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
At 75mph on a three lane freeway, i hit a bump in the road which resulted in a violent frontend shimmy that was so bad i had to pull over and slow down to 25mph to gain control. There was absolutely no warning and control of the vehicle was in question. This happened again shortly thereafter at same speed so i had to continue at [redacted] on back roads to get home. On taking it to a ford dealer they found "drag…
ODI 11266800
Body · Steering
Three cracks developed in the aluminum cab around three different doors all in similar areas (sharp 90 degree bends). Truck has 13.5k miles on it and is only two years old. All cracks appeared after it experienced 'death wobble'. Guessing the violent shaking it experienced is the root cause for these cracks. Of course ford doesn't want to buy it back and will repair these cracks. No way to tell what other damage…
ODI 11282024
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2017 ford f-250. While driving 50-60 mph over bumps in the road, the vehicle violently shook and experienced the "death wobble". There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to jim snead ford (401 w main st, waynesboro, va 22980, [redacted]), but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 35,000.
ODI 11259059
Steering · Suspension
When driving at any speed, the steering seems sloppy. At highway speeds, a bump in the road will send the vehicle into a terrifying shimmy.
ODI 11258748
Steering · Suspension · Unknown Or Other
I have a severe wobble in the front end of my truck. It isn't a constant wobble and i never know when it will happen. I notice it happens at higher speeds and when hitting a bump. I have been to the dealership with this problem. The first time they replaced the steering stabilizer it didn't help. The second time i was told everything was tight and right and that my tires were out of balance. I had them balanced that…
ODI 11265249
Steering · Suspension
I experienced the death wobble in january 2019 at around 37000 miles , took truck to dealership they replaced what ford recommended, steering damper , etc. This past friday sept 27, 2019 i experienced the death wobble again after only putting 9k miles on my truck. I was again like last time traveling at around 70 and hit a bridge seam and the thrashing began. I was in 3 lanes of traffic in the passing lane and had…
ODI 11258795
Steering · Suspension · Vehicle Speed Control
'death wobble' it started when my truck was a little over a year old at 24,000 miles. I was driving down the highway at approximately 60 mph, hit a bump in the road, and the vehicle started shaking violently and was uncontrollable. The steering wheel was shaking to the point where i couldn't grab it. The truck was all over the road. I slammed on the brakes and it quite shaking once i got down to about 25-30 mph. I…
ODI 11265255
Steering
Vehicle front wheel starts shaking when it hits a bump in the road, you have to slam on the brakes to slow down enough to make it stop. It happened 3 times with about 14000 miles, put it in the shop and it's been good until 28000 and it's done it three times in the last few days. Almost put me in the wall on one occasion , going back to shop. All highway driving 60 to 70 mph.
ODI 11258206
Steering · Suspension · Wheels
After a bump in the highway such as a pot-hole or bridge approach, my 2017 f250 will shake uncontrollably at speeds anywhere from 60-75 mph. This started shortly after purchasing it brand new in 2017. Recently my wife had experience this to the point where she was shaken off the roadway and tonight i had this happen to the point where i could focus on the road, that's how bad it was shaking!!! I took approximately…
ODI 11257880
Steering · Suspension
When traveling at speeds over 50miles per hour, if the truck hits a bump it will start to vibrate and shake violently driver has to hang on and brake the truck down to 20to30miles per hour. Dealership knows of this problem and actually wrote on my paperwork death wobble. Replaced steering damper and adjusted air pressure which worked for awhile but happened again jan 6 2020. First time wobble was end of sept 2019…
ODI 11297572
Body · Steering · Suspension
While traveling in the #3 lane at 57 mph at 6:10 p.m. On interstate 80 in northern california; as i drove over a rough patch of roadway, the steering wheel began to shake/oscillate violently as was the entire truck, which had very little control of the steering at that point. I decelerated the truck without applying the brakes as i thought that would send me into an uncontrollable spin, possibly causing a crash or…
ODI 11265328
Steering · Suspension · Wheels
After having truck in for death wobble and new steering dampener installed, truck started violently wobbling again at speeds of 55-70 going across some bumps or bridges. The whole truck, dash, steering, wheels and seats shake until you slow back down to 50. There is very little control of the truck when this is happening. So now truck is in the shop again for the same issue. It does not matter if it is a highway, a…
ODI 11258508
Steering
While driving down highway at 61 mph, truck hit a very slight bump in road and a violent shaking of the tires and steering began. I immediately slowed down until the shaking stopped. By the time the shaking stopped i was going approximately 25 mph. This was not just a light shaking. It was very violent !
ODI 11256492
Steering · Suspension
This complaint is referring to the death wobble on the ford super duty. Death wobble defined as uncontrolled oscillation of steering wheel and front wheels causing lack of control of the vehicle. I first experienced this issue when truck had ~ 20000 miles. I had vehicle service by ford dealership @ ~ 28000 miles and was told steering dampener was replaced. Death wobble reoccurred again ~10000 miles after service.…
ODI 11256752
Steering
At about 45 mph after hitting rough patch on a bridge surface i experienced what is referred to as the ford death wobble. The steering shook so violently i had zero control of the truck. The only recourse was to immediately brake to almost a stop before being able to regain control. Fortunately i was in a rural area of eastern or and had no traffic around me. Had there been traffic it could have easily led to a…
ODI 11259113
Steering · Suspension
I have a 2017 f250 that developed a seriously violent shake in the front end when hitting a small bump or bridge expansion at normal highway speeds. After the truck nearly got out of control on a few occasions twice with my young daughter in the vehicle i took it to the dealership. The dealer proceeded to tell me they have been having an overwhelming amount of problems with this in these model trucks. They informed…
ODI 11255304
Steering · Suspension
I currently have about 33,000 miles on my stock 2017 f250 lariat truck with factory 20" wheels and factory michelin tires. About 10,000 miles ago, the front end exhibited the "death wobble" at highway speeds when crossing over a bump/expansion joint in the road. The dealer replaced the torsion bar, steering stabilizer, and some other parts. Today, with a trailer in tow, while driving straight on the freeway, it…
ODI 11255171
Steering
Getting "death wobble" or steering oscillations and violent shaking when hitting bumps on road at moderate and highway speeds. Took the truck in at 24k miles and steering parts were replaced under warranty due to excessive wear. 7 months/14k miles later, same thing happening, took vehicle to dealership and same parts plus others now need replaced and ford claims it isn't covered under warranty
ODI 11255063
Steering
Death wobble, shimmy, or oscillation at highway speeds after hitting bump, bridge expansion joint or imperfection in road. Vehicle becomes uncontrollable, darts unto other lane if wobble starts in a curve. Must slow to 15-25 mph to regain control
ODI 11254689
Steering · Suspension
About 19000 miles truck had a "death wobble" when hitting bump at freeway speeds. Dealer replaced steering dampener. Still doing it. Now dealer is blaming it on worn tires. If tires were worn it would do it at all speeds. Filed complaint with ford about a month ago. No response.
ODI 11278574
Steering · Suspension
Accelerating on to interstate at about 65mph, the drivers side front wheel hit a depression in the road surface, the steering wheel started to swing violently from left to right with the magnitude of the displacement becoming larger in a very short period of time. I braked hard bringing the vehicle onto the side of the freeway. Narrowly missing an 18 wheeler truck. After checking front suspension, i gingerly…
ODI 11254427
Steering · Wheels
Driving truck on highway at about 73 mph. Steering wheel started shaking back and fourth badly, wobbling. Applied brakes and it settled down. It has done this several times. Also done at about 50 mph on newly asphalt highway. Apllied brakes and it settled down. I also had my tires balanced at two different tire shops that i deal with all the time. All this is drving straight on smooth asphault highway. Took to…
ODI 11282668
Steering
Commonly being referred to as the death wobble - driving at freeway speeds, truck begins to shake horribly, need to slow down, pull over for it to stop. Dealership wants to replace steering stabilizer but stated if that doesn't work then they will do front end alignment with caster shims replacement
ODI 11252339
Steering · Unknown Or Other
First time at 6000 miles driving 70mph expenernst the death wobble. Ford couldn't get parts they needed. Allined at local ford dealer to ford recommendations. Didn't experience again till 26000 miles. We are on a trip and it has happened 7 times. Ford doesn't seem to want to admit we have a problem. We were on the interstates.
ODI 11246743
Steering · Suspension · Unknown Or Other
Death wobble in the 2017 ford f250 is not acceptable. We were nearly killed this past weekend. Ford service has it right now. But from all the reviews i have read, the wobble returns and usually after the warranty has expired.. This is a serious problem. It happened one time to us 6 months ago, and this past weekend about 5 or 6 times on a [redacted] trip. Shakes and wobbles uncontrollably . We were on i-40 going…
ODI 11251923