WHILE TRAVELLING ON THE HIGHWAY AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS (55+ MPH), THE TRUCK EXPERIENCES THE "DEATH WOBBLE". THE STEERING WHEEL WILL BEGIN TO SHAKE VIOLENTLY, COMPROMISING STEERING CONTROL. THE SHAKING WILL TYPICALLY ONLY SUBSIDE BY REDUCING SPEED, OF THE VEHICLE.
2017 Ford F-350 steering problems
moderate 292 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $700
Complaints
292
Recalls
0
Crashes
1
Avg fix
$700
What owners are reporting 13 most recent
I HAVE A 2017 FORD F-350 SUPER DUTY. OVER THE LAST TWO MONTHS I HAVE HAD TWO SITUATIONS DURING ACCELERATION ON A HIGHWAY WHERE THE VEHICLE ALMOST SHAKES/VIBRATES APART ON THE FRONT END. I HAVE REPORTED THE ISSUE TO FORD TWO TIMES NOW. WHEN IT FIRST OCCURRED IN NOV 2019 WITH 19K MILES ON IT, THEY TOLD ME THEY NEVER HEARD OF THIS ISSUE. WHEN IT HAPPENED AGAIN ON THE 29TH OF DECEMBER I TOOK IT BACK I…
The contact owns a 2017 Ford F-350. The contact stated while driving 67 MPH and going over a bump on the roadway, the vehicle started sharking uncontrollably. The contact was able to stop on the side of the road and waited until the vehicle stopped shaking before the vehicle started to operate normally. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and the front-end of the vehicle was repaired however, the …
ON DECEMBER 24 ,2020 AFTER ENTERING INTERSTATE I25, AND REACHING ABOUT 50 TO 65 MILES PER HOUR THE TRUCK WHEN INTO A VIOLENT SHACK AND WAS HARD TO CONTROL.
MY 2017 F350 HAS 34K MILES. IF ANY BUMP IN THE ROAD IS HIT IT CAUSES THE TRUCK TO VIOLENTLY SHAKE. ANY SPEEDS OVER 65MPH THIS WILL HAPPEN. I HAVE ALMOST LOST CONTROL 2 TIME. THE VIOLENT SHAKE CONTINUES UNTIL YOU CAN SLOW THE TRUCK TO 20-30MPH. SOMEONE IS GOING TO DIE. FORD IS NOT STEPPING UP AND FIXING THIS. PLEASE HELP!
Steering wobble - I was driving on I-5 at 70 mph and ran over a small pothole. The steering started violently and uncontrollably shaking. It caused the truck to drift into the left lane but fortunately no other vehicle was along side. I was able to regain control by cautiously slowing down to about 35 mph. At that point the shaking stopped and steering went back to normal. Checking the tpms, t…
WAS ON THE HIGHWAY, IN A 65MPH ZONE, WHEN I HIT A BUMP, AND THE WHOLE TRUCK STARTED TO VIOLENTLY SHAKE. I TRIED TO PULL OVER, THINKING IT WAS A TIRE BLOW OUT, BUT THE STEERING WOULDNT REACT. I SLOWED DOWN, AND ABOUT 20MPH, AS PEOPLE AROUND ME ALMOST HIT ME, THE TRUCK CAME BACK IN CONTROL, AND STOPPED SHAKING. I SPEED BACK UP LIKE NOTHING HAPPENED.... MY WIFE AND SON WAS WITNESS. THIS ALSO HAPP…
SHAKING OF STEERING WHEEL THIS IS NOT AN ISOLATED INCIDENT WITH OUR TRUCKS, IT'S A NATIONWIDE PROBLEM THAT IS VERY VERY DANGEROUS. IN A 10 MILE RIDE IT WOULD HAPPEN 3-4X AT 70 TO 75MPH HITTING THE SLIGHTEST BUMP, THE TRUCK WOULD VIOLENTLY SHAKE. I WOULD HAVE TO SLOW DOWN TO 20 MPH FOR IT TO STOP. VERY DIFFICULT ON A HIGHWAY AND UNSAFE.*DT CONSUMER STATED 6 COMPLAINTS ON 6 DIFFERENT TRUCKS ON …
HEAVY VIBRATION AND SHACKING OF STEERING WHEEL THIS IS NOT AN ISOLATED INCIDENT WITH OUR TRUCKS, IT'S A NATIONWIDE PROBLEM THAT IS VERY VERY DANGEROUS. IN A 10 MILE RIDE IT WOULD HAPPEN 3-4X AT 70 TO 75MPH HITTING THE SLIGHTEST BUMP, THE TRUCK WOULD VIOLENTLY SHAKE. I WOULD HAVE TO SLOW DOWN TO 20 MPH FOR IT TO STOP. VERY DIFFICULT ON A HIGHWAY
I WAS TRAVELING DOWN THE HIGHWAY AT APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH AND HIT A BUMP. MY VEHICLE BEGAN SHAKING VIOLENTLY. I HAD TO ABRUPTLY DECELERATE DOWN TO 35 MPH TO GET OT TO STOP SHAKING. I BELIEVE IT'S CALLED A DEATH WOBBLE. I'VE HAD MY VEHICLE IN TO THE FORD DEALERSHIP TWICE TO HAVE IT FIXED TO NO AVAIL. I HAD THE WHOLE FRONT END REBUILT. $1500 DOWN THE DRAIN. I HAD A 2012 F350 THAT DID THE SAME THING. …
Common questions
How serious is the steering problem on the 2017 Ford F-350?
It's a documented issue but not catastrophic. 292 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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