2011 Ford F-350 SD steering complaints

Filed Feb 28, 2013 · Steering · 294,000 miles · MD

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 ford f-350 super duty. The contact stated that while driving 59 MPH, the vehicle began to shake and wobble violently, causing the contact difficulty in controlling the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to a dealer for diagnosis where the u-bolts were replaced but the failure recurred. The vehicle was then taken to an independent mechanic where the steering shock absorber was replaced however, the failure recurred. The torque bar and the two front shocks were replaced on subsequent visits. Later, the tires were rotated but to no avail. The mechanic then deflated the tires. The failure recurred. The tires were then over inflated and the failure recurred. The manufacturer was notified and stated that the wobble was normal and offered no other assistance. The vehicle was not further repaired. The failure mileage was 294,000 and the current mileage was 315,000.

Filed Nov 17, 2012 · Steering, Suspension · 28,586 miles · TX

When driving at highway speeds hit bump in road the steering shakes really bad and to gain control had to slow down to almost stop speed.

Filed Aug 17, 2012 · Steering · 2,000 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 ford f350 sd. The contact stated that he noticed both front tires exhibited an irregular wear pattern in the exact same place. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who aligned the tires but the failure persisted. The manufacturer was notified and a claim was filed (claim number 1512842141) but it was denied by the manufacturer who offered no assistance. The failure mileage was 2,000 and the current mileage was 20,000.

Filed Oct 19, 2011 · Brakes, Fuel system · 35,000 miles · MI

I was driving the truck away from a traffic light. When the truck reached approximately 20 MPH. The engine shut down completely. I lost forward motion, steering control and braking power. I was able to wrestle the truck off the road and into a parking lot. This is a ford truck powered by a 6.7 ford diesel engine., the truck is generally used to tow a 13000 pound fifth wheel. If I had been towing the fifth wheel, the outcome would surely have been a disaster. Problem turned out to be a totally failed bosch cp4-2 high pressure fuel pump. The pump slowly fails. As the pump travels the path to total destruction, the operator has no warning that the engine will suddenly die. When the truck quits, the operator has lost power steering and power brakes on a 8,500 to 23,500 pound vehicle.