2013 SSBN/A Drag Week, Lets quit sand bagging, and let it rip! Maybe that will help. It is EXACTLY what happens to my truck. JESSEMACE57 MEMBER; 1989 FORD F-150; Shakes or Wobbles problem 1989 Ford F150 V8 Four Wheel Drive Automatic I have an 89 F150 4x4 SWB with a 4" suspension lift sitting on 33"x12.50's. A Ford "death wobble" class action lawsuit is being debated in court after the California plaintiff claimed Ford F-250 and F-350 trucks have defective suspension components that cause violent shaking. Ford Senior Master Technician. The Beginning. level 1. This thread is archived. Complaint - The 1995 Lightning has, as most twin I beam Fords, a tendency to shimmy at about 40-45 mph, sometimes closer to 70mph. 2018 Ford F-350 Death Wobble. HAAAAAALLLLPPPP!!". Typically, death wobble is an issue that plagues these vehicles, making Ram and Ford trucks more susceptible than GM's current offerings. Before I do, is there anything else you want him to know? share. 1982 F150 4x4 - $1200 (White River, SD) 82 F150 4x4 302ci 4bl 4spd 4x4 with spare trans and transfer-case ... 1982 f150 4x4 - $1900 (Woodstock) selling my 82 f150 4x4. My F150 is shaking very violently at around 40 mpg. just dont know what to fix first or how to make it stop Posted by julie foster on Sep 10, 2012. Posted by. hide. 96% Upvoted. The Ford track bar repair kit is for 2005 and newer Ford Super Duty trucks. Is there a … read more. A list of possible causes of death wobble are; loose wheel bearings, too much steering wheel play, bad shackle bushings, loose or worn steering balls, loose drag link, loose tie rod, looseness in the pitman arm, and a misalignment in any of the three wheel alignment axis (Toe in, caster and camber) I'm told that bad tires, is a possible cause. Research showed that even the F-150 has been a victim since at least 1995. Yes, it’s scary, but it’s not a dynamically unstable event that will make you start swerving around the highway. Ford has had so many recalls that it is reduclous.I was considering buying a Ford F250 but after hearing about the death wobble,seat belt that when the bucket hits the carpet and can catch on Fire,other recalls and now a suspension problem that the yoke was not welded properly to the axle.I really don’t know how Ford is the best selling Truck in America. Moore is a contributing writer for RF365.com and various other websites, a ghostwriter for Rainbow Writing and has over a dozen works of fiction currently in print. Gradually slowing down (with the brakes), will guarantee the wobble to go away. "I just got death wobble! All are intended to reach the same goal in solving the problem, but with different components depending on your needs. No. 2011 Ford F150: with a lift kit and big tires, the steering went. This can develop into ... Ford Super Duty Death Wobble Cure We've ALL seen those posts on the forums, Facebook groups, etc. It's called "Death Wobble" and when it shakes at 70, you instantly know why. Ive search around to try and find a fix for this issue and ran into this video on youtube: "Ford F-250 Death Wobble". Has winch mount in the bumper. Hey guys. Admit it. Ask Your Own Ford Question. Be a do'er and not a shoulda done'er. Ford had some dampners to add under war at one time on the heavy trucks. And of course it’s important to rea… Aslo the twin I beams fight wind steer very well on heavy loads. My steering wheel started shaking when I hit a bump! We've ALL seen those posts on the forums, Facebook groups, etc. Some Ford F-250 and F-350 Super Duty truck drivers are calling the experience the "Death Wobble." Many Ford F-250, F-350, F-450 and F-550s built between the 1987 and 2004 model years can experience a harmonic vibration in the front suspension when hitting large bumps at higher speeds. HA! What do i need to fix? Set the new shock in position and bolt it in place with your socket set. Life is short. Unfortunately, due to its positioning, it’s easy prey for bumps and road debris and incurs damage easily. If you have questions regarding your rights, please contact an attorney in your area as this investigation is now closed. Ford Motor Company), the death wobble is caused by a defect linked to abnormal wear and/or loosening of the track bar bushing, damper bracket, ball joints, control arms, shocks and/or struts. Truck has death wobble. Want Answer 0. A right sized bump at the right speed will send an input into the axle … Inspect your shock for signs of fluid loss frequently and replace it whenever you notice damage or loss of hydraulic fluid. Sit down in front of the truck with your socket set and unbolt the old stabilizer shock from its left and right mounts using your socket set. When ford changed to the coil spring suspension in 2005 this problem started occurring. Moonlight Diesel offers three kits. The 2011 Ford F-250 has 16 problems reported for death wobble. The dreaded death wobble has been a problem on 4x4s for ages. The first step is to determine which kit you need and the tools you will need to install it. This happens due to … SOURCE: Death wobbles. cause it happens at 35 too. My steering wheel started shaking when I hit a bump! HAAAAAALLLLPPPP!!". After several thousand dollars in repairs and a couple of years without a fix, we finally found something that worked. The bolt holes haven't "ovaled" out or anything have they? Remove the old shock by hand and discard it. Dealer says that Ford admits that the old solution did not work and they are in the process of shipping out the new solution. 10 months ago. Close. After about 2 months the Death Wobble started. 3 months later and the Death Wobble is back. The vibration, commonly called the “death shake” or “death wobble,” creates an unnerving experience for the driver and only fades away if you stop the truck. Vehicle has 38,000 miles and is just beyond manufacturer warranty. It shows the inside effect of this wobble at 1 minute 5 seconds. Mine has started this behavior again. 2015 F150 - 2.7L 10 months ago. A similar result was reached in another case involving the vibration issue noted on this page. A new class action lawsuit alleges that Ford Super Duty pickup trucks are equipped with defective suspension components and steering linkage systems, causing them to vibrate and shake in what the lawsuit has dubbed a “death wobble.”. 1989 Ford F-150 I need help with the death wobble. Mat. save. video. Well, how about a class-action lawsuit over “the wobble of death” that affects some pickups including the Ford F150 and Ford Super Duty lines, as well as those from other carmakers. Ford drivers are posting videos to YouTube, sharing their experiences, and speaking with their local news stations. It's called "Death Wobble" and when it shakes at 70, you instantly know why. The Ford death wobble class action lawsuit was filed in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of California - Lessin, et al., v. Ford Motor Company, et al. Mine has started this behavior again. Our Ford F250 4×4 began to experience the ‘death wobble’ at around 80,000 miles. Scarey as hell. The vehicle then begins to violently wobble and shake while driving, causing the driver to lose control. I put two 302 rod big ends together for that. Archived. after the rebuild, it's an idea. SMH. 2015 ford f250 - death wobble. Discussion in 'Ford F-150 Raptor General Discussions [GEN 2]' started by benbachh, Dec 30, 2019. Thankfully, Ford Motor Company found a solution to this problem during the 1990s, but it requires diligence on the owner’s part to hold death at bay. Ford Motor Company), says the death wobble is caused by a defect linked to abnormal wear or loosening of the track bar bushing, damper bracket, ball joints, control arms, shocks or struts. I just put new shocks on the truck thinking it would help but guess not. 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. The warning sign is a shudder or shimmy in the front axle while on the road. Yes, the fix is that simple and often gets over looked. Mechanic's Assistant: Okay, I'll connect you to the mechanic to go over that information regarding your Ford F250. Truck has 6in suspension lift with 35s. Below is the old article I wrote way back in 2001 to offer hope for Death Wobble. Rut Ro Raggy.......he also said NEVER NEVER run poly on those. Show More . I know the link is showing the wobble on the E450, the F53 acts in the same way. Without a fully functioning stabilizer shock, your Ford truck will experience the death shake with you behind the wheel. Velocity Red Mazdaspeed Miata . The Ford F53 death wobble is associated with the Ford motorhome chassis that is commonly used on American RV Motorhomes. 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. Admit it. Many Ford F-250, F-350, F-450 and F-550s built between the 1987 and 2004 model years can experience a harmonic vibration in the front suspension when hitting large bumps at higher speeds. 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. If … Death wobble is simply an inherent issue with solid axle front suspension. Although no fatalities have been reported due to … 2014 F250, started the death wobble in 2016 75,000 mi. This page was generated at 05:51 AM. SIGH. Wobbles out of control and have to slow it down or just about stop it. Ford said it won't comment on pending litigation. The death wobble is caused when the defective front axles … The dreaded death wobble has been a problem on 4x4s for ages. It doesn't shake the steering wheel just the entire body of the truck. Brought it to Ford Dealer (they are a joke) they let the front tires down to 40 without telling me and gave it back, (supposed to have 75psi per factory) Then said they couldn't find anything wrong but suggested I do new shims in the front end for 500.00.