2017 FORD F-350 SD Complaints

When hitting bumps around 50 mph the vehicle front end begins to shake violently and a sudden slow down or stop is required.

Restricted CCV Separator causing excessive crankcase pressure buildup. 2017-2019 models of this engine have this CCV design, but the Crankcase Oil Separator (containing this part) was redesigned from 2020 forward for the same engine due to excessive complaints of buildup and costly secondary effects such as Charge Air Cooling Tube splits/failures. This modification was never offered to 2017-2019 model year vehicles with this engine. Servicing Dealer indicated that this failure, and secondary failures led to loss of engine oil, which leads to catastrophic engine failure while driving. There are no indications via OBD codes or dash warnings indicating there is an issue, giving a false sense of security to the driver, especially when towing large loads. This problem was discovered on this vehicle during a routine oil change when low engine oil was observed (less than 2 quarts out of 13 quart capacity present in the engine upon attempting to drain).

2017 FORD F-350. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARD TO VEHICLE SHAKING WHEN HITTING A BUMP IN THE ROADWAY. THE CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED ON MULTIPLE OCCASIONS, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE CONSUMER REQUESTED ASSISTANCE ON DISCOVERING WHAT WAS THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE.

That the intersection of 1010 and Rhodes Road 6204 Ten-Ten Rd, Apex, NC 27539.. I have been driving it and steady crossing my fingers hoping to God my tires don’t fly off and hurt somebody or kill somebody or me… I just can’t do it anymore, I have got to get the thing in the shop it’s got the death wobble and is just starting to scare me.. I love my truck I was trying to give them the benefit of the doubt but it’s definitely got a problem I honestly think it may be several different things but at any rate it needs to be fixed

After completing the tailgate recall, the vehicle tailgate opens while vehicle is in drive. There is no indicator on the dash for the tailgate being open, and also when you put the truck in reverse with tailgate open the camera defaults to the tailgate camera which stares at the bumper and is unsafe. I was towing a trailer during the last event and the tailgate was crushed between the trailer and truck causing around $5000 in damage. Also some items fell out of the bed on the highway.

Sunday, April 3, 2021, I was driving from Rte 95 to Rte 128 and the 2 lanes began to merge, but as I was driving the truck hit a bump and I got the death wobble. I had to come to, almost, a complete stop on the highway, with another car coming in behind me. I got through this one, but as I was beginning to accelerate onto Rte 128, the truck began once again to shake violently. It did happen again during this one trip. This also happened 2 other times, in March. Our mechanic replaced tie rod end-right lower outer and steering stabilizer on, Thursday, March 31, 2021.

Purchase the truck used from a Ford dealership February 15, 2022 w/39K miles that came with Blue Oval Certified Gold warranty that had an instant inspection. Took delivery February 25 was a online purchase. A week later March 5 driving thru a construction zone at 55MHP at high volume traffic and right front tire hit a high spot of the interstate in the right lane and the trucks steering wheel went into a valent movement/shaking left and right that it was so difficult for me to hold on the steering wheel. This death wobble didn't stop till I was able to exit the interstate at a 40MPH speed. Its obvious the previous owner didn't address this issue. Thank God I was driving because my wife wouldn't been able to hold on the steering wheel as it was purchase to tow our 5th wheel camper. It fears us now towing the camper safety. It's unbelievable Ford never issue a recall for this issue. Its obvious someone must lose a life before a recall is issued.

March 1st 2022 driving at highway speed on Rt 495 S in Massachusetts truck suddenly began to violently shake front end side to side. I was forced to brake, slow down till shaking stopped. Luckily cars behind me and to my right side were able to avoid hitting me. I pulled off highway and checked for something broken or loose. In forward and reverse I couldn’t find anything obvious. Will take my truck to shop today to have front end checked. During violent shaking it was all I could do to hang onto the steering wheel. If I’d only been using one hand who knows what would have happened.

I have experienced the very common problem of Death Wobble several times. Uncontrollable shaking of the steering wheel.

Ford Death Wobble occurs at highway speed when hitting a bump in road. Vehicle is uncontrollable until reducing speed below 45MPH.