I hate to report this...........
Posting Guru
Joined: Oct 2010
Posts: 1,777
Likes: 0
I had no idea these rigs were doing this! As someone who owned Jeeps over the years, this was not an uncommon problem. Usually it was the steering damper, but a number of worn front end components can be involved.
If you are having problems narrowing it down at your Ford dealer, take it to an off road shop. These guys usually have a fair amount of experience with the geometry and workings of the suspension and steering mechanisms.
Having personally experienced a wobble, it is some scary stuff...
If you are having problems narrowing it down at your Ford dealer, take it to an off road shop. These guys usually have a fair amount of experience with the geometry and workings of the suspension and steering mechanisms.
Having personally experienced a wobble, it is some scary stuff...
Elder User
Joined: Oct 2007
Posts: 559
Likes: 0
Holy Mother Farmer!!!!!! Three times in the shop for that should be a lemon law buy back vehicle. I thought the Tundra bed bounce issues were bad but this takes the cake.
You first year guinea piggers sure are brave.
You first year guinea piggers sure are brave.
YouTube - FORD QUALITY!!! DEATH WOBBLE
Is your's as bad as this one?
btw... At least it has the limited edition seats!
Is your's as bad as this one?
btw... At least it has the limited edition seats!
Jäger
Joined: Jan 2005
Posts: 5,491
Likes: 5
From: Northern Arizona
The 'Death Wobble' problem started with the change from leaf springs up front to coil springs up front in 2005.
Larger than stock tire/wheels increase the likelihood that DW will occur, as will worn bushings, a worn stabilizer (primary reason), running max front tire psi, and/or worn suspension components.
A competent alignment shop can diagnose the issue and, as Marauder stated, a good off-road shop can as well. A quality steering stabilizer (Bilstein) makes a big difference.
Larger than stock tire/wheels increase the likelihood that DW will occur, as will worn bushings, a worn stabilizer (primary reason), running max front tire psi, and/or worn suspension components.
A competent alignment shop can diagnose the issue and, as Marauder stated, a good off-road shop can as well. A quality steering stabilizer (Bilstein) makes a big difference.
Elder User
Joined: Dec 2005
Posts: 577
Likes: 0
From: Lebanon TN
yes. Lots of info here: https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...40-45-mph.html
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
Gear619
1987 - 1996 F150 & Larger F-Series Trucks
3
Mar 2, 2015 11:07 AM
