Tl* the contact owns a 2006 ford f-350. While driving over a bump at 35 MPH, the vehicle vibrated violently. In addition, the steering wheel also vibrated. The failure recurred on numerous occasions. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, but the contact was unsure as to what repair was performed on the front suspension of the vehicle. The failure persisted. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 120.
2006 Ford F-350 steering complaints
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Ford f-350 2006 complaint. We have experienced violent shaking (shimmying) when the truck hits a bump on the highway and as a result, extreme difficulty maintaining the vehicle on the road. Our first experience was in august 2015, on the interstate highway while travelling at 75mp. We hit a bump and the truck / steering wheel shook violently for about 10 seconds causing us to swerve across lanes and struggle to keep the truck in the lane and out of traffic's way. We have since experienced this problem four more times hitting bumpy highways at speeds as low as 50mmp and as recent as 2 weeks ago. We have checked it out and our mechanic advised that he could not find anything wrong. It has been a great concern of ours as it puts our lives (and those on the road with us) at danger when this issue occurs. Additionally, every time the violent shaking occurs, it throws off the alignment and balancing for the truck. We have just received a letter from ford advising of this problem and I have called the service center from the ford dealer we bought the vehicle from. Ford is not assuming responsibility for any diagnosis or repairs to these defects at this time. Our tire pressure is in keeping with ford's recommendations as they suggest in their letter. Ford f-350 trucks should not be approved for use on highways as this defect could result in fatal accidents if the shaking cannot be controlled. Also, ford should be responsible for repairing the faulty trucks.
Shimmy in front end forces loss of steering control. Shimmy occurs at speeds over 50 MPH. Has nothing to do with tire pressure, contrary to ford motor company claims. This is a problem with the front end steering design and should be reviewed in greater detail by the federal safety agency and fixed with more than a letter from ford telling me to check the air pressure in my tires. Air pressure is perfect and the problem still exists.
Steering wobble and shakes. This has been getting worse as time goes on. Anytime I hit a bump on the freeway my truck starts to violently shake and wobble. It is even worse on a road curve. It is very dangerous to driving on the freeway in the mountains. I few times I almost lost control. The shake does not go away until I slow down below 40mph which causes another dangerous situation while on the freeway. I have changed tires, checked pressure and rotated tires. Also, I replaced steering dampener. Nothing has worked to diminish the shake. I also had the 4 wheel alignment checked and the shop showed me that it was correct. They checked everything and could not find anything that was worn out and needed changing. I was told no repairs needed. This is a very dangerous situation and needs to be corrected before bodies start piling up.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 ford f-350. The contact stated that the suspension was unstable and would shake while the vehicle was being driven around a curve or at various speeds sporadically. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer for diagnostic testing where the dealer replaced the power steering hoses and the steering stabilizer however, the failure persisted. The vehicle was then taken to an independent mechanic, who stated that a caster adjustment would need to be performed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but declined to provide the contact a remedy to repair the vehicle. The failure mileage was 20,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 ford f-350. The contact stated that the while driving approximately 35 MPH, the front end of the vehicle and the steering wheel experienced severe vibration after the contact drove over a road dip. The contact stated that the defect would recur when driving at any speed and anytime the vehicle was driven over a dip or road wine. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified and no solution was offered. The failure mileage was 60,000.
Driving vehicle with fifth wheel 31 ft camper in tow vehicle lurched to the left and attempts to correct found great resistance in steering response. On several occasions since and at no specific speed the vehicle will lurch to the left or right or shimmy to the point that steering becomes almost unresponsive. I had the vehicle checked and was advised nothing was in need of replacement. Then I received a letter from ford motor co describing the exact steering situation that I am experiencing along with recommendations to keep tires inflated properly, which I have and continue to have correct. I contacted ford to voice my concern and was advised this is "just a normal quality of a solid front axel 4 wheel drive truck". I use this vehicle to pull a camper and when this "severe vibration and oscillation" occurs it causes the truck/trailer to lurch so far as to cause it to shift lanes. This problem occurs at all speeds, even highway speeds of 70mph. I was also told that the letter was only a "notification of the situation and how to avoid" and not a recall. Furthermore, ford advised that I take the vehicle in to a ford dealer at my cost to ensure that this was the cause of the problem. This situation is severe enough that it could and perhaps has been the cause of traffic accidents. How long will this be allowed to go on before a recall is issued? Having identified a vehicle steering problem, that in my opinion could be life threatening, should be sufficient cause for a recall to be issued.
Our truck experienced a severe, violent wobble that started after traveling over a uneven spot on the road. We feared for our lives as this occurred while passing another truck on a bridge with heavy traffic behind us. The shaking and wobble continued for about 20 seconds, and did not stop until the truck slowed down to about 40 miles an hour. All our tires have been recommended and installed at the ford dealership. I maintain tire pressures as indicated on door jam. 75 lb on front and 60 lb on rear tires. There are no aftermarket modifications on our truck. I consider this issue very dangerous, and wonder how many folks may have been injured or killed as a result of their truck suddenly becoming uncontrollable, as ours did.
Bought truck used with approximately 35,000 miles. Driving down the road from 45 to 55 the front suspension gets a terrible shimmy. When this occurs, its hard to handle the truck. The front end shakes violantly. A dangerous situation since I am normally pulling a race car with this truck. Truck is not a daily driver. It's average use is 4 to 6 times per month. In order to get the shimmy to stop, sometimes I can slow down below 40 MPH. Otherwise, I have to stop. It may or may not go away. The strange thing is that it does not always do this. The truck has new shocks, new tires, balanced, and aligned. Tires are approved for the truck. The shimmy has become more frequent and is prematurly wearing the tires. Tires are inflated properly for use of the vehicle. Problem has recently started within the last 6 to 7 months. Mileage is currently 78,490. Therefore shimmy started at approximately 75, 000 miles.
Upon driving at highway posted speed, I encountered a bump in the road while in a turn. Upon hitting the bump, it sent my front-end into a violent speed-wobble which almost put my family and I into the retaining wall. Being that I'm a former state police officer, I may have "saved" us only by being highly trained within driving and vehicle control. I have read forums with many stating that they have experienced the same flaw, some with not very god endings.
Stopped at a traffic light at a three way intersection. When light changed proceeded through the intersection to the left speed was between 10-15 MPH half way through the intersection when the steering box failed. Lost all steering and collided with telephone pole opposite the intersection.there was no prior warning or preemptive signs of equipped failure. The vehicle was in perfect working order at the time of failure. The collision center who did the estimate on the truck stated he had never seen a steering box fail the way this one did the pinion gear in side exploded!
This vehicle since new has had numerous incidents with a severe uncontrollable shimmy in front end and steering wheel.I have had it to the dealer numerous times and they tell me there is nothing wrong with it. Ford has sent a few notifications stating that they are aware of the problem,but that it is just caused from improper inflation.I have set the tires to manufacturers recommended psi weekly,and doesn't make a bit of difference.ford is closing their eyes on this one, and it is going to cost lives!!!.when this occurs you have absolutely no control of the vehicle.another problem with this vehicle is the engine is junk. My vehicle has 43000 miles currently,and has had the motor taken out of it twice already for repairs!!!,and has been to dealer at least 6 or 7 times.I own a small tree care company and really cant afford a $45000 mistake to a multi billion dollar company.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 ford f-350. The contact stated that he drove over a road bump at 30 MPH and the vehicle began to vibrate uncontrollably. The contact was unable to control the vehicle as it steered into the oncoming lane of traffic. The contact released the accelerator pedal and regained control as the vehicle decelerated. The vehicle was not taken to have the failure diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure, but offered no assistance. The failure mileage was 60,500. Updated 1/20/12 *cn updated 02/01/12
2006 f-350 lariat super duty- in march while driving on I-70 I hit a bump in the road at 65mph and the front end and steering wheel shook violently and I was immediately thrown into the passing lane. I took the truck to summit ford in silverthorne, co where they called my description the "death wobble" and they replaced the track bar, ball joint and steering dampener. I felt fortunate that no traffic was near me and I survived the uncontrollable event! Now with the $600.00 "repair" expense I left the service center satisfied that I would be safe on the road. Two weeks ago while on a trip, the same "death wobble" happened again and I was out of control and in the other lane again, thankfully no traffic was beside me or oncoming which would have caused an accident. So now I have lost all confidence in the safety of my truck and drove conservatively to get home avoiding all bumps and slowing dramatically when approaching any imperfect road surfaces. Even with my new cautious approach to driving the "death wobble" happened again at only 50mph. I have since discovered numerous complaints and you-tube videos of others with the same problem as well as complaints on the federal safety agency's website. I have found 2 documents issued by ford motor company regarding this problem, a technical service bulletin 04-26-1, and a letter dated april 2009 (literature program 09l02) addressed to [xxx] regarding "shimmy, a severe vibration and oscillation in the steering wheel...........". I am running the truck at the label specified tire pressure and there are no suspension modifications . I am considering replacing the f-350 with another vehicle that I can be assured of not having this problem. My question to ford is, what am I supposed to do now? [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
2006 ford f350 experience extremely violent shaking when driving 45 plus MPH and hit any type bump. Shaking is so violent steering is not capable and braking only makes shaking worse. I've contacted dealer and they said they replaced a bushing but problem persisted. They have not corrected the problem. Vehicle is basically out of control when this happens. Last date of occurrence is july 14,2011 and this problem has persisted since truck was purchased new from dealer. Truck has no lift and is stock model. Please help!
Tl*the contact owns a 2006 ford f-350. The contact stated while driving approximately 60 MPH the vehicle began to shake violently on the front end. The vehicle was not inspected by a dealer nor was it repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 134,800.
Ford f350 death shake has happened multiple times truck hits bump or pot hole regardless of speed (but shake is worse over 40 MPH)and starts a very dangerous shake that gets worse until the whole truck is out of control. Braking hard to stop will stop it but accident seems to be around the corner. I have taken to dealer and tire shop they say nothing wrong.
Tl*the contact owns a 2006 ford f-350. The contact stated that the steering wheel shook while driving at any speed. The shaking would worsen when driving over bumps and around turns. The failure occurred intermittently. The vehicle was not taken to have the failure diagnosed. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 80,000 and the current mileage was 103,000. The VIN was unavailable.
Tl*the contact owns a 2006 ford f-350 heavy duty. The contact stated that there were four bolts attached to the engine that controlled brakes and steering. While driving at approximately 5 MPH, he attempted to brake and was unable to slow down; he was also unable to steer. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealership where the contact was informed that the four bolts broke and caused the failure. The four bolts were replaced at the dealership. The contact called the manufacturer who offered no assistance. The VIN was unavailable. The current mileage was approximately 36,000. The failure mileage was approximately 35,000.
I have an '06 f-350. At 55mph+, hitting a bump will almost cause the truck to self destruct. The steering wheel shakes violently. Ford seems to not be able to fix the issue. Please force a recall before people are killed.
I have a 2006 ford f350 super duty truck I purchased new and after 40,000 miles I notices once the front end shook so bad I almost crashed . I thought it was the road but a month later it happened again. I took it to the ford dealer and they said they could do an alignment and also replace the steering stabilizer. After about $600 it happened 2 more times . It is such a bad shake when your going about 60-65 you could result in a serious accident . Something needs to be done.
This is in reference to odi #10336687 filed on 6/16, 2010 concerning "wheel shimmy" on ford f 350 trucks. After reading "defect investigations" concerning this topic, the federal safety agency summary was that it seemed that the problem was caused by underinflated tires. It appears that the federal safety agency and ford, just like bp oil and the mineral department are greasing each others palms. For a safety arm of the govt. To say that this is a tire pressure problem is bull! Please check out www.topix.com/forum/autos/ford-f-350-super-duty and read hundreds of posts with the same problem. What is it going to take, another oil spill like bp has created, crashes with deaths like toyota is responsible for? I can see that it is useless to report this.
I own a 2006 ford f 350 superduty 1 ton pickup with approximately 40,000 miles. I have experienced what is called "death wobble" when hitting a bump, crossing railroad tracks or going over a rough road. The steering wheel will shake violently at speeds from 30-60+ causing a potential loss of control. Ford has sent out a memo stating that "you need to check your tire pressure". I have read hundreds of similar complaints on the internet dating back several years into the 1990's. Ford refuses to do anything about it and from what I have read on the internet, trying to find a fix for the problem, many have had really bad safety issues including accidents involving women drivers with children as passengers.
At 200am today my horn on my 2006 f 350 started blowing. By the time I realized what was going on the wires had started to smoke under the hood. I had to disconnect both batteries in order for the horn to stop. This is the first time this is has happened to this truck. No other problems to report at this time. I will be having it towed to a dealer today
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 ford f350 purchased october 2005. While driving at speeds less than 45 MPH and towing a 30 foot trailer in light snow, the steering wheel suddenly turned to the right. He attempted to turn the steering wheel back to the straight position, but it turned in a full 365 degree turn without interference of the driver. He attempted to adjust the wheel however the tires would not respond. The driver then crashed into the median and was turned approximately 180 degrees. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where they stated they have seen this type of failure on his year, make and model numerous times. They also found that the steering box in the vehicle was manufactured with the steering box designed for the f450 model as opposed to the f350 model. The highway patrol arrived to the scene shortly after and a report was filed. The failure mileage was 30,000. The current was 31,000.
2006 ford f350 superduty diesel driving on the fwy making a curve about 55mph the front end starts to hop violently and bouncing. Almost lost control due to other cars on the road. I had to apply my brakes on the fwy in a very unsafe manner and location causing car behind me to veer off in many directions as I came to a halt. This loss of control happened about a dozen times now in the last 2years with always the same situation fwy speeds and any type of bump in the road surface. Happened on uphill curves as well as flat or down hill curves. A lesser of driver may fail to make proper adjustments which I sure will lead to a crash or worse a death.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 ford f350. While driving between 40 to 60 MPH and when hitting bumps on the road the front end of the vehicle along with the steering column shimmies. Around may she received a notice about vehicle vibration . The dealer was contacted and a technician concluded that 4- wheel alignment was needed as well as a steering dampner. Updated. The failure mileage was 24200. The current mileage was 42500. Updated 11/04/09. *lj updated 11/05/09
Tl*the contact owns a 2006 ford f350 crew cab 4x4 which was purchased in 2005. While driving approximately 25 MPH, the contact lost steering control when the steering wheel began shaking excessively. The manufacturer stated that they were aware of the failure. The manufacturer also confirmed that there were no related recalls; however, there were technical service bulletins. The front end of the vehicle was replaced as well as previous repairs were performed to correct the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 10,000 and the current mileage was 29,000.
Excessive front end shimmy on occasion with my ford f350 4x4. I have received a letter from ford discussing this issue. The first time the problem occurred, my tire pressure was low and subsequently maintaining proper tire pressure seemed to prevent the problem for a while. However, recently I hit some bumps while traveling on the highway at a speed of approximately 65 MPH and the front end began to shimmy very violently. I knew to hit the brakes to regain control of the steering, but I had to stay on my brakes until I slowed to approximately 40 MPH before I could regain control of the steering wheel. I called a local ford service center, but they said they would "only be guessing" at the proper way to fix the problem. I then called ford customer service to discuss the issue, as I am nervous about riding on the highway with the vehicle. They suggested that I call several service centers until I find one that has experience with trying to fix this particular problem. I have done that and I have made an appointment for service tomorrow. The reason for my writing this complaint is that the last occurring was so severe, that I was afraid of causing an accident due to the quick deceleration I was forced into in order to regain steering control of the vehicle.
The ford f-350 truck I bought is defective, as evidenced by the 7 power steering and brake repairs required in the past 3 years, along with the electrical system and ring and pinion repair. I have contacted ford 24 times, I have filed a complaint with the mn better business bureau and the mn attorney general's office. I believe the truck was manufactured in a faulty manner, and I am afraid the truck may be dangerous to drive. I need your help in obtaining credit towards a new truck or a new truck due to the unacceptable number and type of repairs required.
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