Front Suspension problems of the 2006 Ford F-350

This has happened several times when the truck is traveling along a road or highway. Your drive turns into a death wobble. The truck is uncontrollable and jumps lanes and is all over the road. This is a danger that has been presented to Ford by many and it is just being ignored. This is a true danger and may not only kill the driver and passengers but anyone driving down the road. It's all over the internet and happening all over the country. This is being swept under the carpet, just as the pinto was, with many deaths. You as the safety board need to step up and do something so consumers can drive the vehicles that they have purchased, for many over $55,000.

2006 Ford f350 sd 4x4 front end aligned less than 1 month prior with all tire pressure checked and corrected. Driving in dry conditions approaching an overpass on a curve, front of overpass bridge surface is bumpy and rough, speed 45-50 mph. Hit rough surface and front end started to shake uncontrollably!!!! had to hit brakes and swear to shoulder to keep from going off overpass!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!.

The contact owns a 2006 Ford F-350 super duty. The contact was driving approximately 60 mph over a road bump when the contact lost all steering control. He had to decrease the vehicles' speed to 30 mph to regain steering control. The vehicle was taken to a local mechanic where the steering bushing, shocks, lower control, and idler arms were replaced. The failure recurred within three weeks of the repairs. The contact located an investigation (NHTSA item number: pe07057- suspension:front) which described failure and inquired with the dealer. The dealer set the tire pressure to the correct manufacturer's specifications to correct the failure. The failure mileage was 86,800 and the current mileage was 86,444.

I own a 2006 Ford F-350 4x4 short bed crew cab pickup truck. I am the original owner and no modifications have ever been made. I have kept the vehicle in good mechanical shape, kept the tires inflated to recommended levels, and kept the tires balanced and rotated. The vehicle has always experienced a severe steering oscillation whenever the vehicle is traveling over 50 mph and hits a small bump on the highway. The oscillation is most severe if the bump is hit while in a left turn. When this occurs, I break until speed is reduced to about 30 mph to 40 mph and the oscillation stops. When this oscillation occurs, the vehicle has limited steering control. It generally travels in a straight direction but does not respond well to steering wheel input until the oscillation is dampened. The vehicle is difficult and in some cases impossible to control. This oscillation has occurred numerous times. In the case today, this oscillation was so severe that it has caused the vehicle to swerve into the opposing traffic lane. I nearly had a head on collision, the opposing vehicle moved over to the shoulder to allow me to pass. These oscillations have occurred with both the original continental lt275/70r18 tires and also the replacement michelin lt275/70r18 tires. Tires pressures have been maintained at 65 psi front and 75 psi rear as recommended by the owner's manual.

I purchased new a 2006 f350 4x4 3 years ago. I have had numerous (so there are many dates this has occurred) left front end death wobbles when taking a sweeping turn to the left at about 70 mph on a freeway with some bumps under the left front tire. This wobble is so bad that I have to immediately slow the vehicle to almost 30 mph on the freeway for it to go away. I have taken this truck in to the dealer several times for this wobble to no avail. I have rotated tires and made sure the tires are inflated properly by the dealer. Tire inflation does not resolve this issue. After proper inflation by the dealer and checked by me, I still get the "death wobble". Recently, I received a generic letter from Ford acknowledging the fact that this issue is not uncommon and that I should make sure my tires are inflated properly. I have done this several times. I have now searched the internet and find that this problem is not uncommon. I need to know how to get this problem fixed. It is dangerous to me and my family.

I own a 2006 f350 4x4 XLT and when I hit a bump at over 55mph the front shakes and feels like it is coming off. I know this is a problem that numerous super duty owners have. I have done extensive research and know that this has caused serious injury and I am sure death.

I own an 06' Ford f350 sd. I first noticed an extreme tire shimmy/bounce at around 15,000 mi, when a pot hole, bridge expansion or rough road is encountered. The truck now has 105,000 mi. And the problem has become some extreme that I believe it is too dangerous to drive until the problem is remedied. The bouncing is so extreme that control of the truck is nearly lost. Ford has sent me a letter claiming improper tire pressure is the problem, I have adjusted but to no help. The truck shimmys/ shakes uncontrollably, at every bump encountered. This is an extremely dangerous situation which is wide spread among sd owners according to postings on the web. Please help!.

The contact owns a 2006 Ford F-350. While driving 55 mph, the front end of the vehicle struck a bump and drifted from side to side. The contact received a TSB regarding the "shimmy" of the vehicle. The vehicle is currently at a Ford dealer for suspension repair. Ford does not recognize the failure as a safety issue; therefore, no recall has been issued. The current and failure mileages were 11,000.

Excessive front end shimmy/wobble.

I am having a violent shaking (steering wheel oscillation) in my 2006 Ford F-350 amarillo with only 7k miles. This shaking has almost caused severe injury and or death at speeds of 35-60 mph. The incident occurs frequently enough just not to drive the vehicle anymore. I fear for my family and others on the road near the truck as it shakes until is completely stopped wherever it occurs. Please help before others are injured or killed!.

Violent front end shaking at 65 mph when vehicle hits uneven or variation in highway. Vehicle must be slowed or stopped to reduce or stop shaking. Shaking was so severe that vehicle steering was uncontrollable. It feels like the vehicle is going to loose control and flip. Vehicle is totally stock from Ford. Vehicle has been serviced at Ford. Comment on cause was something was loose in the front end? shaking stopped for a while and then returned.

The contact owns a 2006 Ford F-350. While driving approximately 65 mph, the vehicle drove over a bump in the road. The steering wheel vibrated and shimmied severely. The vehicle began to veer across the road without assistance. The failures occurred whenever the vehicle traveled over rough road surfaces. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for inspection and they stated that the front suspension was faulty due to a manufacturer design defect. The manufacturer was notified, but did not assist. The contact was advised to check the tire inflation pressure. The contact is in the process of taking the vehicle to an authorized dealer. The failure mileage was 42,000 and current mileage was 57,000. Updated 07/17/09. Updated 07/20/09.

Severe suspension and steering wheel shimmy.

The contact owns a 2006 Ford F-350 superduty. While driving over a bump or pothole, the front end would shimmy. The contact called the dealer who stated that the front end dampener needed to be replaced. The contact repaired the problem himself. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was approximately 90,000.

Driving down the highway a year and a half ago when I hit an uneven patch of pavement. My truck vibrated like it was going to fall apart. I thought I'd blown out a tired. I got out and everything was fine. I drove around for another couple of days (below 50 mph) until I had the need to get on the freeway. Got up to speed 75 and hit an uneven surface, causing my truck to vibrate again very frightening. . . . Took the truck into the dealership where they installed dual steering stabilizers. Everything worked ok until last week. I noticed that now my truck catches when I turn right, and is difficult to steer. I noticed left stabilizer is worn out, I replaced it tonight. This did not fix the issue. I'm taking it back to the dealer and I would guess there is going to be a major front end issue. I hope the death wobble didn't screw up my truck.

The contact owns a 2006 Ford F-350 sd. While driving 50 mph, the front end of the vehicle begins to jump and bounce back and forth. The failure usually occurs from a bridge to pavement, from pavement to a bridge, on uneven pavement, or in various other driving conditions. The dealer could not duplicate the failure. The purchase date was unknown. The current mileage was 44,000 and failure mileage was 21,977.

I am disappointed in the findings on the F-350 superduty front suspension shimmy as it is called. I have a 06 F-350 sd with only 54,000 miles on it. The front end has been completely replaced twice and needs it again but Ford will not warranty it because of the factory warranty expiring. This severe shimmy is real and to allow a finding that states the tire pressure is to blame is completely false and so stunning. Does the odi really expect the vehicle owners to buy this. Looks like Ford had its hand in this one again. I want my truck fixed and I will not pay for it. Ford knows this problem exist but is not large enough yet to recall. Will someone die first? my truck is that severe it will leave the road if your not expecting it. The tire pressure is correct and no suspension modifications. I have had this front end completely rebuilt twice every year so far since purchase and as of March of this year it needs it again. They wanted to charge me $1400. 00 to fix it even though it has really never been fixed from the initial repair. Please come take a ride and check my tire pressure you will be completely scared before we are done.

I have a 2006 f 350 with 28,000 miles on it . When I hit potholes or rough road the truck shakes {shimmies ] violently when speeds at 55 mph I must slow down to 25/30 mph on the freeway this is dangerous I went to the dealer they said it was tire pressure in side driverside door says 75 psi that's what im running . The problem still happens.

Approximately 1 month ago I purchased a 2006 Ford f350 super duty. While traveling along highways 45-65mph, after hitting a rougher portion of the road, the front wheels begin to hop/shake in a highly unsafe manner to which the vehicle is almost uncontrollable. This happens almost everytime I travel on the highways which is everyday. I have researched this issue quite extensively online in such forums as this. Many have trried replacing parts but it seems to be a manufacturing defect. I wanted to make sure nothing was out of the ordinary before I waste hundreds or thousands of dollars trying to fix. Safety is of the main concern for myself and especially others on the road due to the size of the vehicle. I have contacted a local reputable Ford dealer and they informed me that there are no recalls as of today January 4 2011.