2018 Ford F-350 Super Duty: Death wobble
Common wear/failure (not a recall)
Symptoms
Owners of the 2018 F-350 Super Duty report: death wobble. CarComplaints.com lists 5 owner complaints, average mileage 26,750 miles.
NHTSA has 78 owner complaints for the 2018 F-350 Super Duty in this area. Examples:
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11611247 (filed 08/27/2024): “The contact owns a 2018 ford f-350. the contact stated while driving at various speeds, the vehicle experienced a "death wobble". the contact then received notification for customer satisfaction program: 20n04 (steering linkage damper extended coverage). the v…”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11583892 (filed 04/18/2024): “Violent front end shimmy (death wobble) at highway speeds. seems to be worsening. happened in interstate traffic near atlanta georgia. extreme concern as i was among multiple vehicles with many behind me as well, all moving at highway speeds. i could not stop …”
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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