2004 Ford F-350 SD Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 5%of 130 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 108,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the steering of the 2004 Ford F-350 SD, 5% of the 130 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 108,000 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I was driving down the interstate with my 2004 f-350 dually with my dump trailer on the back. I was headed down a slight hill when the steering wheel started to shake. The front wheels started to move back and forth from left to right and right to left very fast but in short strokes. The shaking and the strokes began to get longer so the wheels were turning more and more each time the wheels turned back and forth.. The shaft that comes of of the steering box that goes to the pitman arm sheared in half. This caused me to loose control of the truck because I had no steering. …”
NHTSA complaint #10511809, filed 2013-05, 120,000 miles“2005 Ford f-350 crew cab dually, 2 wheel drive experienced front wheel oscillation (aka death wobble ) while traveling at 65 MPH on interstate 10 eastbound near blythe, ca. The truck shook so bad I nearly drove off the highway before I slowed down enough for it to damp out and stop shaking. I had a slide in camper on the truck at the time. I understand this is an issue with these f-series Ford pick up trucks and Ford has done little to resolve it. The truck is pure stock with only 35,600 miles on it. My examination of the steering linkage revealed no loose or worn ball joints or tie rod ends.”
NHTSA complaint #10302375, filed 2010-01, 35,600 miles“When going around curves, hitting small bumps, or stopping, the front end starts to shake violently. Slowing down or stopping is the only way to stop the shaking. The truck has been taken to several repair shops with no avail. They can't find anything wrong. This problem is very dangerous. I'm getting scared to drive it.”
NHTSA complaint #11004242, filed 2017-07, 125,000 miles“Driver was leaving base yard with 2004 Ford f350 sd. While driving on a side street at approximately 15 MPH, there was a total loss of steering control the vehicle crashed into a chain link fence as the driver was trying to brake to a stop. The steering sector shaft sheared off right at the pitman arm.”
NHTSA complaint #10606293, filed 2014-06, 96,000 miles“Dt: the consumer owns a 2004 Ford f350 super duty. The steering locked and the consumer was unable to steer the vehicle. The dealer was unable to duplicate the problem. This problem occurred everyday.”
NHTSA complaint #10129994, filed 2005-08Related 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…
- 10028404Dec 1, 2013Ford trucks service campaign: see document search button for owner letter. Vehicles have experienced severe steering wheel and front wheel vibrations and oscillations after…
Steering: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 7% |
| 2024 | 4 | 9% |
| 2023 | 2 | 5% |
| 2022 | 16 | 14% |
| 2021 | 4 | 4% |
| 2020 | 35 | 19% |
| 2019 | 266 | 57% |
| 2018 | 102 | 50% |
| 2017 | 292 | 51% |
| 2016 | 76 | 36% |
| 2015 | 67 | 32% |
| 2014 | 2 | 29% |
| 2013 | 2 | 22% |
| 2012 | 9 | 31% |
| 2011 | 14 | 33% |
| 2010 | 17 | 34% |
| 2009 | 3 | 16% |
| 2008 | 25 | 25% |
| 2007 | 9 | 36% |
| 2006 | 45 | 35% |
| 2005 | 38 | 18% |
| 2004 | 6 | 5% |
| 2003 | 7 | 5% |
| 2002 | 7 | 6% |
| 2001 | 12 | 8% |
| 2000 | 19 | 12% |
| 1999 | 10 | 7% |
Other parts of the 2004 Ford F-350 SD
42 complaintsElectrical system
29 complaintsFuel system
19 complaintsTires
17 complaintsEngine
7 complaintsBrakes
6 complaintsBody and structure
6 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
6 complaintsVehicle speed control
6 complaintsSuspension
5 complaintsWheels
3 complaintsAir bags
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2004 Ford F-350 SD
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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