2011 Ford F-250 Steering Problems
- 66
- 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
- death wobble · 25 records
- steering wheel · 16 records
- slow down · 12 records
- shaking violently · 9 records
- bump road · 9 records
- shake violently · 9 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 19 |
| 30–60k mi | 18 |
| 60–100k mi | 17 |
| 100–150k mi | 8 |
| 150–400k mi | 3 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Steering · Suspension
Vehicle developed violent, resonant shaking at highway speed. Reduction to 40 mph was required to regain vehicle control.
ODI 10743417
Steering · Suspension · Wheels
We have a 2011 ford f250 super duty diesel pick up with less than 20,000 miles. It is like new, but has developed a serious mechanical defect. Ford motor company has tried up to (11) eleven fixes for this life threatening problem with no success. None of these "fixes" apply on this pick up. Now since the pick up is older than 3 yrs. Even with such low mileage they want us to pay for "trying" out more possible fixes…
ODI 10789577
Electronic Stability Control · Steering · Wheels
Re: the death wobble we have a 2011 ford f250 super duty diesel pick up with less than 20,000 miles. It is like new, but has developed a serious mechanical defect. Ford motor company has tried up to (11) eleven fixes for this life threatening problem with no success. None of these "fixes" apply on this pick up. Now since the pick up is older than 3 yrs. Even with such low mileage they want us to pay for "trying" out…
ODI 10788327
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 ford f-250. While driving 75 mph, the steering wheel was turned left and right, but the wheels turned to the opposite direction. The vehicle was towed to the dealer. The technician diagnosed that the steering box failed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 50,500. ...updated 06/03/15 *bf updated 7/7/2015*js…
ODI 10705905
Steering · Wheels
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 ford f-250. While driving at approximately 50 mph, the vehicle vibrated violently without warning. The failure recurred intermittently. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the tire shocks, vibration dampener, drag link, tie rod, and all the tires were replaced; however, the failure recurred. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure…
ODI 10779305
Steering · Suspension
Ford super duty f250 & f350 are well known to have the death wobble. This problem has been an issue for several years. Starting as early as 10000 miles. If the death wobble happens during a rain storm you are pretty certain to lose control of your vehicle. The front end will start shaking violently after hitting the smallest uneven surface in the road. I hear that the dodge has a similar problem this can be googles…
ODI 10660588
Steering · Suspension
My husband was driving through a road construction work zone when suddenly the steering wheel started shaking violently and jumped out of his hands . He lost control of the truck . The other drivers were able to compensate for the out of control truck and an accident was avoided . I went on to research this issue . I found a forum with many others having the same issue . My husband took it to the local dealership…
ODI 10649518
Steering · Suspension
While towing my 8000lb trailer, i went over some uneven highway pavement and the entire truck started shaking to the point i was no longer able to control where the truck went i had to left off the gas until it coasted to a top. 50 miles later, i entered a suspension bridge over a 500 foot drop with a tractor trailer coming in the opposite direction. As i crossed over the bridge/road seam the truck started shaking…
ODI 10631619
Steering · Suspension
After hitting a bump in the highway the front suspension on our 2011 ford f250 4x4 pickup began to shake violently. I had to apply the brakes and slow down to about 40 miles per hour to get the shaking to stop. After this incident, the death wobble occurred again several times. I took the vehicle back to the ford dealership and they replaced the track bar bushing and ball joints at a cost to me of about $400. Now…
ODI 10678778
Steering · Suspension
When traveling at highway speeds, if my truck hits a ridge or bump in road, it starts shaking violently up and down. I slow down and fight the wheel to get the truck to the side of the road. So far, this has happened approximately 18 times. Most of the time, it stops shaking as i slow down. Twice it stopped shaking after i crossed traffic to get to edge of road to stop. Very scary! The first time it happened, it…
ODI 10644986
Steering · Suspension
My truck starts shaking violently at 40-60 mph. Steering control is lost and can only be regained by coming to a complete stop. Truck will not switch lanes and pulling over to the shoulder is impossible due to loss of steering. Shaking is violent to the point of loosening bolts. Taken to dealer to be checked under warranty. They claimed it was air pressure or the need for new tires. The vehicles tires are in good…
ODI 10597434
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 ford f-250. The contact stated that while driving 60 mph, the vehicle began shaking abnormally. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer, who stated that they would balance all for tires and performed and alignment check. The vehicle was repaired however, the problem persisted. The manufacturer was not contacted. The approximate failure mileage was 22,500. *tr
ODI 10566852
Steering · Suspension · Wheels
Truck developed a violent shake in the front end and became uncontrollable. Have to stop immediately before vehicle will stop shaking. The issue is referred to the "ford death wobble" with many recorded instances of this on the web and youtube. Issue has gotten worse and is unsafe to drive. Has been in the ford dealer and many new parts replaced but problem persist. Ford dealer cannot seem to correct so it has been…
ODI 10575179
Steering · Suspension
While driving at freeway speed hit pothole and truck began to shake violently. Pulled of the freeway to inspect and everything looked ok. Got back onto freeway and crossed over a bridge and the same violent shake happened until i slowed down to about 40 mph. Dropped truck off at dealer on way home from work. *tr
ODI 10559732
Steering · Suspension
While driving on straight roads, if you encounter rough road surface (construction, pothole, etc) steering and front end of the vehicle begins to oscillate violently. It is almost like the oscillation creates a harmonic frequency that increases the intensity to a degree that the vehicle must be slowed or stopped to recover. *tr
ODI 10559433
Steering · Suspension
I was traveling south on highway 99 in the central valley of california north of visalia, ca. I was maintaining my speed in the fast (second lane) lane between 65 and 70 mph on a portion of the highway that was recently laid with fresh asphalt. This of course, made the road surface very smooth although there was some transition portions of the road surface with a few rougher sections. Going over one of the…
ODI 10557240
Steering · Suspension
I have an f-250 super duty fx4. The truck only has 15,000 miles and last year in oct, 2012 the truck had a violent shimmy in the front end at 9,000 miles. This occurred on two different occasions and i took the truck to the dealer and they replaced the steering stabilizer and the problem was fixed for about a year. The truck has started this shaking again. This has occurred three different times in the last month.…
ODI 10552681
Steering
App. One year ago, i started having trouble with my truck. It would shake if i hit a rough spot or bridge approach at 60 to 70 miles an hour, causing the steering wheel and the whole truck to shake. I've had it to the dealer a number of times and have spent about $2100.00 and it's still doing it. At times it shakes really hard and to get it to quit i have to bring my speed down to 30 miles an hour. That is very…
ODI 10544696
Steering · Suspension
When hitting a bump or pot hole at highway speed the front tires wobble uncontrollably until you all but stop. This could catch someone off guard to crash into someone on the highway. *tr
ODI 10583631
Steering · Suspension · Wheels
While driving at 70 mph on the interstate, after hitting a small bump in the road, the front end of my 2011 f250 fx4 diesel began violently. I had to pull onto the median and slow to less than 20 mph to make it stop. This has been an ongoing problem, and, although i have brought the vehicle in for service, changing the shocks and steering stabilizer, i still have the same issues. *tr
ODI 10531521
Steering · Suspension · Wheels
I have had repeated issues with the steering of my truck. I have taken it in to the ford dealership for the last 2 years and have been unable to get this resolved. The issue is known as the "death wobble". I was unaware of how common this issue was until i started reading forms where many people have had the same complaint. I have nearly lost control of my truck way too many times. *tr
ODI 10526016
Steering · Suspension
Was going over a bridge that had uneven pavement with a slight bank to the left and the steering and entire vehicle began to shake uncontrollably and put the vehicle into the nearby field after running off the road. I contacted ford dealership and was informed to check tire air pressure (air pressure was fine-stock tires and rims). Front steering stabilizer was checked and that was fine. Track bar and tie rod…
ODI 10534069
Steering · Suspension
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 ford f-250. While driving 60 mph, the vehicle wobbled and shook violently. The vehicle was taken to the dealer (mac haik ford lincoln hyundai 4506 n navarro st, victoria, tx 77904), but the dealer was unable to duplicate the failure. The dealer replaced unknown parts on the front end of the vehicle, but the failure recurred several more times. The manufacturer stated that the contact…
ODI 11001691
Steering
In fast lane west of nashville on interstate 40. Hit a minor area of rough road and the steering started shaking violently left and right. Slowed agressively but had no where to go with semi trucks all around me. I still can't believe i didn't cause a major accident. At approx 30 mph the shaking stopped and i was able to accelerate back to cruise speed. I have driven the truck 9000 miles and this is the first time…
ODI 10511730
Steering · Wheels
I was driving approximately 45 mph when i hit a rough area in the asphalt during a slight left turn. After hitting the rough area, the truck and steering wheel began shaking violently. I had to almost stop before the shaking would stop. I pulled off the road thinking that maybe a tire was fixing to fall off but everything was fine. Now every time i hit a rough area on the road i worry that it will happen again. *tr
ODI 10503543