2019 Ford F-450 Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 9about this part
- Share
- 45%of 20 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 26,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 9 complaints about the steering of the 2019 Ford F-450, 45% of the 20 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 26,500 miles. 1 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.
“There is a noticeable and worsening wobbling/ shaking of the front end of my vehicle at 70-75 MPH while driving and the vehicle occasionally is very unsteady after hitting a pothole or other obstacle at speed. I have recently purchased new tires on the truck and had them re-balanced (at 26k miles), the dealer has replaced the front end steering stabilizer and the problem continues.”
NHTSA complaint #11323987, filed 2020-05, 26,000 miles“For our 2019 Ford F-450, adaptive steering fault messages started last oct/nov 2020. Sometimes the steering wheel would be at up to 90 degrees to the direction of travel, while driving! It sometimes reset with the next car start. After the messages became constant, the truck has been in for service since early jan 2021. Sawgrass Ford recommends the vehicle not be driven for safety concerns. Our f450 has been sitting on their lot for 50 days total and counting! According to my Ford service advisor: the sacm (steering angle sensor monitor) in the truck is not programming to the new secm. …”
NHTSA complaint #11403466, filed 2021-03, 27,000 miles“My truck wobbles out of control when I drive it above 40mph. It shakes uncontrollably. Nothing is wrong with it according to mechanics. I believe it's realated to the death wobble, many reports I have seen on tv regarding this matter on Ford trucks.”
NHTSA complaint #11631318, filed 2024-12“We were hit on I20, when the vehicles front air bags as well as the sos safety equipment (horns emergency hazard lights) failed. When hit we were pushed across three travel lanes into several cement barriers, collecting a semi truck traveling in the slow lane going 40+MPH. We all went down an embankment into a concrete runoff, into steep ditch. We were hit by a Dodge Charger on the driver side and a semi truck on the passenger side. Truck was totaled with major damage on all sides. …”
NHTSA complaint #11765837, filed 2026-09“Truck has experienced multiple occasions of death wobble since purchase. Excessive unexplained tire wear on the passenger front tire. On second tire on passenger front. Have 81k miles on truck and all other tires are wearing normal. Have had truck in alignment twice with no issues showing with alignment, wheels have been balanced. Ford service tech contacted Ford engineer and told me to increase air pressure to 100psi on front tires, I questioned this since door tag states 90psi. Still same issues, all recalls have been done. …”
NHTSA complaint #11453819, filed 2022-02Related service bulletins
- 10174720Apr 30, 2020In some of the affected vehicles, customers may experience sustained steering wheel oscillation after hitting rough pavement or an expansion joint at speeds typically above 45…
Steering: other model years
Other parts of the 2019 Ford F-450
5 complaintsEngine
4 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
4 complaintsElectrical system
2 complaintsFuel system
2 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaintsWheels
2 complaintsAir bags
1 complaintsBrakes
1 complaintsOther or unknown
1 complaintsSeats
1 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2019 Ford F-450
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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