2017 Ford F-350 SD steering problems

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No recalls on file.

What owners say

1. Filed Jan 25, 2025NCSteeringSuspension

   While traveling down the road a bump or dip in the road causes the front wheels begin to shake and jerk violently causing the vehicle to drift over the road and loose steering control. This situation is amplified when carrying or pulling a load and is extremely difficult to manage and stop once started. Braking exacerbates the situation resulting in almost loosing control. This has happed multiple times, multiple dates over the years, at different speeds usually over 45mph.

   NHTSA complaint #11638473 · source
2. Filed Dec 3, 2024AKSteeringSuspension

   I experienced what is known as the “Death wobble” after contacting a bumpy road at approximately 70 mph. I was able to exit the freeway and determine that it wasn’t a blown tire or some other condition that caused this. After some research on my vehicle, I determined that this “death wobble” is fairly common with my model and year of truck.

   NHTSA complaint #11628695 · source
3. Filed Oct 8, 2024OHSteeringSuspension

   I’ve been having repeated issue with a death wobble I’ve replaced my draglink and tie rod end and it hasn’t helped in the slightest

   NHTSA complaint #11618619 · source
4. Filed Sep 3, 2024NMSteeringSuspension

   When towing a fifth wheel trailer and going down a hill the vehicle went into an oscillation that caused sever wobbling of the front end almost causing me to lose control of the vehicle that was towing the trailer. This was the most frightening thing I have ever experienced in my life. after doing some research Ford Motor Company knows about this issue and has yet to recall this problem it is also known as the Death wobble. Is it actually going to take someone's death to see…

   NHTSA complaint #11612299 · source
5. Filed May 23, 2024OHSteeringSuspension

   At differing speeds the truck experienced the "death wobble" causing the front end of the vehicle to shake uncontrollably. This happened 2 times before I had the tie rod ends replaced and several times afterward. You have to almost stop the vehicle to get the shaking to go away. It is a tremendous safety risk and could cause an accident due to the shaking or due to needing to slow almost to a stop - which could cause a rear end collision. This is a common problem with Ford…

   NHTSA complaint #11590412 · source
6. Filed Oct 19, 2023IASteering

   While driving at 60 mph pulling 5th wheel RV death wobble occurred. Steering was very difficult. Immediately started slowing speed until steering became possible.

   NHTSA complaint #11550842 · source
7. Filed Oct 5, 2023AZBrakesSteering

   Experienced a hard death wobble going downhill towing an rv. Took truck to dealer (jones ford in wickenburg az.) they said it was brakes and rotors. Truck had 40,000 miles. Death wobble is a known problem. Not confident that it was only the brakes after reading what others have been told.

   NHTSA complaint #11548526 · source
8. Filed Aug 12, 2023PASteeringTransmission & Drivetrain

   Truck started doing the death wobble when hitting brakes and sometimes when hitting bumps in the road. Death wobble was very violent and last for a few seconds each time before we could get vehicle stopped. I made my local ford dealer aware of my problem and they inspected it and said it was related to the drive shaft recall. I made the earliesr appointment which was a couple weeks later. I dropped my vehicle off and they said that due to this recall malfunction it had…

   NHTSA complaint #11538105 · source
9. Filed Apr 15, 2023COSteeringSuspension

   While driving on I-25 south of Denver on 4/13/2023, I drove over a pothole in the interstate. Immediately the front end began to violently shake resulting in me applying the brakes and rapidly slowing from 65 mph to ~30mph before the shaking stopped. I was then able to continue on. Today (4/15/2023) while traveling to Boulder CO on US Highway 36, the vehicle again began to violently shake as I drove over a bridge expansion joint. Again I had to rapidly decelerate from ~65…

   NHTSA complaint #11517241 · source
10. Filed Apr 7, 202390,000 miMESteering

    The contact owns a 2017 Ford F-350. The contact stated while driving 70 MPH, the vehicle drove over a speed bump and started shaking violently. The vehicle had experienced the death wobble. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 90,000. The VIN was not available.

    NHTSA complaint #11515918 · source
11. Filed Jan 27, 2023NDSteeringSuspension

    When you hit a bump at road speeds (45 mph+), the steering wheel shakes wildly and you have to slow down immediately to avoid losing control. First happened about 12 months ago. Was not a common issue until more recently. Now it seems to be nearly every time I drive it. Ongoing issue now.

    NHTSA complaint #11503953 · source
12. Filed Jan 25, 202310,000 miNMDriver Assistance & Safety TechSteeringTransmission & Drivetrain

    The contact owns a 2017 Ford F-350. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 22V880000 (Power Train) and 22V644000 (Back Over Prevention) however, the parts to do the recall repairs were not yet available. The contact stated that the rearview camera image was foggy. Additionally, the vehicle was shuddering while driving and the vehicle would hesitate to respond upon depressing the accelerator pedal. The power train warning light was illuminated. A message…

    NHTSA complaint #11503612 · 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