I HAVE EXPERIENCED NUMEROUS TIMES THE "DEATH WOBBLE" WHEN I HIT A BUMP IN THE ROAD. THE TRUCK SHAKES VIOLENTLY AND TOTALLY LOSES STEERING UNTIL I CAN SLOW DOWN TO ABOUT 10 MPH AND THE SHAKING STOPS. IT IS VERY SCARY AND HAS HAPPENED SEVERAL TIMES. IT HAS TO BE OVER 55 MPH WHEN IT HAPPENS. THE SLIGHTEST BUMP ON THE LEFT FRONT WH…
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I HAVE EXPERIENCED NUMEROUS TIMES THE "DEATH WOBBLE" WHEN I HIT A BUMP IN THE ROAD. THE TRUCK SHAKES VIOLENTLY AND TOTALLY LOSES STEERING UNTIL I CAN SLOW DOWN TO ABOUT 10 MPH AND THE SHAKING STOPS. IT IS VERY SCARY AND HAS HAPPENED SEVERAL TIMES. IT HAS TO BE OVER 55 MPH WHEN IT HAPPENS. THE SLIGHTEST BUMP ON THE LEFT FRONT WHEEL WILL CAUSE IT. ONE TIME I WAS GOING ABOUT 75 MPH AND THOUGHT I WOULDN'T BE ABLE TO GET IT BACK IN MY LANE. IT REALLY SCARES ME AND MY PASSENGERS WHEN IT HAPPENS .I AM AFRAID TO LET MY WIFE OR KIDS DRIVE IT. FORD WON'T DO ANYTHING OTHER THAN TELL ME TO TAKE IT IN AND GET IT REPAIRED .I JUST CAN'T UNDERSTAND HOW THEY REFUSE TO TAKE RESPONSIBILITY FOR ALL THE PROBLEMS THEY HAVE HAD WITH THESE ISSUES AND WILL NOT ISSUE A RECALL.
NHTSA ODI #11398036
7,000 miles · Jan 15, 2021
SteeringSuspension
WITHIN 8,000 MILES THE VEHICLE COULD NOT GO OVER 45 MPH AND HIT A BUMP WITHOUT THE FRONT TIRES AND ENTIRE TRUCK SHAKING SO VIOLENTLY THAT THE CARS AROUND ME WOULD SCATTER AND I'D HAVE TO PULL OVER TO STOP THE VIOLENT SHAKING. I'VE HAD A 2005 F350 BEFORE AND WAS ALREADY AWARE OF THE KNOWN PROBLEM, "DEATH WOBBLE". DEALERSHIP ADJUS…
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WITHIN 8,000 MILES THE VEHICLE COULD NOT GO OVER 45 MPH AND HIT A BUMP WITHOUT THE FRONT TIRES AND ENTIRE TRUCK SHAKING SO VIOLENTLY THAT THE CARS AROUND ME WOULD SCATTER AND I'D HAVE TO PULL OVER TO STOP THE VIOLENT SHAKING. I'VE HAD A 2005 F350 BEFORE AND WAS ALREADY AWARE OF THE KNOWN PROBLEM, "DEATH WOBBLE". DEALERSHIP ADJUSTED MY CAMBER SO THE OUTSIDE TIRES WORE OUT IN A FEW MONTHS. AFTER 16,000 MILES THE PROBLEM RETURNED AND THEY BLAMED THE BALDING TIRES WHICH THEY CREATED WITH THEIR CAMBER ADJUSTMENT AND TOOK NO RESPONSIBILITY. AFTER I GOT HOME I ALSO REALIZED THAT THE SERVICE MANAGER INTENTIONALLY DID NOT PUT MY COMPLAINT ON THE WORK ORDER. HE KNEW I WAS AWARE THAT THIS WAS AN ONGOING ISSUE WITH FORD TRUCKS AND I KNEW THE HISTORY AND OBVIOUSLY TRIED TO PROTECT HIMSELF AND THE DEALERSHIP. THEY FED ME THE SAME LINE THAT READ FROM HUNDREDS OF OTHER PEOPLE ONLINE WHO COMPLAINED ABOUT THE SAME PROBLEM AND TOLD ME THE TRUCK HAD TO BE ALIGNED EVERY 6 MONTHS. THIS IS A KNOWN ISSUE FOR 20 YEARS AND EXTREMELY DANGEROUS.
NHTSA ODI #11388311
40,000 miles · Nov 28, 2020
Steering
WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH, THE FRONT END BEGAN TO SHAKE VIOLENTLY AND THE STEERING WHEEL WAS SHAKING UPON DRIVING OVER A FEW MINOR BUMPS IN ROAD. I IMMEDIATELY SLOWED AND PULLED TO THE SHOULDER. UPON SLOWING, THE SHAKING SUBSIDED. NO VISIBLE SIGNS OF ANYTHING WRONG WITH TIRES OR SUSPENSION.
NHTSA ODI #11376813
60,000 miles · Sep 21, 2020
SteeringSuspension
TERRIBLE SHAKING WHEN CRUISING AT CERTAIN SPEEDS. I MAINLY NOTICE THE SHAKING AROUND 45 MPH, AND AGAIN AROUND 60 MPH. I AM ABLE TO CONTROL THE SHAKING BY EITHER ACCELERATING TO AROUND 70 MPH, OR BRAKING TO BELOW 40 MPH. THE SHAKING IS SO BAD SOMETIMES THAT I FEEL LIKE I WILL LOSE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE IF I DON'T SPEED UP OR …
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TERRIBLE SHAKING WHEN CRUISING AT CERTAIN SPEEDS. I MAINLY NOTICE THE SHAKING AROUND 45 MPH, AND AGAIN AROUND 60 MPH. I AM ABLE TO CONTROL THE SHAKING BY EITHER ACCELERATING TO AROUND 70 MPH, OR BRAKING TO BELOW 40 MPH. THE SHAKING IS SO BAD SOMETIMES THAT I FEEL LIKE I WILL LOSE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE IF I DON'T SPEED UP OR SLOW DOWN TO MAKE THE SHAKING STOP. IT DOESN'T MATTER WHAT TYPE OF STREET I AM ON AS LONG AS I AM GOING FAST OR SLOW ENOUGH TO CAUSE THE STEERING WHEEL AND VEHICLE TO SHAKE UNCONTROLLABLY.
NHTSA ODI #11360309
62,050 miles · Sep 5, 2020
Steering
AT 70MPH, ON THE INTERSTATE, WE WENT OVER SOME GROOVES IN THE PAVEMENT. THE TRUCK BEGAN SHAKING SO VIOLENTLY THAT MY HUSBAND COULDN'T STEER. HE RAPIDLY DECELERATED, AND WE WERE ABLE TO PULL OVER. WE WERE CONVINCED THAT WE HAD HAD MULTIPLE TIRES BLOW OUT. THERE WERE NO OTHER VEHICLES ON THE ROAD AT THAT TIME OF THE MORNING, OR I …
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AT 70MPH, ON THE INTERSTATE, WE WENT OVER SOME GROOVES IN THE PAVEMENT. THE TRUCK BEGAN SHAKING SO VIOLENTLY THAT MY HUSBAND COULDN'T STEER. HE RAPIDLY DECELERATED, AND WE WERE ABLE TO PULL OVER. WE WERE CONVINCED THAT WE HAD HAD MULTIPLE TIRES BLOW OUT. THERE WERE NO OTHER VEHICLES ON THE ROAD AT THAT TIME OF THE MORNING, OR I DON'T KNOW WHAT WOULD HAVE HAPPENED. I NORMALLY HAUL A GOOSENECK TRAILER WITH HORSES, SO THANKFUL THIS WASN'T THE CASE THIS TIME.
NHTSA ODI #11353301
38,000 miles · Aug 27, 2020
Electronic Stability Control (esc)SteeringSuspension
THE ENTIRE VEHICLE SHAKES WHEN DRIVING OVER A CERTAIN SPEED LIMIT (30+). AFTER RESEARCHING, THIS IS KNOWN TO THE PUBLIC AS "DEATH WOBBLE".
NHTSA ODI #11351560
20,000 miles · Aug 16, 2020
SteeringSuspension
I POSTED HIGHWAY SPEEDS THE VEHICLE SHAKES WHEN HITTING A BUMP AND CONTINUES TO SHAKE UNTIL I SLOW DOWN
NHTSA ODI #11349701
95,782 miles · Jul 12, 2020
Steering
WHILE DRIVING THE F350 AT 70 MPH OUT OF NOWHERE THE VEHICLE STARTED THE DEATH WOBBLE AT THE FRONT END. MAKING IT PRACTICALLY IMPOSSIBLE TO KEEP CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE! MY FAMILY AND I ALMOST CAUSED A MAJOR ACCIDENT ON THE INTERSTATE! I HAD TO SLOW DOWN TO 30 MPH TO GET THE VEHICLE UNDER CONTROL!
NHTSA ODI #11338891
56,000 miles · Jul 1, 2020
Steering
MY TRUCK HAS 56000 ON IT AND YOU CANNOT HOLD IT ON THE ROAD. I HAVE HAD THE STEERING LOOKED AT AND THEY CANNOT FIND WHATS WRONG. THIS IS A VERY COMMON ISSUE WITH FORD SUPERDUTY AND THERE ARE SEVERAL LAWSUITS FILED WITH NO RECALLS. *TR
NHTSA ODI #11331881
125,000 miles · Jun 16, 2020
Steering
DEATH WOBBLE! THE KNOW PROBLEM FORD HAS WITH THEIR SUPER DUTY TRUCK BUT WON'T FIX! I AM A 56 YEAR OLD WOMAN AND WAS DRIVING ON THE EXPRESSWAY WITH MY DAUGHTER WHEN THE DEATH WOBBLE HAPPEN. MY STEERING WHEELS STARTED SHAKING SO HARD I THOUGHT ALL 6 OF MY TIRES HAD BLOWN. I HAD NO CONTROL OVER MY VEHICLE AND THAN GOD THERE WAS NO …
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DEATH WOBBLE! THE KNOW PROBLEM FORD HAS WITH THEIR SUPER DUTY TRUCK BUT WON'T FIX! I AM A 56 YEAR OLD WOMAN AND WAS DRIVING ON THE EXPRESSWAY WITH MY DAUGHTER WHEN THE DEATH WOBBLE HAPPEN. MY STEERING WHEELS STARTED SHAKING SO HARD I THOUGHT ALL 6 OF MY TIRES HAD BLOWN. I HAD NO CONTROL OVER MY VEHICLE AND THAN GOD THERE WAS NO OTHER CARS NEAR ME. IT IS JUST GETTING WORSE NOW. I HIT ANY LITTLE BUMPS ON EVEN THE SIDE ROAD AND THE DEATH WOBBLE HAPPENS AGAIN. CALLED MY FORD DEAL AND THEY SAY NO KNOW FIX FOR IT. I CAN BRING IT IN AND THEY CAN TRY TO REPLACE THE STARING TRACKING BAR. BUT DON'T KNOW IF THAT WILL FIX IT. FORD NEEDS TO BE HELD RESPONSIBLE AND PAY FOR THE FIX! I AM AFRAID TO DRIVE MY OWN VEHICLE! *TR
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2019 Lincoln MKC, Mustang, F-350 SD, F-250 SD, F-450 SD, 2015-2017 Lincoln Navigator, Expedition, 2015-2018 Edge, Transit Connect, 2016-2019 F-550 SD, Transit, 2017-2019 Econoline, and 2019 Ranger vehicles. The rearview camera may display a distorted, inverted, or blank image when the vehicle is in reverse.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: A rearview camera that displays an inverted, distorted, or blank image can reduce the driver’s view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the rearview camera as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 13, 2026. Ford owners will receive letters in phases, beginning January 2026 and June 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S89. This recall expands previous NHTSA recall number 25V270. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning September 8, 2025.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2016 Super Duty F-250, F-350, F-450, and F-550 vehicles. Dust may accumulate in the steering wheel clock spring, causing a disconnection in the electrical connection resulting in the driver's air bag not deploying as intended.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: A disconnected driver's air bag can result in it not deploying, as intended, during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the steering wheel clock spring, free of charge. Remedy parts are expected to become available in the 3rd Quarter of 2023. An interim notification letter informing owners of the safety risk was mailed on July 6, 2022. Owner notification letters were mailed July 10, 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22S35.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2016 Ford F-250, F-350, F-450, and F-550 trucks manufactured April 5, 2016, to April 11, 2016. The tires installed during assembly of the affected vehicles may have sustained damage to the inner sidewall, possibly resulting in a loss of air or a tire rupture.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: A rapid loss of air or a tire rupture while the vehicle is being driven may cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the tires for damage and replace them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on May 23, 2016. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 16S17.
Model-level recall history does not show whether a particular VIN is affected or has received a repair. Check a VIN with NHTSA ↗
Status: open (inferred from source dates) · Fuel System, Diesel; Fuel System, Other:fuel Filter
The Office of Defect Investigations (ODI) has received 27 complaints alleging diesel fuel leaks due to a fracture in the secondary fuel filter housing in model year (MY) 2015-2021 Ford Motor Company (Ford) F-250, 350, 450, and 550 Super Duty vehicles equipped with 6.7L diesel engines. Of these complaints, 12 describe an engine compartment fire. The proximity of the secondary fuel filter to high heat sources creates a potential for autoignition thermal events and fires. ODI has contacted the vehicle manufacturer, Ford, and the filter manufacturer, Allevard Sogefi USA (Sogefi), and learned that the low-pressure fuel system is capable of a maximum operating pressure of 8.5 Bar, while the secondary fuel filter is only tested to seven (7) Bar during the manufacturing process. Additionally, changes starting in 2022 by both Ford and Sogefi align with a lack of similar complaints on MY 2022 and newer vehicles. ODI is opening this Preliminary Evaluation (PE) to evaluate the severity of the potential problem and to fully assess the potential safety-related problems. To review the ODI reports cited in the Opening Resume ODI Report Identification Number document, go to NHTSA.gov.
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Fuel System, Diesel
The Office of Defect Investigations (ODI) has received 27 complaints alleging diesel fuel leaks due to a fracture in the secondary fuel filter housing in model year (MY) 2015-2021 Ford Motor Company (Ford) F-250, 350, 450, and 550 Super Duty vehicles equipped with 6.7L diesel engines. Of these complaints, 12 describe an engine compartment fire. The proximity of the secondary fuel filter to high heat sources creates a potential for autoignition thermal events and fires. ODI has contacted the vehicle manufacturer, Ford, and the filter manufacturer, Allevard Sogefi USA (Sogefi), and learned that the low-pressure fuel system is capable of a maximum operating pressure of 8.5 Bar, while the secondary fuel filter is only tested to seven (7) Bar during the manufacturing process. Additionally, changes starting in 2022 by both Ford and Sogefi align with a lack of similar complaints on MY 2022 and newer vehicles. ODI is opening this Preliminary Evaluation (PE) to evaluate the severity of the potential problem and to fully assess the potential safety-related problems. To review the ODI reports cited in the Opening Resume ODI Report Identification Number document, go to NHTSA.gov.
Fuel System, Other:fuel Filter
The Office of Defect Investigations (ODI) has received 27 complaints alleging diesel fuel leaks due to a fracture in the secondary fuel filter housing in model year (MY) 2015-2021 Ford Motor Company (Ford) F-250, 350, 450, and 550 Super Duty vehicles equipped with 6.7L diesel engines. Of these complaints, 12 describe an engine compartment fire. The proximity of the secondary fuel filter to high heat sources creates a potential for autoignition thermal events and fires. ODI has contacted the vehicle manufacturer, Ford, and the filter manufacturer, Allevard Sogefi USA (Sogefi), and learned that the low-pressure fuel system is capable of a maximum operating pressure of 8.5 Bar, while the secondary fuel filter is only tested to seven (7) Bar during the manufacturing process. Additionally, changes starting in 2022 by both Ford and Sogefi align with a lack of similar complaints on MY 2022 and newer vehicles. ODI is opening this Preliminary Evaluation (PE) to evaluate the severity of the potential problem and to fully assess the potential safety-related problems. To review the ODI reports cited in the Opening Resume ODI Report Identification Number document, go to NHTSA.gov.
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