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 · Wheels
Death wobble occurs between 50-70 mph if hit a rough spot on paved hwy. Has happened multiple times. Have had dealership fix..but only reduced severity.
ODI 11265418
Steering · Wheels
Ford f-250 xlt crew cab 4x4 6'6" box - completely stock truck. Stock wheels, stock tires, 38k miles, tires at 7/32 tread. Truck experiences "death wobble" - violent shaking of vehicle due to oscillations in front axle/steering system/tires. Massive safety issue as the vehicle becomes un-controllable at highway speeds with this issue happens.
ODI 11217495
Steering
Death wobble. Truck started shaking around 55-60 mph and was shaking so bad i could not hold on to steering wheel. It had right over 15,000 miles the first time . If have called dealer ship and had it back in a total of 3 times with nothing but excuses and they say they put a new steering dampner on it . It helped for about 2 days . I have fought it ever since i first noticed it and now it is too the point it does…
ODI 11243339
Steering · Suspension
While driving down the highway at 65 mph i have experienced the death wobble on several occasions while crossing a bridge.the steering wheel about came out of my hands (moving back and forth left to right) and the truck was shaking violently the truck was taken to the dealer where they fixed it. Now less than 10,000 miles later the truck is doing the same thing. This time it was both on the highway again and on a…
ODI 11229978
Steering
Steering and suspension violently shakes intermittently when going over bridge groove, pot holes, small bumps, and at certain speeds. This is a major safety issue as it is hard to control vehicle when this happens. Known as death wobble. Truck has been at dealer 3 times for this without any progress in removing issue. Someone will die as a result of this issue.
ODI 11196085
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2017 ford f-250. While driving at an unknown speed, the vehicle shook violently. Phil long ford (301 s 2nd st, raton, nm 87740) was contacted and stated that the vehicle should not be driven and should be towed to their facility. The manufacturer was contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was 25,000.
ODI 11196448
Steering · Suspension
At normal highway speed and hit a bump excessive shaking in the steering and/or front end
ODI 11204958
Steering
Bought vehicle on wednesday, 4/3/2019. On 4/4/2019 i was driving home and the truck began to shake uncontrollably after crossing a bridge. After slowing down, the truck smoothed out. Today, 4/6/2019, the truck did this two more times within 10 minutes. I was driving down the interstate. I had to pull over to the side of the interstate and nearly stop before it smoothed out again. I do have a video of the second…
ODI 11194370
Steering
Driving truck on highway 60 to 70 miles per hour the steering wheel begins to shake erratically.
ODI 11193350
Steering · Suspension · Unknown Or Other
While traveling down the interstate at approx 70 mph i hit a bump and the vehicle's steering became violently erratic, jerking the steering wheel from my hands and the vehicle was shaking as if it was being torn apart internally. I had to slow to almost 10 mph before i was able to regain control of the vehicle. This is the 4th time the vehicle has acted in such a manner.
ODI 11217605
Steering
Violent death wobble experienced at speeds over 45 mph. I experience this over 20 times in the last week from 45-75mph. Nearly caused several accidents and is a potential for a deadly situation. Vehicle only has 35000 miles.
ODI 11193306
Steering
Death wobble front steering. Happens anywhere after 55mph. Total loss of steering at high speeds. Need to slow down to under 30 and "death wobble" subsides. Has happened 3 times in past week.
ODI 11192836
Steering · Suspension
Death wobble continues to be a problem after dealership replaced worn parts. I have been fortunate enough that it has only occurred on an open road and not a busy highway. I have less than 50,000 miles and it has been a consistent and reoccurring problem for the last 20,000 miles. A recall should be pursued in order to make driving a 2017 ford f-250 super duty safe.
ODI 11192386
Steering · Suspension · Wheels
At about 60 mph on a highway and driving in a straight line i experienced a violent shaking in the front end which almost sent me off of the road. The only way to stop it was to slow down rather quickly and regain control. The more i research i found it is named "death wobble". It is a very random and dangerous situation and needs to be fixed. I now have a $46,000 truck that i have absolutely no trust in and will…
ODI 11192090
Steering · Suspension
Hit a bump in the road and truck started shaking uncontrollably. Think what everybody is calling death wobble, was going around 70 and wouldn't come out of it till i got slowed down to 25. Happened 3 days in a row now, wife wont even drive it anymore. This will cause a deadly accident at some point.
ODI 11191760
Steering · Suspension
Tl* the contact owns a 2017 ford f-250. While driving 65 mph over a bump in the road, the front end of the vehicle vibrated violently. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The contact pulled the vehicle over to regain control. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 36,000.
ODI 11193095
Steering · Suspension
I have also experienced what is now referred to as the "death wobble" at least six (6) times at higher speeds (70+mph) and once (1) at slower in-town speeds (45mph). Ford has replaced my steering stabilizer once (19,000m) and have been waiting on the second one (29,000m) for 4.5 weeks. To get it to stop the first time, i had to slow to 50mph on a busy interstate while the last two times, it has required me to slow…
ODI 11301815
Steering · Suspension · Unknown Or Other
At 60 to 65 mph when you hit a bump in the road (going over bridges) the vehicle begins to shake uncontrollably / violently. In two cases i went off the road trying to slow the vehicle down. It will not stop unless you slow down to about 30 mph. In all cases it happened on the highway. Typically while trying to merge into traffic while entering from an on ramp. Most case the bridge joint starts the condition. This…
ODI 11192336
Steering · Suspension
Death wobble as the dealer calls it has been a reocurring problem on my 2017 ford f-250. I have taken it to the dealer and asked them to address the death wobble 3 times in the last 15,000 miles. I am still experiencing the death wobble on a regular, but unexpected, basis. I hope ford will address the issue but i am not pleased with their "solutions" to this problem. It is, without a doubt, a safety issue. The death…
ODI 11192393
Steering
While driving down the highway around 60mph. The front end and steering wheel was shaking so hard could not steer the truck. This is the second time it happened with this truck.
ODI 11191513
Steering · Suspension · Wheels
DEATH WOBBLE AT HIGHWAY SPEED.
ODI 11190481
Steering
Driving straight down the road hit small rough spot in the road truck front tires started shaking violently. I could not control the steering when i got slowed down i was in the other lane of oncoming traffic was running about 55 mph.
ODI 11190111
Steering · Suspension
Ford tsb #18-2268. Death wobble. Sudden, unexpected and violent front end oscillation when traveling over expansion joint, pot hole or other uneven road surface at speeds greater than 65 mph. Event is remedied by slowing down to less than 45 mph.
ODI 11189804
Steering
At 55mph and above the steering shakes violently after hitting a bump in the road.
ODI 11298017
Steering
2017 ford f250 has a uncontrollable shake in the front end. It shakes the steering wheel so hard,even with two hands on the wheel it will throw you into another lane. It happen today 3/13/2019 at 60 mph on the interstate. The truck has 26066 miles on it. I have the tires rotated and truck service only a ford dealership. My tire are not worn, i do not have any cracked boots nor is there and grease coming out of them.
ODI 11186675