TRUCK WILL START TO VIOLENTLY SHAKE WHILE ON INTERSTATE AFTER GOING OVER RUFF ROAD OR BRIDGE JOINT. IT SEEMS LIKE THE WHEELS ARE GOING TO BREAK OFF. THIS HAPPENED TO ME NUMEROUS TIMES. FIRST TIME I GOT NEW TIRES AND ALIGNMENT. THE LAST TIME THIS OCCURRED WAS ON THE WAY HOME FROM SCHOOL AND WE PASSED OVER A BRIDGE JOINT. THE TRUCK STARTED TO SHAKE SO MUCH THE KIDS STARTED TO SCREAM "DADDY DADDY!!"…
2013 Ford F-250 steering problems
moderate 40 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $700
Complaints
40
Recalls
0
Crashes
0
Avg fix
$700
What owners are reporting 7 most recent
As I was driving down the interstate at about 75 mph I encountered a worn out area in the road that I could not avoid due to traffic. The truck immediately began shaking violently and I was horrified. I thought I had perhaps had a tire blowout, and immediately pulled onto the shoulder to inspect. Realizing my tires looked OK, I got my wits about me and began driving again. To my surprise, the …
WHILE DRIVING ON ANY ROAD/HIGHWAY VEHICLE BEGAN WOBBLING AFTER HITTING A BUMP WHILE DRIVING BETWEEN 45-55 MILES AN HOUR, CAUSING SHAKING/WOBBLING TO THE POINT OF LOSING CONTROL WITHOUT SLOWING DOWN BELOW 10-15 MILES AN HOUR. IT BEGAN WITH LESS THAN 38,000 MILES ON THE VEHICLE, REQUIRING TWO SERVICE VISITS TO DATE.
Repeating death wobble. Have replace all suspension and steering parts 3 times and the wobble returns.
I WAS DRIVING 75 MPH DOWN THE HIGHWAY, RAN OVER A PATCH IF WAVY CONCRETE ROAD WHEN THE FRONT END OF MY F250 BEGAN TO SHAKE VIOLENTLY. OUT OF NOWHERE, I WAS NOT IN CONTROL OF MY TRUCK AND SIMPLY ALONG FOR THE RIDE. THANK GOD FOR ALERT TRUCK DRIVERS AROUND ME THAT GAVE ME SPACE WHEN THEY SAW I WAS STRUGGLING TO REGAIN CONTROL. I USED 15' OF LANE, SIDE TO SIDE, TO GET MY TRUCK BACK UNDER CONTROL BUT …
DRIVING MORE THAN 70 MPH THE TRUCK STARTED TO MOVE SUDDENLY AND I COULD NOT CONTROL IT UNTIL I GOT OFF THE ROAD, UNTIL I WAS UNABLE TO CONTROL THE TRUCK BY REDUCING THE SPEED TO 20 MPH
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD F-250. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE HAD A BENT FRAME, WHICH RESULTED IN A SHAKE IN THE STEERING WHEEL. THE FAILURE WAS NOTICEABLE UPON STARTING THE VEHICLE AT SPEEDS APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH. IN ADDITION, THE VEHICLE VEERED INDEPENDENTLY WHEN IT STRUCK A BUMP. THE VEHICLE ALSO HAD A BENT FRAME. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE BE…
Common questions
How serious is the steering problem on the 2013 Ford F-250?
It's a documented issue but not catastrophic. 40 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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Repair cost estimates are independent-shop national averages and may differ in your area.
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