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.
2006 Ford F-350 suspension complaints
Page 3 of 3: complaints 41 to 50 of 50, newest first, as owners wrote them.
Tl*the contact owns a 2006 ford f-350. While driving 55 MPH, the front end of the vehicle struck a bump and drifted from side to side. The contact received a tsb regarding the "shimmy" of the vehicle. The vehicle is currently at a ford dealer for suspension repair. Ford does not recognize the failure as a safety issue; therefore, no recall has been issued. The current and failure mileages were 11,000.
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.
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
I am having a violent shaking (steering wheel oscillation) in my 2006 ford f-350 amarillo with only 7k miles. This shaking has almost caused severe injury and or death at speeds of 35-60 MPH. The incident occurs frequently enough just not to drive the vehicle anymore. I fear for my family and others on the road near the truck as it shakes until is completely stopped wherever it occurs. Please help before others are injured or killed!
When traveling down the freeway a bridge deck or pot hole will cause my 06 f-350 to shimmy uncontrollably. This has happened about a dozen times. I have to come to a complete stop to get the truck to stop shaking. Ford says there isn't anything wrong with the truck.
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.
Severe suspension and steering wheel shimmy.
I have had two (2) f350 2006 super duty ford trucks that the wheel bearings are completely gone at 54,000 miles and at 58,000 miles. Costing at total of $2,200.00.
The front end of my 2006 f-350 will shake when going over a bump at speeds of +65 MPH. It is almost uncontrollable. I have taken it to ford and they say there isn't anything wrong, this has happened 6 times. I have checked numerous web-sites and there are at least 500 other complaints on this subject. It is a danger to me and all the other motorists around me.
VIN decoder
See the problems and recalls for an exact car
Buying a used 2006 Ford F-350?
Check the exact car before you pay: accidents, salvage or flood titles, odometer readings and previous owners.
Check its history