2017 Ford F-250 Steering Problems
- 358
- 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.
Among these 358 stored complaint records:
- 2 indicate a crash
- 2 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- death wobble · 65 records
- steering wheel · 38 records
- bump road · 25 records
- highway speeds · 23 records
- slow down · 13 records
- hitting bump · 12 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 211 |
| 30–60k mi | 125 |
| 60–100k mi | 13 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Steering · Suspension
Driving at highway speeds, hit a bump in the road causing a 'death wobble' almost causing me to crash. Had to slow down to 45mph or slower for it to subside. This has happened 4 times. It is very unsafe.
ODI 11181388
Steering · Suspension
Death wobble. Was traveling on the freeway at 70mph when i passed over a bridge and the truck started to violently shake the front end. I had to slow to 30pmh to regain control after uncontrollably being forced into another lane and almost causing an accident. This is the second time that this has happened to this truck and the first time after ford attempted to fix the issues by replacing parts. I have video of…
ODI 11181380
Steering · Suspension · Unknown Or Other
While driving at appx. 70-75 mph after hitting a rough patch or bumps on the road the truck began to shake vigorously, i had to slow to 35-40 mph to get it to stop. I have just had the tires balance, rotated, and inflated to the specs. I was just in the dearlship on friday 02/15/19 and mentioned it to them they said they would look at it and would be $120 diagnostic fee never got an answer back. This morning alone i…
ODI 11181021
Steering
Death wobble in steering wheel. This going to kill somebody ! Extreme steering wheel wobble when going over a small bump bump at 60 mph or more. Totally loose control of steering function. Took to dealer and replaced some parts at 18,000 miles and now experienced it again at 22,000 miles. Many people with similar vehicles 2017 ford f250 have complained about this dangerous issue please do something with ford motor…
ODI 11277828
Steering · Suspension · Wheels
2017 f250 with 35k. First time hauling my 3 horse bumper pull trailer. Went over the bump onto an overpass on the interstate going 70 and the whole truck started shaking violently. The seats and steering wheel were shaking. It was terrifying. I slowed to 55 and it stopped. It did it to me twice yesterday with sophie in the car. I googled 2017 f250 shaking. It's a death wobble. And lots of people are having the issue.
ODI 11180814
Steering · Suspension
The "death wobble" happened to me when i got my speed up to 55mph on a state highway, the front of the truck started to shake violently and uncontrollably, i had to slow down to about 30 before regaining control. This is a huge safety issue that ford has to address!!
ODI 11180670
Steering · Suspension
At approximately 40,000 miles this vehicle began exhibiting symptoms of "death wobble". At speeds above approximately 45mph, when the vehicle would strike a pothole or some other deviation in the road surface, it would begin shaking. The shaking would intensify until the vehicle would be slowed down to approximately 30mph. Because the vehicle was out of warranty the vehicle was taken to a trusted local mechanic…
ODI 11281723
Steering
Experienced catastrophic steering wheel oscillation (death wobble) at 70mph in heavy freeway traffic after going over expansion joint on bridge overpass. Complete loss of control endangering my family in this truck. Slammed on the brakes to regain control causing semi trucks and all other traffic around me to take evasive action !
ODI 11194361
Steering · Suspension
Death wobble continues to plague my 2017 ford f-250 even after the dealership replaced steering components that were showing wear. It does not feel safe and i fear hitting any kind of bump in the road. Even the slightest bump like a joint in the road will cause an unexpected violent shaking until i slow down to 30-40 mph. Safety is at risk when the death wobble is set off. I hope a recall would hold ford to a higher…
ODI 11192392
Steering · Suspension · Wheels
At approximately 65 to 70 mph and upon hitting a bump/expansion joint/pothole in the road, the truck will enter into a non-dampening castor oscillation (i.e. Death wobble). When this occurs it can be very difficult to control and the driver must slow down to approximately 40 - 45 mph to get the wobble to stop. This can be extremely dangerous when towing a large/heavy trailer.
ODI 11176344
Steering
When i hit a bump or expansion joint over 45 mph my 2017 ford f250 goes into a death wobble. I have had it to the dealer 3 times now. I know ford has issued a tsb #18-2268 with replacement parts to try to fix the problem. On my 3rd trip to the dealer they replaced the parts included in the tsb except for a new steering stabilizer. I was told they are on backorder and they needed to try these other steps first. After…
ODI 11181626
Electronic Stability Control · Steering · Unknown Or Other
My ford f-250 experienced a severe "death wobble" on 3 occasions causing the need to slow down from 65 mph to 25 mph on the freeway during normal traffic. On one occasion, the shaking was so bad it went to the adjacent driving lane while on an on-ramp and was completely uncontrollable. The vehicle is at the ford dealership now and having the steering shock replaced but the service rep stated they are just trying…
ODI 11180381
Steering
While driving on the highway between speeds of 55-70 mph when you hit a bump or uneven terrain the whole front end of the truck including the steering column will shake violently until you brake and bring the speed below 40 mph. This is not safe and could cause a major accident
ODI 11176506
Steering · Suspension
There is a nationwide problem with the ford super duty trucks it's been in the dealer theee times to correct death wobble which is extreamly dangerous and ford is giving the american public the run around and putting the public in danger , when somebody gets killed because of this it's going to be known that the problem was well documented and known and happening all over the country people are posting it on all…
ODI 11176058
Steering
2017 ford f 250 diesel 19,000 miles, february 6, 2019 on highway 70 @ approx. 60-65 mph(tire pressure 55#) i hit a bridge expansion joint, the front wheel went into a uncontrollable wooble, finally slowed sufficient to get it under control. Initially at 17,000 miles, i had noticed a slight wobble when going over certain bumps and expansion joints. Took it to the dealer, they tested it and set the tire pressure…
ODI 11174997
Steering · Suspension
Driving south on i-95 just north of portland,me. Traveling with no load at 70 mph on dry pavement. Came across a bridge expansion joint which ran slightly diagonal to the direction of travel. The truck went into a violent death wobble. The entire vehicle was shuddering. I had all i could do to keep two hands on the wheel. The steering wheel was shaking left to right at a high oscillation. I had limited control of…
ODI 11174729
Steering
Typical highway driving over minor abnormalities in roadway at speeds over 50 mph can cause the steering to shake violently and will continue unless/until you brake nearly to a stop. This happens without warning and has nearly caused several collisions by me personally. There is no steering control until you have brought the vehicle to a stop. This condition is commonly known as a death wobble. Ford has a tsb on it…
ODI 11174349
Steering · Suspension
Suspension oscillation when hitting rough pavement or bridge transition at 65 miles an hour. Violent shaking of steering wheel and tires bouncing (aka death wobble). Truck has 28,412 miles at the time this occurred. Unable to safely drive on the interstate. This issue is a safety problem that ford needs to address. Multiple 17' 18' super duty's having this issue.
ODI 11173911
Steering
'death wobble' steering when a road bump encountered. Front sreering damper has been replaced twice (2 times) previously, but the almost uncontrollable front end shimmy is back. Have never had a ford truck with this sort of problem. Don't know if it's just the dampener, or combination of inadequate shocks/suspension, but it's dangerous to drive. Ford must be held accountable for this design defect! I take it back to…
ODI 11173771
Steering
And least 6 times while i motion front steering shakes violently after hitting a bump this last time was after the truck had been to the dealership to fix the problem. This is not the only the only vehicle with this problem. This last time i ended up in the opposite lane of traffic pulling a trailer loaded with livestock before getting the vehicle under control. Dealership encouraged me to report this problem. I…
ODI 11173662
Steering
Death wobble at highway speeds if any small bump in the road
ODI 11190169
Steering · Suspension
I experienced steering ossalation and what is considered the "death wobble" while traveling at around 70 mph, it happens after crossing a bridge seam the truck becames uncontrollable, shaking violently , it was so violent i had to slow to almost 20 mph to get it to stop but i was able to get off to the side of the road once i could control the steering. This is not an isolated issue and seems a huge problem with the…
ODI 11176026
Steering · Suspension
Tl* the contact owns a 2017 ford f-250. The contact stated that the vehicle experienced a death wobble while driving moderate speeds over unleveled land. The contact stated that the vehicle shimmied violently and force had to be used to steer. Ford of murfreesboro ([redacted], murfreesboro, tn 37129, [redacted]) was notified of the failure and provided a loaner vehicle. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The…
ODI 11174584
Steering · Suspension · Wheels
At highway speeds, bumps in the road cause the steering to begin to wobble and make the vehicle uncontrollable, slowing down allows the driver to regain control. It has been called the death wobble be many people and appears to be a known issue. Problem started around 25000 miles. Continues to this day at 45000 miles, seems to be getting worse.
ODI 11283138
Steering · Suspension
2017 ford f-250 wheels violently shaking when driving over bumpy or bridge expansion joint. Vehicle had 22000 miles when first started. Been to dealership four times with no fix. This problem is going to kill people if not resolved. Have been told, air pressure not correct, rotors, brakes, tires, alignment. All of these have been addressed with no resolution. Ford has a problem and are not taking responsibility.…
ODI 11270619