A Ford truck typically experiences the death wobble when traveling more than 50 mph and at least one of the tires hits a groove or bump in the road. Plaintiff William Lessin claims that Ford has known about the defect in their trucks’ suspension and steering systems for 14 years but failed to recall the vehicles or warn their customers about the potentially dangerous problem. South Florida: 2017 - 2021 Ford F250+ Super Duty Forum: Mar 7, 2020: Ford repurchased my 2019 F250. Also saw Bill Hewitt youtube video. It doesn't shake the steering wheel just the entire body of the truck. Dealer says that Ford admits that the old solution did not work and they are in the process of shipping out the new solution. Great video Steffen and makes a lot of sense. This is not a recall. RAM had the issue up until 2014 when they upgraded their steering joints with heavy-duty parts and now Ford A Ford truck "death wobble" lawsuit alleges F-250 and F-350 trucks have problems with the steering linkage and suspension systems. The Ford track bar repair kit is for 2005 and newer Ford Super Duty trucks. But Richmond says that’s just a Band-Aid. The death wobble is a frightening experience where the truck violently shakes after hitting a bump or groove in the road at highway speeds. I thought death wobble only happened with Jeeps... Muchmore likes this. The “death wobble” has been a problem occurring in numerous vehicles since as far back as the 1980’s. Especially, in a suspension that is a different set up than anything made. This issue is/was very common in the Ford Super Duties, particularly before about 2012. The death wobble issue is not just on Jeeps. 3 months later and the Death Wobble is back. But Richmond says that’s just a Band-Aid. Plus, the company is extending the warranty. The reason for the renewed concern about the “wobble of death” comes from Charlotte, N.C. where a Ford F-250 Super Duty driver was moving … 1999 - 2003 7.3L Power Stroke Diesel - Shaking on highways (Not death wobble) - Ive got a 2002 f350 dually that shakes terribly on the highways. Ford hasn’t issued any recalls for the so-called “Death Wobble.” [ ALSO READ: What drivers should do if they experience the ‘death wobble’] People are talking … Violent jumping up and down of the front of the vehicle. Carli correctly states that it's not a Ford, Dodge, or Chevy problem, but a solid steering axle issue. Wheel balance is also a factor. A Jeep Wrangler JK with death wobble. Sounds like a bunch of pearl clutching to me. After about 2 months the Death Wobble started. The plaintiffs claim the only way to control the violent shaking is by quickly reducing speed, a dangerous move when driving in traffic. That’s something that only occurs on vehicles with a solid front axle and is usually caused by poor suspension geometry. 2017 - 2021 Ford F250+ Super Duty Forum: Jan 30, 2020 Typically, death wobble is an issue that plagues these vehicles, making Ram and Ford trucks more susceptible than GM's current offerings. A recent Ford class action lawsuit claims that the company knowingly sold F-250 and F-350 trucks with a dangerous “death wobble” defect. A lawsuit claims certain 2005-2019 Ford F-250 and F-350 vehicles can experience a "death wobble" as the result of defects in their suspension and/or steering systems. ... 2019 F350 – "Death Wobble" This topic has 0 replies, 1 voice, and was last updated 1 year, 1 … Ford hasn’t issued any recalls for the so-called “Death Wobble.” Content Continues Below [ ALSO READ: What drivers should do if they experience the ‘death wobble’ ] Took it to the dealer and they changed the steering dampner. I read a lot about "death wobble" on the Carli suspension website. Similar Threads - Ford Death Wobble Forum Date; 2017 Ford f 250 carpet wet: 2017 - 2021 Ford F250+ Super Duty Forum: Aug 6, 2020: Best Ford Service Dept. The rake caster angle of the wheels has a huge amount to do with whether or not a vehicle gets a death wobble too. Investigative reporter Justin Gray with WSB, our sister station in Atlanta, found so many owners have experienced it, it’s been given a name: “death wobble.” With this kit you will be able to replace the track bar bushing with an improved design to solve the death wobble issues with this steering and suspension design. replaced the shocks, track bar/ball joint tie rod ends rebalanced the tires and had a front end alignment done. Death wobble is often blamed on a failed steering stabilizer or shocks and struts.While death wobble will cause the steering stabilizer to fail, it … For drivers, the death wobble is when the steering wheel is shaking so hard, that they have no control over the vehicle. Forums > GEN 2 (2017-2020) Ford F-150 Raptor Forums > Ford F-150 Raptor General Discussions [GEN 2] > ... It’s not really “death wobble”. When shopping for an HD truck this past Spring I purposely avoided Dodges with the Quadra-Link after fighting death Wobble on my previous two Jeeps over the years, lol. The dual stabilizer set up will be the most notible cure. Finally last year, Ford instructed dealers to replace the steering damper in 2017 to 2019 model trucks -- if owners complain of death wobble. 81k miles. Super Duty Wobble is the home of the Ford Super Duty Death Wobble Cure.We have custom designed this kit to get rid of the dreaded death wobble from your Ford Super Duty truck. Put a kit on with two shock absorbers across the front axle and viola. Finally last year, Ford instructed dealers to replace the steering damper in 2017 to 2019 model trucks -- if owners complain of death wobble. Of course,we all know the solid front axle is the only way to go in HD trucks. The proposed class … It can be a terrifying experience. The vehicle then begins to violently wobble and shake while driving, causing the driver to lose control. 2002 F250 7.3 PS SC LB 4X4 Auto. Ford said it won't comment on pending litigation. I just put new shocks on the truck thinking it … 2022 Ford Maverick Prototype Spotted With All-Wheel-Drive, Independent Rear Suspension ... Video; Will The 2021 Ford F-150 Raptor Coil Spring Rear Suspension Be Used On Other Models? My newer 2016 SD doesn’t have this issue (so far). In the meantime, Stoogenke said if you have the death wobble: Take the truck to the dealer, if even if it’s just to document the problem. If the vehicle has been raised with a lift kit, more shocks and stabilizers are required. Using the term “wobble” is trying to describe a violent oscillation of the vehicle, see video below. It took a while to dial in the angles, but pretty much if I had less than 5deg or more than 8 deg of rake positive caster in the front beam, Id get a horrible death wobble. The Ford F53 death wobble is associated with the Ford motorhome chassis that is commonly used on American RV Motorhomes. I have my 34 dodge with a 32 ford front beam. Moonlight Diesel offers three kits. What causes a death wobble is excessive movement and requires a dampner to minimize the movement and absorb vibration.