2006 Ford F-250 Front Problems
- 31
- 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.
What owners report
- front shakes · 6 records
- tire pressure · 6 records
- slow down · 6 records
- super duty · 5 records
- hitting bump · 4 records
- shakes violently · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 12 |
| 30–60k mi | 10 |
| 60–100k mi | 4 |
| 100–150k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Front
I have a 2006 f250 super duty truck that will have violent front end shakes after hitting a pot hole at average road speeds (55-70). It has occurred while towing and during normal driving without towing. When it occurred i had to immediately pull of to the side of the road to regain control of the truck. I believe this to be a very unsafe condition that ford needs to resolve. *tt
ODI 10413160
Front
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 ford f-250. The contact was driving approximately 60 mph and drove over a pot hole when the entire vehicle began to vibrate violently and caused the driver to almost lose control of the vehicle. The failure was experienced on an intermittent basis. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where they advised him that they were unable to diagnose the failure. The manufacturer was contacted and…
ODI 10402591
Front
Uncontrollable wobble to vehicle after hitting bump on freeway at 65 mph. Not first time and lucky i didn't end up off the freeway. Had service done at ford dealership for the same problem in aug 2010, replaced camber casting and two wheel alignment, and tire pressure. Problem is back. *tr
ODI 10397273
Front · Steering
I have a 2006 ford f-250 super duty truck. When i hit a rough spot in the road the front end shakes so bad you have no control of the steering. The only way to get it to stop shaking is to get on the brakes and stop. I have been back to the dealer and they tell me there is nothing wrong. Someone is going to get killed if this is not corrected. *tr
ODI 10360390
Front
Violent shaking of front end after hitting a bump on the road. One strip of highway in our town we can recreate issue everytime. *tr
ODI 10343265
Front
My ford f250 4x4 truck has a severe shimmy of the front wheels which can occur when driving around 55-60 miles per hour. In order to calm the shimmy or oscillation, i have to slow down at least 10 miles per hour. This has happened on several times, both when towing a 5th wheel and without the 5th wheel. However, it is more prone to occurring when downing the 5th wheel. I took my truck into the ford dealer to inspect…
ODI 10326010
Front
Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6) within the last year and a half i purchased a 2006 ford f-250, diesel, [redacted] truck. On 3 different occasions,while driving at interstate speeds and immediately after hitting a pot hole or bump,my truck went into a violent front end wobble/cavitation causing a sudden reduction of speed to zero from approx 70 mph. All three…
ODI 10314410
Front
Front end death rattle. Going into a curve on a highway and hitting a bump. The front end shakes and rattles to the point where i have to hit the brakes until the speed slows down to about 40 mph. I have changed the steering dampener, the shocks and nothing seems to help. Ford said to check the tire pressure. I've set it to the recommended tire pressure from ford and i've set it from the tire manufactures…
ODI 10319477
Front
2006 f250 front end shakes violently i had near miss on a head on collision. *tr
ODI 10297729
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
Front · Steering
The failure occurs when your 2006 ford f250 super duty is moving 45-65 mph and you hit a bump, the truck steering becomes oscillating and you can easily loose control if you don't slow down immediately. It feels like the tire is coming loose. We have talked to our local mechanic and he currently has two other trucks with the same problems and is not sure how to fix it. *tr
ODI 10290181
Front · Steering
I own a 2006 ford f250 super duty. It has just passed 16,000 miles on it. When i drive on a highway and hit a bump or pothole the front end of the vehicle begins to shake violently. It radiates through the whole vehicle and it becomes very hard to control and your only option is to slow down and wait for it to pass. I will no longer allow my children to ride in my truck as i feel it is very unsafe. This has happened…
ODI 10283392
Front · Steering
Over the past 9 months i have noticed a front end/steering wheel vibration at highway speeds in my 2006 ford f250. At first, the vibration would go away if i accelerated through it or slowed down. It has worsened to the point where it has caused me to partially lose control of the truck. I first bought four new tires. I then had the large retail chain where i purchased the new tires rotate and balance the them…
ODI 10328683
Front
I drive a 2006 f250 and it has been experiencing violet front end vibrations. This occurs at various speeds and i have to slow down or stop to get it to return to normal. It almost caused an accident the other day when i had to slow down to 10 miles per hour on the freeway to get it to stop. Ford claims it is tire pressure but had tires rotated and balanced two days prior. This appears to be a major design issue and…
ODI 10276935
Front
Tl*the contact owns a 2006 ford f-250. While driving 65 mph, the vehicle would shimmy when it drove over a bump in the road. The dealer could not provide a remedy; therefore, the vehicle could not be repaired. The contact feels that a crash could occur one day. The current mileage was 74,000 and failure mileage was 32,000.
ODI 10272506
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
Front
I own a 2006 ford f250. It shakes violently when i hit a pothole or go over a bridge. Truck only has 60,000 miles on it. My life is in danger. Ford needs to take care of this problem. *tr
ODI 10263289
Front · Steering · Vehicle Speed Control
Ford 250 swb 4x4 2006, when crossing bridges, hitting bumps in the road or hitting pot holes, the trucks front end will go into a violent shimmy and shake episode, the only way to correct it is to slow down - this can be very dangerous on interstate or high speed roadways. Front end alignments, tire balancing, new tires and steering stabilizers have been installed.nothing stops this front of from violently shaking.…
ODI 10263064
Front
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 ford f-250. The contact was driving 70 mph and drove over a road bump. The vehicle began to shake violently. The contact received a letter from the manufacturer regarding the "death wobble" that informed owners to change the tires, lower the tire pressure and have a wheel alignment performed. The contact followed the directions according to the letter but to no avail. The contact stated…
ODI 10386266
Front
Our company has 2 ford f250 4x4 trucks (2006 & 2007)the 2006 shakes uncontrollably/violently when hitting bumps in the road. This condition has happened since we purchased the vehicle 7/05. The vehicle has been driven by several employees that have experienced this uncontrollable shake and they have all reported that the vehicle shakes so bad in the front end that they refuse to drive it again for fear of their life…
ODI 10232065
Front · Steering
1. Traveling on freeways, highway, and public roads 2. Several times a month, violent shaking in front steering 3. Our local dealer replaced a steering stabilizer strut on the front axle of the affected vehicles. Problems still occurs i am mechanic with about thirty years experience and i believe the steering gears on 2006-07 f-250 2x and 4x is defective. *tr
ODI 10250870
Front
2006 ford f250 had violent shaking in front end after hitting bump at 70mph. Lasted approx 30 seconds. Very dangerous, scared to drive. Ford motor co claims no problem. Keep tires inflated. *tr
ODI 10260034
Front
The truck (ford 2006 f250) was shaking violently to the point of almost losing complete control of it. Shaking did not stop until the vehicle came to a complete stop. This vehicle is dangerous and you need to take action immediately. *tr
ODI 10209295
Front
At around 8000 miles notice wear of ends of my front tires took it to my ford dealer and findout truck was out of aligment they recomend to have tire rotation wich i did as asoon i got home then at 12000 miles notice it start to wear my front tires again and also chunks of rubber coming off the treads took truck back to ford dealer again they said nothing wrong with truck now need help how to solve this problem
ODI 10196580