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.
Steering · Suspension
2017 f250 with 43,000 miles and have had the death wobble many times. I've brought it to the dealer multiple time to have the issue fixed. All they do is put a new steering damper on. The problem goes away for a few thousand miles, but happens again. I keep waste time and money to have this issue fixed. Every time it happens i just pray it's not the day i die, for how violently it shakes the vehicle. Would hate for…
ODI 11182631
Steering · Suspension
I was driving on a state highway. The speed limit is 65mph. When i drove over an overpass. At 65 mph i went over the expansion joints in the road the truck started to shake violently. The steering wheel shakes back and forth to the left and right. And the whole truck shakes. After slowing down we returned to the posted speed limit only to hit some potholes two miles down the road. Where we experienced the same…
ODI 11185691
Steering · Suspension
Front end wobbles violently when i hit a bump over speeds of 40mph. Problem started @ 26k miles. I've taken it to santa margarita ford 3x's for fix. They couldn't fix it and have told me to take to tuttle click ford in irvine. Need help!!!! This is a huge safety problem for me and my family!!
ODI 11184181
Steering · Suspension
Driving at highway speeds, hit a bump in the road causing a 'death wobble' almost causing me to crash. Had to slow down to 45mph or slower for it to subside. This has happened 4 times. It is very unsafe.
ODI 11181388
Steering · Suspension
Death wobble. Was traveling on the freeway at 70mph when i passed over a bridge and the truck started to violently shake the front end. I had to slow to 30pmh to regain control after uncontrollably being forced into another lane and almost causing an accident. This is the second time that this has happened to this truck and the first time after ford attempted to fix the issues by replacing parts. I have video of…
ODI 11181380
Steering · Suspension · Unknown Or Other
While driving at appx. 70-75 mph after hitting a rough patch or bumps on the road the truck began to shake vigorously, i had to slow to 35-40 mph to get it to stop. I have just had the tires balance, rotated, and inflated to the specs. I was just in the dearlship on friday 02/15/19 and mentioned it to them they said they would look at it and would be $120 diagnostic fee never got an answer back. This morning alone i…
ODI 11181021
Steering · Suspension · Wheels
2017 f250 with 35k. First time hauling my 3 horse bumper pull trailer. Went over the bump onto an overpass on the interstate going 70 and the whole truck started shaking violently. The seats and steering wheel were shaking. It was terrifying. I slowed to 55 and it stopped. It did it to me twice yesterday with sophie in the car. I googled 2017 f250 shaking. It's a death wobble. And lots of people are having the issue.
ODI 11180814
Steering · Suspension
The "death wobble" happened to me when i got my speed up to 55mph on a state highway, the front of the truck started to shake violently and uncontrollably, i had to slow down to about 30 before regaining control. This is a huge safety issue that ford has to address!!
ODI 11180670
Steering · Suspension
At approximately 40,000 miles this vehicle began exhibiting symptoms of "death wobble". At speeds above approximately 45mph, when the vehicle would strike a pothole or some other deviation in the road surface, it would begin shaking. The shaking would intensify until the vehicle would be slowed down to approximately 30mph. Because the vehicle was out of warranty the vehicle was taken to a trusted local mechanic…
ODI 11281723
Steering · Suspension
Death wobble continues to plague my 2017 ford f-250 even after the dealership replaced steering components that were showing wear. It does not feel safe and i fear hitting any kind of bump in the road. Even the slightest bump like a joint in the road will cause an unexpected violent shaking until i slow down to 30-40 mph. Safety is at risk when the death wobble is set off. I hope a recall would hold ford to a higher…
ODI 11192392
Steering · Suspension · Wheels
At approximately 65 to 70 mph and upon hitting a bump/expansion joint/pothole in the road, the truck will enter into a non-dampening castor oscillation (i.e. Death wobble). When this occurs it can be very difficult to control and the driver must slow down to approximately 40 - 45 mph to get the wobble to stop. This can be extremely dangerous when towing a large/heavy trailer.
ODI 11176344
Steering · Suspension
There is a nationwide problem with the ford super duty trucks it's been in the dealer theee times to correct death wobble which is extreamly dangerous and ford is giving the american public the run around and putting the public in danger , when somebody gets killed because of this it's going to be known that the problem was well documented and known and happening all over the country people are posting it on all…
ODI 11176058
Steering · Suspension
Driving south on i-95 just north of portland,me. Traveling with no load at 70 mph on dry pavement. Came across a bridge expansion joint which ran slightly diagonal to the direction of travel. The truck went into a violent death wobble. The entire vehicle was shuddering. I had all i could do to keep two hands on the wheel. The steering wheel was shaking left to right at a high oscillation. I had limited control of…
ODI 11174729
Steering · Suspension
Suspension oscillation when hitting rough pavement or bridge transition at 65 miles an hour. Violent shaking of steering wheel and tires bouncing (aka death wobble). Truck has 28,412 miles at the time this occurred. Unable to safely drive on the interstate. This issue is a safety problem that ford needs to address. Multiple 17' 18' super duty's having this issue.
ODI 11173911
Steering · Suspension
I experienced steering ossalation and what is considered the "death wobble" while traveling at around 70 mph, it happens after crossing a bridge seam the truck becames uncontrollable, shaking violently , it was so violent i had to slow to almost 20 mph to get it to stop but i was able to get off to the side of the road once i could control the steering. This is not an isolated issue and seems a huge problem with the…
ODI 11176026
Steering · Suspension
Tl* the contact owns a 2017 ford f-250. The contact stated that the vehicle experienced a death wobble while driving moderate speeds over unleveled land. The contact stated that the vehicle shimmied violently and force had to be used to steer. Ford of murfreesboro ([redacted], murfreesboro, tn 37129, [redacted]) was notified of the failure and provided a loaner vehicle. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The…
ODI 11174584
Steering · Suspension · Wheels
At highway speeds, bumps in the road cause the steering to begin to wobble and make the vehicle uncontrollable, slowing down allows the driver to regain control. It has been called the death wobble be many people and appears to be a known issue. Problem started around 25000 miles. Continues to this day at 45000 miles, seems to be getting worse.
ODI 11283138
Steering · Suspension
2017 ford f-250 wheels violently shaking when driving over bumpy or bridge expansion joint. Vehicle had 22000 miles when first started. Been to dealership four times with no fix. This problem is going to kill people if not resolved. Have been told, air pressure not correct, rotors, brakes, tires, alignment. All of these have been addressed with no resolution. Ford has a problem and are not taking responsibility.…
ODI 11270619
Steering · Suspension
The vehicle has a "death wobble" making the vehicle impossible to control. It has almost killed me twice. Https://youtu.be/4jv7l8bbo1q the link is a video of what happens to steering when the death wobble occurs. I am fearful for my life
ODI 11185413
Suspension
I have had a death wobble, violent shaking in the steering wheel and front end, happen 4 times now. It is all stock and under warranty yet. The ford dealer has replaced parts in the front end 3 times now but never seems to fix or guarantee the wobble will not happen again. This is a safety issue that ford needs to address before people get killed from loss of control because of this issue. All 4 times this wobble…
ODI 11306694
Steering · Suspension
The vehicle will begin to shake uncontrollably while driving at highway speeds when i drive over a bump, bridge grove, or any other irregularity in the road. When this is experienced i have to brake immediately to get the speed down to gain control of the vehicle. Controlling the vehicle is scary enough, add in congested traffic while doing this and its's a nightmare each time, which is every time i'm on highways.
ODI 11291239
Steering · Suspension
The vehicle was went into "death wobble" on numerous occasions. It was extremely scary for my wife and kids. The vehicle was taken to a dealership where the problem was "fixed." it has since occurred 2 more times after the fix. Ford does not seem to have a permanent fix.
ODI 11171450
Steering · Suspension
My truck has less than 16,000 miles. I have experienced 'death wobble' on six (6) separate occasions between january 16 and march 18, 2019. All instances occurred at speeds between 60 and 70 mph. Five of the instances occurred on rough roads, state highways and interstate highways. One instance occurred as i went over an expansion joint on an interstate highway bridge. The 'wobble' results in a very violent shaking…
ODI 11191172
Steering · Suspension
Tl* the contact owns a 2017 ford f-250. The contact stated that while driving at 65 mph, the vehicle shook and the front wheels zig-zagged toward the right. The contact thought it was due to the snow on the ground but the failure recurred during normal weather conditions. The vehicle was difficult to control. The vehicle was taken to bob maxey ford dealer [redacted], located at 1833 e jefferson ave, detroit, mi…
ODI 11299534
Suspension
Hit a break in the pavement on an interstate driving 70 mph and the trucks front wheels began to shake violently. This truck has only 13,000 miles on it and has never been anywhere except the highway. No load (empty) in the vehicle. Had to almost come to a stop before it would quit shaking. I have noticed a little shimmy the last several weeks when crossing expansion joints but nothing to compare to the interstate…
ODI 11172009