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What causes the F350 death wobble?

What causes the F350 death wobble?

Ford Motor Company), says the death wobble is caused by a defect linked to abnormal wear or loosening of the track bar bushing, damper bracket, ball joints, control arms, shocks or struts.

Why does my Ford F250 shake while driving?

The vehicle then begins to violently wobble and shake while driving, causing the driver to lose control. The death wobble is caused when the defective front axles encounter even a small detriment on the road.

When does a Ford F-350 have a death shake?

Many Ford F-250, F-350, F-450 and F-550s built between the 1987 and 2004 model years can experience a harmonic vibration in the front suspension when hitting large bumps at higher speeds. The vibration, commonly called the “death shake” or “death wobble,” creates an unnerving experience for the driver and only fades away if you stop the truck.

How is the 2015 Ford F350 shaking drivers up?

2015 f350, horrible front end suspension issues, sometime the truck shakes me from one lane into the other on a curved highway at speeds between 50 and 70. Ive taken in about 5 times to the dealer and they just tell me that the way the truck drives, then charge me for changing half the front end.

Why does the Ford F250 death wobble while driving?

The vehicle then begins to violently wobble and shake while driving, causing the driver to lose control. The death wobble is caused when the defective front axles encounter even a small detriment on the road. Some drivers have reported that the only way to stop the death wobble is to take their keys out of the ignition.

Why does my Ford 350 have death shake?

Many Ford F-250, F-350, F-450 and F-550s built between the 1987 and 2004 model years can experience a harmonic vibration in the front suspension when hitting large bumps at higher speeds. The vibration, commonly called the “death shake” or “death wobble,” creates an unnerving experience for…

Why does my Ford truck shake when I stop?

The vibration, commonly called the “death shake” or “death wobble,” creates an unnerving experience for the driver and only fades away if you stop the truck. Thankfully, Ford Motor Company found a solution to this problem during the 1990s, but it requires diligence on the owner’s part to hold death at bay.

What does the Ford F-250 death wobble mean?

Driving on the freeway, and suddenly the front end of your vehicle starts violently shaking as you lose control of your steering. Some Ford F-250 and F-350 Super Duty truck drivers are calling the experience the “Death Wobble.”

What to do if your Ford F-250 has a defect?

If you think your F-250 or F-350 Super Duty truck may be affected, you should file a complaint with NHTSA.

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Ruth Doyle