2017 Ford F-350 Super Duty: Shakes violently over bumps
Common wear/failure (not a recall)
Symptoms
Owners of the 2017 F-350 Super Duty report: shakes violently over bumps. CarComplaints.com lists 5 owner complaints, average mileage 33,000 miles.
NHTSA has 219 owner complaints for the 2017 F-350 Super Duty in this area. Examples:
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11638473 (filed 01/25/2025): “While traveling down the road a bump or dip in the road causes the front wheels begin to shake and jerk violently causing the vehicle to drift over the road and loose steering control. this situation is amplified when carrying or pulling a load and is extremel…”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11628695 (filed 12/03/2024): “I experienced what is known as the “death wobble” after contacting a bumpy road at approximately 70 mph. i was able to exit the freeway and determine that it wasn’t a blown tire or some other condition that caused this. after some research on my vehicle, i de…”
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 $240 (owner-reported average, not a quote).
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