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
I have experienced what has been referred to as the "death wobble" for ford trucks. While driving on i-35 in oklahoma (december 2019), about 75 mph, hit a small pothole which caused the front end of the truck to shake. I cautiously pulled off the highway to a complete stop to stop the shake/vibrations. I have experienced this shake at various speeds on other occasions. At lower speeds, the vibration damper takes…
ODI 11309635
Steering
Traveling at highway speeds (over 55 mph) the steering will go into a violent shimmy also known as a 'death wobble' after crossing certain seams in the roadway. I have to brake and reduce speed rapidly to about 45 or 50 mph to regain control. This creates a very dangerous situation due to motorists behind my vehicle having to brake also. Remember, this is occurring at highway speeds. This is not a one time…
ODI 11300402
Steering · Suspension · Wheels
Vehicle is 100% factory equipment .no changes made to vehicle. Current odometer 23,750 miles. Have experienced "death wobble" 3 times always while traveling about 70 mph. Extremely unsafe. Typically it begins travelling about 70 mph and contacting an expansion joint in the road or some similar uneven pavement. Truck front end begins shaking uncontrollably until speed is reduced to about 50 mph. Have done extensive…
ODI 11297835
Steering
Truck will randomly begin to violently shake and become hard to control the steering wheel when driving, typically at speeds over 50mph. This has happened three times within the last two weeks.
ODI 11291720
Steering
2017 ford f-250 with 23,953 miles all original equipment. Vehicle was in motion at 60 mph on the freeway, transitioned off a bridge (expansion joint.) violent shaking of front end resulting in violent shaking of steering wheel and entire truck. Known as 'death wobble.' applied breaks and once slowed down to 40 mph the vehicle returns to normal operation. Very dangerous situation. This is the third time in the las…
ODI 11307741
Steering · Suspension
Death wobble 4 th time since new truck in currently at the dealership part is on back order at speeds above 50 miles per hour after driving over a bump in the road
ODI 11296641
Steering
While driving home from work running approx 75mph i hit a rough patch in the road after hitting the patch my steering wheel began to shake violently. It felt like the front end was coming out from under the truck. It's almost as the truck started getting a very bad wobble. I was able to regain control of the vehicle once slowing down to around 30mph. I've heard of the term what people call the death wobble. Once i…
ODI 11289745
Steering
At approximately 60-70 mph, the vehicle may experience a very violent shaking in the steering wheel, jerking back and forth left to right a few inches. This is not caused by any driver input. It has only occurred while going straight. Any small bumps(railroads tracks, pothole, etc) may start or exacerbate the shaking, but hitting anything small objects such as afore mentioned does not guarantee the shaking will or…
ODI 11306795
Steering · Suspension
At driving speeds when the vehicle hits a crack or dump in the road, the front end shakes violently at which point the vehicle steering is compromised and can only be stopped with a quick deceleration to regain control.
ODI 11297946
Steering
On 12/16/2019 while traveling 75 mph on i-44 east and west bound between burkburnett tx and oklahoma city. My ford f-250 began violently shaking after hitting some rough road. It did not stop until i reduced my speed to 20 mph. It was freezing weather conditions with dry roads. It did this 6 more times until i was able to get my vehicle back home. Upon learning this is a problem know as a 'death rattle' with this…
ODI 11289595
Steering · Suspension
Experienced death wobble on the highway at 70mph, almost crashed due to violent steering shake and loss of control. Had to slam on brakes as i was crossing lanes and ended up on the side of the highway.
ODI 11289512
Steering · Suspension
Have had a wobble in the front wheels when hitting minor pothole two to three times in front wheels when doing 70mph in the two years since purchase. Had to slow down for it to correct. In last three weeks, have had six instance per week when doing 70mph. Since tire rotation last week, cannot go over 60mph without the wobble, must slow down to 50-55 to recover.
ODI 11289257
Steering · Suspension
Crashno fireno injuries0 deaths0 while driving between 65 and 75 mph i hit a rough crossing a freeway bridge. Front left tire. The steering wheel started to vibrate violently almost losing control. Slowed down to 25 mph to stop steering wheel shaking. This is probably the 3rd time happening. 2017 ford f250. 4x4. Must have read 50-60 incidents on internet . Even had a name. "shake of death".
ODI 11289187
Steering
I purchased this truck new. At 7700 miles i had a severe shaking (known as death wobble)in the steering wheel after hitting minor bump in 4 lane highway. The truck was completely in its own control because you can't turn the steering wheel all you can do is apply brakes and go whoever it goes. On this occasion i had my family in truck. Took truck to ford dealership they replaced bushings in front end and told me…
ODI 11289978
Steering · Suspension
Death wobble was experienced in january of 2019. Truck was taken to ford, and per there invoice, tsb 18-2268 was performed to fix problem. On december 12 of 2019 truck experienced the exact same issue that was previously "fixed". Both times this happened, i was driving on the highway and the truck involuntarily went out of my driving lane and made truck unable to control until speeds reached around 35 mph.
ODI 11289041
Steering · Suspension
While traveling on the expressway at 65 mph i passed over a rough piece of asphalt and the truck started to shimmy then immediately severely shake and shudder. I immediately braked and tried to steer to the shoulder steering was almost impossible. The shaking continued till the truck stopped. This was extremely frightening and uncontrollable. This is the third time this has happened but by far the worst. All 3 times…
ODI 11288487
Steering · Suspension
At 22000 miles my 2017 f250 fx4 all stock has had death wobble 5 times at highway speeds. Bringing to dealer next week.
ODI 11287933
Steering
It has happened several times and continues to be a problem. My 2017 ford f250 while going down the road will go into the death wobble. Steering wheel shakes uncontrollably and have to take foot off of gas pedal until it slows down enough to regain conrol. The worst at interstate speeds. It is a danger to my passengers, myself and other vehicles that are around me. Have had it to the dealer numerous times with…
ODI 11288714
Steering · Suspension
The truck hit a small bump in the road while driving around 45 mph and then started shaking uncontrollably. Felt almost like the tire fell off. Was very hard to keep on the road. After slowing down the shaking stopped. Very scary situation to be in. Took truck to ford service and was told this was the "death wobble" that many f250's experience. Parts were replaced per fords technical bulletin, but from our…
ODI 11289755
Steering · Suspension
Experiencing death wobble in front suspension of truck when hitting any bumps, grooves etc in highway travel at speeds of 65 to 75 miles per hour. Have to slam on brakes to stop extreme wobble in front end. Took truck to dealer for repairs 2 times and they discount issue and will not cover repairs. This issue has happened three times while on freeway 11/16/19, 11/28/19 and 12/6/19
ODI 11287828
Steering · Suspension
When traveling at highway speeds and driving over a bump in the road, the truck begins to shake violently. Slowing the vehicle to approximately 45 mph tends to smooth it out. It was taken to the dealership and the replaced the steering dampener and rotated the tires, but the issue still exists and feels a bit worse and is occurring more frequently than before.
ODI 11287419
Steering · Suspension
2017 ford f-250 stx fx4. Every time i hit a sharp bump or bridge section the front end of the truck shakes violently at highway speeds and have to slow down to 30mph before it settles. On the highway! In traffic!. This happened to me 30+ times coming from a jobsite in the chicago area. I live in florida. I've been reading up on this and it appears to be the death wobble. 100's of people are having this problem with…
ODI 11288989
Steering · Suspension
Traveling down interstate 10 in az. Encountered uneven road. Traveling at 65 mph pulling a 30' airstream classic trailer. The truck went into a violent shaking in the steering. I could hardly hold on to the steering wheel. I appiled the brake as trucks were swerving to get around me at 75 mph. I had my wife put on the emergency flashers as i could not let go of the wheel. I could not steer or move to the right of…
ODI 11287791
Steering · Suspension
While driving the truck over 40 mph on uneven pavement or bumps in the road it will send the vehicle into a death wobble and uncontrollable all over the road. I contacted the dealership and was advised of many complaints but no recalls at this time. It is unsafe and dangerous on highways or any roads over 40 mph. We just purchased this truck 12/2019.
ODI 11296847
Steering · Suspension
At 20,000 miles i experienced the " death wobble" at 75 miles per hour on the highway. Hit the brakes hard to get slowed down and i regained control at 30 miles per hour.
ODI 11283082