2005 Ford F-350 SD steering problems

Filed Sep 2, 2018 · Steering · 143,000 miles · VA

Driving down the highway I hit a small bump at 65mph and the entire front end started violently shaking like it was going to fall apart. Has happened to me 3 times now and to my pregnant wife 3 times in one trip! Very scary and a serious issue that should be rectified immediately. Extremely dangerous situation at 60mph+ or any speed really.

Filed Feb 8, 2016 · Steering, Suspension · 170,000 miles · OR

I was driving on a two lane back road around 45 to 50 MPH, and my truck started violently shaking and I lost all control of steering. I went into the oncoming lane, luckily no one was coming, and had to hit my brakes hard to get the shaking to stop. It has also happened while driving at speeds of 35-40 on a city street and 60 MPH on a highway. This is known as death wobble. The wobble was so bad that it loosened the track bar and the bolt holding the power steering hard line. I lost all power steering fluid within seconds. I have researched it, tried replacing several parts, like tie-rods, and it has lessened a little bit, but if I hit a bumpy road or even just a patch of new pavement, it starts shaking. I have read a lot of other ford owners are experiencing this same issue with their trucks.

Filed Jan 25, 2014 · Steering, Suspension · 59,675 miles · CO

I have a 2005, crew cab, short bed, 6.0 diesel f-350. When driving at 55-75mph on the highway, I passed a small bump triggering a rigorous shaking of the front end. I could not apply brakes rapidly, and the steering wheel began to shake. I barely had control of the vehicle, but after finally slowing down to a stop the shaking stopped. It was very dangerous, and has happened 6 times since at 55-75mph.

Filed Apr 29, 2013 · Steering · 104,255 miles · NC

Driving st highway speed (50-55mph) I ran over three small bumps in succession, the steering wheel went into a violent side to side shaking and I experienced a severe and violent shaking of the entire front end of the truck. I managed to slow the truck and pull to the shoulder of the divided highway. I got out and inspected the truck to see if there was any damage. I could see none so I drove carefully back on to the highway and the truck seemed to drive ok from that point on. I took the truck to a front end alignment shop and had the front end and suspension checked. They said it all looked good, but after that about a month later I had the same thing happen again on an interstate highway. Same deal, I hit a succession of small bumps , then all hell broke loose, violent shaking and oscillation of the steering wheel. I was forced to pull over to the berm in heavy traffic and had to pull back out into fast moving traffic. These f-350's are a death trap ! Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).

Filed Jan 16, 2013 · Steering · 20,000 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford f-350 sd. The contact stated that while driving approximately 60 MPH, the steering wheel and front end of the vehicle started to shake. The contact released the accelerator pedal and the shaking became more extreme. After depressing the brakes, the vehicle was moved off the roadway and the contact inspected the vehicle. The contact found nothing loose or hanging. The vehicle was then taken to a dealer where the contact was informed that the vehicle was performing normally when driving at highway speeds. The manufacturer was contacted but offered no assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 20,000. The current mileage was approximately 62,000. The VIN was unavailable.

Filed Dec 20, 2011 · Steering · 45,000 miles · NY

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford f-350 sd. The contact stated that the vehicle would shake violently while driving over 50 MPH. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but denied any assistance with repairs to the vehicle. The contact made attempts to repair the failure, but the defect continuously recurred. The failure mileage was 45,000 and the current mileage was 60,000.

Filed Dec 7, 2011 · Steering · 50 miles · PA

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford f350 sd. While driving approximately 40 MPH over a road bump, the front end of the vehicle began pull to the left abnormally. The failure recurred three times. The vehicle had not been diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer sent a letter to notify the owner's to inspect the tire tread and air pressure to prevent the pulling of the vehicle and steering wheel vibration. The manufacturer was made aware of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 50.

Filed Jul 28, 2011 · Steering · 35,300 miles · CA

On july 2, 2011, I was driving my 2005 f350 4x4 ford truck at approximately 60 MPH on a downhill grade and hit a pothole in the road. The truck started shaking so violently that I lost control and drifted into the oncoming traffic lane for several seconds without being able to control the vehicle. Fortunately it was late at night and no other vehicles were approaching. The steering wheel shook so violently that it blurred my vision while trying to hold on and regain control. The shaking lasted 10-15 seconds and only stopped after I was able to slow the vehicle below 40 MPH. I had my wife and two sons in the vehicle with me. This incident may have caused a crash if there was oncoming traffic or if it had occurred on a bend in the road. This incident was the most violent experienced to date, but I have experienced this violent shaking on 3 other occasions after hitting a bump in the road. I had my truck camper on the vehicle and it shook the camper so violently in the bed that the tailgate does not fit properly anymore due to what appears to be a flaring of the truck bed. I firmly believe my entire family was in mortal danger with this event and I am hesitant to drive the vehicle. Ford needs to recall and fix this very dangerous defect in their trucks.

Filed May 23, 2011 · Steering, Suspension · 42,000 miles · ID

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford f-350. The contact was driving with the cruise control activated at 75 MPH. The vehicle exhibited an abnormally loud explosion from the front of the vehicle. The contact pulled and was unable to find any problem with the vehicle. One hour later, the noise recurred without warning. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer and was told the failure came from the tie rods and coil springs. The contact spoke with the manufacturer and they confirmed that the failure was common and there was an alignment issue, but would not provide any assistance. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 42,000.

Filed Jan 20, 2011 · Steering · 38,000 miles · UT

I own a 2005 ford f350, this truck starts to shimmy and shake when you go over a small bump in the road, it is severe enough to cause you to loose control of the vehicle. I have avoided a couple of accidents by driving off the road which is not much fun. After the shaking starts you have to get the truck slowed down as fast as possible without causing a crash. I live in snow country and try to slow a truck down on snow packed roads and not cause an accident. I've been lucky so far. I've had the truck looked at and I've replaced parts and tires trying to get it to go away, but nothing helps. They just tell me to live with it. I would like to see if there is something that can and will be done. Well I would hope that the people who claim there is nothing wrong with these trucks are driving them and they can see for themselves what's going on here. There are to many people who own these trucks to not look into these claims. I'll gladly let you all drive with me and check out the claims and see that there is a problem. This has happened many times, it's not getting any better. After thousands of dollars and no better service, I give up.