WHILE DRIVING ON CROWDED INTERSTATE HWY. VEHICLE MAKES CONTACT WITH A EXPANSION JOINT AND TRUCK GOES INTO SEVERE WOBBLE AND SHAKING. HAD TO BRAKE SPEED IN MOVING TRAFFIC TO ALMOST A COMPLETE STOP TO CURE WOBBLE. VERY DANGEROUS AND SCARY. LUCKILY DRIVERS WERE COURTEOUS ENOUGH TO LET ME GET IT UNDER CONTROL WITHOUT RUNNING INTO MY REAR AND CAUSING A PILE UP. HAVE HAD VEHICLE IN REPAIR SHOP TO INSPEC…
2010 Ford F-250 steering problems
moderate 43 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $700
Complaints
43
Recalls
0
Crashes
1
Avg fix
$700
What owners are reporting 5 most recent
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 FORD F-250SD. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH OVER A ROAD BUMP, THE STEERING WHEEL BEGAN TO SHAKE VIOLENTLY. THE FAILURE RECURRED WHENEVER DRIVING AT ANY SPEED OVER A ROAD BUMP. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE DEFECT. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 34,000.
BETWEEN 50 AND 60 MILES AN HOUR IF YOU HIT A LITTLE BUMP THE LEFT FRONT WHEEL WILL START HOPPING AND SHAKING ALL OVER THE ROAD AND YOU HAVE TO COME TO A COMPLETE STOP IT'S NOTED ON THE INTERNET AS THE FORD DEATH WOBBLE
WHILE DRIVING THE TRUCK AT A SPEED GREATER THAN 40 MPH, WHEN YOU HIT A BUMP IN THE ROAD, THE STEERING WHEEL AND TRUCK BEGIN TO SHAKE TO THE POINT OF NON CONTROL. I'VE HAD THE VEHICLE LOOKED AT BY 3 MECHANICS AND REPLACED BALL JOINTS, STABILIZERS, TIE RODS, ETC. NOBODY CAN FIX IT. FORD WON'T ADMIT ANYTHING IS WRONG. HTTP://WWW.TOPIX.COM/FORUM/AUTOS/FORD-F-250-SUPER-DUTY/TOHP1M75VBFBFT9IL/P15
FRONT WHEEL WOBBLE AKA DEATH WOBBLE. VEHICLE BECAME SEVERELY UNSTABLE AT HIGHWAY SPEED (70 MPH) AFTER HITTING BUMP IN ROAD, FRONT OF VEHICLE BEGAN TO SHAKE VIOLENTLY CAUSING LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL. HAD TO SLOW VEHICLE TO 25 MPH TO STOP SHAKING.
Common questions
How serious is the steering problem on the 2010 Ford F-250?
It's a documented issue but not catastrophic. 43 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.
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