2014 Ford F-250 Super Duty: Death wobble
Common wear/failure (not a recall)
Symptoms
Owners of the 2014 F-250 Super Duty report: death wobble. CarComplaints.com lists 2 owner complaints, average mileage 107,500 miles.
NHTSA has 90 owner complaints for the 2014 F-250 Super Duty in this area. Examples:
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11695247 (filed 10/23/2025): “The contact owns a 2014 ford f-250. the contact stated that while driving 60 mph and attempting to change lanes, the contact felt a small bump. shortly afterwards, the vehicle started to wobble violently, almost causing the contact to lose control of the vehic…”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11640903 (filed 02/05/2025): “2014 ford f250 super duty 6.7 diesel. coming down mountain in arizona (bumblebee pass) hit small bump. truck began violently shaking in the “death wobble mode”. later i was just driving on the freeway and hit a small bump at 70 mph (75 mph zone), again violent…”
Likely causes
Sources do not establish a single root cause; diagnosis is needed. Owner-reported fixes are listed below.
Fix, in plain English
Most common owner-reported solutions on CarComplaints.com: none clearly reported. Check for open recalls and extended warranty coverage with a dealer before paying out of pocket.
DIY difficulty: Moderate
Shocks/struts can be DIY with proper spring compressors; air suspension diagnosis needs a scan tool. (Our assessment.)
Cost
CarComplaints.com owners report a typical repair cost of about $500 (owner-reported average, not a quote).
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