2006 Ford F-350 Front Problems
- 13
- 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
- steering wheel · 6 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 30–60k mi | 6 |
| 1–30k mi | 6 |
| 100–150k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Front · Steering
This is in reference to odi #10336687 filed on 6/16, 2010 concerning "wheel shimmy" on ford f 350 trucks. After reading "defect investigations" concerning this topic, the nhtsa summary was that it seemed that the problem was caused by underinflated tires. It appears that the nhtsa and ford, just like bp oil and the mineral department are greasing each others palms. For a safety arm of the govt. To say that this is a…
ODI 10336691
Front · Steering
I own a 2006 ford f 350 superduty 1 ton pickup with approximately 40,000 miles. I have experienced what is called "death wobble" when hitting a bump, crossing railroad tracks or going over a rough road. The steering wheel will shake violently at speeds from 30-60+ causing a potential loss of control. Ford has sent out a memo stating that "you need to check your tire pressure". I have read hundreds of similar…
ODI 10336687
Front
I purchased new a 2006 f350 4x4 3 years ago. I have had numerous (so there are many dates this has occurred) left front end death wobbles when taking a sweeping turn to the left at about 70 mph on a freeway with some bumps under the left front tire. This wobble is so bad that i have to immediately slow the vehicle to almost 30 mph on the freeway for it to go away. I have taken this truck in to the dealer several…
ODI 10280681
Front
I own a 2006 f350 4x4 xlt and when i hit a bump at over 55mph the front shakes and feels like it is coming off. I know this is a problem that numerous super duty owners have. I have done extensive research and know that this has caused serious injury and i am sure death. *tr
ODI 10282412
Front
Tl*the contact owns a 2006 ford f-350. While driving 55 mph, the front end of the vehicle struck a bump and drifted from side to side. The contact received a tsb regarding the "shimmy" of the vehicle. The vehicle is currently at a ford dealer for suspension repair. Ford does not recognize the failure as a safety issue; therefore, no recall has been issued. The current and failure mileages were 11,000.
ODI 10266842
Front
I am having a violent shaking (steering wheel oscillation) in my 2006 ford f-350 amarillo with only 7k miles. This shaking has almost caused severe injury and or death at speeds of 35-60 mph. The incident occurs frequently enough just not to drive the vehicle anymore. I fear for my family and others on the road near the truck as it shakes until is completely stopped wherever it occurs. Please help before others are…
ODI 10253789
Front
Tl*the contact owns a 2006 ford f-350. While driving approximately 65 mph, the vehicle drove over a bump in the road. The steering wheel vibrated and shimmied severely. The vehicle began to veer across the road without assistance. The failures occurred whenever the vehicle traveled over rough road surfaces. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for inspection and they stated that the front suspension was…
ODI 10272981
Front · Steering
Tl*the contact owns a 2006 ford f350 crew cab 4x4 which was purchased in 2005. While driving approximately 25 mph, the contact lost steering control when the steering wheel began shaking excessively. The manufacturer stated that they were aware of the failure. The manufacturer also confirmed that there were no related recalls; however, there were technical service bulletins. The front end of the vehicle was replaced…
ODI 10281566
Front · Steering
I own a 4wd f350 dually. While traveling at highway speeds approx. 45mph and above and after traveling over an uneven road surface or bump in the road, the front end goes into an uncontrollable shimmy/oscillation. This can only be stopped by pulling over and completely stopping the vehicle. I have taken the truck to a ford dealership who checked the front end and said there was nothing wrong w/ the truck and that it…
ODI 10256667
Front · Steering
2006 f-350 front end shakes violently on occasion. Usually occurs with a change in level of interstate as in driving over an overpass back onto the normal road surface. Speed is usually around 65-70 mph when it happens. Immediate reduction to approximately 30 mph is required to make it stop. Has happened 6 times so far and almost caused an accident on 3 of those occasions. *tr
ODI 10228202
Front
Severe suspension and steering wheel shimmy. *tr
ODI 10226511
Front · Steering
2006 f-350 dually has a shimmer or severe vibration of the steering wheel that begins when a bump or dip in the road occurs and does not correct itself. Even though the tires are in good order. Ford motor co says there is nothing that can be done to correct this situation. Their letter of notification is dated april 2009. *tr
ODI 10266799
Front
Approximately 1 month ago i purchased a 2006 ford f350 super duty.while traveling along highways 45-65mph, after hitting a rougher portion of the road, the front wheels begin to hop/shake in a highly unsafe manner to which the vehicle is almost uncontrollable. This happens almost everytime i travel on the highways which is everyday. I have researched this issue quite extensively online in such forums as this. Many…
ODI 10374098