What 116 owners told NHTSA about the 2013 Ford F-250 (super Cab)

DEATH WOBBLE OCCURED WHILE PULLING FIFTH WHEEL CAMPER. NO WARNINGS. WILL NOT TURN WHEN IN DEATH WOBBLE. HAVE TO COME TO COMPLETE STOP IN INTERSECTION CAUSING IRATE DRIVERS. SAFETY ISSUES FOR MY PASSENGERS AND ONCOMING TRAFFIC. THIS ISSUE HAPPENS EVERY TIME WHEN TURNING LEFT OR RIGHT. AM TAKING IT TO FORD DEALER TO FIX.

NHTSA ODI 11472680

The contact owns a 2013 Ford F-250. The contact stated while reversing, the image on the rearview camera were reversed or mirrored. Occasionally, the screen would be blank. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the failure was determined to be a defective camera which needed to be replaced. The camera was replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure however, no assistance was offered. The contact stated that a Manufacturer’s Customer Service Representative stated that she could use the side mirrors and rearview mirror. The contact stated that the vehicle was not included in a recall for the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.

NHTSA ODI 11456974

While driving on the interstate near my current jobsite location, I went over a rough surface section of road on a curved exit ramp and my front end began to violently wobble. I have felt it shake a littke on this section of road, but now it has become more violent. This seems to only happen when i hit a bump at higher speeds, but not every time I hit a bump. Maybe 5% of the bumps will cause this wobble, which will not stop until i lower my speed signifigantly

NHTSA ODI 11456526

The contact owns a 2013 Ford F-250. The contact stated that while driving at 70 MPH, the vehicle stalled with the check engine warning light illuminated. The contact was able to pull the vehicle off to the side of the road; however, the vehicle failed to restart after multiple attempts. He initially had the vehicle towed to a dealer where he was informed that his vehicle could not be inspected for two weeks. The contact then towed the vehicle to an independent mechanic who informed him that the fuel pump was defective and needed to be replaced. The manufacturer had been notified of the failure and provided him with a case number. The vehicle had yet to be repaired and remained in the possession of the dealer. The failure mileage was approximately 77,000.

NHTSA ODI 11445218

The contact owns a 2013 Ford F-250. The contact stated while driving 50 MPH, the front end of the vehicle started shaking with no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed with axle shafts needing to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The contact stated the failure recurred and the vehicle was taken back to the independent mechanic who then replaced an unknown steering part however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer and dealer were not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 34,000.

NHTSA ODI 11422902

Experience the death wobble 3 times in the past month

NHTSA ODI 11422983

Death wobble. Highway speeds in traffic, it happened at highway speed on interstate which put our safety and others at risk. We have taken it to the Ford dealership service department and waiting for repairs, not sure of diagnosis, waiting on parts. No previous warning at all. One of the most scary experiences we have ever had. Don’t know how we got through this without wrecking. Had to run off pavement into the grass to prevent loosing control. It was completely unexpected and took us totally by surprise.

NHTSA ODI 11422433

My 2013 Ford F250 Superduty has the "DEATH WOBBLE" problems with the front steering/suspension. This problem should be fixed before it gets someone killed. My first occurrence happened while I was on US-64 West bound near Raleigh, NC while traveling at ~70mph (the posted speed limit). Narrowly avoid other vehicles while trying to maintain control and get stopped.

NHTSA ODI 11419997

I WAS DRIVING AT 70 MPH ON THE HIGHWAY AND HIT A BUMP AND IT SUDDENLY WENT INTO A DEATH WOBBLE TO THE POINT WHERE I COULD BARELY HOLD ONTO THE STEERING WHEEL.

NHTSA ODI 11413916

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD F-250. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER HE HAD THE VEHICLE SERVICED AT ALL STAR FORD - CANTON (17849 I-20, CANTON, TX 75103, (903) 567-4144) FOR AN OIL CHANGE, AFTER PICKING UP THE VEHICLE, WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED THE DEATH WOBBLE. THE CONTACT CALLED THE SAME DEALER STAR FORD - CANTON AND MADE THEM AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT YET REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER HAD BEEN INFORMED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 129,000.

NHTSA ODI 11407744

WHILE DRIVING DOWN I-75 I NOTICED MY HUSBANDS FRONT TIRES WOBBLING AND SHAKING UNCONTROLLABLY ON 3 DIFFERENT OCCASIONS IN LESS THAN 30 MILES. THIS IS NOT THE FIRST TIME THIS HAS HAPPENED. WE HAVE HAD THE TRUCK SERVICED MANY TIMES TRYING TO FIX THE ISSUE BUT IT STILL PERSISTS. THIS IS SOMETHING FORD SHOULD BE HELD RESPONSIBLE FOR. IT IS PUTTING OUR LIVES AND OTHERS IN DANGER.

NHTSA ODI 11406383

AT HWY DRIVING SPEEDS THE VEHICLE STARTS TO SHAKE UNCONTROLLABLY. I HAVE HAD IT IN TO THE DEALERSHIP MULTIPLE TIME AND SPENT THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS AND IT STILL IS NOT FIXED. AKA (DEATH WOBBLE)

NHTSA ODI 11403477

VEHICLE HAS ALWAYS VIBRATED AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. THIS LAST WEEKEND IT STARTED SHAKING SO VIOLENTLY THAT EVEN THE PHONE MOUNT ON THE WINDSHIELD CAME OFF, FORCING ME TO PULL OVER ON I75. AFTER CHECKING TIRES AND TIRE PRESSURE GOT BACK ON THE ROAD, VIBRATION CAME BACK BUT NOT AS SEVERE. HAVE HAD THE TIRES CHECKED FOR ALIGNMENT AND BALANCE, NO ISSUES THERE. SEEMS TO ONLY BE A PROBLEM AT 60 MPH+

NHTSA ODI 11399728

CAB BUSHINGS NEED TO BE REPLACES AT 61K MILES. VEHICLE BODY MAKES A LOAD NOISE AND SHIFTS TO THE SIDE WHEN GOING OVER AN INCLINE. VEHICLE INSPECTED AT FORD SHOP AND NEEDS 16 CAB BUSHINGS REPLACED.

NHTSA ODI 11395897

I WAS DRIVING 75 MPH DOWN THE HIGHWAY, RAN OVER A PATCH IF WAVY CONCRETE ROAD WHEN THE FRONT END OF MY F250 BEGAN TO SHAKE VIOLENTLY. OUT OF NOWHERE, I WAS NOT IN CONTROL OF MY TRUCK AND SIMPLY ALONG FOR THE RIDE. THANK GOD FOR ALERT TRUCK DRIVERS AROUND ME THAT GAVE ME SPACE WHEN THEY SAW I WAS STRUGGLING TO REGAIN CONTROL. I USED 15' OF LANE, SIDE TO SIDE, TO GET MY TRUCK BACK UNDER CONTROL BUT THE ONLY THING THAT WORKED WAS TAKING MY FOOT OFF THE ACCELERATOR. ONCE I REACHED 35 MPH, THE SHAKING CEASED AND I WAS ABLE TO MOVE TO THE SIDE OF THE HIGHWAY TO DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF THE ISSUE. IMEDIATELY AFTER GETTING TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD, I CHECKED THE TIRES AND REMOVED THE HUB CAPS TO CONFIRM EVERY WHEEL LUG WAS TIGHT AND SECURE. NO PLAY IN THE WHEELS SIDE TO SIDE NOR ANY VISIBLE IRREGULARITIES ANYWHERE. WITH RELUCTANCE, I DROVE ON THE SERVICE ROAD AND THE TRUCK RAN SMOOTH. I EASED BACK ONTO THE HIGHWAY AND THE TRUCK RAN SMOOTH. WHEN I RESEARCHED MY EVENT ON THE WEB THIS EVENING, I FOUND THE ISSUE OF "DEATH WOBBLE". I WILL BE CONTACTING THE DEALERSHIP TOMORROW, BUT BASED ON WHAT I'VE READ FROM NUMEROUS REVIEWS AND COMMENTS, I'M NOT THE ONLY ONE WITH THE PROBLEM, NOR SHOULD I EXPECT AN ADMISSION FROM FORD OR EXPECT THEM TO TAKE RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE ISSUE. IT SURPRISES ME THAT AN ISSUE THIS GRAVE AFFECTS 2005-2017 YEAR MODELS AND NOTHING HAS BEEN DONE TO REMEDY THE DEFECT. IT APPEARS THAT FORD IS PLACING THE BLAME BACK ONTO THE CUSTOMER'S MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE AND TIRE ALIGNMENTS. HOW CAN THIS PROBLEM WHICH BEGAN IN THE 2005 MODEL STILL PLAGUE MY 2012 MODEL? WHAT CAN BE DONE TO RECTIFY THE ISSUE AND PREVENT THIS FROM HAPPENING TO OTHERS?

NHTSA ODI 11372325

2013 F-250 PLATINUM SUPER DUTY POWER STROKE TRUCK STARTED BUMPING AND VIBRATION IN THE FRONT END AND STEERING AT 65MPH AFTER SLIGHT BOUNCE ON A ROAD TRANSITION FROM ROAD TO BRIDGE. VIBRATION INCREASED UNTIL TRUCK WAS PUT INTO NEUTRAL AND ALLOWED TO SLOW DOWN. ONCE UNDER 50 MPH TRUCK REGAINED STABILITY.

NHTSA ODI 11365148

EXTREME 'DEATH WOBBLE' HAPPENS WHEN DRIVING ABOVE 55MPH AND THERE'S A BUMP OR DIP OF ANY SIZE IN THE ROAD. THE TRUCK BECOMES IMPOSSIBLE TO CONTROL UNTIL YOU COME TO ALMOST A COMPLETE STOP THIS HAS BEEN FIXED 3 TIMES NOW IT INITIALLY STARTED IN 2017 WITH JUST ABOUT 140,000 MILES ON THE TRUCK (WHICH HAD A NEW FRONT END INSTALLED BY FORD)

NHTSA ODI 11364772

DRIVING ON MAJOR INTERSTATE WHEN I DROVE THROUGH BUMPY AREA OF THE HWY. THE FRONT STARTED SHAKING VIOLENTLY UNEXPECTED. I SNICE HAVE LEARNED THIS IS CALLED "DEATH WOBBLE" I REDUCED SPEED TO EXIT TO THE SHOULDER BUT THE SHAKING HAS STOPPED. I EXITED THE NEXT SAFE EXIT AND LOOKED AT MY FRONT SUSPENSION/STEERING AND DID NOT SEE ANY NOTICABLE DAMAGE. I CONTINUES FOR APPROX 10 MILES WHEN IT STARTED AGAIN AFTER CROSSING BUMPY PORTION OF HWY. OVER FEAR OF CAUSING BODILY INJURY TO MYSELF OR SOMEONE ELSE. I BROUGHT IN TO THE DEALERSHIP

NHTSA ODI 11364493

STARTS WOBBLING (SHAKING) UNCONTROLLABLY SIDEWAYS & UP AND DOWN WHEN I AM DRIVING ABOVE 65 MILES AN HOURS OVER UNEVEN ROADS AND I HIT A MILD BUMP IN THE ROAD. ONLY STOPS WOBBLING WHEN I AM ABLE TO GET THE TRUCK TO SLOW DOWN BELOW 60 MILES A HOUR. STARTED HAPPENING 3 MONTHS AGO. HAS BEEN HAPPENING MUCH MORE FREQUENTLY RECENTLY.

NHTSA ODI 11362626

DRIVING SOUTH ON TEXAS HIGHWAY 71 FROM AUSTIN TX, JUST SOUTH OF SMITHVILLE TEXAS MY STEERING BEGAN TO VIOLENTLY SHAKE AND CAUSE ME TO LOSE CONTROL OF MY STEERING. I WAS ABLE TO BRING THE TRUCK TO A STOP. THIS WAS A VERY FREIGHTING EXPERIENCE FOR ME AND MY WIFE.

NHTSA ODI 11353425

WAS DRIVING DOWN THE INTERSTATE AND DROVE OVER A ROUGH PATCH OF ROAD AND THE TRUCK VIOLENTLY STARTED SHAKING. I WAS DRIVING ~70 MPH WHEN THIS OCCURRED AND HAD TO TAKE EVASIVE MANEUVERS TO GET OFF THE ROAD AND SUBSIDE THE SITUATION. THIS OCCURED 4 MORE TIMES ON THE TRIP AND ONCE IN THE MIDDLE OF BUSY TRAFFIC. AFTER MUCH READING AND DISCOVERING SEVERAL VIDEOS OF THE SAME SITUATION, THIS APPEARS TO BE THE FORD F-250/350 "DEATH WOBBLE".

NHTSA ODI 11350765

INTERSTATE HWY HIGH SPEED BRAKING FOR EXIT SUDDENLY CAUSED VIOLENT SHACKING OF ENTIRE VEHICLE AND STEERING WHEEL(DEATH WOBBLE).

NHTSA ODI 11348995

REDUCTANT HEATER NOT COVERED BY WARRANTY UNDER EXTENDED EMISSIONS PROGRAM FOR THIS MODEL YEAR, ALTHOUGH LARGER TRUCKS WITH SAME DRIVETRAIN WERE COVERED. IT IS COVERED UNDER CUSTOMER SATISFACTION PROGRAM 18M01, FOR 2011-2015 F450 THROUGH F550 DIESEL TRUCKS, BUT ONLY FOR 2011 THROUGH 2012 FOR F250 AND F350 TRUCKS. THIS IS THE DEF HEATER ASSEMBLY.

NHTSA ODI 11341065

THE PASSENGER SIDE SEAT BELT TENSIONER CONSTRICTS AFTER THE SEAT BELT HAS BEEN BUCKLED AND BECOMES UNBEARABLY TIGHT AS WE DRIVE. THIS SITUATION OCCURS ON ALL ROAD SURFACES AND THE FURTHER ONE GOES THE TIGHTER IT RESTRICTS. THIS HAS BEEN AN ONGOING SITUATION. *TR

NHTSA ODI 11328099

I AM EXPERIENCING WHAT IS CALLED THE FORD DEATH WOBBLE. HITTING A ROUGH SPOT, OR A TAR LINE WILL CAUSE VIOLENT STEERING WOBBLE.MUST SLOW DOWN BELOW 40 MPH TO STOP THE PROBLEM.

NHTSA ODI 11318381