2018 Ford F-250 SD suspension problems

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What owners say

1. Filed Jul 11, 202532,000 miORSteeringSuspension

   The contact owns a 2018 Ford F-250. The contact stated while driving approximately 50 MPH, the vehicle displayed the death wobble. The failure had occurred three times. There were no warning lights illuminated. The dealer was contacted; however, the contact was not able to speak with a representative. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 32,000.

   NHTSA complaint #11672833 · source
2. Filed Dec 30, 2024TNSteeringSuspension

   I purchased the truck new, and it has never experienced the death wobble until dec.25, 2024. The truck now has only 45k miles on it. I was driving on the interstate and hit a rough patch in the road at 70 mph, and the truck began to vibreate and shaking, my son was in the vehicle behind me and said it looked like the cab was going to fall off it was shaking so bad. I have taken the truck to two rivers ford dealership to check out the issue. I just wanted to report it as well…

   NHTSA complaint #11633123 · source
3. Filed Nov 25, 2024LATowedSteeringSuspension

   The contact owns a 2018 Ford F-250. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds and driver over a bump in the roadway, the front end of the vehicle was shaking violently. The contact slowed down to 10 MPH and restarted the vehicle. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact added aftermarket stabilizers to the front end. The vehicle was towed to the local dealer, who informed him the failure was due to the death wobble and there was no fix for the…

   NHTSA complaint #11627179 · source
4. Filed Jun 25, 2024TXSteeringSuspension

   Over the last couple of months I have experienced the death wobble 3 times! I have had the truck professionally inspected and i even replaced the tie rods, drag link bar, track bar, shocks and stabilizer bars and the problem is still happening. It has happend at speeds of 30 mph twice and a speed of 55 mph once. I don't know what else to do as I've researched and found that this is a common situation with 2017-2019 fords and something needs to be done. Thank you!

   NHTSA complaint #11596593 · source
5. Filed Feb 19, 2024NJSteeringSuspensionTransmission & Drivetrain

   I was driving down the highway when the truck started shaking vigorously I could not control it. I went into another lane as I could finally push the break hard enough to stop. I checked for a recall. There is a recall for the Radial damper, but my Vin number is not covered under this and my dealership refuses to fix this. I also read there is a class action lawsuit regarding the death wobble, which is what I think is happening with my truck when I read the description of…

   NHTSA complaint #11572696 · source
6. Filed Jan 23, 2024100,000 miOKSuspension

   The contact owns a 2018 Ford F-250. The contact stated that while driving at 60 MPH, the steering wheel began to shake violently, and the front end of the vehicle swayed from side to side. Upon slowing down, the vehicle returned to normal functionality, but the failure became a regular occurrence. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed a failure with the front ball joints. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure…

   NHTSA complaint #11567344 · source
7. Filed Jan 20, 2024TXSteeringSuspensionTransmission & Drivetrain

   While driving 75MPH on the freeway, the vehicle started to shake violently and wouldn't stop until I got the speed down around 45MPH (which was very dangerous given the location).

   NHTSA complaint #11566706 · source
8. Filed Apr 12, 2023INSteeringSuspension

   We bought our truck brand new in 2018 and within two months I started experiencing violent shaking and an inability to control the vehicle when hitting even uneven payment. I reported this to Ford and they told me everything checked out fine. This happened again 2 more times and at that point was being told that my warranty was expired and there was nothing they could do. The 4th time I nearly crashed into another car then a concrete wall, I was scared for my life driving…

   NHTSA complaint #11516813 · source
9. Filed Apr 3, 2023VASteeringSuspension

   Driving truck and pulling horse trailer at 70-75 mph and crossed a bridge on interstate highway which caused a bump and then front end of truck began to shake very hard and the truck pulled hard to the left. Managed to get it under control and moved to side of road and called dealership...who advised to continue trip and keep speed under 55. No further problems on that trip while staying under 55 mph. Dealer put a new steering dampener on Jan. 2, 2023. No further issues…

   NHTSA complaint #11515264 · source
10. Filed Feb 7, 2023KSSteeringSuspension

    I have experienced the Death Rattle with my 2018 F250-SD on 3 occasions: First was in late summer of '22, the second time was in November of '22 and the third time was on Feb. 5, 2023. In all 3 instances the weather was clear, no rain or snow on the road and I was traveling at 65 mph. The first & second time I thought it was due to a rough patch of road surface on the highway. On Sunday I was hauling my 14' GN trailer with one horse in it and drove over a minimal rough patch…

    NHTSA complaint #11505964 · source
11. Filed Jan 30, 2023KYSuspension

    I bought brand new in 2018 a 2018 ford f250 this vehicle now has 39,000 miles and no upgrades of any kind other than a 5th wheel hitch installed in the bed. after going above 45mph and hitting a bump I get a massive wheel wobble that will only stop if I pull to the side and stop, this has happened 10-12 times since i have owned it. I do not believe I need to pay for this because i paid 65,000 dollars for it to be a safe vehicle. I only buy fords and my family only buys…

    NHTSA complaint #11504350 · source
12. Filed Jan 9, 2023PASteeringSuspension

    My truck has done what is known as the death wobble, which is easily searchable.The infamous death wobble that many Ford truck drivers have experienced is a violent shaking of the front end of the truck and the steering wheel. This issue typically occurs at highway speeds or after hitting a bump in the road. But it can also occur under any typical driving conditions. Ford truck drivers who have experienced this violent shaking on the road describe it as a terrifying…

    NHTSA complaint #11500776 · source

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. View this vehicle on NHTSA.gov Methodology