Table 1 shows one common electronic stability control related problems of the 2006 Ford F-350.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Electronic Stability Control problems |
Ford F-350 2006 complaint. We have experienced violent shaking (shimmying) when the truck hits a bump on the highway and as a result, extreme difficulty maintaining the vehicle on the road. Our first experience was in August 2015, on the interstate highway while travelling at 75mp. We hit a bump and the truck / steering wheel shook violently for about 10 seconds causing us to swerve across lanes and struggle to keep the truck in the lane and out of traffic's way. We have since experienced this problem four more times hitting bumpy highways at speeds as low as 50mmp and as recent as 2 weeks ago. We have checked it out and our mechanic advised that he could not find anything wrong. It has been a great concern of ours as it puts our lives (and those on the road with us) at danger when this issue occurs. Additionally, every time the violent shaking occurs, it throws off the alignment and balancing for the truck. We have just received a letter from Ford advising of this problem and I have called the service center from the Ford dealer we bought the vehicle from. Ford is not assuming responsibility for any diagnosis or repairs to these defects at this time. Our tire pressure is in keeping with Ford's recommendations as they suggest in their letter. Ford F-350 trucks should not be approved for use on highways as this defect could result in fatal accidents if the shaking cannot be controlled. Also, Ford should be responsible for repairing the faulty trucks.
Experienced severe vibrations and shimming after hitting a bump in the road. Had to bring the truck to a complete stop before I could go on. I though I must of had a flat tire, but no. Took the truck to the dealer, they said they tightened some things and adjusted the tire pressure. A couple of months later it happened again. I went straight to the local garage to have the tires checked, but the tire pressure was fine. It continues to happen about twice a year with no reason, just depends how I hit a bump on the road. It usually happens when crossing a bridge on the interstate. This last time in October 2011, I was crossing a bridge on interstate PA 80 in the passing lane, when it happened. I was all over the road before I could stop. I was fortunate that there were no other vehicles around, or it would have been a disaster. I was ready to take the truck back to the dealer, and tell them, its to dangerous to drive on the interstate. I got this letter from Ford discussing this issue. They are correct stating "a severe" vibration, but totally wrong saying this condition results from significant tire under-inflation. I've never driven my truck with significant tire under-inflation. This shimming cannot be taken lightly, but that was the impression I got from the dealer. I wonder how long Ford really new about this issue. I should be on record back at my dealer soon after I got the truck with this exact issue.