2013 Ford F-350 suspension problems

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What owners say

1. Filed Mar 1, 2026NYSteeringSuspension

   Driving along at 70 mph and just crossed a bridge and met the asphalt when all of a sudden the steering wheel shook violently & almost caused a fatal accident. Tractor trailer & cars swung to avoid me. Went to pull out onto expressway & at 15 mph & the rumble strips along the right shoulder caused it to shake again tremendously. This vehicle has had at least 8 episodes with the death wobble.This vehicle was taken in to a Ford dealership on December 3, 2025 and was supposed…

   NHTSA complaint #11721290 · source
2. Filed Aug 17, 2024INSuspension

   Every time I hit a bump it starts to shake and I have to slow way down to stop it. Was told not to drive on highway that it has what they call the death wobble.

   NHTSA complaint #11609093 · source
3. Filed Nov 21, 2023AZSuspension

   I am the original owner and began experiencing the death wobble in 2020. I put $5k into my suspension and put an additional steering stabilizer bracket to still experience the wobble. It’s dangerous and has nearly made me wreck with my only child onboard. Something has to be done. This is a known issue that Ford will not address or repair properly. These vehicles are not cheap and we should feel safe to drive on the interstate. I currently cannot. Extremely disappointed in…

   NHTSA complaint #11556378 · source
4. Filed Nov 14, 2023CAOther / UnknownSteeringSuspension

   We had the death wobbles going 65 on cruise control everytime we hit a bump on the freeway. I lose control until I slow down to 35 mph.

   NHTSA complaint #11555102 · source
5. Filed Jan 2, 2023TXOther / UnknownSteeringSuspension

   We have experienced “death wobble” several times with the Ford. Every time we get all the necessary parts replaced and they’ll last about 6 months and the death wobble will return. It’s highly dangerous as you lose control of the vehicle and it can walk into another lane with traffic. You are unable to steer when this is happening. The only way to regain control is to slow the vehicle down to around 35/40 mph. It’s a danger to us and to others on the road.

   NHTSA complaint #11499835 · source
6. Filed Oct 16, 2022AZSuspension

   As I drive on the freeway, if I hit even the smallest bump or rough patch in the road, the vehicle begins to shake violently and the only way to stop the shaking is to slow way down to an almost complete stop. It is difficult to see and steer to control vehicle. Often I am not able to pull over to the side of the road to stop and end up stopping in a lane in the middle of the freeway. This is very dangerous. We have had the vehicle serviced multiple times to try to repair…

   NHTSA complaint #11489426 · source
7. Filed Sep 18, 2022AZSuspensionWheels & Tires

   The 2013 Ford F-350 Death Wobble. The front end suspension was affected. It occurred on an Interstate freeway at approximately 75 MPH. This is the first time for the vehicle. It has not been to a shop post incident. There were two occupants in the vehicle at the time of incident. There was a section of less smooth pavement at the time the shake started.

   NHTSA complaint #11485103 · source
8. Filed Jul 21, 2022NCSteeringSuspension

   Driving down the road at approximately 60 mph we crossed over a bridge. Once we crossed the bridge the trucks steering wheel started to shake violently making the truck near impossible to handle and steer. We had to reduce speed quickly and pull to the side of the roadway to keep from wrecking the truck.

   NHTSA complaint #11475056 · source
9. Filed Jun 16, 2022NCSteeringSuspensionWheels & Tires

   Traveling at speeds between 60-70mph on highways, at slights curves with rough pavement, my truck begins shaking violently to the point of losing control. Once I slow down and pull over it stops. It occurs without any warning. It has now happened a half dozen times. Nearly lost control and just avoided an accident on the last event. I had recall work done at Ford dealer today. Described the event. They told me about “death wobble” occurrences common with F250 and F350s.…

   NHTSA complaint #11469690 · source
10. Filed May 7, 2022WISuspension

    As we were driving on the highway, the “death wobble” as it’s been coined happened to us. We were going 70 mph on the highway and hit a bump and then the whole front end of the truck was shaking violently. Fortunately my husband is aware of this and knows of this happening to other vehicles that he slowed down immediately to prevent anything else from happening. Not only did the intense shaking happen, but it also popped the hood. Thank goodness it stayed latched otherwise…

    NHTSA complaint #11463704 · source
11. Filed Dec 23, 2021VASteeringSuspension

    The truck vibrates uncontrollably when driving on the freeway at speeds between 65-75mph. This typically occurs when the truck hits a bump when driving in this speed range. Doing a google search and reviewing videos of this issue reveals a pheonomea referred to as 'death wobble'. This has happened to me at least 8 times over the past 8-10 months. I had the shocks changed recently hoping that this would fix the problem. This did NOT fix the problem. On one occassion while…

    NHTSA complaint #11444799 · source
12. Filed Oct 6, 2021CASuspension

    Violent shaking of the steering wheel and front end of the truck at 65 MPH while on the highway. The shaking initiated in a right hand curve in the highway. Would not stop shaking until I reduced speed to around 40 MPH and pulled to the shoulder. I had difficulty controlling the truck in traffic until I slowed way below traffic speed. This was a frightening experience to say the least.

    NHTSA complaint #11435717 · 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