2009 Ford F-350 SD Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 16%of 19 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 144,975miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the steering of the 2009 Ford F-350 SD, 16% of the 19 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 144,975 miles.
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.
“Hit road bump & the 'death wobble' occurred causing the truck to shake uncontrollably & force us to the side of the road. I took it to Ford dealership & they quoted me over $7k to fix virtually everything suspension related. I took it 2 local diesel mechanics who eventually fixed it after replacing apx $700 in parts. The part that fixed it was the track bar ball joint & track bar bushing. In searching online amongst Ford enthusiast as well as other diesel truck owners....this is a scary, dangerous & somewhat common problem. …”
NHTSA complaint #10671655, filed 2015-01, 144,975 miles“I am the original owner of a 2009 Ford f350 srw diesel crew cab. At approximately 70,000 miles I began to experience a strong front end vibration; death wobble. When I go over uneven roads at speeds above 55 MPH. The vibration is so great that the steering wheel requires a tight hold to keep control of the truck. The vibration continues until I slow down to around 40 MPH. This becomes even scarier when I am on a freeway fly over that turns and I hit an expansion joint. The truck shakes and tries to push away from the turn. I took my truck to the dealer on four occasions. …”
NHTSA complaint #10512156, filed 2013-05, 70,000 miles“When driving about 55 MPH and hit a bump front end shakes violently. (known as the death wobble). Has happened 3 times in past month. We will be taking it to mechanic. Afraid to drive it.”
NHTSA complaint #10854446, filed 2016-04, 145,228 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…
- 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 2009 Ford F-350 SD
3 complaintsSuspension
3 complaintsTires
3 complaintsEngine cooling
2 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
2 complaintsAir bags
1 complaintsElectrical system
1 complaintsEngine
1 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsSeats
1 complaintsVehicle speed control
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2009 Ford F-350 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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