I WAS DRIVING MY TRUCK NORMALLY LIKE ANY OTHER DAY, WAS GOING DOWN THE ROAD AROUND 45MPH WHEN ALL OF THE SUDDEN THE FRONT END SHOOK SO VIOLENTLY, THAT IT PULLED SO HARD TO WHERE I HAD TO BRAKE VERY QUICKLY AND STOP THE TRUCK IMMEDIATELY. THIS PROBLEM THAT EXIST HAS NOT BEEN DETERMINED YET. I HAVE IT AT A MECHANIC, I ALSO CAN NOT DRIVE IT, VERY DANGEROUS. I GOT ONLINE AND OTHER PEOPLE ARE HAVING TH…
2005 Ford F-350 steering problems
moderate 28 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $700
Complaints
28
Recalls
0
Crashes
1
Avg fix
$700
What owners are reporting 5 most recent
WHEN DRIVING ON UNEVEN PAVEMENT OR DRIVING OVER CHUCK HOLES AND PARTICULARLY WHEN MANEUVERING TURNS, THE FRONT END "HOPS" SEVERELY CAUSING THE DRIVER TO ALMOST LOSE CONTROL AND SKID SIDEWAYS. *TR
DRIVING STRAIGHT ON A HIGHWAY AT 55 MPH WHEN AFTER HITTING A SMALL BUMP IN THE ROAD THE FRONT TIRES SHOOK UNCONTROLLABLY. THIS CAUSED THE TRUCK TO SHIFT LANES AND NEARLY HIT ANOTHER CAR. THE SHAKING WOULDN'T STOP UNTIL THE TRUCK SLOWED DOWN. TOOK 2 HAND STRUGGLING WITH THE STEERING WHEEL TO KEEP THE TRUCK UNDER CONTROL. THIS HAS HAPPENED NUMEROUS TIMES AND IS EXTREMELY DANGEROUS. TODAY THE TRUCK …
SEVERE SHIMMY WHEN TRUCK WAS NEW. FORD REFUSES TO FIX SAYS THERE IS NO PROBLEM . CAN NOT DRIVE ON HIGHWAY OVER 45 MPH .THEY NEED VIBRATION DAMPER ON FRONT END. *TR
I HAVE A 2005 F350 WITH A 4 INCH LIFT. I HAVE EXPERIENCED THE "FORD DEATH WOBBLE" 4 TIMES IN THE LAST WEEK. 3 TIMES IT WAS @ ~40 MPH AND 1 TIME IT WAS AT 75. SCARED ME TO DEATH. MY BRAKES DON'T WORK WHEN IT HAPPENS AND I HAVE TO COAST TO GET IT TO STOP. I HAD THE SHOCKS REPLACED (72K ON TRUCK) SO THE 1ST SHOP I WENT TO TOLD ME THAT WOULD FIX IT. NO SUCH LUCK... I PICKED IT UP AND RIGHT AFTE…
Common questions
How serious is the steering problem on the 2005 Ford F-350?
It's a documented issue but not catastrophic. 28 complaints have been filed. Repairs average $700 and most owners catch it before it causes a breakdown.
At what mileage does the steering typically fail?
Mileage data is limited for this issue. Owners report failures across a wide range, suggesting cause is more about driving conditions and maintenance than mileage alone.
What does it cost to fix?
Independent shops typically charge around $700 for steering repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Are there any recalls related to steering?
No active recalls currently cover steering issues on this vehicle. The complaints filed represent owner-reported failures that haven't risen to the level of a manufacturer-issued recall — but they're still worth knowing about before you buy or budget for repairs.
Other problem areas on this vehicle
Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
public records database. Severity ratings are derived from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities.
Repair cost estimates are independent-shop national averages and may differ in your area.
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