Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (struts, shocks, control arms, ball joints, springs).
Mileage when the problem started
Owner reports
Selected complaints filed with NHTSA by 2007 Ford F-250 SD owners, lightly cleaned up (personal details are redacted by NHTSA).
I own a 2007 Ford f250 super duty ext cab, I have been having problems with it shaking/ bouncing violently when I go through a pothole or run over a bridge seam when traveling over 60 MPH. This has happened more than a dozen times under different load circumstances pulling a trailer, without a trailer, four adults in the cab only myself in the cab, with and without a load in the bed. I bought the truck new in May of 2007. There were several times I almost hit another vehicle in the next lane because of the steering wheel pulling right to left or the tires bouncing up and down and when I apply the breaks the tires skid at first. I have to slow down very fast and to a very slow speed to get it under control. I have had the vehicle a little over 2 1/2 years and it only has 25,000 miles. …
Driving my 2007 f250 SD and hit a bump, front end started to shimmy. Slowed down and the shimmy stopped. Had received a letter from Ford motor company giving information about the front end shimmy. Since the first incident, it has occured numerous times. My truck is currently at 87000 miles and the shimmy happens numerous times a day when I hit bumps/dips in the road. Diesel shop tells me to keep tires inflated properly, rotate and balance tires as well as proper alignment and have the steering dampner replaced. Steering dampner is brand new (3 months old), tires are at proper inflation and balanced as well as alignment done and the front end still vibrates, sometimes violently to where it is tough to control until speed drops under 40 MPH. …
Tl contact owns a 2007 Ford f-250 SD. The contact stated that the entire vehicle experiences strong steering vibration and violent shakes after traveling over a bump or uneven roads. The failure was recently noticed while driving 70 MPH. The driver stated that it felt as if all four wheels were loose. He has taken the vehicle to several dealers and they stated that the tire pressure was the cause of the failure and refused to diagnose the vehicle. The contact stated that the tire pressure on his vehicle has always remained at the correct levels. He discovered an investigation that was conducted on this same failure by the manufacturer (NHTSA campaign id number pe07057 (suspension:front)). He believes that the tire pressure is not the issue and that a new investigation should be opened and a recall issued. Currently, the vehicle is still experiencing the defect and is rarely driven. …
2007 Ford f250 super duty 6.0 liter diesel 4x4. Steering wobble (oscillation): purchased vehicle new after about 30000 miles when driving 60-65 MPH and hit an rough road surface - steering begins to shake violently until slowed to approx. 40 MPH. At 42000 miles had 6" lift and 37' tires and dual steering stabilizer put on vehicle and problem seemed to resolve up until approx. 54000 miles same issue again. Have had wheels balanced, air pressure and alignment check - found loose track bar and tightened. This helped to reduce the frequency of wobble occurrence, however still not resolved. Upon researching this it appears to be a global Ford super duty problem whether vehicle is stock or had suspension modifications. It is a potentially dangerous situation that Ford needs to address instead of deny there is a problem.
Ford f250 steering oscillation. I know there was an investigation, and the matter is now closed, but how can this be. The simple fact that the tire pressure is the cure all? I currently have the stock tires still, and set to the factory requested pressure. And it will give me "death wobble" many times in the course of the trip. To the point that I even have to pull over to get it to stop. I have the entire front end checked out by a shop and the report was there is no worn out parts. It is a well known fact that tre style ball joints dont work well as track bar ends, yet Ford keeps using them. The complaints all over the internet are not wrong. I am afraid the let me parents drive the truck and they were the main reason we purchased it.
I have a Ford f250 2007 4x4 diesel. Went over a bump in the road and the steering wheel started shaking so bad I ran off the road. Ford sent me a letter about tire pressure, but I assure you I check my tires at least once a week because I pull equipment almost daily. Ford is trying to cover up something and it needs to be fixed. I have had the truck almost two years, and have had it back at the dealership 29 times in 22 months. They have an issue with either the turbo or the icp and keep telling me it is normal. I was wondering who would like to see the videos or hear the tape recordings of them telling me normal is when the truck is hoping so bad the front tires come off the ground.
Excessive shimmy/front end oscillation causing loss of control on multi lane highway nearly causing accident, forced to brake severely to regain control , almost causing a rear end crash . Read your report ea08007 and immediately checked tire pressure and confirmed that they were within spec's. In forty five years of driving have never experienced such a violent condition of a motor vehicle including tire blowouts over 50 MPH. I find it hard to believe there are no associated crashes or deaths of this condition. There are many postings of same on the internet by other owners. I will take my vehicle back to Ford and reference their TSB 7-10-10 and your ea08007 report.
2007 Ford f-250 (42K miles) - whole truck shakes violently when I hit an imperfection on the highway going over 55 MPH. I have to pull the truck over to get it to stop and then can continue driving. It's been doing it the last 3 months, but today I finally took the Ford tech for a ride and it did it twice for him. So far they're saying I have the wrong size tires, but they're the same size the truck came with and Goodyear installed them, I'm with a state agency and do not have many options as far as trading the vehicle. I do think Ford should be fixing the problem. I've seen the same complaint all over the country on forum discussions.
On certain highways my Ford f250 super duty bounces terribly. I must slow down to avoid losing control. It bounces so violently that I have been bounced out of my seat. Ford stated that their trucks have a "dampening" system to fix this. They stated to check the tire pressure. My tire pressure is fine and has been fine. I have ridden in Chevy 2500's and Dodge 2500's on the same highways without this occurring. Something is wrong with these trucks but I can not seem to get Ford to agree. This is dangerous condition since you never know when the bouncing will start. Any other reports on this occurrence?
Severe steering wheel and front wheel vibrations. Feels like a tire is coming off, this is causing severe shimmy and loss of control of the vehicle at approx 35-39 MPH - thought there were ripples in the road but it happens on more and more bumps, worse today. Happens multiple times per trip various situations. Kids thought is was fun, I was scared to death (this incident happened on a straight away - still terrifying). Have not taken to dealer but will immediately, pressures are good and nothing appears broken hope I can find out before something really bad happens.
NHTSA investigations
Violent front end oscillation
Odi has received 78 consumer complaints of severe suspension and steering wheel shimmy and oscillations commencing after the subject vehicles traveled over an uneven road surface. The majority of these incidents occurred at speeds of 50 MPH or greater.thirteen of the complaints received by odi allege loss of steering control and that the vehicle changed driving lanes uncontrollably.four of the complaints received by…
Violent front end oscillation
This investigation was opened based on 78 consumer complaints of severe suspension and steering wheel oscillations after the subject vehicles traveled over an uneven surface.odi was concerned about these complaints because many of them alleged loss of control and the loss of control occurredat speeds above 50 miles per hour.at the time these complaints were received, odi was also aware of the TSB 07-10-10 and early…
Suspension complaints in other F-250 SD years
Frequently asked questions
How common are suspension problems on the 2007 Ford F-250 SD?
NHTSA has 30 complaints about the suspension of the 2007 Ford F-250 SD, 56% of the model year's 54 complaints. The component named most often is front (17 mentions).
Is there a recall for 2007 Ford F-250 SD suspension problems?
No. NHTSA lists no suspension recall for the 2007 Ford F-250 SD, though it has 1 recall for other components. If the problem is widespread, a repair may still be covered by an extended warranty or a manufacturer service bulletin — ask a dealer.
At what mileage do 2007 Ford F-250 SD suspension problems start?
Half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 30,000 miles, and 34% before 25,000 miles.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.