2011 Ford F-250 SD steering problems
Owners reported steering problems in 47 complaints for the 2011 Ford F-250 SD, 25% of the complaints on file. It is the most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 47 25% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 33,000 miles 43 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 1 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 2 and 1
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When steering problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 7 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 19 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 9 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 3 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 3 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 2 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 0 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 0 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 43 steering complaints that report mileage, the median is about 33,000 miles, and 81% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 1 crash, 2 injuries, 1 death.
What owners wrote
Truck continues to have the death wobble as I drive at highway speeds and hit a small porthole or bump in the road. The wobble becomes so severe that I have little to no control over the truck. This has been going on after 6months from purchase date (new) but ford says they can not duplicate. It happens about 1-5x a week and I've nearly hit several other vehicles on the highway each time by swirling during the wobble. I loose directional control. I have had a crash as a result of this.
For the past 3-4 years my truck has experienced the "death wobble." when driving (straight or in slight turn) approximately 55 MPH or higher and hitting a typical bump in the road, my truck begins a violent shaking that stops when I reduce the speed enough to regain control. I have attempted repairs at two local ford dealerships as well as a local repair shop, but nothing done has corrected the issue.
Other problems reported for the 2011 Ford F-250 SD
- Suspension 46 complaints
- Engine 25 complaints
- Fuel system 15 complaints