Ford F-350 adaptive cruise problems

Filed Nov 14, 2023 · Steering, Suspension · CA

We had the death wobbles going 65 on cruise control everytime we hit a bump on the freeway. I lose control until I slow down to 35 mph.

Filed Sep 10, 2023 · Steering, Suspension · UT

WE own a 2012 Ford F350 and have had two bad incidents with the dreaded “death wobble” and are afraid to even drive it because the truck now seems unsafe as it feels unsturdy as if it is starting to wobble and I don't dare even taking it on the freeway. My daughter had told me that the truck began shaking violently on her while on the freeway and I didn't fully understand what she meant until it happened to me. I was traveling on the freeway in cruise control, going the speed limit of 80 mph. Suddenly the truck began to shake violently. The whole front end, the steering wheel, my arms, my body, etc. were all shaking violently. I hit the brakes. I screamed and was terrified. I thought a tire had blown out or something and was sure I was going to wreck. Upon stopping, I just sat there for a moment in disbelief, trying to catch my breath. I am fortunate that no one hit me as I was halfway in the right lane of traffic. I got out expecting to see some kind of damage but saw none. I slowly drove to the first off ramp and gingerly drove home. Holding onto the steering wheel had left my arms feeling bruised and my mental being shaken. I was telling someone about what happened and he said "Oh, that is called a "Death Wobble" and he told me that Ford Super Duty F250s and F350s were known to have this problem. I went home a went on Google to educate myself about this "Death Wobble" and was so angry that Ford has done nothing to correct this problem or have a recall. I feel very lucky to not have caused or been in a serious accident. I look at this truck and am afraid to even drive it. I read that numerous drivers have reported frightening incidents of losing control of their trucks and that there have been serious accidents with injuries, and even deaths due to this defect on these Ford trucks. They should pay to correct whatever the problem is.

Filed Aug 17, 2023 · Airbags, Electrical · 200,000 miles · SC

The contact owns a 2014 Ford F-350. The contact stated while driving 35 MPH, another vehicle pulled in front, and he was not able to honk the horn. Additionally, the cruise control deactivated independently. No warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was diagnosed by the dealer who determined a failure with the clock spring. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 200,000.

Filed Feb 8, 2023 · Steering, Suspension · WA · crash · 1 injury

Death wobble!! Violent shaking of front suspension. When traveling highway speeds 50- 65 hit very slight bump and starts slight wobble which then increases to uncontrollable violent shaking of front end. Only way to stop it is immediate hard braking to slow to 45 MPH or less. Very dangerous when in heavy traffic with heavy trucks behind and beside. I am shocked that nobody is dead! Most recent was yesterday northbound I-5 north of seattle. Happened so many times I lost count. Eventually gave up and set cruise control to 45 MPH in 56-70 MPH traffic. This is a known issue that presents a very real threat to life and safety. Please help!

Filed Nov 10, 2021 · Engine, Steering · 50,000 miles · WA

The contact owns a 2012 Ford F-350. The contact stated that while driving at 55-60 MPH on cruise control, the vehicle hit a bump and started shuddering uncontrollably, causing the steering wheel to shudder as well. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact stated that as he was losing control of the vehicle, he depressed the brake pedal and the vehicle stopped shuddering. The contact veered to the side of the road. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnosis. The contact stated that the vehicle was not yet diagnosed; however, the dealer replaced the steering bar. The contact stated that the failure had been reoccurring while driving at 50-65 MPH, and sometimes at slower speeds. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 50,000.

Filed Jun 27, 2019 · Tires, Wheels · 63,800 miles · FL

I am interested in the history of bf goodrich rugged terrain t/a tires made in 2014. I bought a set of four lt 265/75-16 lre for my f350 on 31 may, 2014. They came with a 6 year/50k mile warranty. I had tires rotated per warranty. On 11 april, 2019, I experienced a drivers rear tire failure on the florida turnpike (with cruise control set @ 77mph) causing minor damage. Contacted dealer who said "road hazard" not covered. Contacted bfg who requested tire remains be sent for analysis (to prove road hazard). On 10 may departed from home to go to virginia. 150 miles up i75 had tire vibration again. Pulled over in tifton, ga and checked tire time with ir gun. All tires running between 95-108 f. Felt tires and had a bulge in drivers front. Installed spare and started looking for a bfg dealer that had two tires in inventory (one to install/one to carry in case of further trouble with set). As I approached macon, ga, another tire started vibrating. Within 5 miles - it blew hard at the drivers rear position again causing over $3200 damage. Called emergency tire service and replaced the three remaining tires from the 2014 set. Notified bfg and they only wanted the third failure (second blow) for analysis. Customer service rep stated all tire bulges are caused by "road hazards". In summary - I experienced three failures in just over 800 miles on a set of tires that only have 17,000 miles on them (remaining tread is 11/32 per dealer inspection). Since I still have all of the tires - photos available upon request. First tire did show one section 7 inches long with four radial splits starting at the rim. Second tire has numerous radial splits but none are closely clustered. Is my experience unique to my set of conditions or are there other similar occurrences. Thank you for any help or insight you can provide (xxxxx) parts of this document have been redacted to protect personally identifiable information pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).

Filed Jun 25, 2019 · Visibility · 80,200 miles · WA

Driving down the road at 65 MPH, on open highway going straight, and on cruise control, my sun roof exploded. If I had not had the sun shade pulled closed, we would have been showered in glass! I had a truck camper on the truck at the time, however, I've driven tens of thousands of miles with this camper, so it shouldn't be that - and the glass ought to be strong enough for this usage anyway. This should not have happened, and the type of glass that is used should not allow glass to shatter into flying pieces like that! This is costing me a bundle of money to repair, but more importantly, had the sun shade not been closed, I could have had an accident with 6+ tons of truck and camper.

Filed Feb 9, 2016 · Acceleration, Electrical · 60,000 miles · CA

When merging on freeway. Truck kept accelerating after letting off gas pedal. Slammed on brakes to slow truck. Truck kept going faster and had no control of speed or way to stop truck. After incident now tac odometer on dash needle wont go back to zero after you shut truck off cruise control was off and no floor mats in truck.

Filed Feb 2, 2016 · Acceleration, Body · 166,000 miles · MO · fire

Truck was parked for 2 days since last driven in my driveway 5ft from house. Went to work at night in my other vehicle, came home and started to get my kids ready for school. No visible signs as I passed it on my way into my residents. About an hour later next thing I know a passing off duty fire fighter is banging on my front door, as I go to meet him I see my truck engulfed in flames. Truck is a total loss with fire protruding from hood and fenders reaching into the cab. Fire department finally put flames out after minor damage to other near bye vehicles. Looks as fire started under hood near master cylinder. Truck was repaired by ford for recall in 06 due to cruise control switch. It appears the same problem persists in new switches or repair was not done properly. Just contacted ford today about this issue as it just happened feb,2 2016. In the process of obtaining vehicle service records as I have a friend who works for ford. Clearly the fire originated from the same area as earlier recalls. 2001 ford f-350 vehicle speed control the federal safety agency campaign #06v286000. I have pictures and video of the incident but cannot upload due to file format.

Filed Jan 9, 2008 · Acceleration · 47,653 miles · FL

Tl*the contact owns a 1995 ford f350 super duty coachmen sierra motor home (na). The contact received a ford recall for the vehicle speed control: cruise control in september of 2007. He had the cruise control switch disconnected at that time. Since that time, he has been informed every month thereafter that the parts will be available the following month. There had been no failure to date. The recall number, purchase date, and engine size were unknown. The current mileage was 47,653. Updated 02-14-08 *bf the consumer stated the cruise control still have not been fixed as of yet. Updated 02/14/08