NHTSA Complaint #11580164 — 2016 FORD F-350

STEERING issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11580164
Vehicle	2016 FORD F-350
Component	STEERING
Date of Incident	March 22, 2024
Date Filed	March 29, 2024
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	NM

Consumer Description

I have had a recurring problem with the so-called "death wobble" whereby the vehicle starts to shake violently when hitting certain bumps above about 50 mph and cannot be brought back under control without completely coming to a stop. I've had the front end components, including tie rods, stabilizers, drag link, etc completely replaced THREE TIMES and within a year of normal driving it comes back. It has always been repaired at a Ford service center. It happens without warning, though I've learned now how the vehicle feels when the front end starts getting loose so I can have it repaired before it becomes dangerous.

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