and makes the truck almost impossible to use. Local mechanic can not find any issue with suspension or steering. After looking at the internet this problem seems to be rampant with ford offering no solution to the problem.
Death wobble, we almost died on 395, had to stop fast and it happed twice. With in 10 min of each other, he got new tires, and alignment a month ago. Towing horse trailer. Please help with this issue. This is our second ford truck, we have a154,000. Miles. We are not going to buy another ford if you do not have remedy to fix this issue
Speed approximately 55 on curve, truck front end began to violently shimmy and wobble to point of loss of control. Destroyed front rotors, brake shoes, and master brake cylinder as per pep boys repair receipt. Repeated after repair at same speed. Truck has 50,000 miles, very little off road mileage. Internet research indicates other drivers' instances with this model truck as "death wobble".
Ford f250 4x4 have a problem with the front suspension design. When you are driving and you hit a pothole of one of the wheel is jarred the vehicle will shake, this can be very violent depending on speed. The vehicle with this report has had several instances in various degrees. We have also tried to correct the problem. The instances have all been at highway speeds.
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 ford f-250. While driving 60 MPH over a bump in the roadway, the vehicle shook violently until slowing to 30 MPH or coming to a full stop. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and the local dealer (jim burke ford 2001 oak st, bakersfield, ca 93301 (661) 328-3600), but the failure could not be duplicated or diagnosed. The contact was advised to replace all four tires. All four tires were replaced, but the issue persisted. The manufacturer was notified and referred the contact to the federal safety agency. The failure mileage was 225,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 ford f-250. While driving 60 MPH, the vehicle wobbled and shook violently. The vehicle was taken to the dealer (mac haik ford lincoln hyundai 4506 n navarro st, victoria, tx 77904), but the dealer was unable to duplicate the failure. The dealer replaced unknown parts on the front end of the vehicle, but the failure recurred several more times. The manufacturer stated that the contact should take the vehicle to a dealer and have it diagnosed. The contact was referred to the federal safety agency. The approximate failure mileage was 25,000.
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