I own a ford f350 dually super duty truck. Ford sent a letter stating that some drivers have experienced a severe steering wheel vibration. They said it isn't a recall, just a notice. We have had trouble w/this truck doing this prior to the letter. It's documented at brad howell ford in greentown in. After receiving the letter we again went to bhf. We called ford motor and told them, they said put stabilizers on it at our cost. We did. Plus new front shocks. The problem is still there. It is extremely dangerous when the vibration happens. We have to come to a complete stop sometimes. And we pull trailers behind the truck frequently. Needless to say, we have not been given any cause or solution to the problem. Ford motor took our information, passed it on to bhf, and they inturn said we were responsible for putting the steering stabilizers on. And that's pretty much it. We have to drive the truck to tn in 3 weeks, pulling a trailer. If this vibration occurs while on the interstate we pray an accident does not occur. I don't have another choice for vehicles. I feel that ford knows there is a serious problem w/the steering, I've taken it to bhf for this particular issue prior to the letter, and still driving a truck that I consider unsafe, but my only option. Ford knows there is a problem, they should protect their consumers and find out the correct way to fix the problem.
2006 Ford F-350 steering complaints
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2006 f-350 dually has a shimmer or severe vibration of the steering wheel that begins when a bump or dip in the road occurs and does not correct itself. Even though the tires are in good order. Ford motor co says there is nothing that can be done to correct this situation. Their letter of notification is dated april 2009.
High pressure power steering hose defective. 425 hoses are on back order with ford. No estimate of when a hose will be available. Customers have already been waiting 2 months. Meanwhile I am filling my power steering reservoir every couple of days.
I own a 4wd f350 dually. While traveling at highway speeds approx. 45mph and above and after traveling over an uneven road surface or bump in the road, the front end goes into an uncontrollable shimmy/oscillation. This can only be stopped by pulling over and completely stopping the vehicle. I have taken the truck to a ford dealership who checked the front end and said there was nothing wrong w/ the truck and that it was a tire problem. I have since then bought new tires which somewhat lessened the problem but did not correct it. I also have taken the truck to a reputable independent alignment shop, and they told me that they have seen a lot of trucks w/ the same problem, but are unable to fix it due to the design of the front end. The independent shop said there is to much castor in the front end and no way to adjust it. I am now on my third set of tires w/ only 45000 miles on the truck. I bought this truck for around $ 48,000.00 and have had this problem since the truck had about 23000 miles on it. I cant even drive it on the interstate due to the uncontrollable front end shimmy. The ford dealership will not acknowledge that I have a problem. I have searched the internet and have found post after post of people who have the same problem with their truck and the lack of acknowledgment from ford. This is a very serious problem and to date I have spent over $ 1,600.00 trying to remedy it. I hope some one from your dept. Is familiar w/ this and could possibly help me. Thank you stephen hall
06 f350 dually diesel crew cab. When driving anywhere between 50-70 MPH and hit a pothole the front end goes into a death wobble and is not controlled until vehicle is slowed to 30 MPH. Almost lost control of vehicle on los angeles freeways. Has happened multiple times and have been to ford dealer with no assistance. Last episode was last week, then my insurance co told me to file complaint in case of accident that is not my fault but a vehicle defect. Aaa also sent me to this forum of other ford owners that have had the same complaint.
2006 f-350 front end shakes violently on occasion. Usually occurs with a change in level of interstate as in driving over an overpass back onto the normal road surface. Speed is usually around 65-70 MPH when it happens. Immediate reduction to approximately 30 MPH is required to make it stop. Has happened 6 times so far and almost caused an accident on 3 of those occasions.
Tl*the contact owns a 2006 ford f350. The contact stated that the brakes will lock and cause the calipers to burn. A small fire occurred during one of the failures. The brakes and calipers have been replaced four times, most recently on april 22, 2007. The dealer stated that the cause of the frequent failures could be due to several reasons; however, they were unable to diagnose the exact cause of the failures. The manufacturer assisted with the first four failures, but would not assist with the current one. The vehicle is currently at the dealer being repaired. The current mileage was 66,672 and failure mileage was 800. Updated 10/14/08 *bf the consumer also stated he has had a problem with the steering wheel. Updated 10/16/08.
Tl*the contact owns a 2006 ford f-350. The vehicle would crank, but not start. The vehicle was towed to the dealer and they stated that the oil control module did not have enough pressure to start the motor. The dealer replaced the head gasket. The radio volume turned all the way up intermittently and was replaced. While driving between 5-10 MPH in tow haul mode, the transmission would not switch gears when making a left hand turn. The dealer updated the codes for the transmission; however, the failure continued. When the brakes were applied, there was a loss of steering. The failure mileage was 12,000 and current mileage was 34,234.
Tl*the contact owns a 2006 ford f-350. While driving 45 MPH, the steering became loose and the vehicle sideswiped a dump truck. The driver was wearing a seat belt, but sustained bruises to his chest. The vehicle was previously taken to a repair shop for an alignment. The dealer stated that there was a hose leaking power steering fluid. After the hose was replaced, the failure continued. The vehicle was taken back to the repair shop after the crash and they stated that the steering gear box needed to be replaced. The vehicle has not been driven since the crash. The purchase date was unknown. The failure mileage was 35,000 and current mileage was 37,000.
Fax from senator transmitting letter for concerns with the steering on his 2006 ford pickup and ford's refusal to pay damages due to an accident. *kb the consumers daughter was coming into the curve, and as she turned the steering wheel, there was no steering control. She applied the brakes on the wet pavement and lost control of the vehicle which resulted in her sliding off the roadway striking several trees. The steering arm on the truck was broken, it appeared the arm broke as she started out on the turn.
Dt*: the contact stated that while driving at 30 MPH and pulling a trailer, the steering mechanism detached. The vehicle veered out of control and struck a wall. The accident was reported to the police. There was no warning prior to the failure, and the contact was injured in the accident. The vehicle was taken to a dealer. The dealer was unable to determine the cause of the failure, but was able to repair the steering mechanism.
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