2013 Ford F-250 Super Duty: Suspension complaints
Owner-reported issue (NHTSA complaints, not a recall)
Symptoms
NHTSA has 53 owner complaints for the 2013 Ford F-250 Super Duty that list the suspension component. Complaints are individual owner reports, not verified defects.
Examples:
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11588625 (filed 05/14/2024): “What is the “death wobble” on ford trucks? it’s as scary as the name sounds. the death wobble is a violent shaking that happens to the front end of many ford f250 and f350 super duty trucks. it typically occurs at speeds over 50 miles per hour. it can also happen after going over bumps or grooves in…”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11552120 (filed 10/26/2023): “Driving more than 70 mph the truck started to move suddenly and i could not control it until i got off the road, until i was unable to control the truck by reducing the speed to 20 mph…”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11550707 (filed 10/18/2023): “The steering wheel shakes violently at speeds of 50-55 mph. the vehicle drives without any issues then without any warning or warning lights the vehicle starts shaking to the point you lose steering control and must immediately slow down until the shaking stops. this vehicle is available for inspe…”
Likely causes
These complaints do not establish a single root cause; read the examples above and get a diagnosis.
Fix, in plain English
No single fix is established by these reports. Check your VIN for open recalls at nhtsa.gov/recalls, ask a dealer about technical service bulletins (TSBs) or extended warranty coverage, then have the system diagnosed.
DIY difficulty: Moderate
Shocks/struts can be DIY with proper spring compressors; air suspension diagnosis needs a scan tool. (Our assessment.)
Cost
No sourced cost range for this issue. Get a written quote after diagnosis.
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