Six problems related to ball joint have been reported for the 2017 Ford F-250. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
I've had my truck to the dealer previously for bad vibration in the front end and steering when on the interstate going 65-70mph after hitting an imperfection in the road. Dealer first replaced the steering damper in may/2020. The vibration continued, but wasn't as bad as previously experienced. Then last week the vibration worsened. I then experienced what was known as the death wobble. I was on the interstate and hit an imperfection in the road and almost lost control with a violent vibration in steering and entire body. Almost had a horrible accident with a semi tractor as I was trying to gain control. Worst experience I have ever had. Took it to the dealer the very next day, 4/21/2021, and they replaced the track ball joint. I bought this vehicle new, and now only 38k miles. I love Ford trucks, as this is my second f250 I've owned. The first one was a 2003, which I also bought new. I'm very frustrated with these front end parts wearing out prematurely. I had to pay for the repairs yesterday as my truck is out of warranty, which I feel Ford should have fixed this due to it's previous repair for vibration issues when rolling over imperfections in the road. I am now wondering if I should get rid of this truck after reading multiple topics on the internet of other owners having the same experiences. ## #vpic# 1 - check digit (9th position) does not calculate properly #vpic#.
When I operate my 2017 Ford f250 at speeds greater than 45 mph and encounter a pot hole or bump in the road the truck begins a terrible "death wobble". The steering wheel shakes violently and the entire truck shakes and rattles. The dealership replaced a steering damper as part of a Ford extended warranty program but now claim the problem will persist because I have worn ball joints and a drag link that needs replaced. I was told this would cost me over $1,100 and it is not covered by Ford although it is obviously a flaw and a result of the failed damper. I can't believe Ford is willing to ignore such an issue. My family won't ride on the highway in the truck as it is too frightening for them. The sad part is the truck has 25,000 miles and cost me $50,000 and I can't drive it or depend on it now.
At 75mph on a three lane freeway, I hit a bump in the road which resulted in a violent frontend shimmy that was so bad I had to pull over and slow down to 25mph to gain control. There was absolutely no warning and control of the vehicle was in question. This happened again shortly thereafter at same speed so I had to continue at 45 mph and drive on back roads to get home. On taking it to a Ford dealer they found "drag links and trackbar, ball joints had excessive play tech. Also found that steering dampener had too much movement. Replaced track bar ball joints, drag links and steering dampener. " how does this happen to a vehicle with only 30,000 miles, that has not been abused, not used in 4-wheel drive, freeway miles only, and never been in the dirt. After noticing online that it appears to be a huge problem amongst 2017 f250s, our concern is if this is a design flaw that will occur again. Next time I may not be so fortunate.
Tl the contact owns a 2017 Ford F-250. The contact stated that while driving 70 mph and attempting to overtake another vehicle, the vehicle started shaking abnormally. The contact released the accelerator pedal, the speed was reduced, and the shaking was eliminated. The contact continued driving to his destination without further issues. The vehicle was taken to sterling Ford (5524 interstate 49 frontage rd, opelousas, la 70570, (337) 942-2686) previously, where the front ball joints were replaced however, the failure recurred. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 17,500.
At 36,000 miles 2017 f250 sd began to exhibit extreme loss of control with steering after traveling over uneven roadway. Road bumps caused violent shaking of the steering at speeds in excess of 35 mph. (death wobble). Dealer inspected and replaced track bar ball joint and non-functional steering damper. . . Drove 300 miles and wobble is back again. Very unsafe condition as malfunctions occur in traffic, no recall or technical service bulletin issued by Ford at this time. Someone is going to lose their life.
Tl-the contact owns a 2017 Ford F-250. The contact stated that after 22,000 miles the vehicle started to do the "death wobble" on the highway. At speeds of 65 mph or more the whole entire front end would start shaking. The contact pulled off the road by slowing down by letting off the accelerator and slowly pulling off to the side of the road. The contact then got back on the road the vehicle did not have the issue again for the rest of the trip. The vehicle was taken into the dealer athens Ford 4260 atlanta hwy, athens, GA 30606 (706) 521-0778 and they replaced a trackbar. The issue happended again multiple times after 3 to 6 months. The vehicle was taken back in to the dealer and this time and they replaced the trackbar ball joints. The issue occured again after another 4 months and this time they diagnosed the issue as replacing the steering dampener after running specs on all parts of the front end of the vehicle. The most recent issue happened on a 500 miled trip with the " death wobble" . The manufacturer simply told the contact to take the vehicle to another dealership or trade it in. The failure mileage was 30,000. Tf.