Death Wobble

[fishman]

It sux when you pay $75-80k for a truck and have to deal with this. Last 2 f250s I had did it… that’s the main reason I’m in a Chevrolet now.

[Tbar]

My stock 2012 F250 did it. The left front tire just turned into a basketball and the steering wheel was uncontrollable. As said above the only way to stop it was to slow down to 20mph.

I knew what was happening but the wife was totally freaked out about it. I used the event as an excuse to buy the 2020.

[DaveC]

I definitely feel the front end shudder when driving on the awesome Houston area roads.

I heard via the web there was a recall and called, made appointment and "told" them I was experiencing the wobble- only had a mild shimmy once, but it was good enough for me to call it a wobble.

I'm at almost 35k and it still feels tight.

I'll go other routes when the problem reemerges.
I'd like to think whatever they did was a more permanent fix.
I know the feel of the steering is way different.
Something I don't think just a new dampener would provide.

[jdavidson]

2016 F-350. Twice. First time at 100k miles. They replaced everything in th front steering assembly. 1800.00
Then it happened again 20k miles later ��. No warranty on steering parts ��.
So I took it to a highly recommended custom shop and went the Bilstein route.
160k now and so far so good. Very frustrating.

[bofos]

Steering damper is not a forever fix. I had my 2018 F-250 in for DW 3-4 times before 60k miles. They finally replaced most of the front end. I'm not sure how long that lasted because I traded back down to an F-150. I didn't really need an F-250 anymore and was sick of that DW. That's some scary s#!t @ 75-80 mph.

[Low Fence]

I may have it tomorrow but I’ve drove super duty’s since 04’ and never had it and know hundreds that own them and not one single person I know of has had it. I know it’s an issue but I guess I just don’t see it. Glad you remained calm and got home safe

Only time I had death wobble was a 84’ Chevy on 35” tires… so I know what it feels like when your truck is trying to throw you out lol

[Texas Stalker]

Death Wobble

I drive a 2021 F250 Lariat. As soon as I ordered it I also ordered a Fox dual steering stabilizer for when it came in. Little did I know that when I received the new truck that it now comes with a dual steering stabilizer. So I sent the fox back. So maybe they are addressing the issue on the new ones? I absolutely love this new truck. I did have that happen on my old 2000 f350. Scared the dog doo out of me. I immediately replaced anything suspect as well as put a steering stabilizer on it. Problem solved. Also worn tires I replaced just to make sure.
If I were the OP I’d have them put a Fox Dual steering stabilizer on it even if you have to pay the extra to upgrade to that brand. It’s night and day difference.


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[trophyhunter01]

Any solid front axle truck can have it, as above, Jeep, Dodge, etc. Not a fun experience but not owned by one brand. Lots of geometry in those front end designs that can go wrong.

[jaime1982]

Hard to believe these pass ford's quality program.

Glad you're ok and steered put of it op.

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[piley]

I drive a 2021 F250 Lariat. As soon as I ordered it I also ordered a Fox dual steering stabilizer for when it came in. Little did I know that when I received the new truck that it now comes with a dual steering stabilizer. So I sent the fox back. So maybe they are addressing the issue on the new ones? I absolutely love this new truck. I did have that happen on my old 2000 f350. Scared the dog doo out of me. I immediately replaced anything suspect as well as put a steering stabilizer on it. Problem solved. Also worn tires I replaced just to make sure.
If I were the OP I’d have them put a Fox Dual steering stabilizer on it even if you have to pay the extra to upgrade to that brand. It’s night and day difference.


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I intend on running this thing stock and the Fox 2.0 dual steering stabilizer requires a 2" lift to fit properly, at least that's what Stage 3 motorsports website says. I was looking at the single steering stabilizer and upgraded track bar. I like this truck and want it to last so I want to get it back right.

[Texas Stalker]

I intend on running this thing stock and the Fox 2.0 dual steering stabilizer requires a 2" lift to fit properly, at least that's what Stage 3 motorsports website says. I was looking at the single steering stabilizer and upgraded track bar. I like this truck and want it to last so I want to get it back right.

I believe you could probably just level the front 2” for a few hundred dollars if you wanted the fox. That’s the way my 21 is done.


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[Timpo 202]

I had a 2007 Ram Mega Cab that did it all the time.

[AntlerCollector]

My Dodge started doing it about 3 months ago. Scary stuff. It got more and more frequent. I finally took it to my son who fixed it for me. Haven’t had an issue since, but it gets in your head. Every time I hit bumps I grab the wheel tighter

[Jamvo]

Definitely a solid front axle problem. Tires and suspension are the culprits.

[retrieverman]

I guess I’ve been lucky, because out of 9 Fords (3 F250’s, 4 F350’s, a F450, and a F550), none have had front end issues.