CROSSED RAIL ROAD TRACKS TRUCK START SHAKING SO BAD LIKE TO HAVE LOST CONTROL AT 65 MILES PER HOUR
2017 Ford F-250 steering problems
moderate 717 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $700
Complaints
717
Recalls
0
Crashes
6
Avg fix
$700
What owners are reporting 16 most recent
WHEN VEHICLE TRAVELS OVER A ROUGH SPOT OR A CHANGE IN GRADE ON THE ROAD SUCH AS A BRIDGE JOINT THE FRONT END SHAKES VIOLENTLY AND YOU HAVE TO ALMOST STOP TO GET IT TO CORRECT ITSELF. THIS HAS HAPPENED 3 TIMES IN THE PAST MONTH. MOST RECENT WAS ON INTERSTATE TRAVELING 70 MPH. TRAVELING ON HIGHWAY AND DROVE ACROSS A BRIDGE JOINT, FRONT END STARTED SHAKING VIOLENTLY AND I ALMOST CAUSED AN ACCIDENT T…
THE "DEATH WOBBLE" STARTED AFTER 15K MILES ON MY TRUCK. I'VE BROUGHT MY TRUCK TO FORD DEALERSHIP. FORD DEALERSHIP IN SAN JOSE, CA TOLD ME THE DAMPNERS ON MY TRUCK NEEDS TO BE REPLACED, BUT THE PARTS ARE IN BACK ORDER AND DOESN'T KNOW WHEN FORD WILL HAVE THE PARTS FOR REPLACEMENT. DURING OUR LATEST TRIP TO SANTA ANA, CA ON DEC 26, 2019. THE FRONT END OF MY TRUCK, STEERING WHEEL SHOOK VIOLENTLY…
I AM EXPERIENCING THE DEATH WOBBLE IN MY TRUCK. DRIVING TYPICALLY ABOVE 60 MPH, IF I DRIVE OVER A BRIDGE EXPANSION JOINT OR IF THERE ARE RIPPLES OR CONTINUOUS BUMPS IN THE HIGHWAY, I WILL LOSE CONTROL OF MY TRUCK IN A SEVER SHAKING. THE ONLY WAY I HAVE DOING FOUND TO FIX IT IS TO SLOW DOWN, TURN THE VEHICLE OFF AND CONTINUE DRIVING.
Truck starts violently shaking when it hits bumps. Usually happens over 60 mph.
As vehicle approaches >60MPH, the steering wheel vibrates violently, and the entire front end of the truck begins to shake and wobble, causing steering to be compromised. This is a serious risk given there could be a loss of control of steering. The only way to eliminate the problem is to slow down or stop the vehicle. But eventually, the problem comes back again. No warning lights come on t…
Known problem to later model Ford F250 Sper Duty pickup trucks (2015 to 2019??) experiencing a violent steering wheel oscillation after hitting a minor bump in pavement or a pot hole. aka "death wobble" at highway speeds. This has occurred three times thus far on this truck. This seems to occur at approximately 55 to 65 MPH. The shaking is so bad that the driver could easily loose control. The…
THERE IS AN ISSUE WITH THE TRACK BAR COMING LOOSE AND CAUSING SPEED WOBBLE. I HAD IT REPLACED UNDER WARRANTY AT ABOUT 35,000 MILES. NOW I'M AT ABOUT 41,000 MILES AND IT'S REALLY LOOSE AGAIN. IT CAUSES THE TRUCK TO SOMETIMES LOSE CONTROL. IT HAPPENED THE OTHER DAY WHEN ONLY GOING ABOUT 30 MILES AN HOUR. HIT A BUMP IN THE ROAD AND THE WHOLE FRONT END STARTED VIBRATING OUT OF CONTROL. I HAD TO SLOW …
AT AROUND 20,000 MILES DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY I HIT A BUMP DOING ABOUT 70 MH AND MY STEERING WHEEL STARTED SHAKING UNCONTROLLABLY. HAD TO SLOW DOWN TO ABOUT 35 MPH TO GET IT TO STOP. TOOK IT TO MY LOCAL DEALERSHIP AND THEY SAID THE STEERING DAMPNER WAS BAD. THEY REPLACED IT. FIXED THE PROBLEM FOR ABOUT 12000 MILES, NOW AT AROUND 30,000 MILES IT HA STARTED AGAIN. TOOK IT BACK TO THE DEALER AND TH…
VEHICLE WILL VIOLENTLY WOBBLE FROM SMALL ROAD BUMPS AT SPEEDS ABOVE 55MPH
Common questions
How serious is the steering problem on the 2017 Ford F-250?
It's a documented issue but not catastrophic. 717 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.
Other problem areas on this vehicle
Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
public records database. Severity ratings are derived from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities.
Repair cost estimates are independent-shop national averages and may differ in your area.
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