general problems of the 2007 Ford F-350

Ford death wobble. Truck shakes violent and almost loses control driving at 60 miles per hour.

This truck has the problem known as the “death wobble. ” I bought the vehicle from johnson city Ford in johnson city tennessee after they said they had inspected it and everything was fine on the truck. It was used so I bought the extended warranty. The truck started shaking so violently I couldn’t drive it. I took it back to this Ford place. They replaced the universal joint under my warranty. I left didn’t get it home and it started again shaking. I took it back to them and they confirmed the death wobble and said there were no recalls and they want 3600 dollars to fix the problem. I called Ford corporate and they said there were no recalls or programs to help with this problem.

Tl-the contact owns a 2007 Ford 350. The contact received a field action notice number 09l02 from the manufacturer. The contact stated that while driving 40 mph the vehicle was shaking while on bumpy roads. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact called a local dealer bob thomas Ford inc located at 2215 dixwell Ave, hamden, CT 06514 (203) 281-7500 where informed that there would be a diagnostic fee. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the issue and informed the contact to take the vehicle to the local dealer and there was a charge for vehicle inspections. The failure mileage was approximately 7,000. Ap.

When gaining speed on highway vehicle shakes to the point of instability - afraid to drive stock tires not the problem have checked the alignment -twice cannot locate issue no recall issued.

There is an issue that is known to the Ford motor company involving this type of vehicle which is severe steering wheel and front wheel vibrations. I have received at least two letters from Ford concerning this issue. The one I have before me is listed as literature program 09l02. It states that Ford and NHTSA are studying the issue. Unfortunately that does little good for me as my vehicle is basically an accident waiting to happen. The severe steering wheel and front wheel vibrations render the vehicle unsafe to drive as they (the severe steering wheel and front wheel vibrations) happen with no provocation at times and the vibrations become so violent that keeping control of the steering wheel is extremely difficult, additionally controlling the vehicle is impossible. I have had the severe steering wheel and front wheel vibrations occur at speeds from @20mph to 55mph.

I was driving on and overpass/ exit ramp and passed over a steel divider on the highway. Upon doing so I temporarily lost control of the steering on the truck and had to decelerate and move towards the shoulder. I received an information bulletin from Ford about this potential "steering wobble" and made sure to check out all of their recommendations. After doing some research online I feel as though this is a major issue and Ford should be doing something before more people are injured or killed. There are several online forums addressing this issue and it seems as though Ford is not being held responsible.

My vehicle has what has been referred to as "death wobble" or oscilation of the steering wheel. At 30-50 miles an hour after hitting a a bump in the road the vehicle will shake violently, nearly throwing my vehicle from the roadway. Ford has suggested tire pressure as the cause. I have checked the tire pressure numerous times and the recommended tire pressure does not help. There 1000's of Ford super duty trucks on the road with this same issue. I have researched this issue and the issues need to be recalled by Ford for a proper fix.

I was driving down the highway at around 65mph and went over a expansion joint on a bridge and the front end of the truck started shaking so bad that it ripped the steering wheel out of my hand. I had to come to a complete stop to make the shaking stop, I thought I had a front tire blow out,nearly hit the car in the lane next to me. I took it back to the dealer they put a new steering dampener on it and said try it, but it will probably not be any better, then the next fix is to put on a bigger steering wheel so I can hold on better when it happens. Look on line this known as the "Ford wheel of death" there is a bunch of videos on you tube about it and some actually show it happen. Somebody needs to make Ford pay for a proper fix before someone gets killed.

The contact owns a 2007 Ford F-350 sd. The contact stated that while driving at an unknown speed, the vehicle shook violently. The vehicle was taken to a private mechanic where the track bar was replaced. The failure recurred. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was unknown.

I just recieved a letter from Ford (literature program 09l02) talking about the shimmy condition on Ford trucks. They say to correct your tire pressure. I have my tire pressure set by the local dealer on a regular basis and believe me that does absolutely nothing to prevent this shimmy problem. At 40 to 60 mph it can actually throw the truck sideways. This letter (09l02) to me is just a cover up of a real problem. This problem has been there since new.

I just recieved a letter from Ford (literature program 09l02) talking about the shimmy condition on Ford trucks. They say to correct your tire pressure. I have my tire pressure set by the local dealer on a regular basis and believe me that does absolutely nothing to prevent this shimmy problem. At 40 to 60 mph it can actually throw the truck sideways. This letter (09l02) to me is just a cover up of a real problem. This problem has been there since new.