Front Suspension Problems of Ford F-350 - part 2

This problem is not isolated to a particular day or a particular incident; it is a chronic problem that happens when my vehicle hits a hole in the pavement or a hard bump when traveling at 50 mph or more. My vehicle is a 2005 Ford f350 4x4 and the front end begins to shake violently and in my opinion could cause a head on collision. I have spoken to the Ford dealership and they said there is no recall for this problem. They offered to install a heavier duty steering stabilizer, which would cost me 380. 00, which they say usually helps this problem. This is obviously a design flaw by Ford, and they are dragging their feet because they don't want to admit the problem or pay for their mistake. Someone will surely be killed, due to this problem, and the government needs to take steps to make sure these trucks are fixed by Ford at Ford's expense. This is not just a problem for my truck, but is apparently an epidemic. Someone needs to do their job and see that this is corrected.

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Major front end shimmy or oscillation resulting in total loss of steering and braking. Near crash on several occasions. Has been checked by dealer and private mechanic. Ford says it is tire pressure or balance mechanic says tires are balanced and inflated correct. Unknown why this happens? has happened many times since new and checked as many times. Cost alot of money to keep checking.

2005 Ford F-350 4x4 dually with severe front end shake at around 50 mph and hitting a bump in road. Must slow to 35 mph to stop shaking. Ford dealer stated problem was due to improper tire pressure. Have replaced steering stabilizer, and drag line, to no benefit as of yet.

1. If I drive over a bump in the road at 50mph or faster. 2. Front end shimmy. The front of my truck shakes violently and the brakes hardly work to get the truck slowed down. The shaking is so violent that I lose control of the truck. It has shaken my truck so violently that it has damaged my truck. I have had it happen about 12 - 15 times. I can't drive over 50mph or it still happens. I have almost caused 3 accidents as a result of this happening. It happened once with my wife driving with our kids and she went over the centerline and almost hit a semi head on. 3. I have taken the truck to the dealership to get repaired and they tell me nothing is wrong with my truck. I purchased the truck new in 2005 and it first started happening at 10,000 miles. Truck currently has 34,000 miles and the problem is still happening. I called Ford customer care today because I received a letter from them about the problem. They told me that they documented the problem, but because the truck is out of warranty I would have to pay for it to be fixed. It should be noted that I started taking my truck into the Ford dealership back in 2006 to have this problem addressed. I have asked Ford to look into this problem maybe 4 or 5 times before I got this letter. I also did a google search today about this problem and you can see that many people post online about this very problem. Hope this becomes a recall so I can keep me and my family safe. Thank you.

Occasionally, at interstate speeds only (65 - 75 mph), front end shakes violently when crossing over a small change in surface elevation. (for example: transition from road surface to bridge surface) it is not predictable. Vehicle steering is compromised and the only way to regain proper control is to allow the truck to slow to approximately 50 mph when violent shaking will subside. Vehicle has been inspected by one independent shop and one Ford dealership (where vehicle was purchased). Neither could identify the source of the problem. Truck is stock with no modifications. Most recent events occurred two consecutive days traveling interstate 65 between nashville and southern kentucky. Two different locations, one northbound and one southbound.

2005 Ford f350 pick up truck shakes violently in the front end at speeds exceeding 55 mph after crossing over uneven surface. Has happened over 25 times and is very dangerous. Will only stop "wobbling" when it gets below approx. 30-25 mph. I've had many instances where I had to get the truck to the shoulder to prevent being hit from behind or side swiped and still get the truck down to 25 mph to get it to quit. Started several months ago, found online that it is not too uncommon and never knew where to go until now. I am scared to drive this truck, however, it is my only means of transportation to work etc. The truck has been to the shop, $900 later and truck "shook" that evening on highway 101. The Ford store where I purchased it said it really isn't fixable. . . . Whatever that means!.

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!.

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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.

2007 f350 shakes violently on hwy. Over 60 mph almost causes major accident. Truck still does it when I am hauling heavy loads and when empty.

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Odometer 23400 when driving on rough road, crossing rr tracks, ect. Vehicle front end slams upper stop to lower stops violently. You must slow to apx. 30-40 mph. To regain control. There is no loss of steering control, or braking just a violent "hopping of front wheels" . The vehicle shakes wildly.

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.

Front end shake violently when a pot hole or settled trench in the road is hit. It doesn't even have to be a deep or large pot hole. I have taken my truck into the shop and the tech said the front end components look good (tie-rod ends ect. . . ). I have changed the shocks and steering damper and it did not help.

There is a severe shaking in my Ford f30 super duty truck that iis getting worse. Started out as going over bumps or around corners . Took it to dealer right after I bought it. They said needed aligning. Then after charging me for it said everything was ok(failing to note my tire depth on paper,which tire tread was excellent). Took it back several months later when it continued to get worse and tread wear started. Put on machine said it was all good. Failed to note depth again. Then received letter "literature program 09l02, stating in less words that they know of the problem but don't deem it their fault , just slow down when it happens. Called Ford told me to take it in dealer. Took it in, now they are saying it because of the poor tire tread on tires, which was perfect when I first started to complain about the shimmy. Now they want me to buy new tires and start all over again . After getting new tires they want me to bring it in so they can charge me to put it back on the alignment machine. This is a never ending cycle. When asked about the letter they sent, after I stated that its a known issue, they kept saying its the customers fault for not maintaining proper tire pressure. I find that hard to believe since im in there regularly to get my tire pressure checked since I travel alot. At the campground I go to there are 3 other Ford f 350 similar to mine having the same severe shake and bounce as mine and are having the same wear(which is different on each of the front tires). Even after the last time I took it in to get the air filled, one of the techs noticed the tire wear and informed me that " Ford knows these front ends are junk and cause problems but they try to blame the customer and most buy it" please help. . . I feel very unsafe in this truck as I have almost lost control on the highway, straight aways and curves, just from the bounce and shimmy.

Severe suspension and steering wheel shimmy.

Oscillation of front suspension. My 2005 f350 have been in for repairs several times both by the dealer under warranty and since by other vehicle service agencies. It continues to give me problems and at its worse, caused the vehicle to move sideways slightly into the next lane. Basically I have been told that ?this is normal?.

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.

Severe shake/ wobble on front end after hitting a bump at highway speeds (65 mph+). It has been to the dealer twice to diagnose and fix the problem. They have replaced the steering box, pitman arm, drag link, drag link ends, re-aligned and re-torqued all of the front end bolts with no solution.

The contact owns a 2007 Ford f350. While driving 55 mph and higher, the front end of the vehicle shakes violently and becomes uncontrollable. The dealer could not duplicate the failure. The current mileage was 9,670 and failure mileage was 700.

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.

I have a 2005 Ford F-350 4x4 diesel dually truck. Soon after I bought the truck I experienced a rough shimmy in the front end. When I go over bumps on the freeway or city streets the front end shimmy's out of control. The truck has been to the dealer on several occasions and they have told me that nothing is wrong. This is not my first full size truck and this is the first one that acts like this. Several times it has sent me into the lanes beside me. I also tow a fifth wheel trailer and it amplifies the problem. This problem occurs every time I drive the vehicle and Ford in not responsive to the problem.

The contact owns a 2005 Ford F-350. The contact stated that the vehicle violently shakes while driving approximately 65 mph. He also stated that the steering wheel shakes violently. The failures occur when the vehicle drives over a bumpy road. The contact stated that the vehicle was in the shop approximately a year ago for this same failure. The vehicle is currently at the dealer. The current mileage is 77,000 and failure mileage was 60,000.

A worsening lateral shimmy in the front suspension. This is usually brought on when an inconsistence in the road surface is crossed over. Ford has made numerous attempt to correct this on our vehicle, but to no avail. Corrections only last a couple of thousand miles and then return.

: the contact stated while driving various speeds and applying brake pressure there was a pronounced vibration in the front end. The vehicle was seen by a dealer for inspection. The shocks and tires were replaced, but the problem persisted. The dealer suggested installing an after market dampening kit to correct the front suspension vibration. The manufacturer was alerted.

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: the contact stated while the vehicle hits a bump, traveling at least 65 mph, the front end vibrates. The dealership determined this was normal operating conditions due to the size of the vehicle.

: the contact stated while driving at 50mph and above, whenever a small road hazard was ran over such as a bump or pothole, the vehicle shook violently. The front end of the vehicle shimmied so bad it was hard to maintain control of the vehicle. It was not taken to the dealer for inspection.

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The contact owns a 2005 Ford F-350 superduty. While driving 55 mph and higher, the front end of the vehicle shakes violently and becomes uncontrollable. The dealer could not duplicate the failure. The current mileage was 20,049 and failure mileage was 500.

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.

On July 4, 2005, I purchased a 2005 Ford f350 super duty lariat with long bed and dual wheels and 4wd at el cajon Ford. From the beginning, the truck experienced severe front-end vibration when I reached about 60 mph. It continued until I got to about 80 mph. I complained about this problem from the first visit for service at downey Ford. After a few visits for diagnostics, downey Ford installed a "dampener" on the front end. It made the problem better, but it did not completely cure the defect. I eventually bought a lance camper, which was on the truck for over a year. While the truck had the 3000 lb camper on it, the vibration went away on the straightaway, but was horribly dangerous on the curves. For example, one such curve is the 605 sb to the 405 sb in long beach. I almost lost control of the vehicle/camper on this curve unless I almost stopped. I removed the camper about a year ago and the problem with the truck is worse. It now will vibrate uncontrollably at 40-50 mph. I reported this vibration problem every time I went to the dealer for service. They always said they did all they could with the dampener. I took the truck to el cajon Ford about 3-4 weeks ago. Now that it is out of warranty, Ford now says it can fix the problem, but it has damage the front steering mechanism. The service writer said in a voice mail that downey put on a damper that was too small for my truck. I demanded they fix it free and they refuse. I want my truck fixed. This is a design defect, since it has existed from day 1. I have read on several websites that this is a common problem that existed well before 2005, but Ford has ignored the safety issues. A high probability of an accident exists when your truck is vibrating and bouncing across lanes and you cannot step on the brake or make it worse! thank you, annette gilliam.

To bruce york and richard boyd I am so thankful someone is doing something about this problem. I know for a fact this situation with this steering problem far exceeds anything Ford is willing to admit. My case; I have owned my 2005 Ford F-350 king ranch 4x4, VIN #, sense February 11, 2005. This truck has earned its two nicknames, rhubarb express and #!*% piece of #@^%$. This truck has been nothing but a nightmare for our family. My wife and I can't begin to count how many times this truck has gone out of control and left us in the ditch. We have lost control of this truck nearly every time either one of us has driven it. Typical situation, we are driving along the freeway at a safe speed. We might feel a little bump on the road then the steering wheel starts to shimmy then begins to pull from your hands in a hard shimmy. From the time you hit the bump to the time the truck is ripping your hands from the steering wheel is less the 2 seconds. The oscillations are more the 90 degrees from side to side on the steering wheel. These oscillations will continue from your original driving speed until the truck is brought to a complete stop. This usually means driving off the side of the freeway or road onto the shoulder. On many occasions there is no shoulder and we have stopped in the road. On other occasions we have had to stop in the middle of the freeway as there were semi trucks in the slow lane. I mean 65 to 0 miles an hour in the middle of a los angeles freeway! we also have countless memories of sliding to a stop in the rhubarb, dust flying, off the edge of the freeway. All while calling Ford and begging them to fix it! we had this truck in the dealer many times to have it repaired.

Front suspension front of vehicle shakes violently when braking, or when vehicle hits a bump small or large. Taken for repairs repaired and replaced tires,brakes, idol arms nothing seems to solve the problem. Have 4 f350's and all do the same. E350's no problem. Dealer no help in solving the issue.

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The contact owns a 2002 Ford f350. While driving 60 mph, the contact lost control of the steering and the vehicle rolled over. The police inspected the vehicle and stated that there was a mechanical failure on the front suspension. The rollover crash destroyed the vehicle. The current and failure mileages were 10,000.

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Consumer states that the front end of truck is out of line. Front tires are wearing to soon. Please provide any further information.