2018 Ford F-250 Super Duty: Death wobble
Common wear/failure (not a recall)
Symptoms
Owners of the 2018 F-250 Super Duty report: death wobble. CarComplaints.com lists 7 owner complaints, average mileage 17,600 miles.
NHTSA has 198 owner complaints for the 2018 F-250 Super Duty in this area. Examples:
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11672833 (filed 07/11/2025): “The contact owns a 2018 ford f-250. the contact stated while driving approximately 50 mph, the vehicle displayed the death wobble. the failure had occurred three times. there were no warning lights illuminated. the dealer was contacted; however, the contact wa…”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11633123 (filed 12/30/2024): “I purchased the truck new, and it has never experienced the death wobble until dec.25, 2024. the truck now has only 45k miles on it. i was driving on the interstate and hit a rough patch in the road at 70 mph, and the truck began to vibreate and shaking, my s…”
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
No sourced cost range: get a written quote after diagnosis.
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