2013 Ford F-350 Super Duty: Death wobble
Common wear/failure (not a recall)
Symptoms
Owners of the 2013 F-350 Super Duty report: death wobble. CarComplaints.com lists 3 owner complaints, average mileage 73,300 miles.
NHTSA has 31 owner complaints for the 2013 F-350 Super Duty in this area. Examples:
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11721290 (filed 03/01/2026): “Driving along at 70 mph and just crossed a bridge and met the asphalt when all of a sudden the steering wheel shook violently & almost caused a fatal accident. tractor trailer & cars swung to avoid me. went to pull out onto expressway & at 15 mph & the rumble …”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11609093 (filed 08/17/2024): “Every time i hit a bump it starts to shake and i have to slow way down to stop it. was told not to drive on highway that it has what they call the death wobble.…”
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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