2006 Ford F-350 Suspension Problems
- 26
- 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.
What owners report
- failure mileage · 7 records
- tire pressure · 7 records
- steering wheel · 5 records
- front steering · 4 records
- bump road · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 8 |
| 100–150k mi | 6 |
| 30–60k mi | 5 |
| 60–100k mi | 5 |
| 150–400k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Steering · Suspension
Death wobble, the truck shakes violently when i drive on the freeway since day one when i bought it . The dealer won't fix it that , there's nothing wrong with it .and the dealer says to remove air from the tires and it should stop the shaking .
ODI 11300513
Suspension
The front suspension wobbles very bad when going 40-60 miles over a small uneven pavement. Just replaced the tires and got an alignment. Still having the same problem, i'm not able to drive my truck cause it wobbles so bad that i have to completely stop for the wobbling to stop. I purchased my truck new and now has 92k and had never been in an accident or after market tires or parts. I have always kept it with…
ODI 11203415
Steering · Suspension · Wheels
While towing my large camper, on the freeway, i hit a bump. The front end of the truck started shaking violently. It was all i could do to stop the truck without wrecking. I had to stop in the traffic lane. This was an extremely dangerous situation. After resuming travel, the front end would shimmy at about 45 mph. I had to drive home at 40 mph...roughly another 75 miles. I think i have seen an advisory letter from…
ODI 10991433
Steering · Suspension
Ford f-350 2006 oscillation i have filed a previous complaint before re the violent oscillation that happens with our ford f-350 truck. We have had more events at slower speeds and the shaking is almost unmanageable now. Wednesday may 11 approx 1pm exiting the bourne bridge ma. I was driving at approx 40mph and exiting the bridge. There was a rough construction patch on the road right where the road connects to the…
ODI 10871068
Steering · Suspension
Shimmy in front end forces loss of steering control. Shimmy occurs at speeds over 50 mph. Has nothing to do with tire pressure, contrary to ford motor company claims. This is a problem with the front end steering design and should be reviewed in greater detail by the nhtsa and fixed with more than a letter from ford telling me to check the air pressure in my tires. Air pressure is perfect and the problem still…
ODI 10819574
Electronic Stability Control · Steering · Suspension
Ford f-350 2006 complaint. We have experienced violent shaking (shimmying) when the truck hits a bump on the highway and as a result, extreme difficulty maintaining the vehicle on the road. Our first experience was in august 2015, on the interstate highway while travelling at 75mp. We hit a bump and the truck / steering wheel shook violently for about 10 seconds causing us to swerve across lanes and struggle to keep…
ODI 10820797
Power Train · Suspension
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 ford f-350. The contact stated that while driving approximately 70 mph, the vehicle independently swayed side to side without warning. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed that the drive shaft, case shifter, transmission, lift pump, transfer case, left caliber, fuel line and rear shaft needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer…
ODI 10730174
Steering · Suspension
Our truck experienced a severe, violent wobble that started after traveling over a uneven spot on the road. We feared for our lives as this occurred while passing another truck on a bridge with heavy traffic behind us. The shaking and wobble continued for about 20 seconds, and did not stop until the truck slowed down to about 40 miles an hour. All our tires have been recommended and installed at the ford dealership.…
ODI 10533024
Steering · Suspension
Bought truck used with approximately 35,000 miles. Driving down the road from 45 to 55 the front suspension gets a terrible shimmy. When this occurs, its hard to handle the truck. The front end shakes violantly. A dangerous situation since i am normally pulling a race car with this truck. Truck is not a daily driver. It's average use is 4 to 6 times per month. In order to get the shimmy to stop, sometimes i can slow…
ODI 10510586
Steering · Suspension
Upon driving at highway posted speed, i encountered a bump in the road while in a turn. Upon hitting the bump, it sent my front-end into a violent speed-wobble which almost put my family and i into the retaining wall. Being that i'm a former state police officer, i may have "saved" us only by being highly trained within driving and vehicle control. I have read forums with many stating that they have experienced the…
ODI 10491526
Suspension
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 ford f-350. While driving 65 mph over bumps in the road, the vehicle shook violently. The dealer diagnosed that the front axle failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired because the remedy was not available. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.
ODI 10873902
Steering · Suspension
2006 ford f350 experience extremely violent shaking when driving 45 plus mph and hit any type bump. Shaking is so violent steering is not capable and braking only makes shaking worse. I've contacted dealer and they said they replaced a bushing but problem persisted. They have not corrected the problem. Vehicle is basically out of control when this happens. Last date of occurrence is july 14,2011 and this problem has…
ODI 10412372
Steering · Suspension
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 ford f-350. The contact stated that the while driving approximately 35 mph, the front end of the vehicle and the steering wheel experienced severe vibration after the contact drove over a road dip. The contact stated that the defect would recur when driving at any speed and anytime the vehicle was driven over a dip or road wine. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer…
ODI 10563867
Steering · Suspension
Ford f350 death shake has happened multiple times truck hits bump or pot hole regardless of speed (but shake is worse over 40 mph)and starts a very dangerous shake that gets worse until the whole truck is out of control. Braking hard to stop will stop it but accident seems to be around the corner. I have taken to dealer and tire shop they say nothing wrong. *tr
ODI 10394247
Suspension
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 ford f-350. The contact stated that the vehicle would shake abnormally when driving over road bumps at approximately 55 mph. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer and the contact was informed that the tire pressure may be the cause of the failure. Tire pressure on each tire was checked, but the failure continued. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and offered no…
ODI 10442234
Steering · Suspension
2006 f-350 lariat super duty- in march while driving on i-70 i hit a bump in the road at 65mph and the front end and steering wheel shook violently and i was immediately thrown into the passing lane. I took the truck to summit ford in silverthorne, co where they called my description the "death wobble" and they replaced the track bar, ball joint and steering dampener. I felt fortunate that no traffic was near me and…
ODI 10430876
Suspension
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 ford f-350. The contact stated that the front end of the vehicle would shake violently when driving over any road bump. The contact was told by the manufacturer that the failure could likely be caused by improper tire inflation and that the contact should inspect the tire pressure. The tire pressure was adjusted but the contact stated that it did not correct the failure. The vehicle was…
ODI 10439931
Suspension · Tires
1. Traveling at 65 mph hitting a bump in the road 2. Front axle begins oscillating with such violence that control of the truck is difficult until slowed down, the entire vehicle shakes to the point you feel it will come apart. I was traveling on a highway when i experienced this. I nearly caused an accident. I'm terrified when this will happen on a icy road. Someone is going to get killed. 3. Nothing. Apparently…
ODI 10362821
Steering · Suspension
Excessive front end shimmy on occasion with my ford f350 4x4. I have received a letter from ford discussing this issue. The first time the problem occurred, my tire pressure was low and subsequently maintaining proper tire pressure seemed to prevent the problem for a while. However, recently i hit some bumps while traveling on the highway at a speed of approximately 65 mph and the front end began to shimmy very…
ODI 10269346
Steering · Suspension
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 ford f-350. The contact stated that the suspension was unstable and would shake while the vehicle was being driven around a curve or at various speeds sporadically. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer for diagnostic testing where the dealer replaced the power steering hoses and the steering stabilizer however, the failure persisted. The vehicle was then taken to an independent…
ODI 10576849
Suspension
When traveling down the freeway a bridge deck or pot hole will cause my 06 f-350 to shimmy uncontrollably. This has happened about a dozen times. I have to come to a complete stop to get the truck to stop shaking. Ford says there isn't anything wrong with the truck. *tr
ODI 10233224
Suspension
The front end of my 2006 f-350 will shake when going over a bump at speeds of +65 mph. It is almost uncontrollable. I have taken it to ford and they say there isn't anything wrong, this has happened 6 times. I have checked numerous web-sites and there are at least 500 other complaints on this subject. It is a danger to me and all the other motorists around me. *jb
ODI 10205374
Steering · Suspension
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 ford f350. While driving between 40 to 60 mph and when hitting bumps on the road the front end of the vehicle along with the steering column shimmies. Around may she received a notice about vehicle vibration . The dealer was contacted and a technician concluded that 4- wheel alignment was needed as well as a steering dampner. Updated. The failure mileage was 24200. The current mileage was…
ODI 10287227
Suspension
This is a company vehicle driven by several different employees. Many of these drivers have complained of a sudden violent shaking of the vehicle while at highway speeds, usually after hitting a bump in the road, expansion joint, etc. This shaking will only stop by lowering speed sometimes to as low as 10 mph. We have taken the vehicle to a local ford dealership multiple times with no success in solving the problem.…
ODI 10380530
Engine And Engine Cooling · Steering · Suspension
This vehicle since new has had numerous incidents with a severe uncontrollable shimmy in front end and steering wheel.i have had it to the dealer numerous times and they tell me there is nothing wrong with it. Ford has sent a few notifications stating that they are aware of the problem,but that it is just caused from improper inflation.i have set the tires to manufacturers recommended psi weekly,and doesn't make a…
ODI 10443216