general problems of the 2006 Ford F-350 - part 1

The contact owns a 2006 Ford F-350. The contact stated that while driving approximately 45 mph, the front passenger wheel drove over a small dip in the roadway and the vehicle started to shimmy. The contact stated that the vehicle was difficult to steer. The contact continued driving at a slower speed to allow the shimmy to self-correct. There was no warning illuminated. The contact had taken the vehicle to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed; however, no cause for the failure was found and the failure was not duplicated. The vehicle was not repaired. The mechanic checked for recalls related to the failure and advised the contact that the manufacturer had issued a recall for the failure (09l02) for severe steering wheel and front wheel vibrations. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 265,000.

The contact owns a 2006 Ford F-350. The contact stated that while driving 35 mph, the front of the vehicle started to wobble. While driving over a pothole, the vehicle wobbled violently. The contact was unable to control the vehicle while driving over 35 mph. While driving at an undisclosed speed, the contact detected smoke coming from the vehicle. The engine warning light was illuminated. The contact called the local dealer, who informed him there were no recalls. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The approximate failure mileage was 99,856.

Vehicle has experienced "death wobble," a common and well documented occurrence in Ford f250 and f350 model trucks. This has occurred on multiple occasions since 2006, and most recently on 4/26/2022. The incident occurred while traveling approximately 45 mph, and hitting a small bump in the road. When the "death wobble" occurs, the vehicle shakes violently and is difficult to control. This creates a hazardous situation for the occupants of the vehicle and other vehicles/pedestrians in the vicinity of the vehicle. Prior and current attempts to contact Ford service departments, typically involves Ford stating there is not a recall and any repair outside of warranty are the responsibility of owner. The vehicle is available for inspection upon request. There is no warning prior to the "death wobble," and occurs when the vehicle is travelling at speed more than 45 mph.

8 years ago was crossing rr tracks and vehicle started violently shaking had to slow to 10mph for it to stop. Checked found nothing wrong finished drive home. Took to Ford dealership and they said some tricks shake when tire pressure is wrong and didn't find anything wrong with vehicle. Truck did this once more and after that when I approach rr tracks I slow to 5- 10 mph to keep it from happening. Took it back to Ford 1 time and again they spoke about tire pressure but tire pressure was fine. In the last 2 weeks anytime I hit a bump the truck violently shakes I took to a mechanic shop and they said something was wrong with front end but not sure what. I called Ford and they said to bring it in. We will see what happens because this truck has done this off and on for the last 8 years, but now it does it all the time. It has been shaking so violently I wouldn't be surprised if other damages have happened from it.

My truck experiences what I have learned is called the death wobble. The condition occurs intermittently but usually at speeds above 50mph and seems to be initiated by hitting any small bump. The whole front end shakes violently like the tires have been half filled with lead causing them to rotate wildly out of round. The truck actually bounces up and down rapidly and the steering wheel shakes violently creating a very unsafe driving circumstance. My research into this issue uncovered that this is a well-known condition that has been reported multiple times by many different Ford truck owners and that it occurs on Ford trucks of various year make and model. I also am aware of Fords service letter 09l02 advising owners to maintain proper air pressure to combat the issue. It is my opinion that Fords efforts to address this issue are woefully inadequate and the NHTSA has allowed this manufacturer to produce and provide an unsafe vehicle to the public for way to long. This is a hazardous condition that needs to be properly addressed.

On 2/28/21 and 3/6/21 while driving at highway speed, I experienced two separate violent shaking events of the front suspension and steering. Both events occured at approximately 70mph upon crossing pavement joints. The shaking is so violent you lose the ability to control the vehicle and just hope it doesn't cause a wreck. The shaking will not stop until speed is reduced to approximately 20mph, which in itself is dangerous on an interstate highway. A passenger in my truck during first incident said he thought I had hit a load of pipes in the road. During the second event, nearby motorists looked at me like my truck was falling apart. I am very upset that Ford and NHTSA have not issued a recall. This problem started when vehicle was brand new. First dealer told me there was nothing they could do. A second dealer tightened various fasteners on front suspension and made steering box very tight. I was also given new alignment specs (which I gave to tire installer), and advised inflating tires to much higher pressure than truck was delivered new with. It is unworkable because it results in brutal ride if truck is operated without payload. I believe these events are caused by undamped resonance in the front suspension. It feels like the wheels are alternately pounding up and down, left and right side. The steering wheel oscillates so hard you can't hold on.

Truck vibrates uncontrollably after hitting bumps or uneven pavement at highway speeds I replace the brakes three times and that didn't fix it this has been going on since it hit about 60k miles. It now has 108k I can not trust this truck anymore.

My 2016 f350 super duty 4wd disesal has a death wobble with only 46,ooo miles. The dealership at seminole Ford, seminole oklahoma 405-382-2222 told me I would have to pay 1200 to fix this. I was driving 70mph on the highway yesterday and my vehicle went out of control almost causing me to wreck. I immediately scheduled an appointment with the dealership. I will forward the bill when I receive it. This is a safety hazard and a factory defect that I should not be responsible for, I had the vehicle at the dealership one month ago and had to pay for a new def heater at the tune almost $1,000. At that time they did their multi-point inspection which shows that the parts that failed were all fine. Please help me as Ford is trying to screw me over on a 70k truck with minimal miles. This should be a recall issue that Ford should pay for not the consumer.

Driving east on interstate i10 east of benson, az at around 75mph, hit a rough patch of road and the vehicle went wild, shaking, vibrating, loss of control. I hit the brakes and went across 3 lanes of traffic into the medium, where I skidded to a stop. I see from the internet this is called the f350 death wobble! the Ford f350 and all related vehicles need to be taken off the roads, they are a potential death trap. I could have been killed or seriously injured in this accident or even worse some innocent family could have been killed in a head on accident! my Ford f350 vehicle has around 60,000 miles, superduty, 4x4. It is in excellent condition with a cab over camper.

I was riding down hwy55 at about 65 to 70 mph and truck starts to wobble and bounce uncontrollably. The truck bounced to the other side of the road. I thought I had a flat. After gathering myself I got out to check truck and there was no flats and all lugs was there. I thought maybe I ran over something but about 12 miles down the trucks does it again. But there are many cars behind and on the side of me. Cars and trucks are going down the of road to get out of way. This is so a very frighten and horrible experience when you are not prepared or aware of about this truck. Ford to be on of the top truck manufacture it greatly sadden me to know that you are visually aware of the trucks deathly defect for over 15 years. You have not made an effort to provide a safe durable product to protect your royal customers or yourselves. Technology has afforded many seen application to do so. Yet you have ignore what is your company future.

Death wobble, the truck shakes violently when I drive on the freeway since day one when I bought it . The dealer won't fix it that , there's nothing wrong with it . And the dealer says to remove air from the tires and it should stop the shaking .

Driving on interstate at approx 60 mph, hit patch in road, lost control of vehicle, death wobble, almost caused crash with 6 other vehicles. Went straight to dealership told it was steering shimmy shock failure. Alignment. Pay for out of pocket, although had same truck in shop for front end repairs in January 2019.

The front suspension wobbles very bad when going 40-60 miles over a small uneven pavement. Just replaced the tires and got an alignment. Still having the same problem, I'm not able to drive my truck cause it wobbles so bad that I have to completely stop for the wobbling to stop. I purchased my truck new and now has 92k and had never been in an accident or after market tires or parts. I have always kept it with genuine parts don't know the problem and need help.

While towing my large camper, on the freeway, I hit a bump. The front end of the truck started shaking violently. It was all I could do to stop the truck without wrecking. I had to stop in the traffic lane. This was an extremely dangerous situation. After resuming travel, the front end would shimmy at about 45 mph. I had to drive home at 40 mph. . . Roughly another 75 miles. I think I have seen an advisory letter from Ford, to owners, concerning this. There are many, many instances of this happening. One can find dozens of examples of this happening if one looks on line. Neither Ford nor the local Ford dealer seems to be aware of the problem. We were traveling at about 60 mph at the time of the incident.

Ford F-350 2006 oscillation I have filed a previous complaint before re the violent oscillation that happens with our Ford F-350 truck. We have had more events at slower speeds and the shaking is almost unmanageable now. Wednesday may 11 approx 1pm exiting the bourne bridge MA. I was driving at approx 40mph and exiting the bridge. There was a rough construction patch on the road right where the road connects to the bridge. As I hit the rough patch, the oscillation began and the truck shook uncontrollably approaching the rotary. There was a lot of traffic and cars in the lane beside me that could have been damaged. May 20, 2016 at approx 5pm. My husband was driving west on highway route 6, cape cod MA at approx 55mph. As he passed exit 6, he hit a rough patch and the truck began oscillating violently. He was unable to control it and swerved in both lanes of the westerly 2-lane highway also rubbing against the curb. Luckily the traffic stopped when seeing his truck out of control and no one was hurt other than my husband being totally shaken. The tires have been inflated as recommended by Ford when the sent a letter re this defect. This truck is dangerous, not only to us but others who are on the road. I have contacted the Plymouth Ford dealer where the truck was purchased, Ford customer service and Ford head office. Even though they acknowledge the trucks are defective, they say they are not responsible for repairing them. Our truck is oscillating really badly and is dangerous to drive. This should be a recall, not only for those of us driving these defective Ford F-350 2006 trucks, but for the other innocent lives on the road.

Shimmy in front end forces loss of steering control. Shimmy occurs at speeds over 50 mph. Has nothing to do with tire pressure, contrary to Ford motor company claims. This is a problem with the front end steering design and should be reviewed in greater detail by the NHTSA and fixed with more than a letter from Ford telling me to check the air pressure in my tires. Air pressure is perfect and the problem still exists.

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.

The contact owns a 2006 Ford F-350. The contact stated that while driving approximately 70 mph, the vehicle independently swayed side to side without warning. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed that the drive shaft, case shifter, transmission, lift pump, transfer case, left caliber, fuel line and rear shaft needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 131,000.

Death shimmy. Steering wheel shakes violently when a bump or discontinuity in the road is encountered. You cannot hold the steering wheel during this event. Cure is to reduce vehicle speed below 15 mph. This is hazardous if traveling at high speed or pulling a trailer. As you cannot hold the wheel during this event, the vehicle will change lanes and presents a fatal hazard as you attempt to reduce speed from 65 mph to below 15 mph without steering control. Ford acknowledges the problem in letter 09l02 sent in 2009 and again in 2015. Their solution to properly inflate the tires is false as tire pressure has no effect on occurance or severity. I have replaced the tires and run up the pressure in 5 lb increments from 55 to 80 psi. No effect in the frequency or severity of the vibration. ## VIN passed ## Ford f350 super duty 2006 ##.

Our truck experienced a severe, violent wobble that started after traveling over a uneven spot on the road. We feared for our lives as this occurred while passing another truck on a bridge whith heavy traffic behind us. The shaking and wobble continued for about 20 seconds, and did not stop until the truck slowed down to about 40 miles an hour. All our tires have been recommended and installed at the Ford dealership. I maintain tire pressures as indicated on door jam. 75 lb on front and 60 lb on rear tires. There are no aftermarket modifications on our truck. I consider this issue very dangerous, and wonder how many folks may have been injured or killed as a result of their truck suddenly becoming uncontrolable, as ours did.

Was traveling on the highway at a rate of speed of 55mph on a 2006 f350 super duty 4x4 when I went over an uneven surface on the highway which caused the front end to shake violently almost causing me to hit a vehicle on my right hand side. Though I had experienced a flat but everything looked fine. Cannot drive this vehicle in this condition. Tire pressure on all wheels is fine.

I own a 2006 Ford F-350 king ranch crew cab four wheel drive truck. I am the original owner. A few times through out the years there had been a shake after hitting a bump in the road at 60mph+. We received a letter noting a potential problem. We brought the truck to the dealer and they replaced brakes and 2 tires (other 2 had been replaced previously) and when we drove it home it started "the death wobble" (as the dealer calls it-and as I see many others on the internet). The truck started experiencing violent front-end shaking. During an episode of left-to-right shaking, the truck is very difficult to control. With my hand placed on the 12:00 position on the steering wheel, the shaking violently turns the steering wheel to where my hand is going back and forth between 10:00 and 2:00. Slowing down to 30mph has stopped each of the three episodes. This truck has dealer installed tires and does not have a lift kit on it. Air pressure in the tires equal manufacturers recommendation. They acted as if this is an uncommon problem at first, and said they have never heard of a letter that went out. Then the next visit they say so commonly, that it is the death wobble and will cost $1500. It appears that Ford motor company has blamed tire pressure, giant aftermarket tires, and lift kits for this problem. My truck has none of these possible causes.

Bought truck used with approximately 35,000 miles. Driving down the road from 45 to 55 the front suspension gets a terrible shimmy. When this occurs, its hard to handle the truck. The front end shakes violantly. A dangerous situation since I am normally pulling a race car with this truck. Truck is not a daily driver. It's average use is 4 to 6 times per month. In order to get the shimmy to stop, sometimes I can slow down below 40 mph. Otherwise, I have to stop. It may or may not go away. The strange thing is that it does not always do this. The truck has new shocks, new tires, balanced, and aligned. Tires are approved for the truck. The shimmy has become more frequent and is prematurly wearing the tires. Tires are inflated properly for use of the vehicle. Problem has recently started within the last 6 to 7 months. Mileage is currently 78,490. Therefore shimmy started at approximately 75, 000 miles.

Upon driving at highway posted speed, I encountered a bump in the road while in a turn. Upon hitting the bump, it sent my front-end into a violent speed-wobble which almost put my family and I into the retaining wall. Being that I'm a former state police officer, I may have "saved" us only by being highly trained within driving and vehicle control. I have read forums with many stating that they have experienced the same flaw, some with not very god endings.

I was in oakland California i880 north number four lane pulling my car trailer with a load when the "death wobble" occurred, before I could grab the trailer brakes to slow the vehicle, the rig started a whip and the trailer struck the "k" rail. I slowed to about 10mph before the shimmy stopped. The fender on the right side of the trailer was destroyed and blew both tires on the tandem axle trailer. Luckily no one else was involved and no one was hurt. This truck now is on it's third set of the factory b. F. Goodrich rugged trail t/a radials on the front. I have had this vehicle aligned with each tire change and have experimented with tire pressures, it does not matter, after about ten thousand miles on a set of tires it shimmies again. I have resorted to the safety and reliability of my 30 year old chevy half ton and overloading it by up to 50% out of fear for this truck. Because of shear numbers involved, nothing will ever be done by the NHTSA about this vehicle type's defects.

I was traveling north on i59 through meridian mississippi at approximately 8:00 pm yesterday on 06/22/2012. I came across an overpass at about 70 mph when the rough surface of the bridge caused the truck to shake very violently in the front end. I immediately tried to control/correct it by holding the steering wheel firmly and braking. It started to subside and then started again. I held the steering wheel straight and firm, and braked harder until the shaking stopped. I had slowed to approximately 40 to 50 mph before it had stopped. This all took place in matter of seconds. Though frustrated because I had just purchased the truck earlier on this day, I feel fortunate that it happened with little traffic. I had recently crossed over lake pontchartrain bridge in louisiana just hours earlier.

The contact owns a 2006 Ford F-350. While driving 65 mph over bumps in the road, the vehicle shook violently. The dealer diagnosed that the front axle failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired because the remedy was not available. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.

Tl-the contact owns a 2006 Ford F-350. The contact stated that he drove over a bump at 35 mph and the vehicle began to vibrate uncontrollably. The contact was unable to control the vehicle as it steered into the oncoming lane of traffic. The contact released the accelerator pedal and regained control as the vehicle decelerated. The vehicle was not taken to have the failure diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure, but offered no assistance. The failure mileage was 60,500. Sm.

Cpsc#i1190270a. 2006 Ford f350. Consumer stated the steering wheel began to oscillate back and forth violently when he hit a small bump in the road. I was unable to control the steering wheel until my speed was reduced to below 40 mph. I learned this problem is very commonly referred to as the "death wobble" and the fix is $ 875. The consumer veered off the pavement and went down a grassy embankment.

The contact owns a 2006 Ford F-350. The contact stated that the while driving approximately 35 mph, the front end of the vehicle and the steering wheel experienced severe vibration after the contact drove over a road dip. The contact stated that the defect would recur when driving at any speed and anytime the vehicle was driven over a dip or road wine. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified and no solution was offered. The failure mileage was 60,000.

The contact owns a 2006 Ford F-350. The contact stated that the vehicle would shake abnormally when driving over road bumps at approximately 55 mph. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer and the contact was informed that the tire pressure may be the cause of the failure. Tire pressure on each tire was checked, but the failure continued. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and offered no assistance. The failure mileage was 60,000.

The contact owns a 2006 Ford F-350. The contact stated that the front end of the vehicle would shake violently when driving over any road bump. The contact was told by the manufacturer that the failure could likely be caused by improper tire inflation and that the contact should inspect the tire pressure. The tire pressure was adjusted but the contact stated that it did not correct the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was unknown and the current mileage was 29,000.

1. Traveling at 65 mph hitting a bump in the road 2. Front axle begins oscillating with such violence that control of the truck is difficult until slowed down, the entire vehicle shakes to the point you feel it will come apart. I was traveling on a highway when I experienced this. I nearly caused an accident. I'm terrified when this will happen on a icy road. Someone is going to get killed. 3. Nothing. Apparently there is no fix as it is unknown. Ford is aware of the problem but refuses to be held responsible. Vehicle information: ? 2006 ? Ford ? f350 ?? entire front suspension component ? VIN - [xxx] ? tires bfg all terrain 325/65 r18. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u. S. C. 552(b)(6).

I have a 2006 Ford f350 crewcab superduty that has a shimmy / vibration in cab of truck which happens when I hit a dip or bump and if I slow down sometimes it goes away quickly when I slow down and sometimes I have slow down below 30mph. How safe is that on an interstate? I did receive a letter from Ford saying this common but I disagree because this is my third superduty and the last two I did not experience this problem but they had diesel engines this is gas. My dealership told Ford customer rep that I need a road worthy test or the drive shaft is out of balance so they are guessing too. The dealership did not even know about this letter that Ford sent to superduty owners. Ford rep stated there is no recall on this vehicle. The service manager at the local dealership believes the problem is because a gas engine is too light and the superdutys were made for diesel engines. I have no idea how true this is but my first two superduty trucks I had were diesel and I did not experience this. I have drafted up a letter to send to nys attorney general and to Ford but I am not very confident about the end results. My warranty has run out and now it is on my nickel. I even put new e rated tires on the truck in December and has been at the dealership twice which they said the tires were out of balance and needed to be rotated. I have less than 3,000 miles on these tires so that did not make any sense. As of this date the tires have been balanced a total of three times which absolutely no sense either. I am going to get a second opinion from my mechanic that I have been using for over 20 years which is not a Ford dealership to see if the problem can be resolved since I am not getting much help from Ford or the dealership. This shimmy / vibration does get me nervous at times and do not feel I am very safe in keeping this big pickup under control and I do not exceed the speed limit more than 5 mph. I have been a Ford person for over thirty years and now I may have to change.

The vehiche when traveling at highway speeds in excess of 55 mph when hitting a bump begins to shake which grows to a voilent shaking. In order to stop this shaking the vehicle must be slowed under 25 mph. This has happened on numerous occasions between the date above and today. Repeated service visits to a local Ford dealership service center have been unable to correct the problem.