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SteeringPart report

2011 Ford F-350 SD Steering Problems

Complaints
14about this part
Share
33%of 43 total for the year
Median mileage
34,500miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 14 complaints about the steering of the 2011 Ford F-350 SD, 33% of the 43 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 34,500 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.

“Vehicle wobbles/vibrates death wobble at high speed or when hitting a bump on freeway, only way to stop the wobble is to reduce vehicle speed to under 30 MPH, vehicle only has 35k miles, I have heard of many complaints about this issue occurring around 30k miles on fords, dodge (a class-action lawsuit was started in 2014) & jeep (congress has already requested a recall). I am asking that this issue is looked into further before a serious injury. Thank you”

NHTSA complaint #10936530, filed 2016-12, 34,000 miles

“Was on freeway about 55 to 65 MPH and all of a sudden the truck went into what I would call a death wobble where it seemed to be shaking the truck to death. Once I pulled to the side of the road and stopped and started out again it was fine. 2 days later it did it again only this time I was just getting onto the freeway on the on ramp. It did it again. Did not seem to hit any bump or pothole just started shaking. Had dealer check ity out the following week and they blamed it on the tires, and said it needed an alignment.”

NHTSA complaint #10557495, filed 2013-12, 42,000 miles

“Traveling on a highway, turning slightly along a curved section of the roadway, upon encountering very small bumps, my truck began to shake violently, the steering wheel threatened to shake my hands loose from it, I had to hit the brake and try to quickly slow the truck down while attempting to pull off onto the emergency lane. This has happened 3-4 times since this original incident. I have had my tires rotated regularly and with proper pressure maintained. Seems to occur on curved section of highway that is also on an uphill grade at speeds over 45mph.”

NHTSA complaint #10568514, filed 2014-03, 35,000 miles

“I was driving the truck away from a traffic light. When the truck reached approximately 20 MPH. The engine shut down completely. I lost forward motion, steering control and braking power. I was able to wrestle the truck off the road and into a parking lot. This is a Ford truck powered by a 6.7 Ford diesel engine., the truck is generally used to tow a 13000 pound fifth wheel. If I had been towing the fifth wheel, the outcome would surely have been a disaster. Problem turned out to be a totally failed bosch cp4-2 high pressure fuel pump. The pump slowly fails. …”

NHTSA complaint #10430848, filed 2011-10, 35,000 miles

“Truck goes into a death wobble when driving 60mph or faster. Usually happens when you go over a bridge, cattle guard or bump in the road. Cause the cehicle to shake uncontrollably and you have to come to almost a complete stop. I have had Ford work on it and nothing has cured the problem. This issue is going to cause serious accidents if not taken seriously.”

NHTSA complaint #10903402, filed 2016-09, 10,800 miles

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Steering: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
202517%
202449%
202325%
20221614%
202144%
20203519%
201926657%
201810250%
201729251%
20167636%
20156732%
2014229%
2013222%
2012931%
20111433%
20101734%
2009316%
20082525%
2007936%
20064535%
20053818%
200465%
200375%
200276%
2001128%
20001912%
1999107%

Other parts of the 2011 Ford F-350 SD

Engine
9 complaints
Suspension
8 complaints
Fuel system
6 complaints
Tires
6 complaints
Engine cooling
5 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
4 complaints
Brakes
3 complaints
Electrical system
2 complaints
Other or unknown
2 complaints
Exterior lighting
1 complaints
Body and structure
1 complaints
Wheels
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2011 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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