2017 Ford F-250 Suspension Problems
- 303
- 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 303 stored complaint records:
- 1 indicate a crash
- 2 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- death wobble · 73 records
- steering wheel · 28 records
- highway speeds · 22 records
- bump road · 21 records
- slow down · 18 records
- small bump · 11 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 189 |
| 30–60k mi | 98 |
| 60–100k mi | 13 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Electronic Stability Control · Suspension
Tl* the contact owns a 2017 ford f-250. While driving various speeds on a clear road surface, the vehicle shook violently out of control. As a result, the steering column shook violently. The contact stated that the steering wheel needed to be held with extreme force to keep the vehicle in its lane. The contact stated that the failure was experienced on a daily basis and the shaking failure worsened. The vehicle was…
ODI 11156845
Suspension
When i am driving down the freeway and i hit any small bump the truck and steering wheel shakes violently.
ODI 11154669
Steering · Suspension
Tl* the contact owns a 2017 ford f-250. While driving 69 mph over a bump in the road, the vehicle exhibited the "death wobble" from the front suspension. The contact was unable to regain control until the speed was under 40 mph. The contact stated that the previous owner had the vehicle repaired at landmark ford trucks, inc (3401 e clear lake ave, springfield, il 62702, [redacted]); however, the failure recurred.…
ODI 11122943
Steering · Suspension
At 36,000 miles 2017 f250 sd began to exhibit extreme loss of control with steering after traveling over uneven roadway. Road bumps caused violent shaking of the steering at speeds in excess of 35 mph. (death wobble). Dealer inspected and replaced track bar ball joint and non-functional steering damper...drove 300 miles and wobble is back again. Very unsafe condition as malfunctions occur in traffic, no recall or…
ODI 11120666
Steering · Suspension
This problem started at 17,000 miles, hitting a bump at highway speeds of 55-70 mph,experienced violet shaking of steering wheel, the truck has 42,000 miles on it now with no resolve to the problem. Has been back to the dealer at least 4 times and still has the problem, i have been lucky that i was able to keep truck on highway without causing an accident.
ODI 11288996
Suspension
Tl* the contact owns a 2017 ford f-250. The contact stated that after 22,000 miles, the vehicle experienced the "death wobble" on the highway. While driving 65 mph or more, the entire front end of the vehicle shook. The contact slowly released the accelerator pedal and pulled off the road. The contact continued driving without issue for the remainder of the trip. The vehicle was taken to athens ford (4260 atlanta…
ODI 11290268
Steering · Suspension
Tl* the contact owns a 2017 ford f-250. After purchasing the vehicle brand new and driving 3,000 miles, it began experiencing the "death wobble". The vehicle was taken back to kerlin motor, inc. (state road 15, silver lake, in 46982, [redacted]) three times. During each visit, the dealer contacted the manufacturer and changed the tie rod and performed a realignment. The dealer currently stated that the front shock…
ODI 11191428
Steering · Suspension · Wheels
I have a 2017 ford f250 that has "death wobble" issues. It becomes uncontrollable if it hits rough pavement on the highway, usually at 70 mph. If the truck begins to shake it is uncontrollable. It is nearly impossible to steer. The only way to regain control is to slow to about 20 mph or stop completely. While decelerating it will get worse that at 70 mph for a short time, and then slowly stop shaking. I have been…
ODI 11102685
Suspension
2017 ford f250 front end. At speeds of 50 mph and above if i run over a bump in the road, the front end begins to shake uncontrollably. It is an extremely dangerous situation. I must slow to around 30 mph for it to subside. Upon researching this on line, there appears to be hundreds of reports of the same condition. Death wobble it is being called. The truck is becoming unusable.
ODI 11174545
Steering · Suspension
I was pulling a camper down a state highway and hit a place in the road where they repaired a culvert and the steering wheel started shaking violently, i almost lost control before i got slowed down enough to get it to stop. I was only traveling at 55 mph. Since then this has happened around 10 times doesn't matter if i'm loaded or not when i hit rough patches in road or bridge transition. It about takes steering…
ODI 11209285
Steering · Suspension
Violent death wobble when hitting a bump at speeds over 50 mph. Vehicle becomes very unstable and shakes violently. Must reduce speed immediately to under 20 mph to regain control. Have taken to dealer and they cannot fix the problem. Investigating lemon law. Incredibley unsafe problem. Have seen numerous reports of this condition and still no fix/recall.
ODI 11093735
Suspension
Death wobble occurred at around13k miles. It is triggered by hitting a bump at 45mph or faster. Whole front end shakes so badly your only option is to slam on the brakes and swerve onto the shoulder. Shaking goes away at 25mph. Dealership could not find a visible problem, but did experience the wobble. Mechanic was terrified. Ford hq told them to randomly change components until the problem was fixed. It did go away…
ODI 11084855
Suspension
2017 f250 first death wobble at 40,000 miles, now 53,000 miles and experience death wobble daily. Daily driver, pray to god ford corrects before someone dies! Very serious safety issue. At highway speed death wobble forces you to slow to below 40 mph to stop, now you have become a rolling road block to be rear ended.
ODI 11184964
Suspension
On highway - the front-end and steering wheel began to wobble back and forth, uncontrollably and violently required breaking to around 20 mph before gaining control. It is described on both the internet and some dealers as "death wobble" this happened three times over a seven (7) hour drive from co to ok at speeds of 70, 65 and 60mph. Ford motor co refused to buy back the vehicle and refuses to admit there is an…
ODI 11079671
Suspension
9800 miles and when hitting a bump at 60-65 it starts shaking violently and the steering wheel will jerk out of your hand. You have to slow down to 25-40 before it will stop. Did it 3 times in i-65 between bowling green and louisville ky. Wife will not drive or ride it anymore. In four lanes of traffic and raining trying to slow down and get to the side of the road to slow down is very dangerous
ODI 11073393
Steering · Suspension · Wheels
Death wobble when you hit a bump at 45 mph + going to get someone killed new truck happens all the time dealer does nothing
ODI 11291889
Steering · Suspension
While driving at normal highway speeds on an interstate highway, i hit a minor bump in the road and the vehicle started vibrating radically. The steering wheel was extremely hard to control from the front end bouncing. I had to brake rapidly and pull to shoulder under pretty crowded traffic conditions and it didn't stop until almost completely stopped. It did this numerous times on a out of town trip and i took it…
ODI 11278644
Steering · Suspension
I've had to had my suspension and steering components replaced 3 times due to severe steering shake when driving in a highway situation. The shaking is so bad that at times i've come very close to causing a bad accident.
ODI 11306554
Suspension
Uncontrollable death wobble after hitting rough patches in freeway at 70 mph
ODI 11064376
Steering · Suspension
I have a 2017 f250 4x4. When driving at speeds of 45mph or faster the frontend will start to shake uncontrollable when i hit any kind of bump in the road. The vehicle has less than 14,000 miles on it. This a major safety concern.
ODI 11064990
Electrical System · Steering · Suspension
I purchased my 2017 ford f 250 super duty 4x4 in september of 2017. I first noticed an issue with the suspension when hitting a bump in the road at 60 mph and almost lost control of the truck. Luckily i was able to slow down and regain control. I begin to do some research and learn of the death wobble that ford is aware of, i will now take my vehicle in to have the suspension checked. Secondly, i have been having…
ODI 11080186
Steering · Suspension · Wheels
Front tires begin to "wobble & shake" violently of speeds above 60 mph.
ODI 11063790
Steering · Suspension · Wheels
Death wobble.. When driving at speeds of 65 to 70 on highway if you hit any kind of bridge or bump in road the vehicle shakes violently like a wheel has fallen off.. You have to come down to 20mph or stop to regain control.. I have only 19000 miles on my truck and this has happened 4 times now.. This is going to kill some one needs fixed.. Have had it to dealership 3 times on my way for 4 th today . I bought a new…
ODI 11065587
Steering · Suspension · Wheels
EXCESSIVE WHEEL BOUNCE.
ODI 11034278
Steering · Suspension
At approx. 7k miles, front tires seemed out of balance. I took the vehicle in to authorized service dealer and they had trouble balancing front wheels and had to balance more than once. At approx. 40k miles the steering wheel and front end began to shake violently when driving over a bump/pothole at speeds of 60 mph and over on highway. The only way to stop the shaking cycle is to slow down to approx. 35 mph. The…
ODI 11243357