WHEN THE TILT ADJUSTMENT LEVER WAS ENGAGED TO ADJUST THE WHEEL TILT THE LEVER BROKE OFF. THE FORD DEALER AGREED IT WAS A DEFECTIVE PIECE OF STEEL A IT HAD A BUBBLE IN THE IN THE STEEL IN THE AREA THAT IT BROKE. *TR
2010 Ford F-350 steering problems
severe 17 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $700
Complaints
17
Recalls
0
Crashes
0
Avg fix
$700
What owners are reporting 8 most recent
SUBMISSION FROM CONSTITUENT RE ISSUES WITH FORD F-350 TRUCK (FULL DOCUMENT NOT IMAGED). *SMD THE DEALER HAD THE CONSUMERS VEHICLE FOR 12 DAYS. THE VEHICLE WAS RETURNED TO HIM DAMAGED. WHEN HE ATTEMPTED TO START THE TRUCK, THERE WAS METALLIC ENGINE RATTLE. HE SHUT THE TRUCK OFF AND INSPECTED THE ENGINE, BUT FOUND NO PROBLEM. AS THE CONSUMER DROVE HOME, THE TRUCK STALLED SEVERAL TIMES, THE TRANS…
STEERING GEAR BOX ,OR MAIN GEAR BOX. DEATH WOBBLE ,ON SOME FORD TRUCK, NOT MY VIN# I CALL BEFORE ODI # 10908140. *TR
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 FORD F-350 SD. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE SHOOK VIGOROUSLY AND THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE STEERING GEAR ASSEMBLY, STABILIZER, AND MAIN GEAR BOX NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS OVER THE WARRANTY AND MILEAGE…
LOSS OF CONTROL WHEN DRIVING ON BUMPY SECTION OF FREEWAY, DUE TO EXTREME SHAKING OF FRONT END. IT SEEM TO AMPLIFY IN THE SEVERITY AND VIOLENCE OF THE SHAKING UNTIL I WAS ABLE TO SLOW THE TRUCK TO UNDER 10 MILES AN HOUR ON THE SHOULDER OF THE ROAD TO REGAIN CONTROL. I HAVE HAD THE TRUCK IN SHOP AT THE DEALER 3 TO 4 TIMES FOR REPAIR FOR THIS RECURRING PROBLEM. THE FORD SERVICE TECHNICIAN ADMITTED T…
WHEN HITTING A ROUGH SPOT IN THE ROAD OR ESPECIALLY WHEN CROSSING A BRIDGE EXPANSION JOINT AT HIGHWAY SPEED, THE TRUCK DEVELOPS A TERRIFYING, VIOLENT SHAKING/VIBRATION AND THE ONLY WAY TO STOP IT IS TO SLOW DOWN TO 25 - 30MPH, WHICH IS VERY DANGEROUS WHEN DRIVING ON FREEWAYS SURROUNDED BY OTHER VEHICLES. MY WIFE REFUSES TO RIDE IN THE VEHICLE ON THE HIGHWAY AFTER EXPERIENCING THE "DEATH WOBBLE".. …
While on highway, experienced an uncontrolled suspension vibration commonly know as the death wobble. It required me to slow down to 25mph on the highway to stop the uncontrollable vibration. This led to a chaotic situation with cars and trucks around me at the time.
TWO TO THREE WEEKS AGO WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY IN MY FORD F350 SRW, $WD, CREW CAB TRUCK I WENT OVER A BRIDGE. WENT I CAME OFF THE BRIDGE AND WENT OVER A LITTLE BUMP MY VEHICLE STARTED SHAKING UNCONTROLLABLY. FIRST I WAS YANKED TO THE LEFT AND THEN I WAS ABLE TO STEER IT TO THE RIGHT. I COULD NOT CONTROL THE VEHICLE UNTIL I WAS IN THE BREAKDOWN LANE. I WAS ALMOST STRUCK BY TWO TRACTOR TRAILERS…
Common questions
How serious is the steering problem on the 2010 Ford F-350?
It's a meaningful issue. 17 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.
Other problem areas on this vehicle
Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
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Repair cost estimates are independent-shop national averages and may differ in your area.
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