Front Suspension problems of the 2005 Ford F-250 - part 1

2005 Ford F-250 super cab super duty wobble dangerously when driving over the slightest ripple or bump in the road over 50 mph. Extremely hard to control and hard to stop the vehicle when the front tires are so out of control and wobbling. The whole truck is like it is in an earthquak, windshield cracks and cup holders fell out.

2005 Ford F-250 super duty, 69,000 miles. Traveling approx 65 mph, hit a small bump in the highway and the front suspension started to shake uncontrollably. I very nearly lost complete control of the truck. This never happened before, but has happened twice since. The tire pressure was correct at the time of the first incident, the tires were balanced and the lug nuts were torqued to Ford specs. Replaced front steering damper, did not resolve the problem. Talked to the Ford dealer and they denied any knowledge of a similar problem. After a few hours research online, this problem is well documented and frequent with the Ford super duty line from 05"-08". It seems to be an engineering defect and Ford is well aware of the problem, but it does appear that Ford has offered any remedies. The NHTSA also knows of the problem. I viewed four NHTSA videos that demonstrated the identical problem that I am experiencing with my truck. I have found no action on the part of the NHTSA. This problem needs to be acknowledged and corrected before someone is killed.

I have had 3 incidents of what I have found to be called the "death wobble" in my 2005 F-250 4 door crew cab 4 wheel drive pick up truck where the front end of the vehicle goes into a violent bouncing and shuddering after passing over a bridge joint or similar uneven spot on the highway while traveling approx. 65 mph. This resulted in a near loss of control and could not be stopped until I was able to slow to approx. 35mph. This caused a near collision with a vehicle alongside me as well as a near rear ending from the vehicle behind me as I had to slow to 35mph in the high speed lane. Each time this occurred I had my 2 young daughters in the vehicle with me. I have read that there is a problem with the track bar being at an improper angle to the drag link? I understand that this is an inherent problem with many year model Fords and they refuse to acknowledge or fix the problem. I am currently looking for an aftermarket fix as I believe this is a serious safety issue which could cause loss of control and accident.

I recently purchased a Ford 2005 f250 super duty truck. While driving on the highway at 70 mph, I hit an uneven spot on the road that caused the front end to wobble violently. I felt I could not control the truck and had to apply the brakes immediately. Luckily there were no other cars nearby. When the truck reached approximately 30 - 35 mph, the wobble ceased. On my way back home, the wobble occurred again. This time I was traveling at 60 - 65 mph and hit another rough spot on the road. This is a major safety hazard that needs to be resolved before someone is killed. I researched the problem on the internet and discovered this has been ongoing for a while. There are numerous examples from other f250 and f350 owners with the same problem that can be found on the internet. The Ford motor company is aware of the problem and blames the wobble on underflated tires. The wobble occurs on properly inflated tires also as detailed by other truck owners. But even if the truck's tires are under inflated, a violent wobble should not occur. Many other vehicles are in use with under inflated tires, you don't hear of a violent wobble after encountering a pot hole or an uneven road surface.

2005 Ford f 250 crewcab 4x4 front end shakes uncontrollably after hitting a bump at highway speeds. The entire vehicle bounces around to where other vehicle on the roadway have to swerve to get out of the way. Only way to stop it is to slow down to about 30 mph. I just recently had the steering stabilizer, drag link bar and shocks on the truck replaced along with tightening the steering gear box and it still continues to do the same thing.

Front shakes violently at times on my 2005 Ford F-250. Feels like the whole front end of the truck is shaking apart. The only way I have found to stop it is to drastically slow down my truck, which is a huge safety hazard when other vehicles are following behind me. I sometimes have to slow from 55 mph to 35 mph. Updated 07/08/10 updated 07/09/10.

Extreme front end wobble on my 2005 Ford F-250. Feels like the front end is going to tear itself apart.

The contact owns a 2005 Ford F-250. While traveling 65 mph over a bump or crack in the surface of the road the contact noticed that the front end of the vehicle began to shake. The vehicle was taken to a local mechanic where the contact was informed that the vehicle was performing normally. There were no prior warnings. The failure mileage was 26000 and the current mileage was 28000. Updated 01/11/2011 updated 04/07/11.

2005 Ford F-250 crew cab 4x4, v-10, 56000 miles. Front suspension wobbles and steering wheel shakes when hitting potholes or any sort of good bump at speeds 30 mph and above. New larger tires, 265/75/17 only amplifies this problem to an uncontrollable state at highway speeds of 65+. When the problem occurs, it feels like I am driving down a washboard dirt road at high speed with the steering wheel shuttering uncontrollably. I need to slow the truck down to 50 or so just to get control back. Tire pressures are at recommended specs. When driving under control and straight, the steering wheel has a lot of slop left to right. I bought this truck new in Feb 05 and I am the original owner.

2005 Ford f250 super duty 4x4. Violent shaking after hitting a small deformed part of the road, slow vehicle to 10 mph to stop the shaking. Have lost control of the vehicle 2 times in the last week. I have taken it to the shop and no one could find anything wrong with the vehicle.

I own a Ford 2005 crew cab super duty, the vehicle shakes violently through the front end, have taken the truck to Ford dealership for "repair" but it did not solve the problem.

I have a 2005 Ford f250 sd and I have had the front end shimmy out of control on me 2 time. I have stock tires on it tire pressure is at manufacturers specs and this is just extremely dangerous someone is going to get killed buy this. Ford or someone needs to fix this problem . Thank you toby lee.

I own a 05 Ford f250sd truck. While driving at speeds of around 50 and up when I run over a pot hole or road roughness the front end shakes violently. I have to slow down very quickly until it stops and then I can proceed. I took it to the Ford dealership and was told to replace the tires. I bought new tires and it fixed the problem for 6000 miles. That's when I rotated the tires. It has begun shaking again. This is very dangerous. If I were in heavy traffic when it occurred I could wreck. Looking up this problem on internet I found this is a common problem among all newer model Ford trucks yet there is no recall for this.

I hit a small pothole traveling on I-295 at 65 mph. The truck bounced out of control and drifted into the left lane. I braked to 35 mph and it stopped. A shop mechanic said it was ok. The same thing occurred recently on I-64. Hit a road patch and bounced to a stop. My wife was horrified at the violent shaking. A master mechanic could not find anything wrong. This only happens at high speeds above 60 mph.

While driving down the interstate at speeds between 65 and 80 mph and while going over road bumps, the front-end will begin to vibrate to the point that entire truck will shake. After slowing to 45 mph, the situation will self-correct only to begin again after crossing another bump or concrete bridge. No crashes/injuries have been noted thus far. This is the 5th time in a period of 48 hours this has happened. I have found numerous reports online of others experiencing the same problem and none have found a resolution. This is a 2005 F-250 supercrew 4x4.

Vehicle shakes violently when going faster than 55 miles an hour and hitting a small bump in the road. Have to slow down in order for the truck to stop shaking putting all passengers in danger on the highways.

Unpredictable and uncontrollable severe front end vibration and oscillation, causing loss of control of vehicle. Occurs randomly and without warning, at freeway speeds. Has resulted in running onto the shoulder of the roadway and several near collisions with other vehicles. Vehicle has been inspected and repairs attempted on several occasions. Dealership advises that this is inherent to year, make and model of vehicle; and cannot repair the problem.

This is a follow up to a complaint I filed on 4/14/09 complaint # 10265310. I have looked into this matter and found other cases. This is a serious problem that should be addressed. Here is a link with more information. . Read more...

While driving vehicle will start to shake, even worse if I hit a bump in a corner. Have to stop for it to go away.

I own a Ford F-250 super duty[2005] with 14,000 miles on it. I have hit a series of slight bumps traveling on the garden state parkway traveling at about 65 mph. The front end of the truck and steering wheel shook so violently, I thought the front end of the truck dis-engaged from the rest of the body. The steering wheel shook so violently I could hardly hold on to it. I took my foot off the gas and applied the break very gently. I must have slowed down to 30 mph before the truck became under control again. Meanwhile the car behind me had to slam on his breaks do to my truck being out of control and the rapid DE-acceleration on a major highway. I had to pull over as soon as I was able to check what I thought would be major front end damage. After all, what could cause such a violent reaction. Absolutely nothing to be seen. My truck was just serviced by a Ford dealership as it has been since I purchased it new. This has happened at least 4 times total. I cannot stress to you enough how violent this "shimmy" is. This is no shimmy ! this is like running over a series of telephone poles lined up in the road. It is almost impossible to hold on to the steering wheel let alone have control of the truck. This is an extremely dangerous situation that needs to be corrected ASAP or somebody is sure to die because of this flaw. I would be afraid to have my wife or children drive this truck and have this happen. Their lives would surely be in danger. Please do something to correct this serious problem, or get this dangerous truck off the road.

Severe suspension and steering wheel shimmy after hitting uneven road surface, doing about 55mph. The shaking is so back it throws things out of the visor and stuff off of the seat on to the floor. Today was the second time this has happen. This is a 2005 f250sd with 20789 miles on it and this is just starting to do this. Both times this happen had enough road shoulder to pull over and stop. If this happen on a narrow shoulder freeway bridge or concrete barrier I would probably hit someone or something. Ford needs to do something about this before someone dies, then there will be law suits.

2005 f250 4x4 super crew bounces violantly while driving, happens frequantly, going to take it to Ford, based on forums,looks to be a problem for more people than just me.

The contact owns a 2005 Ford F-250 super duty. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 45 mph over a rough patch on the road, the front end of the vehicle shook and vibrated and seemed as if it would lose control. The failure occurred intermittently and always occurred on dry pavement. The vehicle would function normally if it was slowed to approximately 30 mph. The failure mileage was approximately 25,000. The current mileage was approximately 25,500.

2005 F-250 short bed 4x4 super duty 5. 4 v-8. Truck shakes out of control at high speed when rough roadway is present. Has done this since 18,000 miles and gets worse with age. Ford refuses to find the problem, as they only drive truck around town. Have ask them to take onto interstate, but they don't have time ! Ford replaced the damper at 34,000, helped, but did not fix! have had my front end man look at front end, and he could only find slack in the steering gear box, but that didn't fix the problem either. This truck is unsafe and Ford needs to step up to the plate and fix the issue before someone gets killed! the last time it did it I had my 5th wheel trailer behind me and it took me across 2 lanes of traffic into the median, and scared me to death, to the point I am selling the 5th wheel and truck as it is junk, and will never buy another Ford after being a Ford man for over 35 years. The only way to stop the violent shaking is to slam brakes on and reduce speed to under 35 mph. I have put up with the problem for some time as the truck now has 61,000 miles on it!.

Driving on highway at speeds of 65 mph, going over a bump on the road, the front end starts shaking very bad until you get below 40 mph, it is all you can do to keep it under control.

When traveling down highway from speeds ranging from 50-70 mph if uneven road in encountered (potholes, rough roads, objects in road. . Etc) vehicle goes into violent frontend shake. When this shaking occurs it is an immediate threat to not only persons in vehicle but in any vehicles surrounding our own. Reducing speed and braking is the only way to regain control of vehicle.

I have a 2005 f250 when I hit a bump on the high way at 50mph or higher the truck front end and steering wheel shake violently and feels like you are going to loose control of the truck. Very dangerous.

Ford f250 front end shaking when you hit rough spot on freeway at 65 mph it 2005 f250.

Front end shakes violently when traveling faster than 50 mph when you hit a small imperfection in the road.

2005 Ford F-250 truck front end wobble. Has done it since about 20,000 miles. Driving 55+ miles per hour, turning to the left, front end and steering wheel shakes violently.

When traveling at highway speeds a defect or uneven portion in the roadway such as a pothole or bump or an expansion joint on an overpass can cause the front end to start shimmying uncontrollably. The vehicle has to be slowed or even stopped to make the shimmy stop which is a dangerous situation on a multilane highway. This has occurred two times in the past 3 months, I must stress that the shaking is quite violent and frightening. I have been researching this on the internet and have found that many people have this same complaint with no apparent fix for the problem. If this is so then I will be trading this vehicle in for another because this is an unacceptable condition.

There is violent shaking in the front end of the truck at speeds over 50mph. You feel like the whole front end is going to fall out from under the truck. If you can make it over to the side of the road and slow to @35mph it will stop. At times the shaking is so violent that the vehicle will change lanes. This is a serious problem that needs to be addressed. There are alot of blogs that people have posted on wondering what to do. I took my truck to a shop twice in the last two days and they can't find anything wrong with it. This needs to be addressed before there are deaths caused by this situation.

Recently purchased a 2005 Ford F-250. While driving from the dealership, I hit a small bump/expansion joint in the road that cause the front tires to bounced uncontrollably. I was traveling approx. 65 mph at the time. The vehicle shook completely out of control to the point that I could not control it. I slowed to approx. 30 mph before the bouncing stopped. A third party in the next land flagged me down and advised me that it looked as if the front tires were going to fly off. The occurred 2 more times that same day. Took vehicle back to dealer. Currently waiting for them to make corrections. They referred me to a technical service bulletin issued by Ford. Problem supposed to be correctable. Waiting to see.

As I hit speeds of 65+ mph, if I hit any rough surface, bridge abutment, or small pot hole the trucks front end would proceed to shake violently out of control only stopping after I brought the truck to a complete stop on side of highway. Got back on highway and exact same problem happened 1. 5 miles farther up road. Shake is so violent I can hardly maintain control of the vehicle to even bring it to a stop.

On several occasions while traveling over speeds of 55 mph, the vehicle shakes uncontrollably if you hit a flaw in the road, such as a bump. It has cause myself and wife to nearly lose control of the vehicle, fortunately there were no other vehicles close as on one occasion the truck changed lanes while shaking violently. I am a former truck mechanic and have never seen anything like this. The dealer has told us that there is no problem, yet I view this as a potentially life threatening issue, we have not driven the vehicle on the highway since the last episode.