2011 Ford F-250 SD Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 47about this part
- Share
- 39%of 122 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 33,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 47 complaints about the steering of the 2011 Ford F-250 SD, 39% of the 122 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 33,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I was travelling down the interstate at approximately 72mph and the vehicle started shaking violent and I almost lost control. My wife drove it and I was beside her on the interstate and it happened to her almost causing her to wreck the vehicle. I had to call her to calm her down. Please help fix this problem before someone gets killed.”
NHTSA complaint #11222820, filed 2019-06, 100,000 miles“For the past 3-4 years my truck has experienced the death wobble. When driving (straight or in slight turn) approximately 55 MPH or higher and hitting a typical bump in the road, my truck begins a violent shaking that stops when I reduce the speed enough to regain control. I have attempted repairs at two local Ford dealerships as well as a local repair shop, but nothing done has corrected the issue.”
NHTSA complaint #10945494, filed 2017-01, 65,000 miles“After driving over a series of small bumps in the road on the highway the front end of the truck shook violently, severe shaking/ vibration. I had to decelerate to approximately 40-45 mpg to stop the violent shaking. This has happened 4 times since that time. I had the truck serviced for the problem and it has happened once since being serviced.”
NHTSA complaint #10535315, filed 2013-08, 6,000 miles“While driving around 50-60 MPH and going over a couple of small bumps the truck started shaking violently. I had to slow down on the freeway to about 35 for the shaking to stop. It has happened twice in a week. After reading all the complaints on several websites and seeing the youtube video I decided to file the complaint. I will be going to the dealership next week.”
NHTSA complaint #10561944, filed 2014-01, 88,000 miles“I drove over a bridge on an interstate at approximately 65 MPH. The vehicle and steering wheel began to shake violently and uncontrollably. It felt as though all four tires blew out and I had no control over steering whatsoever. I had to slow almost to a stop and pull over on the shoulder of the road.”
NHTSA complaint #10488674, filed 2012-12, 23,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10148818Oct 2, 2018This SKU is a front upper ball joint. The Customer communication requested return of unsold inventory to inspect for ball studs with excessive rotational friction in the ball…
- 10041216Jun 14, 2011Ford: 2011 f250/350/450. May exhibit a steering wheel oscillation after hitting rough pavement.
- 10038973Apr 1, 2011Ford: there may be high steering effort or lack of assist.
Steering: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 4 | 24% |
| 2024 | 4 | 10% |
| 2023 | 5 | 11% |
| 2022 | 8 | 6% |
| 2021 | 15 | 9% |
| 2020 | 46 | 17% |
| 2019 | 776 | 67% |
| 2018 | 252 | 63% |
| 2017 | 717 | 62% |
| 2016 | 118 | 41% |
| 2015 | 126 | 43% |
| 2014 | 7 | 27% |
| 2013 | 3 | 14% |
| 2012 | 18 | 32% |
| 2011 | 47 | 39% |
| 2010 | 13 | 41% |
| 2009 | 7 | 30% |
| 2008 | 39 | 28% |
| 2007 | 23 | 43% |
| 2006 | 102 | 37% |
| 2005 | 67 | 23% |
| 2004 | 15 | 6% |
| 2003 | 15 | 8% |
| 2002 | 12 | 5% |
| 2001 | 21 | 7% |
| 2000 | 8 | 3% |
| 1999 | 14 | 6% |
| 1997 | 4 | 10% |
Other parts of the 2011 Ford F-250 SD
46 complaintsEngine
21 complaintsFuel system
13 complaintsWheels
11 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
10 complaintsTires
8 complaintsBrakes
6 complaintsElectrical system
6 complaintsEngine cooling
4 complaintsBody and structure
4 complaintsVehicle speed control
4 complaintsElectronic stability control
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2011 Ford F-250 SD
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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