2011 Ford F-250 steering problems

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What owners say

1. Filed Jul 22, 2025263,000 miARSteeringSuspension

   The contact owns a 2011 Ford F-250. The contact stated that while driving over a bump at a high rate of speed, the contact experienced the death wobble and the contact temporarily lost control of the vehicle. The contact slowed down and the violent shaking ceased. The contact stated that the tie rods, ball joints, and other front-end parts were replaced to reduce the risk of the failure recurring. The contact stated that while driving 70 MPH and towing a trailer, the contact…

   NHTSA complaint #11675333 · source
2. Filed Jan 23, 2025OHSteeringSuspension

   When driving over 55mph and hitting a bump, pothole, etc....the death wobble starts taking excessive force to keep the truck on the road with the steering wheel nowhere aligned to where the tires are aimed. Dealership stated they wouldn't take the vehicle on trade due to the steering box needing to be addressed first. no warning lamps illuminate. Happens every time while driving from mileage 170K - 189K.

   NHTSA complaint #11637880 · source
3. Filed Oct 8, 2024TXSteeringSuspension

   We have experienced the well-reported Death Wobble multiple times - beginning approx in 2020 - going approx 55 mph on a one-lane highway and hit a slight bump in the road. Could not control the vehicle, the steering wheel started shaking violently as we headed for a concrete bridge. Had to stop the vehicle completely. Then we experienced the same Incident on different roads. We had the vehicle front end fixed by a reputable mechanic, and we’ve ended up having the front end…

   NHTSA complaint #11618620 · source
4. Filed Jun 16, 2024TNSteeringSuspension

   This truck consistently gets the death wobble even after having several things repaired on It to fix the problem. This needs to be looked into. This has happened several times with this truck

   NHTSA complaint #11594609 · source
5. Filed Aug 30, 2023167,000 miWACrash1 injuredTowedSteering

   The contact owns a 2011 Ford F-250. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 68-70 MPH, the vehicle drove over a bump and experienced a death wobble. The contact attempted to turn the steering wheel with force, but the vehicle crashed into a guardrail. The contact developed blisters on the palms of his hands from gripping the steering wheel, but medical attention was not received. Police arrived on the scene; however, no police report was filed. The vehicle was…

   NHTSA complaint #11541734 · source
6. Filed Aug 27, 2023KSOther / UnknownSteeringSuspension

   Keeps having a death wobble when I hit a bump going faster than 50 miles per hour that can't be controlled or stopped without pulling over to a stop or near stop.

   NHTSA complaint #11540987 · source
7. Filed Mar 21, 2023SDSteeringWheels & Tires

   You are driving along at any speed above 45 or above and hit a bump of any kind or rough pavement on roadway.it wobbles and shake like a death wobble of what is referred by some mechanics .we believe its possible to be something wrong with steering but it will shake rattle like a you blew out a tire

   NHTSA complaint #11513120 · source
8. Filed Jan 4, 2023160,000 miTXSteeringSuspension

   The contact owns a 2011 Ford F-250. The contact stated while driving 65 MPH and switching lanes and depressing the brake, the vehicle started to shake abnormally. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact stated that after decelerating, the vehicle stopped shaking. The dealer was contacted and made aware of the failure. The contact was informed that the VIN was not under recall. The contact was referred to the manufacturer for assistance. The manufacturer was…

   NHTSA complaint #11500183 · source
9. Filed Nov 19, 2022NCSteeringSuspension

   Going over unsmooth roads ,or very little change in road height,vehicle shakes violently have to come to complete stop and risk getting ran over in middle of highway interstate or whatever couple close calls but no accident,YET

   NHTSA complaint #11494258 · source
10. Filed Sep 18, 2022VTSteeringSuspension

    I own a properly maintained 2011 Ford F-250. Today, 14 instances of what is commonly know as "Ford Death Wobble" occurred to me on the interstate highway while I drove 250 miles. Violent front end shaking at speeds over 55mph after driving over rough bridges or bumps in the road. Several times I almost lost control of my truck it shook so badly. I had to sharply decrease speed below 35 mph before shaking would stop and I could regain control. I can easily reproduce this…

    NHTSA complaint #11485109 · source
11. Filed Jun 21, 2022NJSteeringSuspension

    Death Wabble. Truck uncontrollably shakes in the front end while driving on the highway over 50mph. Extremely scary. It seems like the truck may flip over. Reducing speed below 25mph is the only way to stop it from shaking. Cannot apply brakes while shaking because the truck shakes even more. Allowing the truck to reduce speed on its own is the only safe option.

    NHTSA complaint #11470268 · source
12. Filed Jul 29, 2021NCSteering

    The steering is lock up while drive you Issued a recall for Meijer model vehicle but my vehicle is not included and the steering is locking up while driving down the road that acts like the power steering pump is going out this having the same problem with the cylinder as the others

    NHTSA complaint #11426989 · source

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. View this vehicle on NHTSA.gov Methodology