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
Death wobble vehicle shakes violently if a bump in road is hit, requiring vehicle to be stopped to end the shaking, making it dangerous when can't stop in traffic. Happened on multiple occasions, with the date listed as the most recent. Steering wheel is pulled out of hands while driving.
ODI 11245400
Steering
In doing research, i experienced 'death wobble.' we were driving down the highway and the truck started to violently shake. This action caused us to go from one lane to another on the freeway. Two hands were needed to maintain control and not go off the road. We stopped and inspected and saw nothing.
ODI 11244838
Steering · Suspension
My truck has had the front end death wobble since the middle of 2019. I have had it in the ford dealership for repair. They replaced the steering stabilizer and told me they added some shims to correct an caster problem.. They returned the truck to me.shortly after that it began to wobble again. I contacted the same dealer to have it looked at again. I scheduled it, but they immediately told me that the next fix…
ODI 11300091
Steering
While driving at highway speeds twice i have hit a bridge with a somewhat rough approach. The steering wheel and the front end of the truck shakes violently. The first time the shaking stopped when i slowed down to 55mph or so. The next time i had to brake aggressively and fade to the side of the road. This will lead to fatal accidents. My tire pressure was set to factory specifications listed on the front door…
ODI 11243095
Steering · Suspension
Death wobble. When i hit any rough spots on road, or bridge joints, or road joints at or above 60 mph i get a violent wobble on front of the truck. I have a very difficult time controlling it and have to quickly slow down below approx.40 mph for it to stop. This happens frequently. My truck was serviced for this issue at approx. 20k miles and the issuse subsided for a while but has started happening again with…
ODI 11243091
Steering · Suspension · Wheels
While traveling on interstate i-84, i experienced a wobble and steering issue that threw my vehicle from the right lane into the left lane. Fortunately nobody was in the left lane. I was travelling approximately 70 mph and hit some uneven pavement and small pot holes. My experience was very scary and could have resulted in serious injury or death. My research of the symptoms closely matches the death wobble. This is…
ODI 11243878
Steering
Death wobble. If you hit any rough spots on road at or above 60 mph you get a violent wobble on front of the truck. You have a very difficult time controlling it. You have to get below 20 mph for it to stop. This happens frequently. Dealership says not a problem.
ODI 11242224
Steering · Suspension · Wheels
I own a 2017 ford f250 that i bought new and now has approximately 30,000 miles. In august 2019 i was driving with my wife and two young children at approx 60mph on a two lane highway. Road conditions were dry and i hit a slight frost heave on a straight stretch of highway. All of a sudden the vehicle started shaking violently and i have very little control. I was able to slow the vehicle down to approx. 25mph…
ODI 11280363
Steering · Suspension
Vehicle experienced an uncontrollable front end "wobble" at highway speed. Has occurred 3 times in the past week. 2 of those incidents with young (19 and 24 yr old) drivers at the wheel. Seems to occur coming off a bridge onto highway pavement at 60-65 mph.
ODI 11243069
Steering
Truck has approx 15,0000 miles have experienced violent shaking of truck when crossed rough pavement at 45 mph have experienced this twice recently
ODI 11242152
Steering · Suspension
At certain speeds, if you drive over a rough patch in the road, the steering wheel will violently shake, at which time you basically lose control of the vehicle. This can also happen when driving over raised pavement markers. The same thing is true when driving over a bridge with expansion joints. In all cases, the truck's steering can occasionally experience a 'death wobble'. Recently, while towing my 5th wheel…
ODI 11229818
Service Brakes · Steering · Suspension
Pulling a gooseneck trailer with moderate load descending a mountain pass, when applied brakes, front end went into the death wobble and had to come to a near stop. In heavy traffic on level terrain while braking the same thing happens and had to come to a near stop. After unloading ,i tried the same braking on level terrain and had no problem. After unhooking the trailer i tried the same braking scenario and had no…
ODI 11222014
Steering · Suspension
In the past 18 months the steering problem got worse. In the last 6 months i have done alot of research and called the local ford dealers and said they will not repair the vehicle unless i get a recall notice> death wobble is serious. Ford needs to fix there problems. Please help. Shakes like heck and almost wrecked multiple times. 2017 f250 super duty crew cab
ODI 11309589
Steering
Steering oscillations aka "death wobble": at 60-65 mph or greater, the steering wheel oscillates violently and the vehicle is difficult to control. The oscillation only stops after lowering speed to about 10 mph. The vehicle has 23,000 miles. This is a repeated problem; the dealer fixed it before at about 12,000 miles, but the problem has returned. The problem occurs multiple times a day and usually at specific…
ODI 11219180
Steering · Unknown Or Other
What is known as death wobble. Have video the situation. This is a terrible safety issue. Please force ford to fix this problem . Traveled on fm 1462 brazoria county tx. Truck started violently shacking. Was travel 55 mph had to slow to 30 then it stopped.
ODI 11217864
Steering
At certain speeds the front tires wobble you have to hang onto the steering wheel everyone calls it a death wobble but no one has a fix for it. I feel it could cause serious injury to me and my family
ODI 11230136
Steering
While driving east bound i25 at vail pass in colorado i was traveling at 65mph when i drove over some asphalt that had been repaired and lost complete control of my steering and went into oncoming traffic(i was in the far right lane/ we traveled across two lanes when out of control). The road work was normal, not bad. This problem occurs on every single bump and on every single bridge seam i drive over. This will…
ODI 11255464
Steering
During "normal" travel when truck hits bump/road joint/bridge joint vehicle begins to shake uncontrollably. I found out this is called the "death wobble " happens at speeds over approximately 30 to 70mph. Only way to stop this is to just let vehicle slow to stop which is very hazardous especially if you are on a highway or interstate
ODI 11308700
Steering · Suspension
Death wobble when hit bumps going freeway speeds. Loss of steering and truck shakes violently until speed is reduced to 25-30 mph. Almost lost control on a recent vacation while pulling camp trailer.
ODI 11217215
Steering
I just bought my new 2017 f250 with 28000 miles last year and at any speed above 35mph or greater... If i hit a bump or any bad pavement my steering wheel start violently shaking side to side almost made me crash a couple times this is very dangerous for the safety of my children and other people ford needs to recall the parts that make this issue happen in the first place this is completely out of line for a new…
ODI 11290193
Steering
At 60 miles an hr when you cross a bridge connection the front end shakes and wobbles violently. It literally takes control if the steering. Scary to say the least. Called sealership they said it is a common issue even named it death wobble. This should be a recall item! I almost crashed.
ODI 11207691
Steering · Suspension
Driving on a highway i drove over a bridge at 65 mph, truck started a massive vibration in front. I was not able to steer or brake effectively
ODI 11207030
Steering · Suspension
Death wobble truck in motion, happens on highways and freeways when going over 65 mph and you hit a bump, shakes and loss of control have to come to stop to regain control. Started happening at 17k. Informed there was no fix. Endangers lives of all on board.
ODI 11297338
Steering
At approximately 50 mph vehicle began vibrating wildly. I stopped and checked for damage and there was none. Took it to my ford's dealer and they described it as 'death wobble' and claimed to have fixed it. I recently was traveling at 65 mph and a rough section of road caused it to begin the death wobble. I stopped the truck and examined it again. Started driving and the wild vibration started again. I have taken it…
ODI 11206919
Steering · Suspension
When driving at highway speeds of 65mph to 75mph if the vehicle hits a rough bump in the road the truck will violently shake and bounce up and down pulling the steering wheel out of your hands. This causes a complete loss of control of the vehicle. You need to slow down immediatly in heavy traffic to 25mph to get it to stop. This happened to me twice yesterday on a highway trip from chicago to denver going 70mph on…
ODI 11206866