The contact owns a 2014 Ford F-350. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle experienced a death wobble. The contact related the failure to the steering; however, the vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 40,000.
2014 Ford F-350 steering problems
severe 48 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $700
Complaints
48
Recalls
0
Crashes
2
Avg fix
$700
What owners are reporting 8 most recent
THE TRUCK GOES INTO AND UNCONTROL ABLE WOBBLE WHEN YOU HIT A BUMP OR BUMPS IN THE ROAD, UNDER BRAKING CONDITIONS, AND ALSO JUST DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD AT SPEEDS BETWEEN 55 AND 75 MILES AN HOUR. THIS WOBBLE HAS OCCURRED ON THE HIGHWAY IN DRY AND WET CONDITIONS. TWO DIFFERENT MECHANICS HAVE VERIFIED THAT THERE ARE NO LOOSE OR WORN PARTS. THE VEHICLE HAS APPROXIMATELY 70,000 MILES ON IT. THIS TRUCK …
I have experienced an extremely violent vibration/wobbling of the vehicle at freeway speeds on several occasions. During these times, it is very difficult to control breaking, steering the vehicle, making it nearly impossible. I felt very unsafe not only for myself, but also other vehicles around me as I was driving a heavy-duty vehicle on the freeway at a high speed with essentially no control. A…
We have experienced 6 episodes of severe “death wobble” in our 2014 350 diesel between mid Sept. and Nov 21, 2022. The truck shakes violently, 4 times while driving by around 60 mph on highways and twice while going slower on other roads. We have taken it into Ford Paso Robles twice: first time they could not identify the problem. The second time they said it was a “death wobble-Ford hates it wh…
Something within the Steering component(s) are causing the truck to violently shake during highway speeds other wise known as a “DEATH WOBBLE” and I have to pullover and come to a complete stop for the shaking to quit. I have been to the dealer after my first experience ( June 2020) and they replaced a steering stabilizer. Now 1-1/2 years later (November 2021) the shaking reoccurred. There is only…
WHILE IN MOTION AT SPEEDS BETWEEN 45-55 MPH THE VEHICLE FRONT END WILL SHAKE VIOLENTLY WITH OUT WARNING AND CREATING A LOSS OF CONTROL UNTIL THE VEHICLE IS BROUGHT TO A NEAR STOP. DEALERSHIP SERVICE ADVISES THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM KNOWN AS THE DEATH WOBBLE.
13NOV2020 AT 10:30-H WHILE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION AT SPEEDS 50-55 AND HIGHER THE STEERING WHEEL SHAKES SO VIOLENTLY THAT SAFE CONTROL OF VEHICLE IS LOST UNTIL VEHICLE IS COMPLETELY STOPPED. THIS STEERING VIBRATION PROBLEM CAN BE FOUND AT NUMEROUS PLACES ON THE INTERNET AND FORD IS ALREADY AWARE OF PROBLEM. THE MOST LIKELY PLACE FOR THE DANGEROUS LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL IS WHEN VEHICLE CROSSES OVER…
13NOV2020 AT 10:13-H WHILE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION AT SPEEDS 50-55 AND HIGHER THE STEERING WHEEL SHAKES SO VIOLENTLY THAT SAFE CONTROL OF VEHICLE IS LOST UNTIL VEHICLE IS COMPLETELY STOPPED. THIS STEERING VIBRATION PROBLEM CAN BE FOUND AT NUMEROUS PLACES ON THE INTERNET AND FORD IS ALREADY AWARE OF PROBLEM. THE MOST LIKELY PLACE FOR THE DANGEROUS LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL IS WHEN VEHICLE CROSSES OVER…
Common questions
How serious is the steering problem on the 2014 Ford F-350?
It's a meaningful issue. 48 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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