I PURCHASED THE TRUCK NEW, AND IT HAS NEVER EXPERIENCED THE DEATH WOBBLE UNTIL DEC.25, 2024. THE TRUCK NOW HAS ONLY 45K MILES ON IT. I WAS DRIVING ON THE INTERSTATE AND HIT A ROUGH PATCH IN THE ROAD AT 70 MPH, AND THE TRUCK BEGAN TO VIBREATE AND SHAKING, MY SON WAS IN THE VEHICLE BEHIND ME AND SAID IT LOOKED LIKE THE CAB WAS GOING TO FALL OFF IT WAS SHAKING SO BAD. i HAVE TAKEN THE TRUCK TO TWO R…
2018 Ford F-250 steering problems
moderate 243 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $700
What owners are reporting 15 most recent
WHILE DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEED EXPERIENCED DEATH WOBBLE MULTIPLE TIMES OVER SEVERAL DAYS ON A TRIP. MAJOR SAFETY ISSUE!! FORD NEEDS TO ACCEPT RESPONSIBILITY FOR THIS DESIGN FLAW. IT IS PUTTING LIVES AT RISK!!
MY 2018 FORD F-250 HAS THE "DEATH WOBBLE". I PURCHASED THE TRUCK IN FEBRUARY 2018 AND BY DECEMBER 2018 HAD DRIVEN LESS THAN 8,000 MILES. WHILE DRIVING AT 70 TO 75 MPH ON AN INTERSTATE HIGHWAY, I CROSSED AN EXPANSION JOINT ON A BRIDGE AND THE FRONT-END STARTED BOUNCING UNCONTROLLABLY AND THE STEERING WHEEL SHAKING VIOLENTLY. THE SHAKING STOPPED AFTER SLOWING TO UNDER 45 MPH. I PULLED TO THE SID…
THIS SUBMISSION IS THE SECOND NOTICE OF "DEATH WOBBLE' ON MY 2018 FORD F-250 TRUCK. THE TRUCK HAD LESS THEN 14,000 MILES ON IT. IT OCCURRED ON NOVEMBER 9, 2019. I WAS MERGING INTO TRAFFIC ON AN INTERSTATE HIGHWAY AT ABOUT 65-70 MPH AND CROSSED A BRIDGE JOINT WHICH CAUSED THE FRONT WHEELS AND STEERING WHEEL TO SHAKE VIOLENTLY. I SLOWED THE VEHICLE AND WAS ALMOST REAR-ENDED BY A 18 WHEEL SEMI-…
The contact owns a 2018 Ford F-250. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the steering wheel started to shake significantly. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the steering damper needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was app…
I HAVE EXPERIENCED 'DEATH WOBBLE' ON MULTIPLE OCCASIONS. THE VEHICLE HAS @47,000 ON IT. IT HAS BEEN IN A FORD AUTHORIZED REPAIR CENTER THREE TIMES AND THE ISSUE HAS STILL NOT BEEN FIXED. EVERY TIME THE WOBBLE HAPPENS AT 65-70 MPH ON THE HIGHWAY. IT USUALLY HAPPENS DURING A TURN WHILE HITTING A BUMP. TWICE I HAVE NEARLY LOST ALL CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE.
DRIVING STRAIGHT ON HIGHWAY 95 IN ARIZONA, AT 70 WITH CRUISE CONTROL SET. CLEAR DAY, NO ADVERSE WEATHER OR ROAD CONDITIONS. TIRES EQUALLY PRESSURIZED AT FACTORY SETTINGS OF 59 FRONT AND 55 REAR AND A COMPLETELY STOCK SUSPENSION AND TIRE PACKAGE. OUT OF NOWHERE, STEERING WHEEL BEGINS TO SHAKE VIOLENTLY AND THE TRUCK IS SWERVING FROM ONE LANE TO THE OTHER. I HAD TO SLOW TO NEARLY 30 TO REGAIN CONTRO…
WHEN HITTING ANY SMALL BUMP OR EXPANSION JOINT IN THE ROAD WHEN TRAVELING OVER 60 MPH ON ANY ROADWAY THE VEHICLE BEGINS SHAKING VIOLENTLY AND IS UNCONTROLLABLE UNTIL RAPID DECELERATION BELOW 40 MPH. THE PROBLEM HAS OCCURRED OVER A DOZEN TIMES IN THE FIRST 20,000 MILES OF THE VEHICLES LIFE. IT HAS BEEN IN THE SHOP 3 TIMES AND IS CURRENTLY SCHEDULED FOR A 4TH SERVICE CALL, HOWEVER FORD CLAIMS NO PAR…
AFTER HITTING A ROUGH SPOT IN THE HIGHWAY. TRUCK STARTS TO SHAKE UNCONTROLLABLY. HAVE TO PULL OVER AND ALMOST STOP TO MAKE IT STOP WOBBLING. VERY DANGEROUS PROBLEM.
While driving on highway, vehicle hits a bump and front end starts shaking violently. Shaking continues until I slow way down. It is actually difficult to control as steering wheel is shaking so bad. This has happened multiple times but is becoming more frequent.
Common questions
How serious is the steering problem on the 2018 Ford F-250?
It's a documented issue but not catastrophic. 243 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.