general problems of the 2011 Ford F-250 - part 2

I drive a 2011 Ford f250sd,while driving 65-70mph on freeway, drove over rough patch and the truck started to shake very violently, steering was extremly hard tl control, "deathwobblel "is what it is called ,wouldn't stop shaking asuntill slamming on the brakes and slowing down to about 30 mph. This has happend to me in my1989 f250 with over 250000 miles on it but this truck has only 63765 miles . First time this occurred was about 3 weeks ago and last nite it happened 3 time in a span of less then 10 miles very unsafe hope Ford come up with a fix because seems to me there is more then few people with the issue.

The vehicle has an excessive wobble also known as the death wobble when you hit any slight imperfections in the road or sometimes on newer paved roads. The vehicle goes into a sudden loss of control state and you must slow down to 20 mph before you can recover the loss of control. The vehicle has been returned to Ford and I have spent over $2400. 00 replacing front end parts and tires with slight improvements. The death wobble is still occurring and is highly dangerous while driving especially on the interstate or heavy traffic at higher speeds in excess of 35 mph.

While driving at highway speeds and hitting a rough patch of road, the vehicle will start to shake violently until I am able to pull off to the shoulder. This is extremely dangerous and has happened while towing as well as without a load. Truck was "fixed" 2 years ago and the problem wasn't as bad, but still present. After a recent tire rotation, the problem returned. The truck is currently in the shop waiting for a new diagnosis.

When the vehicle hits a hard bump in the road at highway speed, the front tires begin to wobble. This is causes the whole vehicle to shake violently and it will not stop until the vehicle is brought to a stop. The internet calls this event a death wobble.

I'm experiencing the death wobble while driving after hitting a bump in the road. It happens on regular roads and interstates. I have changed all front end parts and shocks, got new tires balanced and aligned, and it's still not fixed. I'm told there's nothing else that can be done. It has been happening for over a year. It has happened anywhere between 40mph and 70mph.

Truck developed what is called "death wobble". When I hit a bump on highway, usually at speeds around 65 mph the steering wheel and whole truck shake violently until I slow down to 35. Replaced trackbar, draglink, tie rods, steering dampner, had the front end aligned by two different shops, still does it. This has been happening for several years, I will put the date of the latest below.

Death wobble. While in the highway at speeds above 45 mph if you hit any sort of bump the front end starts shaking uncontrollably and have to slow down to about 25mph to regain control. This has happened to me over 15 times in the last month. It is very dangerous and I have almost been in severe accidents a couple times. I have had it at the shop to fix this problem. They replaced the steering stabilizer and the problem did not go away. After reading for hours online there is no effective fix for this. This seems to be a dangerous design defect that Ford will not address.

I was travelling down the interstate at 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.

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.

Bought this truck in April has had the death wobble twice above 60 mph installed new tires and shocks , tie rod end on right side and alignment still has a uncomfortable vibration at high way speeds haven't taken to a dealer yet but looking at other forums dealer fix does not fix it.

Tl-the contact owns a 2011 Ford F-250. The contact stated that while driving at 55 mph, without warning the vehicle started to vibrate abnormally. The vehicle was taken to keller bros. Ford lebanon located at 1030 schaeffer rd, lebanon, PA 17042, (717) 949-2000, to be diagnosed. The contact was informed by the mechanic that the suspension was checked however, there was no issue that was found with the vehicle. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was also contacted and notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 75,000. Ah.

For the second time first at 42,000 now at 82 000 at hiway speed of 66 mph the violent steering death wobble has happened again. The only way is to hold on so tight and slow trying to get off the travel lanes . . This so dangerous and unforeseen. Inspected front steering and suspension ,all in tolerance. First time I used my esp warrant paying the deductibe.

Tl- the contact owns a 2011 Ford F-250 sd. The contact stated that while driving over uneven land/bump in the road, the vehicle was shaking violently, the steering wheel vibrated and there was a strong vibration felt in the front of the vehicle at a highway rate of speed. Germain Ford of beavercreek, 2356 heller dr, dayton, OH 45434, 1-(937) 429-1300 was notified of the failure, had not been able to provide a specific diagnosis, indicated that further testing was required to maneuver various components to determine the cause of the failure and that this was a known issue. In addition, the dealer stated that with no guidelines thus far from the manufacturer, no TSB and no recall campaign from the manufacturer, they had no permanent fix to prevent the "death wobble" failure. The vehicle was not repaired yet. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and the contact was waiting for a technical response to determine if they had a remedy to provide to the dealership. The approximate failure mileage was 58,000. Dyd.

Truck has excessive wobble at highway speeds causing loss of control. Death wobble. New tires, track bar, tie rod ends have been installed and front end adjusted to Ford bulletin with no solution of correcting the issue. This issue started in August 2018 and has been in the dealership several times for corrections. The truck was in the shop again last week with the same issue.

~tl the contact owns a 2011 Ford F-250. The contact stated that while the vehicle was towed to willowbrook Ford (7301 kingery hwy, willowbrook, IL 60527) where it was diagnosed that the fuel injection pole down bracket fractured. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 82,000. The VIN was not provided.

"death wobbly" the 1st time this happened I was on the interstate traveling 70mph when the steering wheel started violently shaking. I pulled over on the shoulder of the interstate thinking my tires had blown out. I walked around my truck everything looks fine so I'm on my way. It does it again a few weeks later I had to slow down to 30mph on the interstate before it would stop at this time I have talk around and new what was happening. The service guy at the dealership told me to put new tires on the truck that should fix it. My tires were practically new so I wasn't replacing them so he suggested road force balance. After doing more research looks like this has been a problem for a long time. I really hope there is a recall to fix this problem before someone is killed. I bought the truck used with 59000 miles on it at the price of 40k. I would probably went with a different truck had I known about these issues.

Driving highway speed my 2011 f250 runs over a pot hole, begins violently shaking had to slow down in order to control steering wheel. This has happened more than once in past yr. Repaired replaced a part, had alignment down. Problem has not been solved. This could cause a major accident. I feel this is a manufactured problem and ntsa should order a recall before someone gets hurt. Last time it happened, yesterday 5/20/2011.

While going at highway speeds the whole truck will start to shake violently after hitting a small bump or rough spot in the road making the steering wheel difficult to hold and the truck extremely hard to control. Slowing down to 30 miles an hr will stop the shaking. This problem just started at 105k miles. It happens quite frequently and makes the truck almost impossible to use. Local mechanic can not find any issue with suspension or steering. After looking at the internet this problem seems to be rampant with Ford offering no solution to the problem.

When traveling above 50mph and hitting minor transitions, holes, imperfections in the roadway the front goes into a sever vibration causing a out of control experience. Must slow down below 40 mph to get under control. I think this is referred to the "death wobble" continue to replace parts trying to find a solution.

I bought this truck certified used in 2011 with approximately 9000 mile on it. My problem started when the truck had about 20000 miles, more or less. It experiences the famous Ford death wobble repeatedly when driving at highway speed and encountering a small bump or hole in a road. It is particularly bad when traveling between 50 and 65 mph and making slight left turn as may be encountered on a freeway entrance or exit. The shaking is so bad that steering control can be totally lost. The only way to stop the shaking is to come to nearly a full stop which can be exceptionally dangerous on high speed freeways and highways. I have read and heard of many other complaints of the same nature involving Ford pickups for 2011 and other years. Each time the problem seems to be being ignored by Ford as "normal" or by the NHTSA due to the lack or a recall or suggested fix.

Death wobble, we almost died on 395, had to stop fast and it happed twice. With in 10 min of each other, he got new tires, and alignment a month ago. Towing horse trailer. Please help with this issue. This is our second Ford truck, we have a154,000. Miles. We are not going to buy another Ford if you do not have remedy to fix this issue.

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 and corrected by Ford.

Speed approximately 55 on curve, truck front end began to violently shimmy and wobble to point of loss of control. Destroyed front rotors, brake shoes, and master brake cylinder as per pep boys repair receipt. Repeated after repair at same speed. Truck has 50,000 miles, very little off road mileage. Internet research indicates other drivers' instances with this model truck as "death wobble".

The contact owns a 2011 Ford F-250. While driving 60 mph over a bump in the roadway, the vehicle shook violently until slowing to 30 mph or coming to a full stop. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and the local dealer (jim burke Ford 2001 oak st, bakersfield, CA 93301 (661) 328-3600), but the failure could not be duplicated or diagnosed. The contact was advised to replace all four tires. All four tires were replaced, but the issue persisted. The manufacturer was notified and referred the contact to NHTSA. The failure mileage was 225,000.

When driving this truck, if you hit a pothole or any uneven surface, the truck will shake violently and it's all over the road. It takes all the strength in my body just to hold onto the steering wheel, and the only way to stop it is come almost to a complete stop. Someone's going to get killed, because when it start to shake, you have know control over the direction it's going to go. From what I've read on the net, this shake is called the death wobble and for good reasons. I also heard that Ford had known about this defect for years, but want do anything except give you the run around.

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.

Ford f250 4x4 have a problem with the front suspension design. When you are driving and you hit a pothole of one of the wheel is jarred the vehicle will shake, this can be very violent depending on speed. The vehicle with this report has had several instances in various degrees. We have also tried to correct the problem. The instances have all been at highway speeds.

At highway speeds when making a slight left turn when encountering a bump in the road the front suspension begins shaking violently. This is commonly known as the "death wobble" for which Ford has many service bulletins. Once vehicle speed is reduced to approximately 40 mph shaking stops. The process of fixing is long and consists of trial and error until the many possible reasons are finally addressed and specific thing fixed. Ford service bulletin discusses specific build dates of 2011 model year from late 2010 - mid 2011.

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.

The contact owns a 2011 Ford F-250. While driving 70 mph, the contact lost control of the vehicle. It took several seconds for the contact to regain control. The failure recurred several times. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the suspension system failed. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 100,000.

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.

The contact owns a 2011 Ford F-250. The contact stated that while driving over a bump at a high rate of speed, the contact experienced the death wobble and the contact temporarily lost control of the vehicle. The contact slowed down and the violent shaking ceased. The contact stated that the tie rods, ball joints, and other front-end parts were replaced to reduce the risk of the failure recurring. The contact stated that while driving 70 mph and towing a trailer, the contact experienced the death wobble. The vehicle drifted from the far-left lane over to the far-right lane and the contact lost control of the vehicle. The contact called a local dealer and was informed that there were no recalls on the vehicle. The contact was then referred to the manufacturer and was provided a case number. The manufacturer advised the contact to report the failure to the NHTSA hotline. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 263,000.

When you hit a bump at a higher rate of speed it proceeds to shake so violently that you almost lose control. Research shows that an anti-wobble track bar will fix the problem. If that is the case, Ford should be responsible for fixing it. It is dangerous and a ticking time bomb. It has nothing to do with tire pressure. It is a design defect that Ford should be responsible for. A person should not spend $60,000 on a vehicle only to have to turn around and sink thousands more just to have a safe vehicle. This should be a recall and corrected by Ford. How many crashes/deaths have happened but have not been attributed to this as it has not officially been a recall issue??.

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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.