THE FRONT END OF THE TRUCK BEGINS TO VIOLENTLY SHAKE AT 60 MILES AN HOUR. SOMETIMES A BUMP CAUSES IT, OTHER TIMES IT OCCURS WHEN SIMPLY DRIVING STRAIGHT. HAVE HAD REGULAR SERVICE AT FORD DEALER, BUT THE ISSUE HAS GOTTEN PROGRESSIVELY WORSE OVER THE YEARS. HAVE ALERTED THEM OF THE PROBLEM FOR YEARS. IT'S ALL OVER THE INTERNET AS "FORD F250 FRONT END SHAKE" OR MORE CONCERNINGLY AS THE "FORD DEAT…
2006 Ford F-250 steering problems
severe 78 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $700
Complaints
78
Recalls
0
Crashes
4
Avg fix
$700
What owners are reporting 8 most recent
AFTER "SHUTTER" INCIDENT (THIS HAS OCCURRED SINCE PURCHASED NEW) VEHICLE STEERING WOULD NO TURN TO THE LEFT. AFTER REPEATED ATTEMPTS A FULL RIGHT TURN THEN FAST FORCED LEFT TURN A POP/ CRACK OCCURRED WHICH THEN ALLOWED RESTRICTED LEFT TURN. STEERING LOCKED SEVERAL MORE TIMES WHILE TRYING TO SAFELY EXIT THE HIGHWAY. *TR
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 FORD F250. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE STEERING WHEEL AND THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE WOULD VIBRATE EXCESSIVELY WHEN TRAVELING OVER A ROAD OR SPEED BUMP. THE DEALER WAS CONTACTED AND THEY ADVISED THE CONTACT THAT THE AIR PRESSURE IN THE TIRES CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO VIBRATE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A MANUFACTURER'S RECALL NOTICE CONCERNING THE VIBRATION, BUT THE MANUFACTURE…
TRUCK BEGAN TO HAVE A STEERING WOBBLE. STEERING WHEEL WOULD VIBRATE BECAUSE WHEELS WERE JUMPING ON THE PAVEMENT. PROGRESSIVELY GOT WORSE. CURRENTLY AT 70K MILES DRIVING SPEED ANYWHERE BETWEEN 30 AND 70 MPH, WHEN I DRIVE OVER A BUMP, HIT A SMALL POT HOLE OR EVEN THE SMALLEST DIP ON THE ROAD SURFACE THE TRUCK BEGINS TO SHAKE VIOLENTLY, BEST WAY TO STOP IT IS TO APPLY BRAKES HARD UNTIL TRUCK REACH…
I AM HAVING SEVERE VIBRATION AND STEERING ISSUES THE THIS MODEL. I CAN NOT DRIVE IT WITHOUT HURTING MY BACK. THE TRUCK NEEDS A COMPLETE SUSPENSION OVERHAUL. SHOULD BE TAKING OFF THE ROAD. VERY DANGEROUS! *TR
SHIMMING VIOLENTLY, HARD TO GET THE VIBRATION TO STOP. THE WHOLE STEERING COLUMN AND STEERING WHEEL WAS SHAKING BACK AND FORTH. THE FRONT TIRES MUST HAVE BEEN SHAKING ALSO, SINCE THE AUTO ALONG SIDE OF ME PULLED WAY BACK AWAY FROM MY RIGHT SIDE. I DROVE OVER A DIP AND A BUMP IN THE ROADWAY AND THEN IT HAPPENED. THE TIRES ARE AT THE RIGHT AIR PRESSURE. I AM THE ORIGINAL OWNER AND THE PRIMARY DRIVER…
1. TRAVELING ON FREEWAYS, HIGHWAY, AND PUBLIC ROADS 2. SEVERAL TIMES A MONTH, VIOLENT SHAKING IN FRONT STEERING 3. OUR LOCAL DEALER REPLACED A STEERING STABILIZER STRUT ON THE FRONT AXLE OF THE AFFECTED VEHICLES. PROBLEMS STILL OCCURS I AM MECHANIC WITH ABOUT THIRTY YEARS EXPERIENCE AND I BELIEVE THE STEERING GEARS ON 2006-07 F-250 2X AND 4X IS DEFECTIVE. *TR
Purchased my truck last year and was unaware of problems with this truck.whikr traveling couple miles from my home on a paved two lane road I ran over a small gravel or walnut which immediately sent my truck into uncontrollably shaking in the front end my speed was between 30 and 35 mph it was all I could do to get it to the side of the road and stopped.Shaking I got out and looked underneath the …
Common questions
How serious is the steering problem on the 2006 Ford F-250?
It's a meaningful issue. 78 complaints have been filed and the failure mode causes operational problems for owners. Repairs average $700.
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.
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