2009 Ford F-250 Steering Problems
- 25
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.
Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.
What owners report
- steering wheel · 10 records
- death wobble · 9 records
- highway speeds · 7 records
- complete stop · 5 records
- front tires · 5 records
- failure mileage · 5 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 11 |
| 30–60k mi | 6 |
| 1–30k mi | 3 |
| 100–150k mi | 3 |
| 150–400k mi | 2 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Steering · Suspension
While in motion, this vehicle has had violent shaking at highway speeds 60-70mph and at low speeds of 30-40mph. The steering wheel violently shakes from side to side along with the entire truck shaking violently. It nearly caused an accident twice while traveling on the highway with very light load in the bed (approximately 110lbs). This has been coined the "death wobble" from other f-250 owners that have…
ODI 11209680
Steering · Suspension
My truck going highway speeds has had numerous issues with death wobble. If you don't know what that is it's where the truck starts shaking violently and the only way to control it is to cone to a complete stop which in the middle of the highway is very dangerous. This has happened many times with me and my family in the truck.
ODI 11152390
Steering
Track bar failing. Causing 'death wobble' while driving at highway speeds during braking and when hitting small bumps
ODI 11253711
Steering · Suspension · Wheels
When driving at highway speeds (50 mph or higher) the truck experiences "death wobble" when it hits a small rough patch. During "death wobble" the vehicle shakes uncontrollably and won't stop until the vehicle speed is brought down to 30 mph or lower.
ODI 11003246
Steering
I am the original owner of a 2009 f250 super duty pu. The vehicle has been well maintained over the 61630 miles i have accumulated. Recently the truck has started experiencing what can only be described as a loss of power steering. This seems to most often occur after starting from a stop, and turning left. The wheels seem to be "stuck" in the turned direction, and needs to be muscled back into a straight path. This…
ODI 11000547
Steering · Suspension
My truck has began a violent shaking, bouncing, and vibrating from the front end when i hit an uneven service on the interstate. Feels as if someone else grabs my steering wheel and shakes it as hard and as fast as they can back and forth leaving me with little or no control. Terrifying!! The only way to stop the violence is to slow to a stop on the shoulder. This began about a month ago and has happened at least a…
ODI 10891558
Steering
When i hit a small bump at highway speeds my truck will start to shake violently and will not stop without hard braking or aggressively jerking the steering wheel. I feel this is a real hazard and am afraid to let my family drive the truck. I will not let my grand children ride with me in fear of an accident when the truck decides to shake.
ODI 10943984
Steering · Suspension
When driving at 65 mph, and the front tires hit a large bump or pot hole, the front end goes into a violent shake. This has happened (3) times in 2-weeks. On the internet, it is known as the "death wobble." the shaking in the steering wheel was so great that it vibrated me into the next lane and i almost caused a serious accident on the freeway when i had to come to a complete stop. I took my truck to ford and they…
ODI 10885118
Steering · Suspension · Visibility/Wiper
Driving 2009 ford f-50 super duty fx4 on insterstate at 65 mph, as i exited to another interstate i experienced a violent wobble in the front end which only stopped when i brought the pickup truck to a complete stop. I took the truck to the dealer i purchased the vehicle from and they gave me a shopping list of $3300. This included windshield wipers. They also did not know what caused this problem. Ford customer…
ODI 10817038
Steering · Suspension · Wheels
I was driving on the highway, hit a bump and the front tires started to hop, increasing in intensity the entire time. The experience was very scary, and i felt like i was going to loose control of the vehicle. I had to pull over on the side of the highway, very carefully, since i had hardly no control of the vehicle at this point. Since the first incident i have noticed the hopping of the front tires every time i…
ODI 10724770
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 ford f-250. The contact stated that while driving approximately 50-70 mph, the steering wheel shook violently causing the vehicle to sway. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 80,000.
ODI 10662383
Steering
I was making a left turn out of a parking lot and heard a clunk from the front of the truck. At the end of the block after the light turned green, i tried to make a left turn and it was really hard to turn the steering wheel. The truck made the left turned but not very sharp. Upon driving up the street i tried to shift to the left lane and the truck would not respond well. Upon pulling over the truck would not fully…
ODI 10650639
Steering
I got onto highway 45 from 517. While switching lanes, my steering wheel felt like a child's toy. There was no steering whatsoever. I instinctively applied the brake. My truck was weaving from middle lane to the fast lane and finally i was in one lane when i came to a complete stop and placed it in park. At this point i am frantic because traffic is fast approaching. I'm looking for the hazard lights and pumping my…
ODI 10630788
Steering · Suspension
The vehicle involved is a 2009 f-250xl 4x4 w/8'box, equiped from factory with the camper suspension & snow plow suspension packages. Note that the truck has never carried nor pulled a camper nor has it ever pushed a snow plow. It was purchased in 1010 and currently has 55xxx miles on it as a passenger carrier. Tire pressure monitoring system is factory unit. Current tire pressure is at propper inflation. While…
ODI 10614506
Steering · Suspension
I'm yet another super duty owner that has experienced the now infamous death wobble. I was shocked to find out its a common problem as it is extremely dangerous. Even more shocked that i cannot find any information related to ford addressing the problem or recalling to fix the issue before a major incident occurs. *tr
ODI 10596059
Steering · Suspension
I own a 2009 ford f250 super duty 4x4 after hitting a small bump in the rd. At 50 mph the whole cab of my truck, the steering wheel and the tires started shaking violently!!!!!!!!!!! Back and forth. The truck veered in to the opposite lane. I had to slam on the brakes to slow the truck down to regain control. I truly thought that i was going to lose control and crash.why has ford not recalled the trucks to fix the…
ODI 10576804
Steering · Suspension
What i have found about this issue and what it is called is a 'ford death wobble' on the internet. *tr
ODI 10594563
Shock Absorber · Stabilizer Bar · Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 ford f-250. The contact stated that the front end of the vehicle would shake violently whenever driving over a road bump in the road or a pothole. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the stabilizer, shock absorbers, and the track bar bushings needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was repaired but the failure was not…
ODI 10592650
Steering · Suspension
This truck has developed the "death" wobble. If i hit a bump, bridge joint it will send the truck into an instant wobble that is so violent you have to slow to about 20mph to stop it. Very dangerous at highway speeds as you cannot keep lane control. Already destroying the front tires and dealers have said to keep proper air pressure. I have been an auto mechanic for over 15 yrs now and that is the best excuse the…
ODI 10509217
Gear Box (Other Than Rack And Pinion) · Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 ford f250. The contact stated that while driving at 35 mph the steering gear box failed. The vehicle would not stay in a straight path and it would swerve all over the lane. The dealer was notified who stated there was no recall and the parts were on national back order. The manufacturer was notified. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 40,000.....updated 12/11/12 *bf…
ODI 10486161
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 ford f-250. The contact stated that while driving 60 mph, the steering failed and became inoperable. The contact was able to control the vehicle and exited onto the shoulder. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who diagnosed that the failure was at the gear box. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vin was not available. The failure and current…
ODI 10468298
Steering · Suspension
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 ford f-250. The contact stated that the front end of the vehicle would shake violently whenever driving over a road bump or a pothole. The wheels would also bounce off the ground and the steering would become defective when the failure occurred. Once the vehicle was at a complete stop, the failure would cease. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the tire pressure and alignment was…
ODI 10504817
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 ford f-250. The contact stated while driving over a bump at approximately 65 mph, the vehicle began shaking and swerved into another lane. The failure recurred numerous times. The vehicle was taken to a dealer. The technician was unable to duplicate or diagnose the failure. However, all four tires were replaced on four occasions. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The…
ODI 10614915
Steering · Suspension
The front tires and steering wheel shimmy left to right at highway speeds. It was brought top the dealership from where it was purchased to be repaired. Dealership said they found no issues with it. It was noticed again and brought back to the dealership after i replaced the steering stabilizer. I was told at that point the track bar ball joint was worn and was charged $400.00 for the repair. The vehicle is…
ODI 10544035
Steering · Suspension · Wheels
I was driving my 2009 f-250 traveling about 40 to 45 mph and after hitting a rough patch of road the wheels began to shake out of control for about 20 seconds. I have had my truck to the dealership for the same problem on 6 plus times. Ford states that it was a tire pressure issue.......bs!.... Bs! Each time ford has my truck they say we have fixed the problem and it should not occur again. The last time i left ford…
ODI 10502520