NHTSA Complaint #11602981 — 2019 FORD F-250

Ford Death Wobble Complaint We experienced the Ford - F250 'death wobble' twice while driving on the highway at speed around 75 mph. The first time it happened on 07/05/2024 and the second incident happened on 07/13/2024. In both cases we were on the highway driving around 73-75 mph, straight ahead, without any turns. The road was dry and there were no other driving issues. All of a sudden, the truck steering wheel started shaking violently and the whole truck went into uncontrollable vibrations, during which the truck was impossible to steer. The first time the vibrations lasted about 20-30 seconds, the second time was longer, around 40-50 seconds. We were at an incredible risk of an accident and death. I am a very experienced driver. We were extremely lucky that the traffic was light and I managed to let go of the gas, let the truck reduce the speed slowly and then slightly tapped on the break until complete stop. Had we had heavier traffic, turns on the road, or a more unexperienced driver, this could have led to a fatal accident. The truck in 2019 and has around 118K miles. The tires are in excellent condition and the tire pressure was correct. The problem is well known and widely discussed and reported as the ‘Ford Death Wobble.’ There were not any warning lamps, messages, or other symptoms of the problem prior to the occurrence. There is no active recall for this, although is it a life-threatening issue.