2006 Ford F-250 Suspension Problems
- 48
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.
Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.
Among these 48 stored complaint records:
- 1 indicate a crash
- 1 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- Front · 3 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 14 |
| 60–100k mi | 12 |
| 30–60k mi | 10 |
| 100–150k mi | 7 |
| 150–400k mi | 3 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Suspension
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 ford f-250. While driving 35 mph, the vehicle shook and jerked without warning. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified and opened special field action number: 09l02, but no further assistance was provided. The failure mileage was 120,000.
ODI 11073044
Steering · Suspension
The death wobbles or shimmy been.going on since 2010. The whole truck would shake and shake hard. Until i slow down to 30mph. Then ford sent me a litter (09l02) saying it's called the shimmy and its my tire pressure. I checked tire still kept happening. Yesterday 6/23/2014 my wife an two sons where on the freeway when it happen and the steering damper broke off. *tr
ODI 10605754
Steering · Suspension
My f250 p/u has a death wobble above 50 mph. That has almost made me crash on several occasions. *tr
ODI 10483320
Steering · Suspension
Ford 2006 f250 death wobble. I was driving my truck today and i hit a little pot hole in the road and nearly lost control of my truck. The truck was shaking so bad i thought for sure the front wheels were off and we were dead. Scariest thing ever. Ford needs to recall this issue before it kills someone if it hasn't already. This is very serious we pay good money for these vehicles and should not have to pay out of…
ODI 10353642
Front · Steering · Suspension
See attached description with this report using tcn: ccn26-19640 description write-up... ..updated 04/19/12 *bf the consumer stated the defect involved severe front suspension and steering wheel oscillation that can result in loss of control and lane change at highway speeds. The consumer stated the vehicle performs perfect when not transportation a load at any speed on any road condition. However, when traveling…
ODI 10454088
Structure · Suspension
Extreme shaking and near loss of control after crossing over a minimal bump at speeds above 55 mph. Happened 9 times within the last two years. Only way to end shaking was to leave the roadway and slam on the brake. *tr
ODI 10288602
Front · Suspension
My 2006 ford f250 4wd superduty pickup shakes violently whenever i hit the smallest pothole or drive over railroad tracks. It is a danger to myself, my children and anyone driving around me on the road. Took the truck to my dealer and almost got thrown out after getting into an argument with both the mechanic and svc manager who said there was nothing wrong with the truck, they never heard of this problem and i need…
ODI 10281230
Front · Steering · Suspension
2006 f250 crew 4x4 xl - around 50 mph the front end shakes me off of the road - either have to accelerate through 50 or hit the brakes - front end is tight and rims and tires good. *tr
ODI 10267104
Steering · Suspension
I own a 2006 f-250 ford truck. While driving on the interstate the front end of the truck started violently shaking. I almost lost control and could have been killed. This happened yet again the very same day. I took my ford truck to the ford dealership in boone and was told there was nothing wrong with my truck. They claimed it was probably due to low air pressure in the tires. After researching this problem on my…
ODI 10235638
Engine · Exterior Lighting · Suspension
Going 55mph the truck starts shaking and shimming. All lights go in and out and blows whenever anything is hooked up. *tr
ODI 10611014
Steering · Suspension
Violent shaking in front suspension and wheels after hitting rough pavement at approx 65 mph. Truck always has excessive wheel hop but extreme shaking has occurred 5 times in 66k miles. Ford technical bulletin useless for resolving problem. Dealer suggested check tire inflation, tow settings, and steering components. No results. This is a death trap. It shook two drinks out of the cupholder. Lost steering ability,…
ODI 10239261
Steering · Suspension
Vehicle begins violently shaking when a bump is hit in the road, vehicle is temporarily uncontrollable until speed is reduced. Ford has told me i need to purchased a 400 dollar dampener, however this never happen for the first few years of vehicle ownership so i am confused as to why i suddenly need to purchase new equipment to make the vehicle operate in a safe manner. *tr
ODI 10263931
Steering · Suspension
I have a 2006 f250 lariat crew cab 6.0. There are no modifications from stock on the vehicle. I was and continue to run recommended air pressure in the tires. While driving the vehicle at a speed of 50 mph in a slight turn, immediately after hitting a dip in the road, i experienced a violent shake in the front end. It felt as though the tires were hopping which made the truck extremely hard to control. As the front…
ODI 10563417
Suspension
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 ford f-250. The contact was driving 60 mph over a road bump when the vehicle began to shake violently. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer for a diagnostic test but the dealer was unable to defect the causes of the failure. The manufacturer suggested adding front dampers to the vehicle but the vehicle was already equipped with stock dampers that did not need to be replaced. The…
ODI 10441780
Suspension
I was driving on interstate at 75 mph when i hit a small bump in the road when my truck went violently out of control until i brought it to a complete stop almost causing a fatal accident. *jb
ODI 10204604
Suspension
I purchased a ford f250 from a dealership, i believe after doing my research that this model has a defect in it and is to dangerous to drive. If i drive over 45 mph and i hit a pothole or a bump it violently shakes to the point where we feel we are going to tip over. We have to come to a complete stop for it to stop shaking and when you are on a freeway that is very dangerous. Ford does not seem to care about this…
ODI 10202327
Steering · Suspension
Ford 2006 f250 sd diesel, has had violent shaking of the steering, happens atleast twice per trip, started around 15000 miles on truck, have 44000 miles now, seems to be getting worse, this started little over a year after i purchased it brand new til current, 9/18/10, was told by the dealer that it was a tire pressure issue, it is not that, it did nothing for the problem, this vehicle is truly unsafe to carry me…
ODI 10356330
Steering · Suspension
Truck violently shakes after hitting a bump or dip in the road and doesn't stop until i slow down to almost a complete stop. Received a letter from ford about this problem but the only solution they offer is to check tire pressure which i did and of course did nothing.
ODI 10820811
Electrical System · Engine · Suspension
I have over 118 pages of repairs dealing from electrical, suspension, engine failure, turbo, fluid leakage, oil cooler failure. Ejectors, glow plugs and counting. They continue to reoccur time after time and dealer will not cover. I met alot of consumers that has the same vehicle and they all are having the same problem. I know that ford has sued the designer of the 6.0 engine and won billions but will not attempt…
ODI 10487269
Steering · Suspension
3-13-09 i took my ford f-250 to the dealership i purchased it from due to a severe steering wheel and front wheel vibrations. This is causing severe shimmy and loss of control of the vehicle at approx 35-39 mph. They checked it out and told me that i needed to make sure my tire pressure is at 65 lbs at all times. They said they didn't find anything wrong other than the tire pressure was low and it took care of 85%…
ODI 10267286
Suspension
From the very first day i got the truck when you go down the highway at a speed of 60 or higher the front end shakes violently and pulls the truck to the left. And it does it to this day 6yrs later. Ford knows of the problem and stated in a letter to me from ford that 2006 f250 trucks have this problem and is dangerous. But they have not come up with a fix for it as of this date. It was dangerous when i bought it in…
ODI 10480772
Steering · Suspension
The front end of the truck begins to violently shake at 60 miles an hour. Sometimes a bump causes it, other times it occurs when simply driving straight. Have had regular service at ford dealer, but the issue has gotten progressively worse over the years. Have alerted them of the problem for years. It's all over the internet as "ford f250 front end shake" or more concerningly as the "ford death wobble." it's not a…
ODI 10490616
Suspension
Tl*the contact owns a 2006 ford f-250. While driving 45 mph, the front end of the vehicle jumped up and down. It felt as if the front tire was detaching from the vehicle. The contact pulled over and the wobbling did not cease until the vehicle came to a complete stop. The dealer could not find any failures with the vehicle. The failure was labeled as the death wobble and has occurred on five occasions. The vehicle…
ODI 10267467