2021 Ford F-350 SD Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 4%of 98 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 89miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the steering of the 2021 Ford F-350 SD, 4% of the 98 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 89 miles. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
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.
“Driving down the highway at a speed of 70,truck began to vibrate uncontrollably changed lanes. Continue to vibrate uncontrollably in the front of the truck. Pulled safely to side of road. Expected to see flat tires. No flat tires. Turn truck off. Turn truck back on no issues again. I believe this was my first experience with the death wobble.”
NHTSA complaint #11565751, filed 2024-01“Upon starting the vehicle I get precollision not available warning light and hill decent control fault hill assist warning. Service steering and antilock brake brake fault lights. The dealer has looked at it but they said can not duplicate it. The problem is when I am towing my fifth wheel trailer and this happens it shuts down the brake controller for the fifth wheel and it’s VERY hard to stop the truck and trailer”
NHTSA complaint #11684074, filed 2025-08“The contact owns a 2021 Ford F-350. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the steering wheel was vibrating. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who informed the contact that the failure was due to the driveshaft. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer who informed the contact that there needs to be weight in the truck. The contact attached a trailer to the vehicle however, the failure still occurred. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. …”
NHTSA complaint #11448243, filed 2022-01, 89 milesRelated recalls
- 25V626000Sep 19, 2025Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2021 F-250, F-350, and F-450 vehicles. The steering column upper shaft may detach from the steering column…Covers: Ford F-350 SD 2020–2021, F-250 SD 2020–2021, F-450 SD 2020–2021
Related service bulletins
- 10249175Jan 18, 20242024 F-Super Duty vehicles are equipped with XL-22 (WSS-M2C184-A1) high temperature power steering fluid that looks like clear hydraulic fluid. This fluid is an improvement in…
- 10200996Aug 10, 2021Some 2020-2021 F-Super Duty vehicles equipped with an electronic steering actuator and built on or after 12-Apri-2021 may exhibit various steering fault messages with diagnostic…
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 2021 Ford F-350 SD
40 complaintsEngine
15 complaintsElectrical system
13 complaintsOther or unknown
10 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
10 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
7 complaintsBack-over prevention (rear camera)
5 complaintsSuspension
5 complaintsBrakes
4 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
4 complaintsBody and structure
3 complaintsVehicle speed control
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2021 Ford F-350 SD
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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