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This vehicles has experienced two incidents of the failure of the egt exhaust temperature sensors. The first in oct. 2014 the engine light came on, took the vehicle to the dealer where the issue was diagnosed and fixed. At the time i was a surprised to discover the purpose of the sensors, but not overly concerned. In april 2014, leaving town on a sunday morning with a horse trailer in tow, at 40 mph on a city street received a message that told me to pull over safely and within 60 seconds the engine shut down leaving me in the right lane of a busy street with two horse in the trailer. No restart, called a friend to come help with the trailer and aaa to tow the vehicle to the dealer. This time a different sensor failed, with no warning. There are so many scenarios where this could result in a catastrophic event, including at highway speed, with the trailer or in a remote location with no ability to restart and move the vehicle. The concept / design of the sensor system makes no sense to me; sensor is designed to shut down the engine when egt indicate overheating, same result with sensor failure. The idea is shut down the engine before it overheats and causes damage, yet a sensor failure, which is apparently a frequent occurrence, can create a very dangerous event. I would much prefer engine damage to the alternative.
Truck shut down automatically and would not re-start due to emission sensors per the dealership.
Our 2011 ford f-250 super duty (diesel) has issues with the egt sensors.this is the 4th one to go bad.we have had others replaced under warranty but it is now out of warranty.it appears to me that ford has an issue with these sensors and needs to do something about rectifying this.this time we were in lexington, ky (over 2 hours from home).the dealership told me previously we could could safely drive the truck, so we came home.there is certainly a problem with these egt sensors that needs to be corrected.
The contact owns a 2011 ford f-250 sd. The contact stated that while driving various speeds, the battery light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was stated that the engine regulator had failed and the wiring harness had melted. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted to verify that the vehicle was included in nhtsa campaign number: 11v128000 (electrical system). The failure mileage was 57,584...updated 07-24-13 the consumer stated within the first three thousand miles, the truck developed a violent braking issue. The issue at hand would cause the vehicle to uncontrollably switch lanes when the brake was applied. The vehicle was taken to the dealer six timed. Within the visits, they were unable to duplicate the issue. Even with the rotors smoking and glowing red, when the vehicle was pulled into the service bay. The consumer went to another dealer, where they suggested all the front end brake components as well as the interior brake assembly be replaced.also, the battery developed a leak around the battery caps. The alternator shorted out, which caused a small fire and melted a portion of the wiring harness in the charging system.
The contact owns a 2011 ford f-250 sd. While driving, the "pull over safely now" warning indicator illuminated and the engine shut off without warning. The contact was able to manually bypass the failure. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the egt sensor was defective and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified. The failure mileage was approximately 65,000.
The contact owns a 2011 ford f-250 sd. The contact stated that the speedometer failed to indicate accurate reading levels. In addition, when accelerating from a stop, the vehicle jerked. The brake pedal had to be depressed with excessive force in order to prevent the vehicle from jerking. The failure occurred on numerous occasions. The dealer stated that the failure was normal. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.
We have a 2011 diesel ford f250 super duty pickup. It is like new, but has developed a serious mechanical defect. When it had less than 20,000 miles it began having the 'death wobble'. We have consistently tried to get the local ford dealership in bend, oregon and ford motor corporation to resolve this death threatening mechanical problem with no luck.this started occurring when driving over 40 miles per hour if at anytime a bump, rough road, or pothole in the road is hit.now it can't even be driven that fast without violently and uncontrollably going into the death wobble. Applying the brakes makes it worse. It has to be allowed to slow down on its own. The vibration is so violent it takes all ones strength to keep it on the road. It's one of the most frightening experiences one will ever encounter behind the wheel. The vehicle is shaking so badly you think it'll fall apart and that you're going to die. The first time it happened with my son driving, it pulled him into on-coming traffic towards a semi-truck. He barely pulled it back into his lane before having a 'head on' collision. The bend oregon dealership confirmed this pickup death wobble is worse than those described on the internet. (see website below). See internet site examples: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8euq6f8rgt4https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b_lmknw9nhq
While driving down the highway at speeds in excess of 60 mph, the car will start to shake violently!it is forceful enough that you loose complete control of steering and loose the ability to maintain your same lane.the shaking is so violent that i am afraid to put my daughter in the car.i can't imagine if this happened in a construction zone or traffic.i am thankful no one else was on the road.the only way to stop this violent shaking is to slam on the brakes and slow down.this affected the traffic behind me as i was in the left lane.the person behind me almost ran into the back of me because we were going from 65 mph to about 30 mph within a couple of seconds.this happened to my truck about a year ago when it had 35,000 miles on it.ford recognized the problem and they replaced the entire steering wheel column and tires.that was just a temporary fix.i traded my first 2008 f-250 sd in for a new truck for having the same issues.i am to the point where this is getting way to dangerous to be on the roads not only for my safety, but my families and other drivers safety as well.it is a known issue and something needs to be done.there have been over 75 formal complaints on this issue thus far with this make model and year.does it take causing an accident for it to be investigated?
On more than a dozen occasions, f250 will experience a near complete loss of acceleration when accelerating from a stop. Depressing the gas pedal to the floor does nothing. When you limp the truck to the shoulder and place it into park, the engine idles very rough, vibrating the passenger compartment. Only way to resolve is to stop vehicle, turn off ignition, and let the vehicle sit for 60-90 seconds. The problem usually then resolves itself. 60-70 percent of the time this occurs during tow-haul mode. Gross weight of trailer is around 11.5k. Max pull is 14k. Dealership first replaced all fuel injectors but problem has occurred 6+ times since service. Major safety issue: vehicle was disabled on uphill grade, in roadway, with wife and kids as there was no shoulder room. Another incidence occurred in wyoming with no cell service on side of remote highway. We were stranded for 30-45 minutes as problem would not reset itself using normal method. I am no mechanic but suspect faulty computer, fuel system pump, etc. Getting ready to pursue buy-back of vehicle at dealership. Original cost close to 55k.
While driving message came up "stop safely now" i pulled over just enough to get off the interstate, when the engine died, and wouldn't crank again. I called my dealer tarver ford, they called a wrecker to pick it up and brought it to their shop. 2 egt exhaust temp sensors bad, $260 to fix. Today 3-13-15 my engine light came on, i bought a code reader and p242a code came up another sensor bad.
The 2011 f250 super duty has experienced three instances of stalling out at random times.the first incident on february 13th resulted in damage to the truck through vehicle pipes from another vehicle flying loose off the top rack and hitting the vehicle.this resulted in damage to the vehicle.in the 30 days since then, there have been two other instances of random stalls and engine shut down that have occurred.it requires a restart of the engine.the dealership has had the vehicle on multiple occasions but has not been able to diagnose the cause of the random shut down.
7/7/17 - 2011 ford f250, 6.7l diesel engine, mileage 79530. (purchased december 2010).i was pulling a small trailer up an incline (8%) on i-64 in wv.on this portion of the interstate there was no emergency pull off shoulder.the truck operated normally for the first 3 miles ascending the hill.during the 4th mile, the truck began to gradually, but progressively lose power, going from 70 mph down to 0.at approximately 30 mph, the truck began to shutter slightly, and continued to do so until it stopped in the lane of traffic and stalled. There were no warning lamps or chimes that went off before the engine stalled.this vehicle is equipped with a 'stop safely now' warning, along with many other warning indicators ' but it didn't illuminate.the truck would not restart.i immediately call 911 to report that my vehicle was disabled in the roadway.after being stuck in the lane of traffic for about 10 minutes, i was able to drift the truck and the trailer backwards safely, off of the roadway, into the drainage ditch, after a break in traffic.upon having it towed to a ford dealership, i was informed that it was going to need a motor, and it sounded like it had spun the bearings on one of the engine rods.the engine would restart at the ford dealership, but idled very rough.i confirmed that there were in fact metal shavings in the oil.the fuel was not checked for contamination.this vehicle has been maintained according to ford's recommended service guidelines.because of the cost to me to repair ($16,000 or more), i've elected not to continue with diagnosis (at $120 per hour) to determine reason for failure.again, there was no warning systems active at the time the engine stalled.this was an original owner, personal vehicle, and only towed a trailer on occasion. I have video from dash cam w/audio of this event.
While driving approx 60 mph a message popped up on the display saying "stop when safe".while trying to get off the road the engine died and left me with no power brakes or steering. Had to be pushed out of the intersection. Would not restart. Truck weighs 8300 pounds. 1 hour prior i was going over a steep mountain pass. Halfan hour later i was in 100+ degree desert with no cell service. Either one could have been anightmare ending. This must be addressed.
Exhaust temp sensor number 4 went out truck shut down
While driving my f250 at 30 mph in town a warning alarm went off followed by display saying stop engine safely now.as i attempted to slow down for a red light the truck totally died in the intersection.the vehicle would not start and was totally incapacitated in the middle of the road at 8:30 pm in the rain with my wife and 3 children in the vehicle.myself and 2 other guys were able to push it out of the intersection through traffic.i had to call for a wrecker and have it towed.the ford dealer fixed it the next morning andadvised it was a faulty egt exhaust sensor.apparently this is common and they advised there is 4 of those sensors on the truck.it appears to be a huge safety issue to stall the truck while it is moving with no way to get it to a safe place to stop.
Engine - while driving on a highway, went to pass a car and the engine light came on and the message was the engine will be shutting down. I pulled to the side of the road and the truck turned itself off.what the ford mechanic said the #4 fuel injector stayed wide open, therefor burning up the piston.the truck had 128,000. Miles. It is sad that a small part like that can cause an engine failure. Had to buy a new motor ($15,000. And they would only warranty it for 2 years.) was told i could have my truck back in 5 days.it took 5 wks to get my truck back with the new engine.picked it up at 4pm on wednesday. Thursday at 9:30am check engine light came on.the check engine light has come on three more times.
The contact owns a 2011 ford f250sd. The contact stated that while parked with the engine on, smoke started to emit from under the hood and shortly after the vehicle was engulfed into flames. The fire department was notified and report was filed. No injuries were reported.neither the dealer nor the manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 62,500. Updated 11/9/12 updated 11/30/2012
This issue is around the diesel exhaust fluid system - specifically the reductant heater assembly but has also now affected the fuel pump and associated emissions.the problem is intermittent but occurs when the temperature falls below 30 degrees.this care has been in dealership repeatedly over the past 14 months for this issue.part of the design of this system failure is to depower the engine which nearly caused an accident while i was driving.i have exhausted my abilities and patience with ford motor company and now submit it to you for redress.see attached pdf document for full details..
Catastrophic engine failure at 3 years old and 124,000 miles. This $60,000 2011 ford f-250 super duty with 6.7 diesel engine is totaled. Driving down the road at normal cruise the engine started making a terrible banging noise and shuddering so violently that i was forced to immediately leave the road. I stopped and turned the engine off. Got out and the ground was covered in oil. Stranded.. Dealership quoted me $24,233.67 to replace the engine. Although this engine is falsely advertised to be rigidly tested for 250,000 miles, ford has sent email stating that they will not stand behind the product. This truck is still financed and quite frankly i cannot afford and should not have to afford this repair. I have had exhaust issues with overheating and burning sensors which were replaced by warranty a couple times and out of pocket a couple times. I have read many reviews that the heat that is built up during a regen exhaust cleaning cycle damages the valves within the engine. I also read that ford fixed this problem in 2012 but that leaves people like myself, who paid ford $60,000+ stranded without a vehicle in just 3 short years. I have service the truck as required and have never abused it nor put it in mud, etc. Please look into this and see if there is anything i can do. It appears i may be without a vehicle and have to default on my lender with the cost of this.
6.7 diesel engine quit. Computer said pull over soon. Engine went dead. Defective exhaust gas temperature senor. Happened twice. Replaced all sensors(4). Truck died in middle of road.
Driving down a 6 lane highway in mid day traffic. Had just left my house not 2 minutes earlier. Light comes on says stop safely now. I start to switch lanes and the engine shuts down. I avoided a near collision and swerved into a turn lane. The truck would not even turn over. Called the dealer and after i explained what happened they stated oh you have a bad egt exhaust sensor it shuts the vehicle down and was informed it is a regular thing. When i got to the dealership they said there is no fix or upgrade just change the sensor. They also said there is no way to know when they are going to go out.they explained when one of the four sensors goes bad it reads a high temp reading and that triggers the shut down. Asked why they don't change the software to give warning when one shows hot and shut down when a minimum of 2 or 3 show hot. I mean if there are 4 sensors and one shows 2200 the others show 200 something tells me the sensors the issue. I am thankful this occurred when it did instead of a minute earlier w hen i initially pulled onto the highway in front of a dump truck. If it had happened then it would have killed me or someone else had the dump truck been forced to swerve. This is a tragedy waiting to happen. I researched it on line and see a lot of other people have experienced the same issue.please do something. This is a diesel truck.
This vehicles has experienced two incidents of the failure of the egt exhaust temperature sensors. The first in oct. 2014 the engine light came on, took the vehicle to the dealer where the issue was diagnosed and fixed. At the time i was a surprised to discover the purpose of the sensors, but not overly concerned. In april 2014, leaving town on a sunday morning with a horse trailer in tow, at 40 mph on a city street received a message that told me to pull over safely and within 60 seconds the engine shut down leaving me in the right lane of a busy street with two horse in the trailer. No restart, called a friend to come help with the trailer and aaa to tow the vehicle to the dealer. This time a different sensor failed, with no warning. There are so many scenarios where this could result in a catastrophic event, including at highway speed, with the trailer or in a remote location with no ability to restart and move the vehicle. The concept / design of the sensor system makes no sense to me; sensor is designed to shut down the engine when egt indicate overheating, same result with sensor failure. The idea is shut down the engine before it overheats and causes damage, yet a sensor failure, which is apparently a frequent occurrence, can create a very dangerous event. I would much prefer engine damage to the alternative.
The truck starts violently shaking, the entire motor, truck and everything, and do not have a clue why... It happens at least once a week, since i bought the truck and i now have 15,000 miles on it, and it sometime happens at even 50mph. Have mentioned it to the ford dealership service dept and they said they have not had any issues or even heard of it, but i see hundreds of post from people online that are having the exact same issue.
On 1/21/15 i attempted to start my 2011 ford f 250 super duty truck. The vehicle had been parked for approximately 4 hours at the parking garage where i work. The vehicle would not start and had to be towed to randall reed ford in humble, tx. The technician has stated that the problem is the a faulty engine exhaust gas temperature sensor which is located behind the dpf. He mentioned this is a common issue with the 6.7 power stroke diesel motors. He is now recommending that all four sensors be replaced to the turne of over $900. I see that a recal is in place for the same model years in the f 350 and bigger with the same engine. The recall needs to be expanded to include the f 250.
The contact owns a 2011 ford f-250 sd. While driving, the "pull over safely now" warning indicator illuminated and the engine shut off without warning. The contact was able to manually bypass the failure. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the egt sensor was defective and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified. The failure mileage was approximately 65,000.
Vehicle primary cooling system (radiator) began leaking where the aluminum coils are attached to the plastic tank. I took vehicle to ford dealer for inspection and they verified. Leak was slow for first couple of weeks, then progressed. Replacement was inserted before radiator leak could cause further damage to vehicle or persons. This is a very common occurrence with this year/model and owners feel this should be addressed with a recall from ford motor company due to inadequate testing or product specifications. The public rate of occurrence is very high. Of course fomoco will not publish data until forced. Reports of radiators failing < 50,000 miles is not uncommon.
Fueled up drove truck for 2 days no problems. That night while driving truck beeped low fuel pressure light came on and truck died in middle of road. Got towed in to healey bros in goshen,ny. After 4 days was told i had water in the diesel. But if there was, the water in fuel light sensor should have gone off and it didn't. The dealer told me they had to replace everything from the fuel pump to the injects. At an outstanding $10,000. After 1 month of fighting with ford and my insurance company, nobody wants to cover even under the extended warranty i have. I gave dealership ok to fix. Another mother later supposedly still waiting on parts. At this time i've had enough making my 400.00 a month payment and paying my insurance on a truck i don't have, i called a lawyer. Well when the lawyer requested info such as if ford sent an adjuster, what tests did they run on fuel, what was the % of water, why didn't the light come on that they tested and said it was ok and a written statement backing up their statement of water in the fuel so i could go after the fuel company they refused to give them up. Now all of a sudden they want to work with me and ford is gonna cover the work and credit me 2 months payments. Something smell rotten in denmark with this engine problem and healey bros ford and ford themselves. Still wont give me and honest answer on what the problem is. And still waiting for my truck.
The 6.7 cid diesel engine driven vacuum pump suddenly begins leaking motor oil. Failure of this pump will affect 4 wheel drive systems including auto locking hubs and all interior climate controls. Loss of motor oil could cause engine failure. Failure of 4 wheel drive system during adverse weather could result in a vehicle crash or loss of control. Research indicates multiple failures of this part, indicating a systemic failure.
While driving at a speed of 50 miles per hour the truck started losing power, was able to get to side of the highway as it lost all power and shut downwas unable to restart truck. Got truck towed home and went checking the motor and the antifreeze was completely dry but no leaking under motor and no warnings of lights flashed when truck shut down.. Truck is serviced every 3 months and checked at home regularly. Truck was looked at by a ase mechanic and the motor seized
Intermittently between 35 mph and 85 mph, the vehicle will start to shudder for 5-15 seconds and during this time, sometimes willbe accompanied by loss of throttle. It generally happens during or shortly thereafter a regen / cleaning exhaust filter message appears. The "shudder" could also be described as a "lugging" sensation. After confirming this problem with a vehicle data recorder, ford's response to my dealer was "do not attempt repairs at this time, engineering is investigating."
Truck stalls when shifting from 2nd to 3rd gear, when pulling on to highway.
The contact owns a 2011 ford f-250 super duty. The contact stated that the vehicle would hesitate when accelerating from a complete stop. In addition, the vehicle would exhibit an abnormal buzzing. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and the contact was advised that the problem was caused by unknown aftermarket additions made to the vehicle. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and the current mileages were 22,000. Updated 7/9/12 the consumer stated when he needed a good acceleration, the engine had a very bad lag in acceleration.the rep at the dealer stated it was probably a turbo log.updated 07/10/12
The contact owns a 2011 ford f250 sd. The contact stated that while driving 60 mph, the def fluid warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnosis where it was stated that the nitric exhaust filter was damaged and needed to be replaced. The vehicle repaired and the manufacturer was not notified. The approximate failure mileage was 45,000.updated 11/2/13the truck would only go to 55 mph after 200 miles or so.he took the vehicle to the repair shop, and it stopped on the way home, after it was repaired.the truck was towed to the repair shop, where they kept it for 10 days. Now, smoke emits from the exhaust. The dealer stated it was normal. Updated 11/5/13
I purchased a new diesel 2011 f-250 lariat 4x4 crew cab 172' wb.i bought the truck based on the charts in a ford brochure. According to the payload chart on page 39 of the brochure, the payload for my truck should have been 2,210 lbs.according to the towing chart, the payload for my truck should have been 15% of 15,700 lbs., which is 2,355 lbs.i did not discover the discrepancy between ford's published ratings and the actual capacity of the truck at the time of purchase because there were no foot notes in the printed brochure indicating the published ratings would not apply to my truck and because of where ford placed the tire and loading information label.according to the nhtsa, for 'vehicles other than motorcycles or trailers, the label must be affixed to either the hinge pillar, door-latch post, or the door edge that meets the door-latch post, next to the driver's seating position.'ford placed the label on the body below the b pillar and facing down.the label could not be read when entering the vehicle and could only be read by sitting or kneeling on the ground.i discovered a july 30, 2014 article in automotive news that revealed standard equipment parts were removed from super duty trucks beginning with the 2011 model year when determining the maximum payload.the parts included, but were not limited to, the spare tire, tire jack, radio, and center console. The ford brochure did not indicate that the ratings were established by removing standard equipment.when i contacted ford about the issue, i was told that the discrepancy between the published ratings and my truck's actual payload was due to 'options.'ford's brochure neither foot noted the ratings charts nor disclosed that ford had removed standard equipment to establish the ratings in the charts.
Head lights are not bright don't put out much light,they were dim from day one. I have about 20,000 miles now.
High pressure fuel pump and related fuel system failure due to contaminated fueldiesel.
I purchased the vehicle in october of 2013 with 99,000 miles on it. In january of 2014 i had a check engine light come on. I returned to the dealer to have the code read. At this point the diesel tech comes and tells me that my fuel system has been contaminated and they have to replace the entire fuel system and that i should call my insurance company to cover the cost. The insurance company sent out an inspector who took several fuel samples. Now after 16 days without my truck the test samples have came back as 100% pure diesel fuel with no trace evidence of contamination and they will not cover the cost. They are currently sending me legal documentation as well. The ford dealer knowing this information refuses to budge from their contamination claims.
On 11/03/2014, my wife was driving our 2011 ford f-250 6.7 liter diesel on e. Kiehl ave in sherwood, ar.the vehicle all of a sudden lost power and shut off leaving her to have to negotiate traffic without power steering or power brakes.she was able to avoid a crash.we have never had a problem with our truck.i just had the vehicle serviced on 09/30/2014 where the oil and fuel filters were changed.the truck was towed to north point ford in north little rock, ar.they drew fuel out of the system past the secondary filter.i was advised that the fuel was cloudy and contained metal fragments and water.the vehicle is covered under a 100,000 mile powertrain warranty.however, ford advised that the high pressure fuel system had failed and that it was due to contaminated fuel so they would not cover it under warranty.the repair bill is a little over $11,000.00.i had just fueled up on 11/01/2014 at murphy usa in sherwood so i called the bureau of standards for the state and filed a complaint on murphy.the state checked the murphy and advised that they were within standards.i contacted my insurance company.they sent an agent out and the ford dealership told him that it was mechanical failure so its not an insurance issue.i seem to be getting the run around by ford.ford's high pressure fuel system failed while my wife was driving down the road.if she had made it to the highway before this happed, she would have been doing 70 mph.this is a huge safety issue.cloudy fuel with water and metal after the secondary filter would indicate a failure in the filtration system.even so, ford's design of their fuel system does not allow for that in the slightest.all diesel contains water.chevy, dodge, ford, vw, mercedes, etc. Know that and put filter/water separators for that reason.fuel systems should be made of materials that do not rust and fail.
Fueled up drove truck for 2 days no problems. That night while driving truck beeped low fuel pressure light came on and truck died in middle of road. Got towed in to healey bros in goshen,ny. After 4 days was told i had water in the diesel. But if there was, the water in fuel light sensor should have gone off and it didn't. The dealer told me they had to replace everything from the fuel pump to the injects. At an outstanding $10,000. After 1 month of fighting with ford and my insurance company, nobody wants to cover even under the extended warranty i have. I gave dealership ok to fix. Another mother later supposedly still waiting on parts. At this time i've had enough making my 400.00 a month payment and paying my insurance on a truck i don't have, i called a lawyer. Well when the lawyer requested info such as if ford sent an adjuster, what tests did they run on fuel, what was the % of water, why didn't the light come on that they tested and said it was ok and a written statement backing up their statement of water in the fuel so i could go after the fuel company they refused to give them up. Now all of a sudden they want to work with me and ford is gonna cover the work and credit me 2 months payments. Something smell rotten in denmark with this engine problem and healey bros ford and ford themselves. Still wont give me and honest answer on what the problem is. And still waiting for my truck.
My high pressure fuel pump has failed due to what ford calls contaminated fuel. Since my truck has only 12,000 miles on it i assumed warranty would cover a mechanical failure. But ford says that contaminates got into my system past the fuel filters hpfp how in the world am i to know about the quality of fuel i am buying at fuel stations across america? this fuel system is the bosch cp4 platform which has a terrible record of failure. Ford wants $8500 to fix my truck. It was $55,000 and with only 12,000 miles i have to spend $8500 more to fix. I know i am not the only person with this problem, please help!
Intermittently between 35 mph and 85 mph, the vehicle will start to shudder for 5-15 seconds and during this time, sometimes willbe accompanied by loss of throttle. It generally happens during or shortly thereafter a regen / cleaning exhaust filter message appears. The "shudder" could also be described as a "lugging" sensation. After confirming this problem with a vehicle data recorder, ford's response to my dealer was "do not attempt repairs at this time, engineering is investigating."
On 11/03/2014, my wife was driving our 2011 ford f-250 6.7 liter diesel on e. Kiehl ave in sherwood, ar.the vehicle all of a sudden lost power and shut off leaving her to have to negotiate traffic without power steering or power brakes.she was able to avoid a crash.we have never had a problem with our truck.i just had the vehicle serviced on 09/30/2014 where the oil and fuel filters were changed.the truck was towed to north point ford in north little rock, ar.they drew fuel out of the system past the secondary filter.i was advised that the fuel was cloudy and contained metal fragments and water.the vehicle is covered under a 100,000 mile powertrain warranty.however, ford advised that the high pressure fuel system had failed and that it was due to contaminated fuel so they would not cover it under warranty.the repair bill is a little over $11,000.00.i had just fueled up on 11/01/2014 at murphy usa in sherwood so i called the bureau of standards for the state and filed a complaint on murphy.the state checked the murphy and advised that they were within standards.i contacted my insurance company.they sent an agent out and the ford dealership told him that it was mechanical failure so its not an insurance issue.i seem to be getting the run around by ford.ford's high pressure fuel system failed while my wife was driving down the road.if she had made it to the highway before this happed, she would have been doing 70 mph.this is a huge safety issue.cloudy fuel with water and metal after the secondary filter would indicate a failure in the filtration system.even so, ford's design of their fuel system does not allow for that in the slightest.all diesel contains water.chevy, dodge, ford, vw, mercedes, etc. Know that and put filter/water separators for that reason.fuel systems should be made of materials that do not rust and fail.
This issue is around the diesel exhaust fluid system - specifically the reductant heater assembly but has also now affected the fuel pump and associated emissions.the problem is intermittent but occurs when the temperature falls below 30 degrees.this care has been in dealership repeatedly over the past 14 months for this issue.part of the design of this system failure is to depower the engine which nearly caused an accident while i was driving.i have exhausted my abilities and patience with ford motor company and now submit it to you for redress.see attached pdf document for full details..
Driving down a 6 lane highway in mid day traffic. Had just left my house not 2 minutes earlier. Light comes on says stop safely now. I start to switch lanes and the engine shuts down. I avoided a near collision and swerved into a turn lane. The truck would not even turn over. Called the dealer and after i explained what happened they stated oh you have a bad egt exhaust sensor it shuts the vehicle down and was informed it is a regular thing. When i got to the dealership they said there is no fix or upgrade just change the sensor. They also said there is no way to know when they are going to go out.they explained when one of the four sensors goes bad it reads a high temp reading and that triggers the shut down. Asked why they don't change the software to give warning when one shows hot and shut down when a minimum of 2 or 3 show hot. I mean if there are 4 sensors and one shows 2200 the others show 200 something tells me the sensors the issue. I am thankful this occurred when it did instead of a minute earlier w hen i initially pulled onto the highway in front of a dump truck. If it had happened then it would have killed me or someone else had the dump truck been forced to swerve. This is a tragedy waiting to happen. I researched it on line and see a lot of other people have experienced the same issue.please do something. This is a diesel truck.
The fuel rail pressure sensor started spraying diesel fuel all over the top of the motor . The fuel is coming out of the top of the sensor .this is on 05/25/19 .. This truck only has 132214 on the mileage . I am getting tired of paying for a broken truck every week . Last week on 05/05/17/19 the inner cooler boot duct blew apart . That was a $480 fix .
I purchased the vehicle in october of 2013 with 99,000 miles on it. In january of 2014 i had a check engine light come on. I returned to the dealer to have the code read. At this point the diesel tech comes and tells me that my fuel system has been contaminated and they have to replace the entire fuel system and that i should call my insurance company to cover the cost. The insurance company sent out an inspector who took several fuel samples. Now after 16 days without my truck the test samples have came back as 100% pure diesel fuel with no trace evidence of contamination and they will not cover the cost. They are currently sending me legal documentation as well. The ford dealer knowing this information refuses to budge from their contamination claims.
2011 ford super [xxx], 6.7l fire hazard, fuel injector hold down failure while idling in yard, spraying fuel all over place, towed to dealer, recommends replacing all hold downs do to faulty part. Tspon it.. 1600.00 not covered under warranty 86,000 miles. Fire hazard. Glad i'm not the one that's going to burn in the super [xxx] truck recommend you have ford recall all 2011 6.7 liters to replace the defective parts.sell ford stock. Fire professor and engineering students. Come on people really!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
Truck shut down automatically and would not re-start due to emission sensors per the dealership.
While driving at around 60 mph the dash starting chiming and gave me a stop safely now message.i slowed down and pulled over to the side of the road.at about 5 mph the truck shut off, power steering and brakes faded. I was barely out of the lane of traffic and my attempts to restart the truck and get it further off the road to a safer spot were not allowed by the computer system.i had the truck hauled to a nearby ford dealer and after cooling off all night the truck would restart.the local dealer could not fix the problem due to trouble with his diagnostic computer so he suggested i travel to another dealer.he felt i could make it there with the truck.i went to the motel where my wife and i had to spend the night to pick her up, a distance of about 1-2 miles.we loaded our belongs up into the truck, i restarted it and started to back out of the parking space and it repeated the stop safely now warning and shut the truck off immediately seeing my speed was under 5 mph. I was halfway out of the space and was stuck there.i was very fortunateit helped in the motel parking lot as opposed to just as i pulled out into traffic..at the next dealership the problem was diagnosed as a bad egt temperature sensor in the exhaust system.
7/7/17 - 2011 ford f250, 6.7l diesel engine, mileage 79530. (purchased december 2010).i was pulling a small trailer up an incline (8%) on i-64 in wv.on this portion of the interstate there was no emergency pull off shoulder.the truck operated normally for the first 3 miles ascending the hill.during the 4th mile, the truck began to gradually, but progressively lose power, going from 70 mph down to 0.at approximately 30 mph, the truck began to shutter slightly, and continued to do so until it stopped in the lane of traffic and stalled. There were no warning lamps or chimes that went off before the engine stalled.this vehicle is equipped with a 'stop safely now' warning, along with many other warning indicators ' but it didn't illuminate.the truck would not restart.i immediately call 911 to report that my vehicle was disabled in the roadway.after being stuck in the lane of traffic for about 10 minutes, i was able to drift the truck and the trailer backwards safely, off of the roadway, into the drainage ditch, after a break in traffic.upon having it towed to a ford dealership, i was informed that it was going to need a motor, and it sounded like it had spun the bearings on one of the engine rods.the engine would restart at the ford dealership, but idled very rough.i confirmed that there were in fact metal shavings in the oil.the fuel was not checked for contamination.this vehicle has been maintained according to ford's recommended service guidelines.because of the cost to me to repair ($16,000 or more), i've elected not to continue with diagnosis (at $120 per hour) to determine reason for failure.again, there was no warning systems active at the time the engine stalled.this was an original owner, personal vehicle, and only towed a trailer on occasion. I have video from dash cam w/audio of this event.
The contact ownsa 2011 ford f-250 sd. The contact stated that while driving 55 mph, a child passenger opened the front passenger side door while the vehicle was in motion. The doors were locked, however, pulling the handle allowed the door to open door as if it was unlocked. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection, who stated that there was no failure and the lock system was performing as designed. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was 13,000. The current mileage was 15,500.updated 06/25/13*lj
The 2011- current ford f-250's have numerous known transmission problems which create situations where the truck will hesitate automatic shifts between 2nd and 3rd gear. In my case it did so as i was pulling onto a busy road, stalled, and caused me to sit with no power long enough for another driver to not react quickly enough and run into me.
I had a problem with my 2011 f250's transmission.the problem was covered under tsb 11-5-19.when trying to accelerate, the transmission would randomly develop a problem which seemed like it was trying to find the right gear.there would be a severe loss of power which would result, at times, leaving my vehicle in traffic going at a much higher speed and closing rapidly from behind.the problem was resolved by doing the service prescribed in the service bulletin but i was not aware of that bulletin until the problem became severe.
The 6.7 cid diesel engine driven vacuum pump suddenly begins leaking motor oil. Failure of this pump will affect 4 wheel drive systems including auto locking hubs and all interior climate controls. Loss of motor oil could cause engine failure. Failure of 4 wheel drive system during adverse weather could result in a vehicle crash or loss of control. Research indicates multiple failures of this part, indicating a systemic failure.
The contact owns a 2011 ford f-250 super duty. The contact stated that the vehicle would hesitate when accelerating from a complete stop. In addition, the vehicle would exhibit an abnormal buzzing. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and the contact was advised that the problem was caused by unknown aftermarket additions made to the vehicle. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and the current mileages were 22,000. Updated 7/9/12 the consumer stated when he needed a good acceleration, the engine had a very bad lag in acceleration.the rep at the dealer stated it was probably a turbo log.updated 07/10/12
While traveling in the left hand lane on 1-4 in florida, we received a "stop vehicle safely now" warning and then within seconds the truck shut down.i was forced to make multiple, unsafe lane changes in heavy traffic to get the vehicle to the right side of the interstate with what power i had left.my pregnant wife and 3 year old son were in the car with me.we were 3 hours from home and any family / friends who could help.the truck would not restart and had to be towed to a local dealership which charged us $800 to replace 3 sensors and get the truck back on the road.further, they were not able to repair the vehicle until the following day, leaving us stranded in a foreign city.the dealership was very clear that the issue was simply a sensor and there is no reason the truck shouldn't have just given us a check engine light which would have allowed us to get home.we were told by the dealer and several friends who have the same make and model that this is a common occurrence and ford has no intention of fixing the problem.this could have caused an accident and i am extremely disappointed that ford would knowingly put my family in danger.
The contact owns a 2011 ford f-250 sd. The contact stated that the speedometer failed to indicate accurate reading levels. In addition, when accelerating from a stop, the vehicle jerked. The brake pedal had to be depressed with excessive force in order to prevent the vehicle from jerking. The failure occurred on numerous occasions. The dealer stated that the failure was normal. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.
Intermittently between 35 mph and 85 mph, the vehicle will start to shudder for 5-15 seconds and during this time, sometimes willbe accompanied by loss of throttle. It generally happens during or shortly thereafter a regen / cleaning exhaust filter message appears. The "shudder" could also be described as a "lugging" sensation. After confirming this problem with a vehicle data recorder, ford's response to my dealer was "do not attempt repairs at this time, engineering is investigating."
The contact owns a 2011 ford f250 sd. The contact stated that while driving 60 mph, the def fluid warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnosis where it was stated that the nitric exhaust filter was damaged and needed to be replaced. The vehicle repaired and the manufacturer was not notified. The approximate failure mileage was 45,000.updated 11/2/13the truck would only go to 55 mph after 200 miles or so.he took the vehicle to the repair shop, and it stopped on the way home, after it was repaired.the truck was towed to the repair shop, where they kept it for 10 days. Now, smoke emits from the exhaust. The dealer stated it was normal. Updated 11/5/13
2011 f250,crewcab,diesel, 6 speed auto trans - transmission shudders and knocks, shaking truck ,makes a clunking sound when traveling around38-40 mph as ifgears getting stuck inbetween gears. Concerned that while on road, vehicle may come to a complete stop in traffic.- also truck is a short bed that came with the factory towing package ,fifth wheel /gooseneck set up. As per salesman, truck was ready to tow. Concerned now that the factory hitch is not a sliding hitch which is required on short beds for proper turning and cab clearance. Concerned with trailer hitting cab. Ford literature states that the fifth wheel/gooseneck set up is for long bed pick ups only. Why then was it allowed by ford to be installed at factory on a short bed pickup.
Truck stalls when shifting from 2nd to 3rd gear, when pulling on to highway.
Driver seat belt failed to latch in receiver.
This safety concern occurred on a 2011, ford f250, with "26,400" miles on it. Upon leaving my residence, the truck felt sluggish, as if the emergency brake was on. I never use the emergency brake, but checked anyway to confirm it was not set. I pulled over and existed the vehicle, and immediately noticed a burning odor. The odor camefrom the driver side front wheel. I reached in to feel the rotor and burned my finger tips from the heat. As a precaution, i checked the remaining wheels and all exhibited very high heat with a burning odor. Luckily, i was within an 1/8 mile of s service station. The mechanic inspected and determined all four brakes had seized due to corrosion. Two calipers were salvageable, two were not. The repair was made with the calipers held for the local ford dealer for review, and disposition, but the ford dealer showed no interest, and had declined to personally examine the corroded calipers. The truck was 21 days out of calendar warranty.
While driving at around 60 mph the dash starting chiming and gave me a stop safely now message.i slowed down and pulled over to the side of the road.at about 5 mph the truck shut off, power steering and brakes faded. I was barely out of the lane of traffic and my attempts to restart the truck and get it further off the road to a safer spot were not allowed by the computer system.i had the truck hauled to a nearby ford dealer and after cooling off all night the truck would restart.the local dealer could not fix the problem due to trouble with his diagnostic computer so he suggested i travel to another dealer.he felt i could make it there with the truck.i went to the motel where my wife and i had to spend the night to pick her up, a distance of about 1-2 miles.we loaded our belongs up into the truck, i restarted it and started to back out of the parking space and it repeated the stop safely now warning and shut the truck off immediately seeing my speed was under 5 mph. I was halfway out of the space and was stuck there.i was very fortunateit helped in the motel parking lot as opposed to just as i pulled out into traffic..at the next dealership the problem was diagnosed as a bad egt temperature sensor in the exhaust system.
The contact owns a 2011 ford f-250. While driving at an unknown speed, the brakes failed and the brake pedal traveled to the floor when fully applied. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the brake pads, master cylinder, and abs needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure persisted. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 34,000. The vin was not available.updated 05/17/16*lj
We had just purchased this truck the day before with 19,000 miles on it and while towing a fifth wheel rv the in-dash oem trailer brake controller failed to engage trailer brakes allowing the rv to push the truck into an intersection. I've been to the dealer three times now and they cannot figure out why the trailer brake controller will not work. They have performed a "pin-test" and determined the in dash brake controller was not working so they replaced it to find the trailer brakes still do not activate when applying the brakes. It will work when manually activated with the slider however there is no trailer brake activation when the brake pedal is applied.the dealer acknowledges there is a problem but cannot figure it out. I've spent three days at the dealer thus far and im scheduled to return at 7 am tomorrow for them to work on it more. This is a serious safety issue and could cause a major accident if the truck does not safely stop towing a heavy rv. We traded an f150 for this f250 super duty for the added towing capacity however we now do not feel safe towing anything.
The contact owns a 2011 ford f-250 sd. The contact stated that while driving various speeds, the battery light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was stated that the engine regulator had failed and the wiring harness had melted. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted to verify that the vehicle was included in nhtsa campaign number: 11v128000 (electrical system). The failure mileage was 57,584...updated 07-24-13 the consumer stated within the first three thousand miles, the truck developed a violent braking issue. The issue at hand would cause the vehicle to uncontrollably switch lanes when the brake was applied. The vehicle was taken to the dealer six timed. Within the visits, they were unable to duplicate the issue. Even with the rotors smoking and glowing red, when the vehicle was pulled into the service bay. The consumer went to another dealer, where they suggested all the front end brake components as well as the interior brake assembly be replaced.also, the battery developed a leak around the battery caps. The alternator shorted out, which caused a small fire and melted a portion of the wiring harness in the charging system.
The contact owns a 2011 ford f250 super duty. While driving 40 mph, the brakes were applied and the vehicle pulled to the left. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who grounded the front rotors, replaced the front calipers and brake pads, but the failure wasn't corrected. The contact stated that the failure occurred intermittently. The manufacturer was notified and stated that his claim was escalated and someone would call him. The failure mileage was 5,600 and the current mileage was 7500.updated 11/19/10 the consumer stated he is in the process of exchanging the vehicle, because the dealer has been unable to fix the problem. Updated 11/23/10
This started in march 2014. Terrible steering wobble (death wobble) at highway speed. Last night it was horrible as i was passing a car on i-29 on a bridge and we got the wobble after going over a bridge joint. I had to stab the brakes to slow down as the truck steering was out of my control. Several vehicles behind me also had to navigate around me as i tried to turn the vehicle to the shoulder. This truck is dangerous at highway speed! this has happened several times while going down the interstate. I'm scared to drive the truck anywhere but around city streets. To my knowledge this is a very common problem with all super duty trucks with a straight front axle and coil springs. I want ford to admit there is a problem and fix these issues. It's a fixable issue that they won't address. For $50,000 i don't think i should have to pay for their engineering geometry blunder.
The contact owns a 2011 ford f-250 sd. The contact stated that while traveling approximately 60 mph, the vehicle shook violently. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the failure could not be diagnosed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted about the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 30,000.
Violent shacking of steering wheel and vehicle sliding to the right when approcching a left curve after hitting multiple imperfection on the road (expantion joints, bumps, holes, etc.) driving at 50 mph.ford tsb 11-6-14.
I was travelling down the interstateat approximately 72mph and the vehicle started shaking violent and i almost lost control.my wife drove it and i was beside her on the interstate and it happened to her almost causing her to wreck the vehicle. I had to call her to calm her down.please help fix this problem before someone gets killed.
I was driving on highway 55 north in imperial missouri with my 3 yr old son in rear car seat when i went over some normal road bump and my front end started shaking so violently that i had to come to a complete stop to correct the shake. This all happened in the fast lane as i had no way to move to left or right. Thank god i was not being tailgated! i was scared half to death and my 3yr old was crying so hard that he couldn't breathe! i took it straight to dealership and they did a tsb for a steering dampener and told me it was fixed. The very next morning it did the violent shake again. Took it straight back to dealership and they had a ford engineer look at it and they replaced a track bar ball joint and said it was good now. I told them that i wanted to test drive it before i took it this time and they let me. Still had the problem and when i told him that he said that the engineer said i needed to put new tires on and a alignment before they do anything else. There is something more than tires and alignment wrong with my truck!!!!! my family truck has become a death trap!!!! please help with this matter before someone is killed! if this was your child in this truck you would understand my concern!!!
My 2011 ford f250 diesel 4x4 crew cab 6.5' bed has experienced unexplainable suspension vibrations and wobbles over the course of its, now, 13.5k mile life.the truck, no matter how many times the wheels and tires were balance, bounces at 45-70 mph and bounces at a very dangerous level at higher speeds when hitting a bump or uneven pavement.the problem is also worsened at the onset of the speed heading into a corner where the wheel is turned.it feels like the wheels go out of sync or out of shape and bounce forcing me to decelerate and on a few occasions, stop altogether.
While driving at around 60 mph the dash starting chiming and gave me a stop safely now message.i slowed down and pulled over to the side of the road.at about 5 mph the truck shut off, power steering and brakes faded. I was barely out of the lane of traffic and my attempts to restart the truck and get it further off the road to a safer spot were not allowed by the computer system.i had the truck hauled to a nearby ford dealer and after cooling off all night the truck would restart.the local dealer could not fix the problem due to trouble with his diagnostic computer so he suggested i travel to another dealer.he felt i could make it there with the truck.i went to the motel where my wife and i had to spend the night to pick her up, a distance of about 1-2 miles.we loaded our belongs up into the truck, i restarted it and started to back out of the parking space and it repeated the stop safely now warning and shut the truck off immediately seeing my speed was under 5 mph. I was halfway out of the space and was stuck there.i was very fortunateit helped in the motel parking lot as opposed to just as i pulled out into traffic..at the next dealership the problem was diagnosed as a bad egt temperature sensor in the exhaust system.
When driving on a freeway at 65 mph, the truck encountered a slight bump and the front end started shaking violently, including the steering wheel shaking back and forth violently.the truck wandered out of the lane due to loss of control of the steering.the shaking only stopped after slowing to about 35 mph.the failure repeated itself a few minutes later before i could pull off the highway.this occurred previously (6 months / 3000 miles ago).the ford dealer suggested i take the vehicle to an independent suspension mechanic. He inspected the truck and said all the front end components were fine but he noted that the steering damper had about a 1" dead zone.on his recommendation i replaced the steering damper and the factory shock absorbers.this video attributed to nhtsa describes the failure pretty well: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gt8ckiqsxje
Over the life of vehicle 45mph to 47 mph starting approx 6000 miles has had a hop or vibration that you can feel through the floor, seat and steering.at 35500 new vibrations in steering wheel wile going around corners at highway speeds also steering wheel shaking uncontrollablywhen hitting several close together bumps, ripples, expansion joints.
Truck continues to have the death wobble as i drive at highway speeds and hit a small porthole or bump in the road.the wobble becomes so severe that i have little to no control over the truck.this has been going on after 6months from purchase date (new) but ford says they can not duplicate.it happens about 1-5x a week and i've nearly hit several other vehicles on the highway each time by swirling during the wobble.i loose directional control.i have had a crash as a result of this.
The contact owns a 2011 ford f-250 sd. The contact stated that while driving 60 mph over a road bump, the vehicle began to shake violently. The contact stated that he applied the brakes and the shaking ceased. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection but they could not diagnose the cause of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 35,000.
While driving about 60 mph, sometimes less, changing pavement from semi smooth to kind of rough, my f250sd begins shaking violently.so severe i almost lose control.i have been lucky enough to not have or cause an accident.this shaking last until i let off of the accelerator while trying to keep my vehicle between the lines and having traffic stay far behind when it finally regains control.this not only happens at 60 - 70 mph but even sometimes at 30 mph if you are driving on rough pavement.when you are driving on the interstate and this violent shaking starts, it can be extremely dangerous for you and all other drivers near.i have changed shocks, balanced front end, tightened suspension and anything else to do with a front end and i still have not solved the problem.
Below is a complaint letter that was sent to ford today. I previously filed a complaint with the nhtsa. So far they are holding my truck hostage and not fixing the problem. Please do something. It seems that there are many truck of this type and model that have the same problem. Please see fordforum.org under the heading of violent front end shaking.my 2011 f-250 has been at gus muchado ford in palmetto bay florida for the past 4 days for a wobble in the front end when you hit a bump. The dealer tells me that they are working with engineers at ford. The problem is that the mechanic can only email the engineer, he then has to wait for the engineer to read the email and respond. Then the engineer has to wait for the mechanic and so on. In the 4 days they have had my truck only 2 things have been looked at. When i was there this afternoon my truck was parked out in the back parking lot and not being worked on. When i asked why it was not being worked on they responded that they were waiting for the engineer to tell them what to do next. I desperately need for someone at ford to step up and take control of this situation. If this means sending an engineer to the dealership, so be it. At this rate i might never see my truck again.because of this slow response from the dealer and from ford to remedy the problem, i had no choice but to rent a truck this afternoon. I am paying $60.00 a day for a truck that is not even comparable to my f-250. When i asked the dealer to pick up the rental for me do to this obvious ford issue, the service manager authorized a voucher for a whopping $18.00. This won't even pay for the gas needed to drive the rental for the weekend.
Traveled over a minor road imperfection immediately the truck became uncontrollable it felt as though all four tires blew. Pulled to the side of the road and checked tires and suspension, not finding anything i questioned my sanity and proceeded up the road within a few minutes i again traveled over a minor road imperfection once again the truck immediately became extremely difficult to control. I pulled to the side of the road and called for a tow truck. The ford dealer advises me that the bushings and other components related to the steering stabilizer need to be replaced at a cost of $700. I made the technician aware that my problem is similar to many other internet documented incidents involving ford steering components and that i recently received a letter from a lemon law attorney citing this very same condition. Ford will offer no assistance.
While driving at speeds over 40 mph truck started to shake violently and you start to loss control .you have to slow down until shaking stops.people in the cars next to me pulled over you can see the truck shake from other cars. Nothing seem wrong with front end but there is .safety is an issue here.it doesn't always shake and then bang shake city look in to it.
We have had about four occasions where our truck suddenly begins to shake and vibrate, cannot control the shimmy until you can slow it down under 30 mph.it happened three times at about 33,000 miles. Two times it was coming off bridge, hitting a steel channel at the junction and one time a large hole. All three times it was one wheel hitting the hole or depression before the other wheel hit.we took it to ford dealership.....no ideas there. They rebalanced the left tire and no more problems until today when it happened again when coming off a bridge.about 38,000 miles and it was the same thing. Cannot control the shimmy until the vehicle has slowed to about 30 miles per hour. Most frightening! i refuse to drive it again until this is figured out! big, out-of-control truck is not my cup of tea.
Was getting on the interstate and went over a separation crack at about 55 mph when the truckfront axle / suspension started to vibrate violently / shaking uncontrollably.i started to put a secure hold on the steering wheel and at the same time applying the brakes.after slowing down to about35 mph the truck started to smooth out, pulled over to the side of the expressway, checked the truck out, did not find any problem. I continued at reduced speed to home and checked it out again, but did not find anything.prior to that incident, i had complained to the dealer about whati thought was a rough ride, went with a mechanic from the dealership for a ride, and hesaid it rides like the other f250's. After the vibration incident, i decided to check the left front shock, removed it and thought that it was not working to well.took it to the dealership and they said it was a little bad, and they would replace it, i then ask them aboutthe right shock, and they did not think that the right side was bad, i then stated that i was told that they are replaced in pairs, and that the rears should also be replaced. They said no, but after more discussion, they did agree to replace the right shock {customer satisfaction}.it did seem to ride better. How ever on the evening of friday 7 august, the truck had another episode on a different road, like it had over a month ago.soi don't think that shocks are the total problem..it is possible that under different weather conditions, this problem could injure or kill many people!!!sowhoistoblame ????notme !!!. ,
I was driving on a entrance ramp to an interstate at about 55-60mph...i recall hitting some type of road bumps - pavement jointthat started the event... Typically i'm used to experiencing the back of my truck bounce in the past causing lane correction but this time the whole front end started shaking severely...i was in the left lane of 3 so decided to break and get into the center median asap based on approaching vehicles from behind...i pulled off and checked the left side and the right... All was fine...i shook the wheels... All tight...the shaking of the vehicle was so severe i had a hard time controlling it and getting it safely off the roadway...papers in my visors shook loose... 2 gym bags in passenger seat ended up on floor....a large screen tv that was taped against the back window on the back seat was thus shifted laying now on top of the front seats....i later realized that the sandwich i just bought was gone from the console and later found on the floor at the passengers door!!!!being committed to the freeway i slowly started out, and no other issues...after about 20 minutes on the freeway i kicked it up to freeway speeds, but got the pucker factor each time i hit road bumps on my trip..i work for the city of rochester hills and called our fleet mgr, and told him of my issue, he had no idea but checked and found tsb 11-6-14 that was verbatim what happened to me.. The dealer ordered up parts and will advise when to bring it in but ford corp i felt should have notified of a possible roll over issue, as im sure if i was at 70-80 on the freeway or my kids driving with less experience there would have been a rollover...ford said until it happens again or the dealer can not fix it there was nothing more they could do!!!!!i advised it looks like the next call they want is from legal council adding the 0000 after a fatality!!!
While driving down the highway at speeds in excess of 60 mph, the car will start to shake violently!it is forceful enough that you loose complete control of steering and loose the ability to maintain your same lane.the shaking is so violent that i am afraid to put my daughter in the car.i can't imagine if this happened in a construction zone or traffic.i am thankful no one else was on the road.the only way to stop this violent shaking is to slam on the brakes and slow down.this affected the traffic behind me as i was in the left lane.the person behind me almost ran into the back of me because we were going from 65 mph to about 30 mph within a couple of seconds.this happened to my truck about a year ago when it had 35,000 miles on it.ford recognized the problem and they replaced the entire steering wheel column and tires.that was just a temporary fix.i traded my first 2008 f-250 sd in for a new truck for having the same issues.i am to the point where this is getting way to dangerous to be on the roads not only for my safety, but my families and other drivers safety as well.it is a known issue and something needs to be done.there have been over 75 formal complaints on this issue thus far with this make model and year.does it take causing an accident for it to be investigated?
Hit rough patch on highway and truck started shaking violently.had to slow to about 25 mph before it stopped.this has happened twice in the last 6 months.the ford service department said they could find no issues with the truck.no parts were replaced or adjusted.
The contact owns a 2011 ford f-250 super duty. The contact stated that while driving 65 mph, the steering wheel began to shake abnormally. The failure progressed until the shaking became violent. The vehicle was taken an independent mechanic where the wheels were balanced however, the failure recurred. The contact made arrangements for the vehicle to be diagnosed by a dealer. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 46,000.
These trucks shake violently in the front end when they encounter even the smallest of bumps in the road. Ford has failed to take the responsible and corrective matters to fix the problems. Something must be done before someone get killed. Please see fordforum.org to see that many others are having the same issues.
I drove over a bridge on an interstate at approximately 65 mph.the vehicle and steering wheel began to shake violently and uncontrollably.it felt as though all four tires blew out and i had no control over steering whatsoever.i had to slow almost to a stop and pull over on the shoulder of the road.
The contact owns a 2011 ford f-250 sd. The contact was driving 40 mph over a pot hole when the steering wheel began to shake abnormally. The contact waited until the shaking ceased independently however, the failure recurred frequently. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who advised that the failure was caused by the tires and recommended having a front end alignment performed. The contact stated that all four tires were replaced and an alignment was performed however, the failure persisted. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure.the failure mileage was 10. The current mileage was 31,000.
Ford f 250 death wobble-hit a bump at speed above 30 mph and the steeering wheel begins an uncontrillable wobble.in fact the whole truck shakes violently.the truck has actually jump sideways into the on comming lane.prrevoiusly reports in nhtsa for previous years for this vehicle (nhtsa tsb # 10028404 ) and ea 08-007.this is a stock truck with no modifications with factory installed wheels and tires at proper pressure and only 9800 miles.i have a video of the wobble
2011 ford f-250 diesel.the first occurrence was driving approximately 50 mph on a 2 lane rd. After hitting a small bump in the road the vehicle front end/steering began to shake violently from side to side.i took the vehicle to a local tire dealer for tire rebalancing and rotation (3rd for this vehicle) he stated the tires appeared to be wearing "funny".a couple weeks later on a long trip out of state the vehicle began to shake again, worse than before.while out of town i had alignment checked with no issue found and purchased new tires.vehicle seemed repaired on return trip and has since begun the vibration again.i went to the dealer today who sent me to a local front end specialist.this gentleman knew the exact issue and claims to have repaired hundreds of them. He stated that ford motor company was aware of this issue.his opinion was that i need to purchase a "track bar kit" which he would install and then ensure the vehicle was realigned.after arriving home today i started looking on the internet for any information i could find and found many articles and videos about what is called the "death wobble".i have a son who turned 16 on sunday and i value his life more than to let him drive our new 2011 vehicle which is absolutely ridiculous and the reason i am filing my complaint today.
For the past 3-4 years my truck has experienced the "death wobble." when driving (straight or in slight turn) approximately 55 mph or higher and hitting a typical bump in the road, my truck begins a violent shaking that stops when i reduce the speed enough to regain control. I have attempted repairs at two local ford dealerships as well as a local repair shop, but nothing done has corrected the issue.
While driving over bumps, rough patches, uneven railroad tracks the vehicle steering wheel will start shaking violently. Impossible to control unless the speed is reduced dramatically (below 20mph on a freeway). After doing some internet research is a common trouble with this type of truck. Is called "death wobble". I sent an email to ford and i have not heard back. It's a dangerous problem and needs to be fixed.
After driving over a series of small bumps in the road on the highway the front end of the truck shook violently, severe shaking/ vibration.i had to decelerate to approximately 40-45 mpg to stop the violent shaking.this has happened 4 times since that time.i had the truck serviced for the problem and it has happened once since being serviced.
Extreme shaking of the steering wheel when encountering a shift in road surface such as an expansion joint, etc at around 55 mph and turning slightly left. This has occurred on freeways, highways and roads.link to video:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uvtuqv60jnu
The contact owns a 2011 ford f-250 sd. The contact stated that while driving at 60 mph on uneven road pavement,the vehicle started to vibrate. The contact also stated that he reduced the speed to 10 mph, the vibration stopped.the vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that all four tires needed to be replaced and balanced. The technician also aligned both front drivers and passengers side tires. The vehicle was repaired but the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken to the dealer again but the failure was unable to be duplicated. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 30,000.
While entering i-40 at ~55 mphafter hitting a small bump the front end and steering violently began shaking.steering control was near zero. Shaking continued while braking to ~ 10 mph then stopped. Truck inspection found no problem.
The contact owns a 2011 ford f250 sd. The contact stated that while driving 60 mph over a road bump the vehicle would shake uncontrollably until the speed decelerated to 20 mph. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who ran a diagnostic test and could not determine any failure with the vehicle. They also checked the tire pressure but there was no problem with the tires. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 40,000.
This vehicle has severe front end wobble which mostly occurs between the speeds of 55 - 70 mph. The steering wheel and entire vehicle begins to violently wobble so much that usually the vehicle has to be stopped on the side of the road to stop the wobble.the cover on the dash over the passenger airbag has cracked due to the violent shaking in the truck.also, fluid has begun to leak from the front passenger wheel as a result of the shaking as well. Both ford and the dealership has been unable to offer any remedy.please help with this situation.i have videos if needed.i am afraid this is going to cause an accident.
My truck is a 2011 ford f-250 sd diesel. Death wobble. The first time i was traveling on a street and hit a bump at about 45 mph. The front end started to shimmy to the point i had to slow almost to a stop to gain control. This has happened at least 5more times on the highway at speeds of 60 mph, i had to slow to at least 25-30 mph to gain control of the truck while other vehicles are still traveling at the posted highway speed. I have changed the steering stabilizer, all four shocks and had the tires rotated and balanced. I have had two mechanics look at the front end. They both have said the front end is tight and has no problems that they can see. My truck only has 41000 miles on it to date.
As i was driving on a road at a speed that was greater than 50 mph i hit a bump in the road.the front end of the truck and the steering wheel began to shake so violently that i thought they were going to fall off.this had happened beginning around late november early december of 2012.it did it several more times and i contacted the dealer about this problem.the truck was serviced and nothing in the front end was found to be damaged and it was recommended that i replace the tires on the truck.the tires were replaced and the truck has been fine for the past year.on 10/30/13 i again was driving the truck at a speed greater than 50 mph and hit a bump in the road and the front end again began to shake violently.i have been pin this shaking down to the following conditions.it will shake if you are driving at highway speeds, you hit a bump in the road (this bump does not have to be big it could be as simple as driving from the roadway onto a bridge deck) the front end will begin to shake and very quickly get violent.the only way to stop it from shaking is to slow the vehicle down to a speed that is less than highway speed which will cause the vibration to stop and you can then return to highway speeds.this has happened several times and i do not have the exact dates that it occurred prior to changing the tires.however it is beginning again and the first time was on the 30th of october 2013.
The contact owns a 2011 ford f-250 sd. The contact stated while driving approximately 35 to 45 mph the vehicle would drift from left to right without any warning. The vehicle was notinspected by a dealer nor had it been repaired. The dealer was contacted and advised him that they were not aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 13,000. The vin was unavailable.
The contact owns a 2011 ford f-250 sd. The contact stated that while traveling 70 mph, he drove over a bump and the vehicle began to shake violently. The contact mentioned that he had to decelerate since the vehicle felt as if it was going to crash. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who stated that the steering stabilizer shock needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure who did not offer any assistance. The failure mileage was 23,000.updated 10/31/12*ljupdated 10/31/12
Purchased 2011 f-250 86000 miles on it. Going home on the highway right after i bought the truck we went over a rough patch of road and the truck vibrated and shook so bad we nearly lost control. Had to stop on a busy highway shoulder and look to see if we had a flat tire. Nothing obvious but brought it to our mechanic anyways a couple days later. Every bump on the road will now cause this reaction and at highway speeds could be devastating. Our mechanic is going to try a new steering stabilizer and front axle joints but i fear this truck has the dreaded "death wobble". Very dangerous issue that ford will not address.
The contact owns a 2011 ford f250 sd. The contact stated that while driving 65 mph, the front end started to shake violently and he was unable to control the vehicle. The vehicle was forced off the road to the shoulders. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who advised that there were no repairs and offered no assistance. The manufacturer was not notified. The vin was unknown. The failure mileage was 45,000.
While driving around 50-60 mph and going over a couple of small bumps the truck started shaking violently. I had to slow down on the freeway to about 35 for the shaking to stop. It has happened twice in a week. After reading all the complaints on several websites and seeing the youtube video i decided to file the complaint. I will be going to the dealership next week.
We have a 2011 diesel ford f250 super duty pickup. It is like new, but has developed a serious mechanical defect. When it had less than 20,000 miles it began having the 'death wobble'. We have consistently tried to get the local ford dealership in bend, oregon and ford motor corporation to resolve this death threatening mechanical problem with no luck.this started occurring when driving over 40 miles per hour if at anytime a bump, rough road, or pothole in the road is hit.now it can't even be driven that fast without violently and uncontrollably going into the death wobble. Applying the brakes makes it worse. It has to be allowed to slow down on its own. The vibration is so violent it takes all ones strength to keep it on the road. It's one of the most frightening experiences one will ever encounter behind the wheel. The vehicle is shaking so badly you think it'll fall apart and that you're going to die. The first time it happened with my son driving, it pulled him into on-coming traffic towards a semi-truck. He barely pulled it back into his lane before having a 'head on' collision. The bend oregon dealership confirmed this pickup death wobble is worse than those described on the internet. (see website below). See internet site examples: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8euq6f8rgt4https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b_lmknw9nhq
Traveling on a highway and hit a slight bump and a violent shaking started.the brakes were applied and i managed to pull onto the shoulder.the shaking continued until the truck stopped.almost lost control of the vehicle.after inspecting the vehicle, finding nothing wrong, i continued to my destination.an internet search shows this is a common problem, and the reports i read most consider it a very dangerous problem.
Death rumble:after any new set of tires gets about 15,000 -20,000 miles on them, the infamous "death rumble" occurs on this model truck.when traveling at speeds of 60 or more and you turn or hit a bump, the front end of the vehicle starts shaking and vibrating violently.you have to come to an almost immediate stop in order to get the vehicle to stop the shaking.it is so bad that you cannot control steering at times and is even visible to others not in the vehicle.all ford dealers that i have spoken with about this are aware of the issue but blame it on tires or tire pressure.i have tried several types of tires (as i know have over 125,000 miles on my truck) and always inflate them as per my owner's manual...this does not help...nor does rotating, balancing, checking brakes, ball joints, suspension, etc.you can watch many many videos of this problem of youtube and other locations, see write-ups in magazines, and as i said, dealers even know about this issue...so why is it not getting corrected???
The truck will experience really bad wobble/bounce at 35-55mph speeds. I installed a dual steering stabilizer thinking maybe it just needs an upgrade. The rear end seems to be the problem. Every bump is felt. The cab moves and rotates back and forth as if someone is shaking the seat. The tail bed is visibly bouncing up and down the interstate or any speeds over 40mph. The rear end has too much play in it!!i believe that it is causing the frame to bend and suspension parts to go bad over time.
The contact owns a 2011 ford f-250 sd. While driving over uneven land and bumps in the road, the vehicle shook violently. Also, the steering wheel vibrated and there was a strong vibration felt in the front of the vehicle while driving highway speeds. Germain ford of beavercreek (2356 heller dr, dayton, oh 45434, 1-(937) 429-1300) was notified of the failure and could not determine the cause of the failure without guidelines from the manufacturer. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 58,000.
I get a violent shake or wobble from front end when i hit small to large bumps in the road. I have checked tire pressure and front end parts. Nothing has been wrong or abnormal. I researched a bit and found this to be a common problem with these trucks.
I was setting in exit lane of the west bank expressway when a car lost control slamming into the drivers side of my truck. The car impacted the drivers door, the back door and some of the front fender. The car was a totaled upon impact, my truck has sever damage up all the way up to both windows on the drivers side. The air bag that is on the drivers side did not deploy and i have a concussion and sever bruising to all of the left side of my body along with bruising from the seat belt on my right side. I was knocked out and woke up with my foot logged between the brake and the gas pedal still moving down the off ramp.
Exhaust being drawn into cabin by ventilation system when stopped.
The contact owns a 2011 ford f-250. The contact stated that the wheels on the vehicle are 17 inches tall, which made it difficult to enter the vehicle.the contact also stated that he felt that the vehicle should be equipped with running boards to assist with entering. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer and the manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was unknown. Updated 05/11/12*ljthe consumer stated he was injured when he attempted to enter the vehicle. Updated 05/22/12
The contact owns a 2011 ford f-250 sd. The contact heard an abnormal rattling noise coming from the vehicle without warning. The contact observed under the vehicle that there was multiple rubber mounting pieces that were missing or detached due to deterioration. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer (boggus ford mcallen, 1400 e expy 83, mcallen, tx) where it was diagnosed and confirmed that the rubber mounts failed and/or were missing, and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer informed the contact that there was no recall at the time and no additional assistance was offered. The failure mileage was approximately 133,000. .. .updated 10/04/17
While driving around 50-60 mph and going over a couple of small bumps the truck started shaking violently. I had to slow down on the freeway to about 35 for the shaking to stop. It has happened twice in a week. After reading all the complaints on several websites and seeing the youtube video i decided to file the complaint. I will be going to the dealership next week.
Below is a complaint letter that was sent to ford today. I previously filed a complaint with the nhtsa. So far they are holding my truck hostage and not fixing the problem. Please do something. It seems that there are many truck of this type and model that have the same problem. Please see fordforum.org under the heading of violent front end shaking.my 2011 f-250 has been at gus muchado ford in palmetto bay florida for the past 4 days for a wobble in the front end when you hit a bump. The dealer tells me that they are working with engineers at ford. The problem is that the mechanic can only email the engineer, he then has to wait for the engineer to read the email and respond. Then the engineer has to wait for the mechanic and so on. In the 4 days they have had my truck only 2 things have been looked at. When i was there this afternoon my truck was parked out in the back parking lot and not being worked on. When i asked why it was not being worked on they responded that they were waiting for the engineer to tell them what to do next. I desperately need for someone at ford to step up and take control of this situation. If this means sending an engineer to the dealership, so be it. At this rate i might never see my truck again.because of this slow response from the dealer and from ford to remedy the problem, i had no choice but to rent a truck this afternoon. I am paying $60.00 a day for a truck that is not even comparable to my f-250. When i asked the dealer to pick up the rental for me do to this obvious ford issue, the service manager authorized a voucher for a whopping $18.00. This won't even pay for the gas needed to drive the rental for the weekend.
2011 f -250 sd4x4had 08 king ranch never a prob in 87k miles.the 11 is dangerous!!!!!!!!!this truck will be doing fine on the road, hit a bump or rough spot in the road and truck goes into (death wobble mode )the whole truck starts bouncing and shaking and viloently wobbling. Have had it back to ford store 4 times.they replaced steering stablizer shocks and ball joints at my expenseduh!!! first 3 times they couldnt find anything wrong.it kept doin it . I took it back and they did the repairs i stated.well i thought it was fixed ...wrong,22 miles after repair it did it again in a curve,, i couldnt control the wobble and ended up goin thru a fence into a field..have terrible cut on legs and face....filed lawsuit yesterday..will keep you posted...ford has a major engineering prob. They continue to ignore,,,i intend to get their attn,,,,,jc
While driving over bumps, rough patches, uneven railroad tracks the vehicle steering wheel will start shaking violently. Impossible to control unless the speed is reduced dramatically (below 20mph on a freeway). After doing some internet research is a common trouble with this type of truck. Is called "death wobble". I sent an email to ford and i have not heard back. It's a dangerous problem and needs to be fixed.
Purchased 2011 f-250 86000 miles on it. Going home on the highway right after i bought the truck we went over a rough patch of road and the truck vibrated and shook so bad we nearly lost control. Had to stop on a busy highway shoulder and look to see if we had a flat tire. Nothing obvious but brought it to our mechanic anyways a couple days later. Every bump on the road will now cause this reaction and at highway speeds could be devastating. Our mechanic is going to try a new steering stabilizer and front axle joints but i fear this truck has the dreaded "death wobble". Very dangerous issue that ford will not address.
This vehicle has severe front end wobble which mostly occurs between the speeds of 55 - 70 mph. The steering wheel and entire vehicle begins to violently wobble so much that usually the vehicle has to be stopped on the side of the road to stop the wobble.the cover on the dash over the passenger airbag has cracked due to the violent shaking in the truck.also, fluid has begun to leak from the front passenger wheel as a result of the shaking as well. Both ford and the dealership has been unable to offer any remedy.please help with this situation.i have videos if needed.i am afraid this is going to cause an accident.
When driving on a freeway at 65 mph, the truck encountered a slight bump and the front end started shaking violently, including the steering wheel shaking back and forth violently.the truck wandered out of the lane due to loss of control of the steering.the shaking only stopped after slowing to about 35 mph.the failure repeated itself a few minutes later before i could pull off the highway.this occurred previously (6 months / 3000 miles ago).the ford dealer suggested i take the vehicle to an independent suspension mechanic. He inspected the truck and said all the front end components were fine but he noted that the steering damper had about a 1" dead zone.on his recommendation i replaced the steering damper and the factory shock absorbers.this video attributed to nhtsa describes the failure pretty well: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gt8ckiqsxje
The contact owns a 2011 ford f-250 sd. While driving at an unknown speed, a loud clunking sound emitted from the rear of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. The technician diagnosed that two leaf springs fractured on the passenger and driver side. As a result, the leaf springs needed to be replaced. A year later, the failure recurred. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The first broken spring $385.00 on 12/18/15. Both rear springs were replace at the cost of $1365.15. The vin was unknown. The failure mileage was 80,000. Updated 03/15/16*lj
My truck is a 2011 ford f-250 sd diesel. Death wobble. The first time i was traveling on a street and hit a bump at about 45 mph. The front end started to shimmy to the point i had to slow almost to a stop to gain control. This has happened at least 5more times on the highway at speeds of 60 mph, i had to slow to at least 25-30 mph to gain control of the truck while other vehicles are still traveling at the posted highway speed. I have changed the steering stabilizer, all four shocks and had the tires rotated and balanced. I have had two mechanics look at the front end. They both have said the front end is tight and has no problems that they can see. My truck only has 41000 miles on it to date.
For the past 3-4 years my truck has experienced the "death wobble." when driving (straight or in slight turn) approximately 55 mph or higher and hitting a typical bump in the road, my truck begins a violent shaking that stops when i reduce the speed enough to regain control. I have attempted repairs at two local ford dealerships as well as a local repair shop, but nothing done has corrected the issue.
I was travelling down the interstateat approximately 72mph and the vehicle started shaking violent and i almost lost control.my wife drove it and i was beside her on the interstate and it happened to her almost causing her to wreck the vehicle. I had to call her to calm her down.please help fix this problem before someone gets killed.
From day 1 i have had issues where the front end would bounce uncontrollably at highway speeds after hitting a pothole or bridge expansion joint.it's getting worse.the dealership cannnot find any problems.they told me at one time to replace my tires but that did not fix the issue. I almost ran off the road 4 times in one trip because of this as i could not maintain control.this will kill someone if not researched andcorrected by ford.
I get a violent shake or wobble from front end when i hit small to large bumps in the road. I have checked tire pressure and front end parts. Nothing has been wrong or abnormal. I researched a bit and found this to be a common problem with these trucks.
We have had about four occasions where our truck suddenly begins to shake and vibrate, cannot control the shimmy until you can slow it down under 30 mph.it happened three times at about 33,000 miles. Two times it was coming off bridge, hitting a steel channel at the junction and one time a large hole. All three times it was one wheel hitting the hole or depression before the other wheel hit.we took it to ford dealership.....no ideas there. They rebalanced the left tire and no more problems until today when it happened again when coming off a bridge.about 38,000 miles and it was the same thing. Cannot control the shimmy until the vehicle has slowed to about 30 miles per hour. Most frightening! i refuse to drive it again until this is figured out! big, out-of-control truck is not my cup of tea.
I was driving on highway 55 north in imperial missouri with my 3 yr old son in rear car seat when i went over some normal road bump and my front end started shaking so violently that i had to come to a complete stop to correct the shake. This all happened in the fast lane as i had no way to move to left or right. Thank god i was not being tailgated! i was scared half to death and my 3yr old was crying so hard that he couldn't breathe! i took it straight to dealership and they did a tsb for a steering dampener and told me it was fixed. The very next morning it did the violent shake again. Took it straight back to dealership and they had a ford engineer look at it and they replaced a track bar ball joint and said it was good now. I told them that i wanted to test drive it before i took it this time and they let me. Still had the problem and when i told him that he said that the engineer said i needed to put new tires on and a alignment before they do anything else. There is something more than tires and alignment wrong with my truck!!!!! my family truck has become a death trap!!!! please help with this matter before someone is killed! if this was your child in this truck you would understand my concern!!!
Truck continues to have the death wobble as i drive at highway speeds and hit a small porthole or bump in the road.the wobble becomes so severe that i have little to no control over the truck.this has been going on after 6months from purchase date (new) but ford says they can not duplicate.it happens about 1-5x a week and i've nearly hit several other vehicles on the highway each time by swirling during the wobble.i loose directional control.i have had a crash as a result of this.
I have experienced a violent wobble in my front end of the 2011 ford 250 crew cab diesel. Have taking it to a ford dealer four times , they say that they can not find anything wrong. At 50+ the truck shimmies so bad i have to slow down to almost a stop to stop the shimmy. I'm at the point where it feels unsafe to drive.thank you for your time.
I drove over a bridge on an interstate at approximately 65 mph.the vehicle and steering wheel began to shake violently and uncontrollably.it felt as though all four tires blew out and i had no control over steering whatsoever.i had to slow almost to a stop and pull over on the shoulder of the road.
The contact owns a 2011 ford f-250 sd. While driving over uneven land and bumps in the road, the vehicle shook violently. Also, the steering wheel vibrated and there was a strong vibration felt in the front of the vehicle while driving highway speeds. Germain ford of beavercreek (2356 heller dr, dayton, oh 45434, 1-(937) 429-1300) was notified of the failure and could not determine the cause of the failure without guidelines from the manufacturer. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 58,000.
Traveled over a minor road imperfection immediately the truck became uncontrollable it felt as though all four tires blew. Pulled to the side of the road and checked tires and suspension, not finding anything i questioned my sanity and proceeded up the road within a few minutes i again traveled over a minor road imperfection once again the truck immediately became extremely difficult to control. I pulled to the side of the road and called for a tow truck. The ford dealer advises me that the bushings and other components related to the steering stabilizer need to be replaced at a cost of $700. I made the technician aware that my problem is similar to many other internet documented incidents involving ford steering components and that i recently received a letter from a lemon law attorney citing this very same condition. Ford will offer no assistance.
Over the life of vehicle 45mph to 47 mph starting approx 6000 miles has had a hop or vibration that you can feel through the floor, seat and steering.at 35500 new vibrations in steering wheel wile going around corners at highway speeds also steering wheel shaking uncontrollablywhen hitting several close together bumps, ripples, expansion joints.
The contact owns a 2011 ford f-250 sd. While driving various speeds over a bump in the road, the front end of the vehicle wobbled very violently. The vehicle was taken to the dealer on numerous occasions for a diagnostic testing and repair. The contact stated that the ball joints, shock absorbers, and other unknown components were replaced or repaired by the dealer, but the failure persisted. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 200,000.
While entering i-40 at ~55 mphafter hitting a small bump the front end and steering violently began shaking.steering control was near zero. Shaking continued while braking to ~ 10 mph then stopped. Truck inspection found no problem.
The contact owns a 2011 ford f-250 sd. The contact was driving approximately 50 mph over a road bump when the front end of the vehicle began to shake violently. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer three times for the failure. The steering stabilizer and front end shocks were replaced at different times. The failure recurred after the repairs were performed whenever driving over a road bump or pothole. The manufacturer was notified of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 28,848.
Was getting on the interstate and went over a separation crack at about 55 mph when the truckfront axle / suspension started to vibrate violently / shaking uncontrollably.i started to put a secure hold on the steering wheel and at the same time applying the brakes.after slowing down to about35 mph the truck started to smooth out, pulled over to the side of the expressway, checked the truck out, did not find any problem. I continued at reduced speed to home and checked it out again, but did not find anything.prior to that incident, i had complained to the dealer about whati thought was a rough ride, went with a mechanic from the dealership for a ride, and hesaid it rides like the other f250's. After the vibration incident, i decided to check the left front shock, removed it and thought that it was not working to well.took it to the dealership and they said it was a little bad, and they would replace it, i then ask them aboutthe right shock, and they did not think that the right side was bad, i then stated that i was told that they are replaced in pairs, and that the rears should also be replaced. They said no, but after more discussion, they did agree to replace the right shock {customer satisfaction}.it did seem to ride better. How ever on the evening of friday 7 august, the truck had another episode on a different road, like it had over a month ago.soi don't think that shocks are the total problem..it is possible that under different weather conditions, this problem could injure or kill many people!!!sowhoistoblame ????notme !!!. ,
The contact owns a 2011 ford f-250 sd. The contact stated that the vehicle experienced the 'death wobble' when driving highway speeds and over unleveled land. The vehicle was unsafe to drive over 35 mph due to the violent shaking and vibration. An independent mechanic diagnosed the failure as the 'death wobble' and replaced the tract bar, ball joints, steering stabilizer, steering damper, and performed an alignment; however, the failures continued intermittently. The vehicle was not diagnosed. The dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 45,423.
Truck suffers from front wheel oscillation when traveling over broken/rough road. Truck shakes uncontrollably until speed is greatly reduced. The same as 2005-2010 trucks.
The contact owns a 2011 ford f-250 sd. The contact stated that while driving at 60 mph on uneven road pavement,the vehicle started to vibrate. The contact also stated that he reduced the speed to 10 mph, the vibration stopped.the vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that all four tires needed to be replaced and balanced. The technician also aligned both front drivers and passengers side tires. The vehicle was repaired but the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken to the dealer again but the failure was unable to be duplicated. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 30,000.
Traveling on a highway and hit a slight bump and a violent shaking started.the brakes were applied and i managed to pull onto the shoulder.the shaking continued until the truck stopped.almost lost control of the vehicle.after inspecting the vehicle, finding nothing wrong, i continued to my destination.an internet search shows this is a common problem, and the reports i read most consider it a very dangerous problem.
Death rumble:after any new set of tires gets about 15,000 -20,000 miles on them, the infamous "death rumble" occurs on this model truck.when traveling at speeds of 60 or more and you turn or hit a bump, the front end of the vehicle starts shaking and vibrating violently.you have to come to an almost immediate stop in order to get the vehicle to stop the shaking.it is so bad that you cannot control steering at times and is even visible to others not in the vehicle.all ford dealers that i have spoken with about this are aware of the issue but blame it on tires or tire pressure.i have tried several types of tires (as i know have over 125,000 miles on my truck) and always inflate them as per my owner's manual...this does not help...nor does rotating, balancing, checking brakes, ball joints, suspension, etc.you can watch many many videos of this problem of youtube and other locations, see write-ups in magazines, and as i said, dealers even know about this issue...so why is it not getting corrected???
While driving about 60 mph, sometimes less, changing pavement from semi smooth to kind of rough, my f250sd begins shaking violently.so severe i almost lose control.i have been lucky enough to not have or cause an accident.this shaking last until i let off of the accelerator while trying to keep my vehicle between the lines and having traffic stay far behind when it finally regains control.this not only happens at 60 - 70 mph but even sometimes at 30 mph if you are driving on rough pavement.when you are driving on the interstate and this violent shaking starts, it can be extremely dangerous for you and all other drivers near.i have changed shocks, balanced front end, tightened suspension and anything else to do with a front end and i still have not solved the problem.
The truck will experience really bad wobble/bounce at 35-55mph speeds. I installed a dual steering stabilizer thinking maybe it just needs an upgrade. The rear end seems to be the problem. Every bump is felt. The cab moves and rotates back and forth as if someone is shaking the seat. The tail bed is visibly bouncing up and down the interstate or any speeds over 40mph. The rear end has too much play in it!!i believe that it is causing the frame to bend and suspension parts to go bad over time.
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After driving over a series of small bumps in the road on the highway the front end of the truck shook violently, severe shaking/ vibration.i had to decelerate to approximately 40-45 mpg to stop the violent shaking.this has happened 4 times since that time.i had the truck serviced for the problem and it has happened once since being serviced.
This started in march 2014. Terrible steering wobble (death wobble) at highway speed. Last night it was horrible as i was passing a car on i-29 on a bridge and we got the wobble after going over a bridge joint. I had to stab the brakes to slow down as the truck steering was out of my control. Several vehicles behind me also had to navigate around me as i tried to turn the vehicle to the shoulder. This truck is dangerous at highway speed! this has happened several times while going down the interstate. I'm scared to drive the truck anywhere but around city streets. To my knowledge this is a very common problem with all super duty trucks with a straight front axle and coil springs. I want ford to admit there is a problem and fix these issues. It's a fixable issue that they won't address. For $50,000 i don't think i should have to pay for their engineering geometry blunder.
The 6.7 cid diesel engine driven vacuum pump suddenly begins leaking motor oil. Failure of this pump will affect 4 wheel drive systems including auto locking hubs and all interior climate controls. Loss of motor oil could cause engine failure. Failure of 4 wheel drive system during adverse weather could result in a vehicle crash or loss of control. Research indicates multiple failures of this part, indicating a systemic failure.
Violent shacking of steering wheel and vehicle sliding to the right when approcching a left curve after hitting multiple imperfection on the road (expantion joints, bumps, holes, etc.) driving at 50 mph.ford tsb 11-6-14.
The contact owns a 2011 ford f-250 sd. While driving various speeds, the vehicle wobbled uncontrollably. The brake pedal had to be depressed and the vehicle had to almost come to a complete stop to keep it from wobbling. The dealer confirmed that there was a wobble in the front end of the vehicle and that a wobble bar would need to be placed on the vehicle; however, there was no guarantee that the failure would not recur. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 90,000. Updated 01/26/17*ljupdated 7/12/18
I was driving on a entrance ramp to an interstate at about 55-60mph...i recall hitting some type of road bumps - pavement jointthat started the event... Typically i'm used to experiencing the back of my truck bounce in the past causing lane correction but this time the whole front end started shaking severely...i was in the left lane of 3 so decided to break and get into the center median asap based on approaching vehicles from behind...i pulled off and checked the left side and the right... All was fine...i shook the wheels... All tight...the shaking of the vehicle was so severe i had a hard time controlling it and getting it safely off the roadway...papers in my visors shook loose... 2 gym bags in passenger seat ended up on floor....a large screen tv that was taped against the back window on the back seat was thus shifted laying now on top of the front seats....i later realized that the sandwich i just bought was gone from the console and later found on the floor at the passengers door!!!!being committed to the freeway i slowly started out, and no other issues...after about 20 minutes on the freeway i kicked it up to freeway speeds, but got the pucker factor each time i hit road bumps on my trip..i work for the city of rochester hills and called our fleet mgr, and told him of my issue, he had no idea but checked and found tsb 11-6-14 that was verbatim what happened to me.. The dealer ordered up parts and will advise when to bring it in but ford corp i felt should have notified of a possible roll over issue, as im sure if i was at 70-80 on the freeway or my kids driving with less experience there would have been a rollover...ford said until it happens again or the dealer can not fix it there was nothing more they could do!!!!!i advised it looks like the next call they want is from legal council adding the 0000 after a fatality!!!
These trucks shake violently in the front end when they encounter even the smallest of bumps in the road. Ford has failed to take the responsible and corrective matters to fix the problems. Something must be done before someone get killed. Please see fordforum.org to see that many others are having the same issues.
When travelling 45-50 mph twice my truck has experienced the death wobble. Now at speeds at 62 mph or greater the wheels shimmy back and forth causing the steering wheel to move back and forth about 4". It gets crazier if i hit a bump. This makes for a scary ride.it only has 35k miles on it. It is completely stock
As i was driving on a road at a speed that was greater than 50 mph i hit a bump in the road.the front end of the truck and the steering wheel began to shake so violently that i thought they were going to fall off.this had happened beginning around late november early december of 2012.it did it several more times and i contacted the dealer about this problem.the truck was serviced and nothing in the front end was found to be damaged and it was recommended that i replace the tires on the truck.the tires were replaced and the truck has been fine for the past year.on 10/30/13 i again was driving the truck at a speed greater than 50 mph and hit a bump in the road and the front end again began to shake violently.i have been pin this shaking down to the following conditions.it will shake if you are driving at highway speeds, you hit a bump in the road (this bump does not have to be big it could be as simple as driving from the roadway onto a bridge deck) the front end will begin to shake and very quickly get violent.the only way to stop it from shaking is to slow the vehicle down to a speed that is less than highway speed which will cause the vibration to stop and you can then return to highway speeds.this has happened several times and i do not have the exact dates that it occurred prior to changing the tires.however it is beginning again and the first time was on the 30th of october 2013.
2011 ford f-250 diesel.the first occurrence was driving approximately 50 mph on a 2 lane rd. After hitting a small bump in the road the vehicle front end/steering began to shake violently from side to side.i took the vehicle to a local tire dealer for tire rebalancing and rotation (3rd for this vehicle) he stated the tires appeared to be wearing "funny".a couple weeks later on a long trip out of state the vehicle began to shake again, worse than before.while out of town i had alignment checked with no issue found and purchased new tires.vehicle seemed repaired on return trip and has since begun the vibration again.i went to the dealer today who sent me to a local front end specialist.this gentleman knew the exact issue and claims to have repaired hundreds of them. He stated that ford motor company was aware of this issue.his opinion was that i need to purchase a "track bar kit" which he would install and then ensure the vehicle was realigned.after arriving home today i started looking on the internet for any information i could find and found many articles and videos about what is called the "death wobble".i have a son who turned 16 on sunday and i value his life more than to let him drive our new 2011 vehicle which is absolutely ridiculous and the reason i am filing my complaint today.
My 2011 ford f250 diesel 4x4 crew cab 6.5' bed has experienced unexplainable suspension vibrations and wobbles over the course of its, now, 13.5k mile life.the truck, no matter how many times the wheels and tires were balance, bounces at 45-70 mph and bounces at a very dangerous level at higher speeds when hitting a bump or uneven pavement.the problem is also worsened at the onset of the speed heading into a corner where the wheel is turned.it feels like the wheels go out of sync or out of shape and bounce forcing me to decelerate and on a few occasions, stop altogether.
The contact owns a 2011 ford f-250 sd. While driving various speeds, the front end of the vehicle shook violently. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The technician stated that the vehicle was working up to specifications. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 100,000.
Front / frame vibration and bouncing after hitting a hole or at certain speeds that seem to be producing frame vibration due to a harmonic frequency generated by the tires and road speeds exaggerating an engineering defect in the front suspension.
Was getting on the interstate and went over a separation crack at about 55 mph when the truckfront axle / suspension started to vibrate violently / shaking uncontrollably.i started to put a secure hold on the steering wheel and at the same time applying the brakes.after slowing down to about35 mph the truck started to smooth out, pulled over to the side of the expressway, checked the truck out, did not find any problem. I continued at reduced speed to home and checked it out again, but did not find anything.prior to that incident, i had complained to the dealer about whati thought was a rough ride, went with a mechanic from the dealership for a ride, and hesaid it rides like the other f250's. After the vibration incident, i decided to check the left front shock, removed it and thought that it was not working to well.took it to the dealership and they said it was a little bad, and they would replace it, i then ask them aboutthe right shock, and they did not think that the right side was bad, i then stated that i was told that they are replaced in pairs, and that the rears should also be replaced. They said no, but after more discussion, they did agree to replace the right shock {customer satisfaction}.it did seem to ride better. How ever on the evening of friday 7 august, the truck had another episode on a different road, like it had over a month ago.soi don't think that shocks are the total problem..it is possible that under different weather conditions, this problem could injure or kill many people!!!sowhoistoblame ????notme !!!. ,
Driving down a 6 lane highway in mid day traffic. Had just left my house not 2 minutes earlier. Light comes on says stop safely now. I start to switch lanes and the engine shuts down. I avoided a near collision and swerved into a turn lane. The truck would not even turn over. Called the dealer and after i explained what happened they stated oh you have a bad egt exhaust sensor it shuts the vehicle down and was informed it is a regular thing. When i got to the dealership they said there is no fix or upgrade just change the sensor. They also said there is no way to know when they are going to go out.they explained when one of the four sensors goes bad it reads a high temp reading and that triggers the shut down. Asked why they don't change the software to give warning when one shows hot and shut down when a minimum of 2 or 3 show hot. I mean if there are 4 sensors and one shows 2200 the others show 200 something tells me the sensors the issue. I am thankful this occurred when it did instead of a minute earlier w hen i initially pulled onto the highway in front of a dump truck. If it had happened then it would have killed me or someone else had the dump truck been forced to swerve. This is a tragedy waiting to happen. I researched it on line and see a lot of other people have experienced the same issue.please do something. This is a diesel truck.
The contact owns a 2011 ford f-250 xl sd. The contact stated that while entering a residential carport area driving 2 mph, the vehicle abnormally accelerated and crashed into a wall. He tried to apply the brakes as the vehicle accelerated but the vehicle would not stop. The vehicle was not inspected by a dealer nor repaired. The dealer was contacted but provided no assistance. The failure and current mileage was approximately 3,278.
The contact owns a 2011 ford f-250 sd. The contact stated that the vehicle was resistant to acceleration attempts. Additionally, the vehicle would stall and lurch forward intermittently. The vehicle was taken to three different dealers for diagnosis. None of the technicians were able to diagnose the failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 26,000.
This vehicles has experienced two incidents of the failure of the egt exhaust temperature sensors. The first in oct. 2014 the engine light came on, took the vehicle to the dealer where the issue was diagnosed and fixed. At the time i was a surprised to discover the purpose of the sensors, but not overly concerned. In april 2014, leaving town on a sunday morning with a horse trailer in tow, at 40 mph on a city street received a message that told me to pull over safely and within 60 seconds the engine shut down leaving me in the right lane of a busy street with two horse in the trailer. No restart, called a friend to come help with the trailer and aaa to tow the vehicle to the dealer. This time a different sensor failed, with no warning. There are so many scenarios where this could result in a catastrophic event, including at highway speed, with the trailer or in a remote location with no ability to restart and move the vehicle. The concept / design of the sensor system makes no sense to me; sensor is designed to shut down the engine when egt indicate overheating, same result with sensor failure. The idea is shut down the engine before it overheats and causes damage, yet a sensor failure, which is apparently a frequent occurrence, can create a very dangerous event. I would much prefer engine damage to the alternative.
My ford was purchased as a one owner truck with 44,000 miles from a dealership in florida. Owned by a person brand new also in florida. I live in south western vaplease take a look at my brake calipers. I never seen anything like this.huge danger especially when this truck is made to pull heavy weight that needs good brakes. My truck has 107,000 milesfound out by replacing brake pads for second time
As i was driving on a road at a speed that was greater than 50 mph i hit a bump in the road.the front end of the truck and the steering wheel began to shake so violently that i thought they were going to fall off.this had happened beginning around late november early december of 2012.it did it several more times and i contacted the dealer about this problem.the truck was serviced and nothing in the front end was found to be damaged and it was recommended that i replace the tires on the truck.the tires were replaced and the truck has been fine for the past year.on 10/30/13 i again was driving the truck at a speed greater than 50 mph and hit a bump in the road and the front end again began to shake violently.i have been pin this shaking down to the following conditions.it will shake if you are driving at highway speeds, you hit a bump in the road (this bump does not have to be big it could be as simple as driving from the roadway onto a bridge deck) the front end will begin to shake and very quickly get violent.the only way to stop it from shaking is to slow the vehicle down to a speed that is less than highway speed which will cause the vibration to stop and you can then return to highway speeds.this has happened several times and i do not have the exact dates that it occurred prior to changing the tires.however it is beginning again and the first time was on the 30th of october 2013.
Truck continues to have the death wobble as i drive at highway speeds and hit a small porthole or bump in the road.the wobble becomes so severe that i have little to no control over the truck.this has been going on after 6months from purchase date (new) but ford says they can not duplicate.it happens about 1-5x a week and i've nearly hit several other vehicles on the highway each time by swirling during the wobble.i loose directional control.i have had a crash as a result of this.
We have a 2011 diesel ford f250 super duty pickup. It is like new, but has developed a serious mechanical defect. When it had less than 20,000 miles it began having the 'death wobble'. We have consistently tried to get the local ford dealership in bend, oregon and ford motor corporation to resolve this death threatening mechanical problem with no luck.this started occurring when driving over 40 miles per hour if at anytime a bump, rough road, or pothole in the road is hit.now it can't even be driven that fast without violently and uncontrollably going into the death wobble. Applying the brakes makes it worse. It has to be allowed to slow down on its own. The vibration is so violent it takes all ones strength to keep it on the road. It's one of the most frightening experiences one will ever encounter behind the wheel. The vehicle is shaking so badly you think it'll fall apart and that you're going to die. The first time it happened with my son driving, it pulled him into on-coming traffic towards a semi-truck. He barely pulled it back into his lane before having a 'head on' collision. The bend oregon dealership confirmed this pickup death wobble is worse than those described on the internet. (see website below). See internet site examples: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8euq6f8rgt4https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b_lmknw9nhq
For the past 3-4 years my truck has experienced the "death wobble." when driving (straight or in slight turn) approximately 55 mph or higher and hitting a typical bump in the road, my truck begins a violent shaking that stops when i reduce the speed enough to regain control. I have attempted repairs at two local ford dealerships as well as a local repair shop, but nothing done has corrected the issue.
Hit rough patch on highway and truck started shaking violently.had to slow to about 25 mph before it stopped.this has happened twice in the last 6 months.the ford service department said they could find no issues with the truck.no parts were replaced or adjusted.
My 2011 ford f250 diesel 4x4 crew cab 6.5' bed has experienced unexplainable suspension vibrations and wobbles over the course of its, now, 13.5k mile life.the truck, no matter how many times the wheels and tires were balance, bounces at 45-70 mph and bounces at a very dangerous level at higher speeds when hitting a bump or uneven pavement.the problem is also worsened at the onset of the speed heading into a corner where the wheel is turned.it feels like the wheels go out of sync or out of shape and bounce forcing me to decelerate and on a few occasions, stop altogether.
Death rumble:after any new set of tires gets about 15,000 -20,000 miles on them, the infamous "death rumble" occurs on this model truck.when traveling at speeds of 60 or more and you turn or hit a bump, the front end of the vehicle starts shaking and vibrating violently.you have to come to an almost immediate stop in order to get the vehicle to stop the shaking.it is so bad that you cannot control steering at times and is even visible to others not in the vehicle.all ford dealers that i have spoken with about this are aware of the issue but blame it on tires or tire pressure.i have tried several types of tires (as i know have over 125,000 miles on my truck) and always inflate them as per my owner's manual...this does not help...nor does rotating, balancing, checking brakes, ball joints, suspension, etc.you can watch many many videos of this problem of youtube and other locations, see write-ups in magazines, and as i said, dealers even know about this issue...so why is it not getting corrected???
I have experienced a violent wobble in my front end of the 2011 ford 250 crew cab diesel. Have taking it to a ford dealer four times , they say that they can not find anything wrong. At 50+ the truck shimmies so bad i have to slow down to almost a stop to stop the shimmy. I'm at the point where it feels unsafe to drive.thank you for your time.
We have had about four occasions where our truck suddenly begins to shake and vibrate, cannot control the shimmy until you can slow it down under 30 mph.it happened three times at about 33,000 miles. Two times it was coming off bridge, hitting a steel channel at the junction and one time a large hole. All three times it was one wheel hitting the hole or depression before the other wheel hit.we took it to ford dealership.....no ideas there. They rebalanced the left tire and no more problems until today when it happened again when coming off a bridge.about 38,000 miles and it was the same thing. Cannot control the shimmy until the vehicle has slowed to about 30 miles per hour. Most frightening! i refuse to drive it again until this is figured out! big, out-of-control truck is not my cup of tea.
The truck will experience really bad wobble/bounce at 35-55mph speeds. I installed a dual steering stabilizer thinking maybe it just needs an upgrade. The rear end seems to be the problem. Every bump is felt. The cab moves and rotates back and forth as if someone is shaking the seat. The tail bed is visibly bouncing up and down the interstate or any speeds over 40mph. The rear end has too much play in it!!i believe that it is causing the frame to bend and suspension parts to go bad over time.
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