2010 Ford F-350 SD Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 17about this part
- Share
- 34%of 50 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 73,000miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 17 complaints about the steering of the 2010 Ford F-350 SD, 34% of the 50 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 73,000 miles.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Two to three weeks ago while driving on the highway in my Ford f350 srw, $wd, crew cab truck I went over a bridge. Went I came off the bridge and went over a little bump my vehicle started shaking uncontrollably. First I was yanked to the left and then I was able to steer it to the right. I could not control the vehicle until I was in the breakdown lane. I was almost struck by two tractor trailers who, by the grace of god where paying attention and braked before colliding with me! The shaking was so violent that my arms hurt for two days after. …”
NHTSA complaint #11348979, filed 2020-08, 135,426 miles“2010 fordf350 super duty, 127,000 miles. I have the dreaded Ford death wobble , I've contacted Ford all the way to corporate. Ford's response is we're not aware if any issues, and there is no recall on your vehicle. My wife won't ride in the car, that's how coolant the shake is. I've contacted Ford both in writing and verbally, there answer is out of warranty, your problem mn. They are aware if the problem as it is all over the internet. Their answer is you can't believe the internet. I guess they'll take ownership when someone is killed. …”
NHTSA complaint #10969398, filed 2017-03, 125,000 miles“Loss of control when driving on bumpy section of freeway, due to extreme shaking of front end. It seem to amplify in the severity and violence of the shaking until I was able to slow the truck to under 10 miles an hour on the shoulder of the road to regain control. I have had the truck in shop at the dealer 3 to 4 times for repair for this recurring problem. The Ford service technician admitted that this was a common problem for this make and model but that neither Ford or the dealer would take responsibility for the repair. …”
NHTSA complaint #10763032, filed 2015-09, 37,000 miles“Since I purchased my truck, used, in 2012, under limited circumstances the truck will go into a violent shake from the front end after hitting rather small bumps. Now that it is older and has about 73000 miles on it, this happens on a daily basis. The vibration starts out very small but quickly escalates until the truck is shaking out of control. It feels like the truck is rolling down the road with square tires in front. It usually lasts at least 5 seconds and only goes away with aggressive braking and steering maneuvers.”
NHTSA complaint #10593575, filed 2014-05, 73,000 miles“While driving this truck at highway speed and hitting a bump the steering wheel will shake uncontrollably. There is nothing I can do but hold on and let off the accelerator till it stops. This is extremely dangerous as loss of control and having to slow down makes it likely to cause an accident. Please help!!!!”
NHTSA complaint #11404173, filed 2021-03, 20,000 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…
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 2010 Ford F-350 SD
18 complaintsWheels
9 complaintsEngine
7 complaintsTires
5 complaintsVehicle speed control
3 complaintsElectrical system
2 complaintsEngine cooling
2 complaintsExterior lighting
2 complaintsFuel system
2 complaintsOther or unknown
2 complaintsAir bags
1 complaintsBrakes
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2010 Ford F-350 SD
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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