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Old Oct 28, 2021 | 10:08 AM
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Death Wobble

Has ford finally fixed the death wobble ? Do the dealers have the improved steering stabilizer so I can go get my replaced. Any part numbers to make sure I get the right one. Got the recall notice.
 
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Old Oct 28, 2021 | 12:39 PM
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Originally Posted by mojavearcher
Has ford finally fixed the death wobble ? Do the dealers have the improved steering stabilizer so I can go get my replaced. Any part numbers to make sure I get the right one. Got the recall notice.
Don't count on ford to "fix" it. They will band aid it for as little as possible just to get you by long enough until you're out of a warranty, so the next time it happens they can bill you for it...

A stabilizer does not fix it. It masks the underlying issue and when the stabilizer wears a little, it flares back up.

Ever had a death wonble happen? What happens when you hold the wheel tighter? It doesn't stop the harder you hold it. That's all a stabilizer is doing...

Alignment and worn parts (any joints or bushings) will cause a dw. A stabilizer won't.

And BTW. This isn't a Ford problem. It can happen in any vehicle with a solid front axle.
 
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Old May 17, 2023 | 09:15 PM
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2022 bouncing wheels and shake

My 22' SCLB F-350 6.7 Laroat Front wheels dribble like basketballs over any bump and the whole front end walks sideways on a curve.

I found the tie bar end link leaking grease on the passenger side and had FORD check it out..

They replaced the tie bat and aligned the front end. It's smooth again at 27k miles.

 
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Old May 18, 2023 | 08:53 AM
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A bad dreag link caused mine. No wobble since replacing it.
 
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Old May 18, 2023 | 01:46 PM
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Just got a "Customer Satisfaction Program 20N04" for my 2019 F350. Will wait for others to be the guinea pig and see IF it is a cure.

As I STARTED to read the letter - It sounded like it might be a satisfaction survey.

Let me see a 2019 truck purchased new in 2019 and it had 3 recalls and 4 more customer satisfaction program issues within the first year ? ? ?

Stepping down off my soap box and returning to my seat. :-)
 
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